Configuring EMC Centera Storage

EMC Centera can be used in conjunction with a LogLogic ST or LogLogic EVA appliance as a dedicated and secure storage system for raw data files.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation menu on an ST or LogLogic EVA appliance, select Administration > Archive Configuration and click the Centera Configuration page.
  2. Select the Enable Centera check box to enable communication between the LogLogic appliance and the Centera storage device.
  3. Designate at least one Centera storage device IP address to enable your Centera connection.
  4. Pool IPs are the IP address(es) of the Centera storage device(s) to which you back up data. You must designate at least one Centera storage device IP address to enable the Centera connection. You can designate up to 18 IP addresses. You can specify an IP address for each port. The default port is 3218.
  5. Select the Retention method to use.
    This option lets you specify either a Centera defined Retention Class, or an appliance-specified retention period. Options include:
    Option Description
    Class Enter a Centera Class defined by your Centera administrator.
    Period Specify a length of time you want to store your data on the Centera storage device. You can specify a period from one month to 10 years and 11 months. Period is the default option.
  6. Select the Authentication method.
    This lets you specify alternate methods for authenticating the appliance to the Centera device. Options include:
    Option Description
    None Do not use any authentication method to back up your data.
    Username and Password Designate a user name and password for authentication. Your system administrator creates the user name and password.
    File Designate a specific path to back up your data on the Centera storage device. The path must be the full path on your LogLogic appliance. Your system administrator provides the .pea file for this option. Cut and paste the file in the provided text box.
  7. Click Update.
    This option saves and updates the information on the Centera Configuration page. Clicking this button automatically saves and updates your data on Centera. If the update is successful, a confirmation appears at the top of the page.
  8. Click Status to view the Centera Status page.
    If you click Update and then Status, you can view your changes on the Centera Status page.