SnapProtect^™ Backup - Nimble

Prerequisites

From the Nimble storage array console, ensure that the Access Control Entry for the client initiator group is set to Volume and Snapshots. In case you are using a proxy computer for SnapProtect operations,  add the initiator group for the proxy computer and set the Access Control Entry to Snapshots Only.   Ensure that a temporary LUN is allocated to all ESX Servers that are used for snapshot operations.

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 Nimble from the Snap Vendor list. Specify the Data IP Address of the array in the Name field. If you have more than one Data IP Address configured, you will need to add the array information for each of the configured Data IP addresses. Enter the Management IP Address of the array in the Control Host field.
	For reference purposes, the screenshot on the right shows the Data IP Address and Management IP for the Nimble storage device.
4.	Enter the access information of a user with administrative privileges in the Username and Password fields. 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.