Configuring Snapshots for Storage Arrays
You can implement block-level snapshots for specified storage arrays, configure snapshot schedule policies (which apply to configured LUNs), and configure host information for data protection in the Snapshots page.
When you add a storage array in this page, you are associating a set of credentials with individual VLUNs. This association enables the Core to take snapshots against the specified storage array.
To implement block-level snapshots for specified storage arrays
1. Choose Configure > Backups: Snapshots to display the Snapshots page and select the Storage Arrays tab.
2. Add new storage arrays for snapshots using the controls described in this table.
Control | Description |
Add a Storage Array | Displays controls for adding a storage array to the running snapshot configuration. |
Hostname or IP Address | Specify the hostname or IP address of the storage array. If you are configuring an EMC VNX storage array, you must use the Storage Processor IP address. |
Type | From the drop-down menu, select the type of array by provider (Dell EqualLogic, EMC CLARiiON, EMC VNX, NetApp, or IBM V7000). If you are configuring a NetApp storage array, fields for setting protocol (HTTP or HTTPS) and port become active. Configure accordingly. |
Username | Specify a username for the storage array access. |
Password/Confirm Password | Specify and confirm a password for the storage array access. |
Protocol/Port | Specify the communication protocol and port number. |
Add Storage Array | Adds the specified storage array snapshot implementation to the running configuration. |
3. To modify the username and password configuration of an existing storage array, or to view which LUNs are associated with the current storage array, click the storage array in the Hostname column.
4. To remove an existing snapshot configuration, click the trash icon in the Remove column.
5. Click Update Snapshot Credentials to save your settings permanently.