Configuring the VAST Data Platform Storage Array

For IntelliSnap backups from Commvault software, add the VAST Data Platform storage array and its configuration information to the CommServe database.

Before You Begin

You will need the Management IP from the VAST Data Platform software.

You also need to create a user with the minimum role of mgmt-app.

Procedure

1. On the ribbon in the CommCell Console, click the Storage tab, and then click Array Management.

2. On the Array Management dialog box, click Add.

   The Array Properties dialog box appears.

3. On the General tab, specify the following information:

   1. From the Snap Vendor list, select VAST Data Platform.

   2. In the Name box, enter the VAST Data Platform array management IP address.

   3. In the Control Host box, enter the host name.

   4. In the Credentials area, click Change.

      The Enter the User Name and Password dialog box appears.

   5. Type the credentials of a user who has access to the array or select the saved credentials.

   6. Click Ok.

4. To configure additional MediaAgents to perform operations on the storage array, click the Array Access Nodes tab, and then select configuration options.

   For more information, see Configuring Array Access Nodes.

5. On the Snap Configuration tab, configure the snapshot configuration properties for your environment.

   • In the Array Host Aliases, enter the service host IPs which can be used to access CIFS/NFS, and then click Add.

   • In the Custom view policy name for mount operations, specify the custom view policy name, if any.

6. Click Ok.