Enter network address for discovery
As the first step to discovering storage arrays, you enter a single IP address or a range of IP addresses to search across the local sub-network. The Add/Discover feature opens a wizard that guides you through the process of discovery.
- Before you begin, make sure that:
- You know the network IP addresses (or range of addresses) of the array controllers.
- The storage arrays are correctly set up and configured, and you know the storage array login credentials (user name and password).
- From the Manage page, select Add/Discover. The Enter Network Address Range dialog box appears.
- Do one of the following:
- To discover one array, select the Discover a single storage array radio button, and then enter the IP address for one of the controllers in the storage array.
- To discover multiple storage arrays, select the Discover all storage arrays within a network range radio button, and then enter the starting network address and ending network address to search across your local sub-network.
- Click Start Discovery.
As the discovery process begins, the dialog box displays the storage arrays as they are discovered. The discovery process might take several minutes to complete.
If no manageable arrays are discovered, verify that the storage arrays are properly connected to your network and their assigned addresses are within range. Click New Discovery Parameters to return to the Add/Discover page.
- Select the checkbox next to any storage array that you want to add to your management domain.
The system performs a credential check on each array that you are adding to the management domain. You might need to resolve any issues with untrusted certificates before proceeding.
- Click Next to proceed to the next step in the wizard.
If the storage arrays have valid certificates, go to: Provide passwords
If any storage arrays do not have valid certificates, the Step 2: Resolve Self-Signed Certificates dialog box appears. Go to the next section, Resolve untrusted certificates during discovery
If you want to import CA-signed certificates, cancel out of the discovery wizard and click Certificate Management from the left panel. Refer to the Online Help for further instructions.