Administrator Guide

Software Requirements
The software requirements that apply to the primary Data Collector also apply to the remote Data Collector. However, a remote Data
Collector uses the le system to store data so there is no database requirement.
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Data Collector Requirements
Storage Manager Virtual Appliance Requirements
The Storage Manager Virtual Appliance has the following requirements:
Component Requirement
VMware ESXi host
version
6.0 and later
VMware vCenter
Server version
6.0 and later
Datastore size 55 GB
CPU 64-bit (x64) microprocessor with two or more cores
The Data Collector requires four cores for environments with 100,000 or more Active Directory members or groups.
Memory Varies based on size of the storage environment:
• 4 GB – One to ten Storage Centers or up to 3000 total volumes
• 8 GB – More than ten Storage Centers, or up to 6000 total volumes
• 16 GB – More than ten Storage Centers, or up to 12,000 total volumes
• 32 GB – More than ten Storage Centers, or more than 12,000 total volumes
Software
• VMware vCenter Server
• VMware vSphere High Availability
Installing and Conguring a Remote Data Collector
To install and congure a remote Data Collector at a disaster recovery site, install the Data Collector on a server, and then congure it to
connect to the primary Data Collector.
NOTE
: To change a remote Data Collector, remove the current remote Data Collector before conguring a new remote Data
Collector.
NOTE: For user interface reference information, click Help.
Install a Remote Data Collector
Install the Data Collector on a server located at a disaster recovery site.
Prerequisites
• Your site must meet the remote Data Collector conguration requirements.
• The server must meet the Data Collector software and hardware requirements.
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Remote Data Collector