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How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to NetApp StorageGRID

Follow these steps to configure NetApp StorageGRID to store data on PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup uses an S3-compatible API, it can be integrated with NetApp StorageGRID as an S3-compliant storage service.

Prerequisites

  • PeaSoup S3 Access: Ensure you have the following information:
    • Access key
    • Secret key
    • Bucket name
    • PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
  • NetApp StorageGRID should be installed and configured on your system.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to NetApp StorageGRID

  1. Log into NetApp StorageGRID:
    • Access the StorageGRID Webscale management console by navigating to your StorageGRID IP or DNS in a web browser.
  2. Create a New S3-Compatible External Storage Location:
    • From the main dashboard, navigate to External Storage and click on Create External Bucket.
    • Select S3-Compatible Storage as the external storage type.
  3. Configure the PeaSoup S3 Connection:
    • Endpoint: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
    • Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
    • Secret Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
    • Bucket Name: Specify the PeaSoup S3 bucket where the data will be stored.
  4. Advanced Settings (Optional):
    • Region: If PeaSoup S3 requires a specific region, specify it. Otherwise, leave it blank.
    • Replication and Versioning: If required, configure replication and versioning settings according to your data retention policies.
  5. Test the Connection:
    • Click Test Connection to ensure that StorageGRID can connect to PeaSoup S3 and verify the credentials.
  6. Complete Setup:
    • Once the connection is successfully tested, click Save to create the PeaSoup S3 external storage in NetApp StorageGRID.
  7. Verify and Use the PeaSoup S3 Connection:
    • Navigate back to External Storage and ensure the PeaSoup S3 bucket is listed as an available storage location.
    • You can now use this external storage for object storage workflows, tiering, and backups in NetApp StorageGRID.

Notes

  • Ensure PeaSoup S3 is accessible from your StorageGRID instance and that firewall rules allow communication between the two.
  • PeaSoup S3 provides S3-compliant object storage, so it should integrate seamlessly with NetApp StorageGRID’s S3 features.