Introduction

Commvault HyperScale is a modern, scale-out data protection solution that simplifies backup and recovery by integrating compute, storage, and software into a single platform. The OpsRamp integration enables discovery and monitoring of key Commvault HyperScale components, delivering real-time visibility and proactive alerting for optimal backup performance.

Commvault HyperScale combines core data protection components like CommServe, Media Agents, and storage into a single, hyper-converged appliance. It is designed for scale-out deployments, high availability, and performance optimization.

Key Capabilities

  • Scale-Out Architecture: Expand capacity and performance by adding nodes—no need for external, centralized storage.
  • Integrated Solution: Delivers a unified appliance that reduces infrastructure complexity.
  • High Availability: Built-in redundancy and data distribution prevent single points of failure.
  • Simplified Management: Centralized control of backup, recovery, and storage with minimal administrative overhead.
  • Optimized Performance: Uses local storage to accelerate backup and restore operations.
  • Hybrid Cloud Support: Enables seamless data movement between on-premises and cloud environments.

Benefits

  • Scalable: Easily adapt to growing data volumes by adding nodes.
  • Cost-Efficient: Reduces the need for expensive external storage systems.
  • Resilient: Maintains data protection during hardware failures.
  • Flexible: Supports diverse environments and workloads.

Commvault Deployment Models

FeatureTraditional CommvaultCommvault HyperScale
ArchitectureCentralizedDistributed (Scale-out)
StorageExternal (SAN/NAS/Cloud)Built-in, distributed storage
ScalabilityVertical (add storage/agents)Horizontal (add nodes)
Deployment ModelTraditional infrastructureHyper-converged appliance
PerformanceDependent on external storageOptimized for distributed workloads
ManagementSeparate componentsUnified, integrated solution

Key Use Cases

Discovery Use Cases

  • Automatically discovers Commvault components such as CommServe and HyperScale Storage Pools.
  • Maps relationships between resources for a topological view, simplifying management and impact analysis.

Monitoring Use Cases

  • Tracks key performance metrics such as:
    • Job performance
    • Storage pool status
    • Storage capacity
  • Generates alerts for anomalies and performance issues to help administrators proactively resolve problems.

Supported Target Versions

11 SP32, 11 SP36.55

Resource Hierarchy

  • Comm Server
    • Hyperscale Storage Clusters (Storage Pool)

Version History

Application VersionBug fixes / Enhancements
1.0.1Added metering functionality to enable granular usage tracking. This patch is optional for customers who use the platform only for monitoring, since it does not change core monitoring logic.
1.0.0Initial version with discovery, monitoring, alerts.