To create additional backup storage for VMware

Use this procedure to add backup storage from the VMware hypervisor. If you have deployed UEB to an external NAS or SAN, add storage (through the hypervisor) that resides on that external array. If you have deployed to a disk that is internal to the hypervisor, add direct attached storage (DAS).

Warning: It is strongly recommended that all UEB storage is either DAS (internal to the hypervisor) or resides on one external NAS or SAN storage array. If you configure storage across multiple storage arrays and one becomes unavailable, all backup data is corrupted, resulting in total data loss.

1        Launch vSphere, select the Unitrends VM, then select Edit virtual machine settings.

2        On the Hardware tab, click Add.

3        Choose the Hard Disk device type and click Next.

4        Select Create a new virtual disk and click Next.

5        On the Create a Disk screen, select the following:

     Enter the desired disk capacity.

     Select a provisioning option. Use thick provisioning for best performance.

     Select the Store with the virtual machine location option.

     Click Next to continue.

6        On the Advanced Options screen, click Next to accept the default SCSI device node.

7        Review the configuration settings and click Finish to add the disk.

8        Review the hardware devices and click OK.

9        Proceed to To expand storage below to add the disk to the Unitrends backup storage device.

Note: The system can detect up to 15 VMware disks without a reboot. If you are adding more than 15 disks, a reboot may be required.