Configuring a storage array by using the Storage Array Configuration Wizard

Use the Storage Array Configuration Wizard to configure a storage array for use with the Backup Exec Storage Provisioning Option.

Backup Exec then submits a Configure Storage Array job to create the virtual disks.

Note:

In a Central Admin Server Option (CASO) environment, run the Storage Array Configuration Wizard from the central administration server. You can run the Storage Array Configuration Wizard for any managed media server that has the Storage Provisioning Option installed. Managed media servers can share a single storage array but cannot share a virtual disk on a storage array.

To configure a storage array by using the Storage Array Configuration Wizard

  1. On the Tools menu, click Configure Devices.

  2. Click Configure Storage Array.

  3. Do one of the following:


    In a non-CASO environment

    On the Welcome panel, select the storage array that you want to configure, and then click Next.

    In a CASO environment

    Do the following in the order listed:

    • On the Welcome panel, select the managed media server that you want to access the virtual disks.

    • Select the storage array that you want to configure.

    • Click Next.

  4. Follow the on-screen directions.

More Information

About using the Storage Array Configuration Wizard

Viewing storage array components in Backup Exec

About predicting disk usage in the Storage Provisioning Option

Configuring an alert for low disk space on storage arrays

Configuring a storage array by using the Storage Array Configuration Wizard