HP OneView for VMware vCenter - Manual (Page 18)

Configuring the VMware VASA provider
If you want to use the VASA functionality in the vSphere Client, add the Storage Module for vCenter
to the vendor providers list and add a CA-signed certificate.
Adding the Storage Module for vCenter to the vendor providers list
To add the Storage Module for vCenter to the vendor providers list:
1.
Navigate to the Home page in the vSphere Client.
2. Click Storage Providers in the Administration section.
The Vendor Providers page opens.
3. Click Add.
The Add Vendor Provider dialog box opens.
Figure 2 Add Vendor Provider dialog box
4. Enter the following information:
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Name – Enter HPICSM.
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URL – Enter
https://vasaProvider_server_name:port/vasa_provider_ws/vasaService
.
TIP: To view the VASA Provider URL, click the settings icon , and then select VASA
Provider.
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Login – Enter the login for the system that runs the vSphere Client.
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Password – Enter the password for the system that runs the vSphere Client.
5. Click OK.
The HPICSM provider is added to the Vendor Providers list in the vSphere Client.
Adding a CA-signed certificate
HP recommends using a CA-signed certificate when using the Storage Module for vCenter with
the VMware VASA provider.
To add a signed certificate:
1.
Navigate to the Home page in the vSphere Client.
2. Click the HP Insight Management Administration icon.
The Server Module Configuration page opens.
3. Select Generate Self-signed Certificate from the Actions menu.
The Certificate Administration page opens.
4. Select the Generate a Certificate Signing Request option.
18 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter