HP OneView for VMware vCenter User Manual
HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter Server User Guide
Abstract
This document contains detailed instructions for configuring and using HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter Server. It is
intended for system administrators who are experienced in virtual and physical IT infrastructure administration and understand
server virtualization, storage, and networking concepts.
HP Part Number: 678315-003
Published: May 2013
Edition: 1
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Contents
1 Overview..................................................................................................7
2 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter..........................................................8
Role-based security...................................................................................................................9
GUI Theme Selection (vSphere Client only)...................................................................................9
Configuring the Server Module for vCenter..................................................................................9
Associating the VMware host to iLO.....................................................................................10
Automatic association....................................................................................................10
Manual association.......................................................................................................10
Onboard Administrator Single Sign-On................................................................................11
Accessing management tools..............................................................................................11
Configuring the Storage Module for vCenter..............................................................................11
About the Storage Administrator Portal.................................................................................11
Configuring storage systems and management servers............................................................12
Adding HP StoreVirtual storage systems............................................................................14
Adding HP 3PAR StoreServ.............................................................................................14
Adding HP EVA Command View management servers.......................................................15
Adding HP EVAs...........................................................................................................16
Adding HP MSA 2000 G2 storage systems......................................................................16
Adding HP MSA P2000 G3 storage systems....................................................................17
Adding HP XP P9000 storage systems.............................................................................18
Adding HP XP storage systems........................................................................................18
Adding HP StoreOnce Backup........................................................................................19
Viewing storage systems and management servers.............................................................19
Modifying configured storage systems and management servers..........................................20
Removing a storage system or management server.............................................................20
Configuring the VMware VASA provider...............................................................................21
Adding the Storage Module for vCenter to the vendor providers list using the vSphere
Client..........................................................................................................................21
Registering the VASA Provider from the vSphere Web Client...............................................22
Adding a CA-signed certificate.......................................................................................22
3 Using Insight Control for vCenter................................................................24
Accessing Insight Control for vCenter........................................................................................25
Comparing vSphere Client to vSphere Web Client integration..................................................26
Using the vSphere Client to access Insight Control for vCenter..................................................27
Using the vSphere Web Client to access Insight Control for vCenter..........................................27
HP Insight Management pages.................................................................................................28
vSphere Client pages ........................................................................................................28
vSphere Web Client pages.................................................................................................29
Using the Server Module for vCenter.........................................................................................30
Navigating HP Insight Management with the Server Module....................................................31
Changing Server Management properties.............................................................................31
Setting the power cost for a cluster..................................................................................32
Using the Insight Control Deployment Wizard (vSphere Client).................................................32
Server provisioning (vSphere Web Client).............................................................................33
Connecting to the HP provisioning server..........................................................................33
Running the Server Provisioning wizard............................................................................33
Setting host network configuration preferences.......................................................................34
Managing clusters.............................................................................................................34
Cluster Overview page..................................................................................................36
Viewing cluster information.............................................................................................36
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Viewing cluster infrastructure information..........................................................................36
Viewing software and firmware on clustered servers...........................................................37
Managing servers..............................................................................................................37
Host Overview page......................................................................................................38
Viewing host information................................................................................................39
Viewing host/server infrastructure information...................................................................39
Viewing server networking information.............................................................................39
Host network configuration.............................................................................................40
Setting a reference host in a cluster..................................................................................41
Using the network diagram............................................................................................42
Viewing host software and firmware................................................................................43
Power cycling a server...................................................................................................43
Rediscovering devices....................................................................................................43
Using HP VMware ESXi Smart Components......................................................................44
Viewing news feeds, tasks, and health information.................................................................44
Viewing news feed information.......................................................................................44
Viewing health/status information...................................................................................45
Monitoring tasks...........................................................................................................45
Launching into HP tools.......................................................................................................45
Using the Storage Module for vCenter.......................................................................................46
Navigating HP Insight Management with the Storage Module..................................................46
Managing datastores....................................................................................................46
Managing VMs............................................................................................................46
Refreshing Storage Module for vCenter data..........................................................................47
Manually refreshing the cache........................................................................................47
Using HP Insight Management...................................................................................48
Using the Storage Administrator Portal........................................................................48
Restarting a cache refresh..............................................................................................48
Restarting a cache refresh using HP Insight Management...............................................48
Restarting a cache refresh using the Storage Administrator portal....................................49
Changing the automatic cache refresh settings..................................................................49
Customizing Storage Module for vCenter tables.....................................................................49
Viewing storage information of a host...................................................................................51
Viewing cluster storage information......................................................................................53
Viewing storage information of a datastore...........................................................................55
Viewing storage information of a virtual machine...................................................................57
Viewing detailed storage information....................................................................................58
Viewing storage volumes................................................................................................58
Viewing virtual disks......................................................................................................61
Viewing HBAs...............................................................................................................61
Viewing paths...............................................................................................................61
Viewing replications......................................................................................................64
Viewing VMs to volumes................................................................................................65
Viewing HP Infrastructure....................................................................................................68
Using the HP Infrastructure page.....................................................................................69
4 Provisioning storage..................................................................................70
Customizing the location of virtual disks on an HP EVA................................................................70
Viewing the audit log..............................................................................................................71
Creating a datastore...............................................................................................................71
Expanding a datastore............................................................................................................75
Deleting a datastore...............................................................................................................76
Deleting an unassigned volume................................................................................................77
Creating a VM from a template................................................................................................77
Cloning a VM........................................................................................................................82
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5 Viewing hardware alert notifications...........................................................87
Insight Control for vCenter events..............................................................................................87
Onboard Administrator events.............................................................................................87
vCenter Server event category: info.................................................................................88
vCenter Server event category: warning...........................................................................88
vCenter Server event category: error................................................................................89
HP SNMP agent and HP CIM provider events........................................................................90
Alarms..................................................................................................................................90
6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................92
Viewing the log files................................................................................................................92
Troubleshooting Insight Control for vCenter................................................................................92
HP Insight Management tab not available in the vSphere Web Client.......................................93
HP Insight Management tab not available in vSphere Client....................................................93
vSphere Client, Insight Control for vCenter, or Storage Module for vCenter is unresponsive..........93
Slow response in the vSphere Client.....................................................................................94
vCenter service terminates during startup..............................................................................94
Internet Explorer Permission denied script error immediately after installation..............................94
Stale or corrupt cache or cookies results in GUI anomalies......................................................94
Error Communicating with iLO at VM host.............................................................................95
Recovering News Feed and Tasks data from an earlier version of Insight Control for vCenter........95
Troubleshooting the Server Module for vCenter...........................................................................96
Infrastructure portlet is not displayed for blades......................................................................96
Network portlet for blades is missing the diagram link............................................................96
Server summary data is not displayed for host.......................................................................96
Health status or information is missing for specific hosts or clusters............................................97
Auto-login not working for URLs provided for managed nodes by Insight Control for vCenter........97
Virtual Connect Manager launch link from Insight Control for vCenter prompts for login
credentials........................................................................................................................97
HP SIM auto-login fails from Insight Control for vCenter...........................................................97
Clicking HP Insight power management launch link does not go to expected HP SIM page.........98
Cost Advantage field not showing values..............................................................................98
Events not delivered by Insight Control for vCenter to vCenter Server.........................................98
Firmware inventory information is not shown..........................................................................98
No Virtual Connect information is available for this host error..................................................99
Troubleshooting the Storage Module for vCenter.........................................................................99
Storage Administrator Portal login credentials........................................................................99
Storage Module for vCenter GUI not responsive to mouse clicks...............................................99
Refresh takes a long time to complete...................................................................................99
Error Unexpected state: The setup helper has not been created occurs during array or management
server configuration............................................................................................................99
Port conflict occurs when trying to configure HP EVA Command View and MSA proxy provider
for use with Storage Module for vCenter.............................................................................100
HP MSA 2000 G2 or HP MSA P2000 G3 array information not displayed in Storage Module
GUI...............................................................................................................................100
HP XP P9000 virtual disk information missing from Storage Overview page.............................101
Concatenated replicated LUNs not recognized as replicated LUNs.........................................101
Duplicate LUNs displayed in Storage Module for vCenter interface.........................................101
LUN displayed multiple times for VM or datastore that is part of a cluster................................102
Storage Administrator Portal information cannot be exported.................................................102
Internet Explorer script error occurs in environment with 100 or more LUNs..............................102
HP MSA P2000 G3 virtual disks displayed as local or unmanaged disks................................102
Cannot configure datastore block size................................................................................102
Cannot configure HP MSA P2000 G3 array when using user-created account.........................103
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7 Support and other resources....................................................................104
Information to collect before contacting HP...............................................................................104
How to contact HP................................................................................................................104
Registering for software technical support and update service.....................................................104
How to use your software technical support and update service.............................................104
HP authorized resellers..........................................................................................................105
Related information...............................................................................................................105
8 Documentation feedback.........................................................................106
A Firewall port requirements.......................................................................107
Glossary..................................................................................................108
Index.......................................................................................................110
6 Contents
1 Overview
HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter Server (Insight Control for vCenter) is a single integrated
application that you use to manage ProLiant servers and HP storage systems. The application
consists of three modules. The core module is required along with one or two optional components:
the Server Module for vCenter and Storage Module for vCenter.
