Add Backup Storage | Ceph

Add Ceph Backup Storage

In the navigation pane of the ZStack Private Cloud UI, choose Hardware > Backup Storage. On the Backup Storage page, click Add Backup Storage. On the displayed Add Backup Storage page, set the following parameters:
  • Zone: By default, the current zone is displayed.
  • Name: Enter a name for the Ceph backup storage.
  • Description: Optional. Enter a description for the Ceph backup storage.
  • Type: Select Ceph.
  • Mon IP: Enter an IP address of the Ceph monitor.
  • SSH Port: Enter an SSH port of the Ceph monitor. Default port: 22.
  • User Name: Enter a user name of the Ceph monitor.
  • Password: Enter a password corresponded by the user name of the Ceph monitor.
  • Add More: Click the plus sign (⊕) to add more Ceph monitors.
  • Pool Name: Optional. Enter a pool name.
    Note:
    • A specific storage pool can be specified for the Ceph backup storage. If null, the system will automatically create a pool name for you by default.
    • If specified, make sure that you create storage pools in the Ceph storage cluster in advance.
As shown in Add Ceph Backup Storage.
Figure 1. Add Ceph Backup Storage