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Discover E-Series systems

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BlueXP can discover the E-Series systems in your on-premises environment. Adding E-Series systems to BlueXP enables you to get a complete view of the data across your hybrid multicloud.

Before you begin

You need the following:

  • A Connector installed in a cloud provider or on your premises, with network connectivity to the E-Series system.

    Learn more about Connectors and how to create one

  • The domain name or IP address of the storage system controller.

  • Admin credentials for the system.

Steps

  1. From the BlueXP navigation menu, select Storage > Canvas.

  2. From the Canvas, select Add Working Environment and select On-Premises.

  3. Next to E-Series, select Discover.

  4. If you're prompted, create a Connector.

    Refer to the link above for more details.

  5. On the E-Series Cluster Details page, enter the domain name or IP address of the storage system controller, admin credentials for the system, and then select Add.

    A screenshot that shows the E-Series Cluster Details page where you're prompted to enter the domain name or IP address and the admin user name and password.

Result

BlueXP discovers the E-Series system and adds it as a working environment on the Canvas.

A screenshot that shows an E-Series working environment on the BlueXP Canvas.