Dell MD Storage Array VMware vStorage APIs For Storage Awareness (VASA) ProviderUser's GuideRegulatory Model: E16S SeriesRegulatory Type: E16S001

Required RAID Controller Module FirmwareThe VASA provider is supported on MD Series RAID controller module firmware versions 7.35 and later. To verify

3Using The VASA ProviderAfter installing the VASA provider, configure it for use in your environment:1. From the installation directory, click on the

2. In Configuration Manager, choose user IDs, passwords, and port settings for the host server.NOTE: The default Admin User Password is password. Ente

Figure 3. Array Manager Window2. From the Array Manager window, click Add Array in the Commands section. To first create a separate folder to contain

Figure 4. vSphere Client Login Screen2. From the vSphere Client window, click Storage Providers.Figure 5. vSphere Client Home Screen3. Above the Vendo

Figure 6. vSphere Add Vendor Provider Menu4. In the Add Vendor Provider window, enter name, URL and login credentials to the server containing the VAS

Figure 7. vSphere Client VASA Provider WindowWorking with Storage ProfilesIn order for the storage capabilities to be recognized and reported the user

Figure 9. Select Storage Capabilities6. Review the summary information, then click Finish.Assigning VM Storage Profiles To Existing Virtual MachinesAf

Figure 10. Create VM Storage ProfileFigure 11. vSphere Storage Profile SummaryChecking Storage Profile ComplianceAfter assigning a storage profile to

Figure 12. vSphere Storage Profile SummaryStorage Array Events And AlertsThe VASA provider propagates storage array alerts to the vCenter Server Event

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

Issue Possible Resolution• Verify that monitored storage arrays have been added to the array manager.• Verify the VASA provider service is running on

4Getting HelpLocating Your System Service TagYour system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Co

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1OverviewVMware vStorage APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA) is a set of application program interfaces (APIs) that support Dell PowerVault MD-Series iS

Figure 1. VASA Provider in a vCenter Storage Management ArchitectureVASA Storage CapabilitiesStorage provisioning operations available in vSphere allo

Storage Capabilities Common Use/Performance RangePerformance LevelHighest availableSSD Drives-ThinStorage Type Thin-provisioned virtual disks comprise

Profile-Driven And Policy-Based StorageThe VASA provider supports profile-driven storage management by categorizing virtual disks by performance and r

2Installing The VASA ProviderThis section describes prerequisites and installation steps for the VASA provider.Before You InstallBefore installing the