Core Module Provides the framework required by the Server Module for vCenter
Server Module for vCenter Adds HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem hardware monitoring into
Storage Module for vCenter Enables monitoring of the HP storage infrastructure from the
and Storage Module for vCenter.
the vCenter Server console. Provides server hardware management
capabilities, including comprehensive monitoring, firmware update,
ESX/ESXi image deployment, remote control, end-to-end
monitoring for Virtual Connect, and power optimization for HP
servers in the VMware environment.
vCenter Server console. Provides storage configuration and status
information for mapping VMs, datastores, and hosts to LUNs on
HP storage systems.
Supports provisioning on HP 3PAR StoreServ, HP StoreVirtual, HP
MSA P2000 G3, and HP EVA storage systems. Supported
provisioning tasks include creating, expanding, or deleting a
datastore, and creating or cloning a VM. DIsplays view-only
information for the HP StoreOnce Backup systems.
For installation instructions, see the HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter Server Installation
Guide.
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2 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter
Insight Control for vCenter is managed as a plug-in in the vCenter Server environment. Several
settings can impact the interaction between Insight Control for vCenter and vCenter Server. These
settings, which you access on the Home Settings page, allow you to do the following:
• Select a background color theme for vCenter (vSphere Client only)
• Manage credentials
• Generate a self-signed certificate or a certificate signing request
• Upload new certificates
To access the Home Settings page:
1. Navigate to the vSphere Client or vSphere Web Client home page.
2. Under Administration, click the HP Insight Management Administration icon.
The home page provides access to the following administration pages. In the vSphere Client a
drop-down list is used and in the vSphere Web Client links are provided in the left navigation
pane.
• GUI Theme Selection (vSphere Client only)
This page enables you to select your preferred view of the vCenter vSphere Client GUI, either
dark text on a light background or light text on a dark background.
• vCenter Credential Management (vSphere Client)
vCenter Credentials (vSphere Web Client)
This page lists the credentials for all vCenters that are configured in the environment. You can
update, delete credentials of an existing entry or add credentials for a new vCenter.
• Certificate Upload
This page enables you to upload the signed certificate request returned to you by the Certificate
Authority.
• Certificate Management
This page enables you to generate a new self-signed certificate for Insight Control for vCenter
or generate a certificate signing request to be signed by a Certificate Authority. You can install
a certificate once it is signed.
• Server Password Management (vSphere Client)
Server Credentials (vSphere Web Client)
If you have a server module installed, this page enables you to view, add, delete, and edit
server passwords.
Use this page to enter credentials that will allow access to iLO, Onboard Administrator, Virtual
Connect, VMware host, SNMP community string, and HP SIM.
• Server Module Configuration
This page provides configuration information about HP SIM port, device poll interval, event
poll interval, power cost, and Virtual Connect uplink over subscription factor.
Other options are available if you have the optional server or storage modules installed.
8 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter
IMPORTANT:
• If you have a Proxy-enabled Windows client and an ESXi host using iLO or other management
software, you must disable or bypass the Proxy Server for the connection between the Insight
Control for vCenter/vSphere Client and iLO on the ProLiant server running as an ESX/ESXi
host system. For instructions, see “Error Communicating with iLO at VM host” (page 95).
• If you are using a Windows firewall, enable the firewall to access the ports used by Insight
Control for vCenter.
Role-based security
Insight Control for vCenter uses role-based security access. Windows or domain users/groups can
be assigned any of the vCenter roles. Insight Control for vCenter classifies these roles into three
categories:
• Administrator—The vCenter administrator role maps to this category
• Read-only—The vCenter read-only and view-only roles map to this category
• User—All other vCenter roles map to this category
An administrator can:
• Run the setup wizard
• Edit the password database
• Use the properties link to edit properties
• Launch HP management tools using SSO
• Access the Insight Control for vCenter Server vSphere Client home page
• Manage and update firmware
• Host network configuration
• Server deployment
A read-only user can:
• View Insight Control for vCenter
A user can:
• Launch HP management tools, and then log on to use them
• View Insight Control for vCenter
For information about assigning a user access role, see the HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter
Server Installation Guide.
