Activate Data Service ( Snapshot)

Requirements for Using Data Service (Snapshot):

1. SANWatch installed on a direct-attached data server using the 2nd installation scheme in the Custom mode [Stand-alone (on Host)].

The server communicates with the RAID system using in-band protocols. In this mode, the installed RAID agents will serve as flush agents so that scheduled snapshots can take place after flushing OS/application cache.

2. A remote console with the RAID system is also possible by installing SANWatch both on the direct-attached server and on the remote station.

The RAID agents running on data host function as flush agents and also as the bridging element between the management interface and RAID firmware.

Activate Trial Use:

The Data Service functionality comes with a 30-day trial use.

To activate the trial use, click Help -> About on the management console with a RAID array (not the Help menu on the outer-shell window).

A license key window will prompt.Click on the Activate key button to begin the trial use of the Data Service functionality.

Purchase the License Key:

1. To purchase the license key, click on the Save & apply license button to generate an application file.

2. Send the file to Infortrend's sales representative or visist Infortrend's VIP room website to purchase the license key.

3. When you receive the license key file, use the Choose License File button to locate the file, and click Download to update the firmware configuration profile.

4. When download is complete, click on the Activate key button, and then reset your RAID system.

5. When reset is complete, open the SANWatch console with your RAID system. The Data Service options should be available at the end of the navigation tree.

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