Dell EMC PowerFlex plug-in configuration parameters
Specify the following parameters when you configure the Dell EMC PowerFlex plug-in:
Table: Dell EMC PowerFlex plug-in configuration parameters
Snapshot Manager for Data Center configuration parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Plug-in ID | Provide a name for the plug-in. |
FQDN/ IP address | The array's IP address, in IPV4 / FQDN format. |
Username | A user account that has permissions to perform snapshot operations on the Dell EMC PowerFlex array. |
Password | Provide a password for the user account. |
The following considerations and limitations are applicable:
This is a software-defined storage, which requires to install the SDC (Storage Data Client) on the host where NetBackup will be configured.
The mapping between the volumes and SDC is completed with the help of the SDC ID in the Snapshot Manager for Data Center.
The WWN (World Wide Name) is considered for mapping. It is developed using the $system_id$volume_id manner because it's not available directly on the array.