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Storage array status

When you open the DE Plugin for vCenter, communication with each storage array is established and the status for each storage array is displayed.

From the Manage - All page, you can view the status of the storage array and the status of the storage array connection.

StatusIndicates
OptimalThe storage array is in an optimal state. There are no certificate issues and the password is valid.
Invalid PasswordAn invalid storage array password was provided.
Untrusted CertificateOne or more connections with the storage array is untrusted because the HTTPS certificate is either self-signed and has not been imported, or the certificate is CA-signed and the root and intermediate CA certificates have not been imported.
Needs AttentionThere is a problem with the storage array that requires your intervention to correct it.
LockdownThe storage array is in a locked-down state.
UnknownThe storage array has never been contacted. This can happen when the DE Plugin for vCenter is starting up and has not yet made contact with the storage array, or the storage array is offline and has never been contacted since the DE Plugin for vCenter was started.
OfflineThe DE Plugin for vCenter had previously contacted the storage array, but now has lost all connection to it.