GUI Theme Selection (vSphere Client only)
The vSphere Client GUI Theme Selection page enables you to select your preferred view of the
GUI, either dark text on a light background or light text on a dark background.
Configuring the Server Module for vCenter
After you install the Server Module for vCenter, you can manage Server Module features on the
Home Settings page in the vSphere Client.
To access the Home Settings page:
1. Navigate to the vSphere Client home page.
2. Under Administration, click the HP Insight Management Administration icon.
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The home page allows you to access the following server administration pages.
• Server Password Management
The Server Password Management page allows you to view, add, delete, and edit server
credentials.
Use this page to enter credentials that will allow access to iLO, Onboard Administrator, Virtual
Connect, VMware host, SNMP community string, and HP SIM.
• Server Module Configuration
The Server Module Configuration page provides configuration information for HP SIM port,
device poll interval, event poll interval, power cost, and Virtual Connect uplink over subscription
factor.
Associating the VMware host to iLO
In order for Insight Control for vCenter to display HP management information correctly, the VMware
host must be associated with its iLO. The method of iLO association varies, depending on the
VMware host configuration.
Automatic association
Automatic host-to-iLO association occurs when Insight Control for vCenter has HP Management
Agents for VMware ESX or the HP ESXi Offline Bundle for VMware ESXi installed on the host and
communication credentials are enabled via the Host Properties page or the Server Password
Management page.
Manual association
You can manually associate the host to iLO using either the vSphere Client VMware Power
Management settings or the Insight Control for vCenter Host Properties page. Manual association
is supported in all versions of Insight Control for vCenter.
Using the VMware Power Management settings
1. In the vSphere user interface, select the host to be associated, and then click the Configuration
tab.
2. In the Software section, click Power Management.
3. Click the Properties link.
The Edit IPMI/iLO Settings dialog box appears. See Figure 1 (page 10).
Figure 1 Edit IPMI/iLO Settings dialog box
4. Enter the iLO user name, iLO password, iLO IP address, and iLO MAC address, and then click
OK.
Using the Insight Control for vCenter Host Properties page
1. In the vSphere Client, select a host, and then click the HP Insight Management tab.
2. Move your cursor over the Settings icon , and select Host Properties.
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3. Enter the iLO IP address or host name, and a user name and password.
Onboard Administrator Single Sign-On
To enable SSO, you must upload the Insight Control for vCenter certificate to the Onboard
Administrator.
1. On the Onboard Administrator, navigate to Users/Authentication→HP SIM Integration.
2. Set the trust mode to Trust by Certificate.
3. Locate and copy the certificate using one of the following methods:
• In the vSphere Client, access the HP Home Settings page. See “Configuring the Server
Module for vCenter” (page 9).
Click the Certificate Administration tab. Copy the text from the Self Signed Certificate text
box.
• Access the certificate in the following file:
install location\uim\server.pem
Open this file with a text editor, such as Notepad, and then copy the text.
4. Click the Onboard Administrator SIM Integration Certificate Upload tab, and then paste the
contents of the Insight Control for vCenter certificate into the box.
Accessing management tools
Depending on the software installed, links will be available for the following:
• HP SIM (SIM)
• Onboard Administrator (OA)
• iLO Remote Management (iLO)
• HP Insight Control power management (IPM)
• Virtual Connect Manager (VC)
• Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager (VCEM)
Access is determined by enabled communication credentials set in the Host Properties page or the
Server Password Management page and user/group vCenter role. For more information, see
“Configuring the Server Module for vCenter” (page 9) and “Role-based security” (page 9).
Configuring the Storage Module for vCenter
After the Storage Module for vCenter is installed, use the Storage Administrator Portal to configure
the storage systems and management servers. If you want to configure the HP VASA feature (ESXi
5.0 and later), configure the storage systems and management servers, and then complete the
procedure “Configuring the VMware VASA provider” (page 21).
For information about the Storage Administrator Portal, see “About the Storage Administrator
Portal” (page 11).
For configuration instructions, see “Configuring storage systems and management servers” (page 12)
and “Configuring the VMware VASA provider” (page 21).
About the Storage Administrator Portal
The Storage Administrator Portal for VMware vCenter enables you to configure storage systems
and management servers for management by the Storage Module for vCenter.
For storage systems that support provisioning, use the Storage Administrator Portal to assign access
permissions to storage pools. You can use the vSphere Client to perform storage provisioning
operations such as adding a new datastore, deleting or expanding an existing datastore, creating
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new VMs, or cloning existing VMs on storage pools that are set to Full Access. For more information,
see “Provisioning storage” (page 70).
