Configuring Snapshot Manager for Data Center storage array plug-ins
Snapshot Manager for Data Center plug-ins are software modules that discover your assets in the on-premises storage array environment. After configuring the Snapshot Manager for Data Center server with the NetBackup primary server, you must configure the Snapshot Manager for Data Center storage array plug-ins to be able to protect your workloads using NetBackup.
You can use NetBackup web UI to configure the storage array plug-ins. The overall steps to configure different storage array plug-ins are similar, only the configuration parameters vary. See Configuring Snapshot Manager for Data Center storage array plug-ins. for configuration parameters for each storage array plug-in
Note:
After upgrading from Java UI, the discovery statuses of the storage array plug-ins appear blank in the web UI. You can re-initiate the configured plug-in discovery, to view the correct discovery data.
To add a plug-in
- On the left, click Snapshot Manager, under Storage. You can see the configured plug-ins in the Plug-ins tab. Click Add.
- Select a snapshot server from the drop-down. Select the required plug-in from the Select product list.
- (Optional) If required change the plug-in display name.
- Click Next.
- Enter the FQDN or IP address of the array. Enter the username and password.
- If available for the array, enter the discovery interval at which you want to discover new assets.
- Click Next. In the Review page, review the configuration that you have entered, and click Finish.
You may also add storage array plug-ins in the Snapshot Manager for Data Center using NetBackup APIs. Refer to the NetBackup API documentation for details.
To update credentials for a plug-in
- Click the ellipsis menu (three dots) in the row of the plug-in for which you want to edit the credentials.
- Click Update credentials. Update the credentials and click Save.