SnapProtect™ Backup - IBM XIV

Pre-Requisites

  1. IBM XCLI (2.3 or higher) installed on the client and proxy computers. On Unix computers, XCLI version 2.4.4 should be installed.
  2. Set the location of XCLI in the environment and system variable path.
  3. If XCLI is installed on a client or proxy, the client or proxy should be rebooted after appending XCLI location to the system variable path. You can use the XCLI_BINARY_LOCATION registry key to skip rebooting the computer.

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 IBM XIV from the Snap Vendor list.
  • Specify the 7-digit serial number for the array in the Name field.
  The System ID (S/N) is the serial number for the IBM XIV storage device. See the screenshot on the right for reference.
4.
  • Enter the IP address or host name of the array in the Control Host field.
  • Enter the user access information of the application administrator 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.