Activate Data Service ( Snapshot)

Requirements for Using Data Service (Snapshot):

1. SANWatch or an individual Data Host agent is installed on a direct-attached data server using either the Full or Custom mode installation scheme.

NOTE: This release of SANWatch reduced installation mode options to the Full and the Custom modes.

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/SAN server and on the remote station.

The Data Host agents running on the data host function as the flush agents and also as the bridging element between the management software and the RAID firmware. Connection is made by connecting the data host IP instead of the RAID system LAN port IP.

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 Generate License Apply File button to generate an application file.

2. Send the file to your vendor or Infortrend's sales representative. If you are a certified vendor, visist Infortrend's VIP room website to purchase the license key and complete the appplication process.

3. When you receive the license key file, use the License Key File... button to locate and download the key file.

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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