Administrator Guide

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 a microprocessor with four cores for environments that have 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 Configuring a Remote Data Collector
To install and configure a remote Data Collector at a disaster recovery site, install the Data Collector on a server, and then configure it to
connect to the primary Data Collector.
NOTE:
To change a remote Data Collector, remove the current remote Data Collector before configuring 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 configuration requirements.
• The server must meet the Data Collector software and hardware requirements.
Steps
1. Download the Storage Manager Data Collector software.
The Storage Manager Data Collector is available for download from the Drivers & Downloads tab of the storage system support page
located at Dell.com/support.
2. Unzip the software, and double-click the Storage Manager Data Collector Setup file.
The Storage Manager Data Collector - InstallShield Wizard appears.
3. Select a language from the drop-down menu, and click OK.
4. Click Next.
The License Agreement page appears.
5. Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept it.
6. (Optional) Change the destination folder of Data Collector installation:
a) Click Browse.
b) Navigate to the folder in which to install the Data Collector.
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Remote Data Collector