To access the Storage Administrator Portal:
1. Access the Storage Administrator Portal using one of the following methods:
• From the Start menu—Select Start→ All Programs→HP Insight Control for vCenter→Storage
Administrator Portal for vCenter.
• From the Desktop—Double-click the HP Insight Control Storage Administrator Portal for
vCenter icon on the Desktop.
• Click the Settings icon and select Storage Administrator Portal
• From the vSphere Web Client HP Insight Management Administration Storage
Administrator page, click Storage Administrator Portal in the left pane. You are not
prompted for credentials when accessing the Storage Administrator Portal this way.
The Storage Administrator Portal login screen appears.
2. Enter your user name and password, and then click OK.
This is the login information that you configured during the installation process.
A list of configured storage systems and management servers appears, displaying the storage
system name, type, model, firmware, identifier, management servers/managed storage systems,
current user, storage pools, and storage pool access settings. If a storage system was added
recently without performing a cache refresh, or if there are no active management servers for
a storage system, the Storage System Firmware column displays No Active Managers.
TIP: If an active manager was added recently, and No Active Managers is displayed,
click Refresh Cache to retrieve information about the new manager.
Configuring storage systems and management servers
1. Verify that the HP storage systems and management servers meet the network connectivity
requirements described in the HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter Server Installation Guide.
2. Use the following procedures to add, modify, and remove arrays and management servers:
• “Adding HP StoreVirtual storage systems” (page 14)
• “Adding HP 3PAR StoreServ” (page 14)
• “Adding HP EVA Command View management servers” (page 15)
• “Adding HP EVAs” (page 16)
• “Adding HP MSA 2000 G2 storage systems” (page 16)
• “Adding HP MSA P2000 G3 storage systems” (page 17)
• “Adding HP XP P9000 storage systems” (page 18)
• “Adding HP XP storage systems” (page 18)
• “Adding HP StoreOnce Backup” (page 19)
• “Modifying configured storage systems and management servers” (page 20)
• “Removing a storage system or management server” (page 20)
3. Click Refresh Cache in the Storage Administrator Portal to manually refresh the Storage Module
for vCenter cache. You can also use the cache refresh icon to update the cache.
For instructions, see “Manually refreshing the cache” (page 47).
12 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter
4. Verify the configuration of the storage systems.
For example, select a host, and navigate to the Storage Details page. Confirm that the HP
Insight Management tab displays data from the storage systems used by the selected host.
For information about navigating the GUI, see “Navigating HP Insight Management with the
Storage Module” (page 46).
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Adding HP StoreVirtual storage systems
To add an HP StoreVirtual storage system (also called a management group):
1. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
2. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
3. Select HP StoreVirtual in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP StoreVirtual page appears.
4. Enter the following connection parameters for the HP StoreVirtual storage node managing the
storage system you want to add, and then click Next.
• Management server host name or IP address
• User name
• Password
The Add HP StoreVirtual page appears, displaying the specified storage system and all of its
storage nodes.
5. Click Next.
The Add HP StoreVirtual page appears, listing the storage pools on the selected storage
system.
6. Select the Full Access check box for one or more storage pools to enable provisioning by the
Storage Module for vCenter.
Storage pools do not need to be assigned Full access if they are not intended to be used for
provisioning operations.
7. Click Finish.
The storage node is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers list.
Adding HP 3PAR StoreServ
To add an HP 3PAR StoreServ:
1. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
2. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
3. Select HP 3PAR StoreServ in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP 3PAR StoreServ page appears.
4. Enter the following connection parameters for the HP 3PAR StoreServ Server managing the
HP 3PAR StoreServ you want to add, and then click Next.
• Management server host name or IP address
• User name
• Password
The Add HP 3PAR StoreServ page appears, listing the selected management server and storage
system.
5. Click Next.
The Add HP 3PAR StoreServ page appears, listing the storage pools on the selected storage
system.
14 Configuring Insight Control for vCenter
6. Select the Full Access check box for one or more storage pools to enable provisioning by the
Storage Module for vCenter.
Storage pools do not need to be assigned Full access if they are not intended to be used for
provisioning operations.
7. Click Finish.
The HP 3PAR StoreServ is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers
list.
Adding HP EVA Command View management servers
To view information about an HP EVA in the vSphere Client, use the Storage Administrator Portal
to add the HP EVA Command View management server and the HP EVA. You can add a
management server and associate a storage system in a single step, or you can add them separately
and associate them by modifying either the HP EVA Command View management server or the
HP EVA.
