Adding hp msa storage systems, Adding hp xp p9000 storage systems – HP OneView for VMware vCenter User Manual
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8.
Click Finish.
The storage system is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers
list.
Adding HP MSA storage systems
To add an HP MSA storage system:
1.
Verify that a supported version of the HP MSA firmware is installed.
For the supported firmware versions, see the HP SPOCK website:
2.
Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see
“About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 12)
3.
Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
4.
Select HP MSA in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP MSA page appears.
A HP MSA System is managed by one or two controllers. After connecting to a controller, the
software discovers the other controllers, if applicable.
5.
Enter the following connection parameters for one of the controllers managing the HP MSA
you want to add, and then click Next.
•
Controller host name or IP address
•
User name
•
Password
The Add HP MSA page appears, listing the selected storage system and controllers.
6.
Click Next.
The Add HP MSA page appears, listing the storage pools on the selected HP MSA System.
7.
Select the Full Access check box for one or more storage pools to enable provisioning by the
Storage Module for vCenter.
Storage pools do not need to be assigned Full access if they are not intended to be used for
provisioning operations.
8.
Click Finish.
The HP MSA System is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers
list.
Adding HP XP P9000 storage systems
To add an HP XP P9000 storage system:
1.
Verify that a command device from the P9000 storage system is presented to the host running
the Storage Module for vCenter. Make sure that the command device is enabled and security
is disabled for the command device.
2.
Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see
“About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 12)
3.
Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
Configuring the Storage Module for vCenter
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