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Interface overview

The DE Plugin for vCenter is a VMware vCenter Server plug-in that provides integrated management of DE Series storage arrays from within a vSphere Client session.

Tasks available in the DE Plugin for vCenter​

You can use the DE Plugin for vCenter to perform the following tasks:

  • View storage array status
  • Import settings from one storage array to multiple storage arrays
  • Upgrade software to multiple storage arrays
  • Define host connections
  • Create volumes and map them to hosts
  • Create volume groups and pools
Note
The DE Plugin for vCenter is not a direct replacement for the ThinkSystem System Manager interface, which is embedded on each controller for a storage array. ThinkSystem System Manager provides additional management features; if desired, you can open ThinkSystem System Manager by selecting a storage array in the main view of the DE Plugin for vCenter and then clicking Launch.

Main page​

When you log in to the DE Plugin for vCenter, the main page opens to Manage - All. From this page, you can view and manage all discovered storage arrays in your network.

The navigation sidebar displays the following:

  • Manage – Discover storage arrays in your network, launch ThinkSystem System Manager for an array, import settings from one array to multiple arrays, manage array groups, upgrade the ThinkSystem SAN OS, and provision storage.
  • Certificate Management – Manage certificates to authenticate between browsers and clients.
  • Operations – View the progress of batch operations, such as importing settings from one array to another.
    Note
    Some operations are not available when a storage array has a non-optimal status.
  • Support – View technical support options, resources, and contacts.