To add an HP EVA Command View management server:
1. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
2. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
3. Select HP EVA Command View in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP EVA Command View page appears.
4. Enter the following parameters for the HP EVA Command View management server you want
to add, and then click Next.
• Server host name or IP address
• User name
• Password
The Add HP EVA Command View page appears. The Available HP EVAs box shows all
available HP EVAs managed (actively or passively) by the HP EVA Command View server.
The Selected HP EVAs box shows the HP EVAs that will be monitored by the Storage Module
for vCenter.
5. To add a storage system, select one or more available storage systems, and then click Add.
To remove a storage system, select one or more storage systems, and then click Remove.
TIP: Click Add All or Remove All, respectively, to add or remove all storage systems.
The Add HP EVA Command View page appears, listing the storage pools on the selected HP
EVAs.
If you selected one or more passively managed HP EVAs, you must configure the storage pool
access for those storage systems when you add their active HP EVA Command View
management servers.
6. Select the Full Access check box for one or more storage pools to enable provisioning by the
Storage Module for vCenter.
Storage pools do not need to be assigned Full access if they are not intended to be used for
provisioning operations.
7. Click Finish.
The management server and all of the selected storage systems are added to the Configured
Storage Systems and Management Servers list.
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Adding HP EVAs
To view information about an HP EVA, use the Storage Administrator Portal to add the storage
system and associate it with a HP EVA Command View management server. During the initial
Storage Module for vCenter configuration, add the HP EVAs and HP EVA Command View
management servers in a single step as described in “Adding HP EVA Command View management
servers” (page 15). After the initial configuration, you can add and remove HP EVA and
management server associations by modifying the configuration for either the HP EVA Command
View management server or the HP EVA.
To add HP EVAs:
1. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
2. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
3. Select HP EVA in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP EVA page appears. The Storage Name list shows all available HP EVAs. The
Available HP EVA Command View servers box shows all configured HP EVA Command View
servers that manage the selected HP EVA. The Selected HP EVA Command View servers box
shows all HP EVA Command View servers that the Storage Module for vCenter can use to
manage the selected HP EVA.
4. Select the storage system that you want to manage.
5. To add a HP EVA Command View server, select one or more available servers, and then click
Add.
To remove a server, select one or more servers, and then click Remove.
NOTE: The list of available servers includes only HP EVA Command View management
servers that were added using the procedure “Adding HP EVA Command View management
servers” (page 15).
TIP: Click Add All or Remove All, respectively, to add or remove all HP EVA Command View
servers.
6. Click Next.
The Add HP EVA page appears, listing the storage pools on the selected HP EVA.
7. Select the Full Access check box for one or more storage pools to enable provisioning by the
Storage Module for vCenter.
Storage pools do not need to be assigned Full access if they are not intended to be used for
provisioning operations.
8. Click Finish.
The storage system is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers
list.
Adding HP MSA 2000 G2 storage systems
To add an HP MSA 2000 G2 storage system:
1. Verify that a supported version of the HP MSA 2000 G2 firmware is installed.
For the supported firmware versions, see the HP SPOCK website:
http://www.hp.com/storage/spock
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2. Ensure that the HP MSA 2000 G2 SMI-S proxy provider is installed on the same server as the
Storage Module for vCenter.
The Insight Control for vCenter installer places version 1.1.2.0 of the MSA SMI-S proxy provider
installer and the HP MSA2000 G2 SMI-S Proxy Provider User Guide in the following folder:
install directory\Storage\tools
IMPORTANT: You must install version 1.1.2.0 of the MSA SMI-S proxy provider to add
support for the MSA in your VMware environment. Earlier versions of the MSA SMI-S proxy
provider are not supported by the Storage Module for vCenter. For installation instructions,
see the MSA SMI-S proxy provider documentation.
HP EVA Command View and the MSA SMI-S proxy provider cannot coexist on the same
server.
3. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
4. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
5. Select HP MSA 2000 G2 in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP MSA 2000 G2 page appears. All available HP MSA 2000 G2 storage systems
are listed by serial number in a drop-down list.
6. Select a storage system, and then click Finish.
The storage system is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers
list.
NOTE: The HP MSA 2000 G2 storage system does not support provisioning by the Storage
Module for vCenter.
Adding HP MSA P2000 G3 storage systems
To add an HP MSA P2000 G3 storage system:
1. Verify that a supported version of the HP MSA P2000 G3 firmware is installed.
For the supported firmware versions, see the HP SPOCK website:
http://www.hp.com/storage/spock
2. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
3. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
4. Select HP MSA P2000 G3 in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP MSA P2000 G3 page appears.
A HP MSA P2000 G3 System is managed by one or two controllers. After connecting to a
controller, the software discovers the other controllers, if applicable.
