Unable to install the SRA plug-in

Issue​

During the installation of the Storage Replication Adapter (SRA) plug-in, the system stops at the server IP address and password screen with the following error message: The credentials you entered are not valid. Please enter a valid hostname and password.

Cause​

The error might occur due to one of the following reasons:

• You entered incorrect administrator credentials.
• The WinHTTP proxy settings are incorrect.

Corrective action​

• Verify your administrator credentials.