SnapProtect™ Backup - LSI

Prerequisites

Additional Requirements for VMware

When performing SnapProtect operations on VMware using SAN transport mode, ensure that the Client and the ESX Server reside in the same host group configured in the LSI array, as one volume cannot be mapped to multiple host groups.

Setup the Array Information

Provide the identification information for the array to ensure access. The following section provides step-by-step instructions for setting the array information.

1.
  • From the CommCell Console, navigate to Tools | Control Panel.
  • Click Array Management.
2. Click Add.
3.
  • Select LSI from the Snap Vendor list.
  • Specify the serial number for the array in the Name field.
  The Storage Subsystem world-wide identifier (ID) is the serial number for the LSI storage device.

Use the SANtricity Storage Manager software to obtain the array name by clicking Storage Subsystem Profile from the Summary tab. See the screenshot on the right for reference.
4.
  • Specify the name of the device manager server where the array was configured in the Control Host field.
  • Enter the user access information using the LSI SMIS server credentials of a local user in the Username and Password fields.
  • In the Device Group field, specify the name of the hardware device group created on the array to be used for snapshot operations. If you do not have a device group created on the array, specify None.
    If you specify None in the Device Group field but do have a device group created on the array, the default device group will be used for snapshot operations.
  • Select the Use devices only from this device group option to use only the snapshots devices available in the device group specified above.
  • Use the Description field to enter a description about the entity. This description can include information about the entity's content, cautionary notes, etc.
  • Click OK to save the information.