5. Enter the following connection parameters for one of the controllers managing the HP MSA
P2000 G3 you want to add, and then click Next.
• Controller host name or IP address
• User name
• Password
The Add HP MSA P2000 G3 page appears, listing the selected storage system and controllers.
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6. Click Next.
The Add HP MSA P2000 G3 page appears, listing the storage pools on the selected HP MSA
P2000 G3 System.
7. Select the Full Access check box for one or more storage pools to enable provisioning by the
Storage Module for vCenter.
Storage pools do not need to be assigned Full access if they are not intended to be used for
provisioning operations.
8. Click Finish.
The HP MSA P2000 G3 System is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management
Servers list.
Adding HP XP P9000 storage systems
To add an HP XP P9000 storage system:
1. Verify that a command device from the P9000 storage system is presented to the host running
the Storage Module for vCenter. Make sure that the command device is enabled and security
is disabled for the command device.
2. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
3. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
4. Select HP XP P9000 in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP XP P9000 storage systems page appears. The available P9000 storage systems
are listed by serial number.
5. Select a storage system.
6. Enter the Remote Web Console credentials, and then click Finish.
The array is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers list.
NOTE: The HP XP P9000 storage system does not support provisioning by the Storage
Module for vCenter.
Adding HP XP storage systems
To add an HP XP storage system:
1. Verify that a command device from the XP array is presented to the host running the Storage
Module for vCenter.
2. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
3. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
4. Select HP XP in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP XP storage systems page appears. The available HP XP storage systems are listed
by serial number.
5. Select a storage system.
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6. Enter the Remote Web Console credentials, and then click Finish.
The storage system is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management Servers
list.
NOTE: The HP XP storage system does not support provisioning by the Storage Module for
vCenter.
Adding HP StoreOnce Backup
To add an HP StoreOnce Backup:
1. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
2. Click Add.
The Add Storage System or Management Server page appears.
3. Select HP StoreOnce Backup in the Type list, and then click Next.
The Add HP StoreOnce Backup page appears.
4. Enter the following connection information for the HP StoreOnce Backup array you want to
add, and then click Next.
• Management server host name or IP address
• User name
• Password
A summary of the information is displayed.
5. Click Finish.
The HP StoreOnce Backup array is added to the Configured Storage Systems and Management
Servers list.
NOTE: The HP StoreOnce Backup system needs to be configured as a cluster (single node or
multi node), for it to be added to the Storage Administrator Portal. Adding a non-clustered HP
StoreOnce Backup system is not supported. Once the backup system is added to the configured
list of storage systems, it is necessary to do a refresh to make the Storage module aware of the
newly added system.
Viewing storage systems and management servers
To view the configured storage systems and management servers, log in to the Storage Administrator
Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
The list of configured storage systems and management servers appears, displaying the following
information:
• System Name—Storage system or management server name
• System Type—Storage system or management server type
• System Model—Storage system model
• System Firmware—Storage system firmware version
• System Identifier—Storage system-determined identifier as follows:
HP StoreVirtual—Management group name◦
◦ HP 3PAR StoreServ—Storage system serial number
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◦ HP EVA—Storage system WWN
◦ HP MSA 2000 G2/HP MSA P2000 G3—Storage system serial number
◦ HP XP/HP XP P9000—Storage system serial number
◦ HP StoreOnce Backup—Backup system serial number
• Managers/Managing—Management servers or management consoles for the listed systems
or systems managed by listed management servers
• Current User—Name of user currently logged in to the system
• Storage Pool—Available storage pools
• Access—Access setting for each storage pool
Modifying configured storage systems and management servers
You can make the following changes to configured storage systems or management servers:
• HP EVAs:
Change the user name or password for a HP EVA Command View management server.◦
◦ Modify the list of HP EVA Command View servers associated with an HP EVA.
◦ Modify the list of HP EVAs associated with an HP EVA Command View server.
• HP EVA, HP StoreVirtual, and HP MSA P2000 G3 storage systems: Modify the storage pool
access permissions.
• HP XP and HP XP P9000 storage systems: Change the Remote Web Console host name or IP
address, user name, and password.
• HP 3PAR StoreServ: Change the management server host name or IP address, user name, and
password.
• HP StoreOnce Backup: Change the username and/or password for the management console
if the username and/or password has changed on the device.
NOTE:
• The HP EVA Command View server password is required to modify HP EVA Command View
servers.
