Prerequisites for Adding Data Collectors (IBM XIV)
1. Identify a server where the Data Collector software will be installed. Server requirements include:
• 64-bit OS.
• Support Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.7.
• For performance reasons, APTARE recommends that you do not install Data Collectors on the same server as the StorageConsole Portal. However, if you must have both on the same server, verify that the Portal and Data Collector software do not reside in the same directory.
• Install only one Data Collector on a server (or OS instance).
2. On the Data Collector server, add entries to the local hosts file, both resolving to the Portal server IP address.
Example:
• 172.16.2.2 aptareportal.<yourdomain>.com
• 172.16.2.3 aptareagent.<yourdomain>.com
Data Collector Configurations Specific to IBM XIV
1. XCLI must be installed on the Data Collector server.
2. Gather the following required configuration details:
• IBM XIV XCLI Location: Location of the XCLI on the Data Collector server.
• User ID & Password: Credentials for the user ID that has monitor group privileges on the storage array.