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Figure 35. Storage Array Discovery

3.

Click Discover to start the discovery scan.
Depending on the range specified, discovery may take up to several minutes.
After discovery completes, a list of discovered arrays are displayed.

4.

Select the storage arrays to be added to the vCenter plug-in by clicking the checkbox(es) next to the storage array

name(s).

NOTE: If a same asset tags will be used for all the selected arrays, you can enter the asset tag key and asset
tag value in the fields provided and click Assign. For more information, see figure Storage Array Organization.

5.

If the same array password is used for all selected storage arrays, you can enter it in the Password field at the

bottom of the Discover Storage Arrays window.

6.

Click Add to add all your selected storage arrays to the vCenter Plug-in Array Manager view.

7.

Click Close when all storage arrays are added to the plug-in.

Adding Storage Arrays To The vCenter Plug-In Manager View

NOTE: The Add Array dialog fields are limited to 30 characters. If you require a longer DNS name and cannot use
an IP address, create an alias to use in this dialog.

To add a storage array using the MD vCenter Plug-in:

1.

Click Add Array in the Commands area of the Array Manager view.

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