• The storage node password is required to modify HP StoreVirtual array information.
• The controller user name and password are required to modify HP MSA P2000 G3 array
information.
To modify a configured a storage system or management server:
1. Access the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
2. Select a storage system or management server in the Configured Storage Systems and
Management Servers list, and then click Modify.
3. Complete the screens necessary to modify the selected storage system or management server
The sequence of screens displayed and the information required is dependent of the item
being modified. Help is available for the screens if you need it.
Removing a storage system or management server
When you remove a storage system or management server from the list of storage systems managed
by the Storage Module for vCenter, the Storage Module for vCenter stops collecting and displaying
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data for that storage system or management server. Disks from the removed storage system are
displayed as unmanaged disks in the vSphere Client.
Consider the following:
• Removing an HP EVA does not remove the associated management servers.
• Removing an HP EVA Command View management server does not remove the associated
arrays.
• Removing an HP StoreVirtual management group removes all of the storage nodes in the
group.
To remove a storage system or management server:
1. Log in to the Storage Administrator Portal.
For instructions, see “About the Storage Administrator Portal” (page 11).
2. Select a storage system or management server in the Configured Storage Systems and
Management Servers list, and then click Remove.
A confirmation dialog box opens.
3. Click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the storage system or management server.
Configuring the VMware VASA provider
If you want to use the VASA functionality in the vSphere Client, add the Storage Module for vCenter
to the vendor providers list and add a CA-signed certificate.
Adding the Storage Module for vCenter to the vendor providers list using the vSphere Client
To add the Storage Module for vCenter to the vendor providers list:
1. Navigate to the Home page in the vSphere Client.
2. Click Storage Providers in the Administration section.
The Vendor Providers page opens.
3. Click Add.
The Add Vendor Provider dialog box opens.
4. Enter the following information:
• Name: Enter HPICSM.
• URL: Enter
https://vasaProvider_server_name:port/vasa_provider_ws/vasaService.
TIP: To view the VASA Provider URL, click the Settings icon on the client page, and
then select VASA Provider.
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• Login: Enter the login information for the system that runs the vSphere Client.
• Password: Enter the password for the system that runs the vSphere Client.
5. Click OK.
The HPICSM provider is added to the Vendor Providers list in the vSphere Client.
Registering the VASA Provider from the vSphere Web Client
To add the Storage Module for vCenter to the Storage Providers list:
1. Right-click a datastore in the left pane of Insight Control for vCenter, and then click Manage
Storage Providers.
The Storage Providers page opens.
2. Click the green add icon (+).
The Add Vendor Provider dialog box opens.
3. Enter the following information:
• Name: Enter HPICSM.
• URL: Enter
https://vasaProvider_server_name:port/vasa_provider_ws/vasaService.
TIP: To view the VASA Provider URL, click the Settings icon on the client page, and
then select VASA Provider URL.
• Login/Password: Enter the login information for the system that runs the vSphere Web
Client.
4. Click OK.
Adding a CA-signed certificate
HP recommends using a CA-signed certificate when using the Storage Module for vCenter with
the VMware VASA provider.
To add a signed certificate:
1. Navigate to the Home page in the vSphere Client.
2. Click the HP Insight Management Administration icon.
3. Click on Certificate Management in the left pane.
The Certificate Management page opens.
4. Select the Generate Certificate Signing Request option.
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5. Enter the following information in the Certificate Info section:
• Country
• State
• Locality
• Organization
• Common Name—The fully qualified vCenter Server name.
6. Optionally, enter the following information in the Optional Certificate Info section:
• Organizational Unit
• Email
• Surname
• Given Name
7. Click Generate.
The certificate signing request is generated. A certificate request with 1024-bit encryption is
generated. .
8. Copy the certificate signing request text.
9. Use the Certification Authority tool to generate the CA-signed certificate.
This step is performed outside the vSphere Client application. For instructions, see the
Certification Authority tool documentation.
10. Copy the generated CA-signed certificate to the server on which the Storage Module for
vCenter is installed.
11. Select Certificate Upload from the Actions drop-down list.
12. Paste the CA-signed certificate in the text box, and then click Upload.
NOTE: After installing a certificate, you must restart all services for Insight Control for vCenter.
When using the vSphere Web Client, after the services are started, log out of the vSphere Web
Client, and then log back in.
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3 Using Insight Control for vCenter
This chapter describes the processes for accessing and using the software.
You can access resource inventory, HP Insight Management Administration tools and the HP Insight
Management Deployment Wizard from the vSphere Client home page.
Figure 2 vSphere Client home page
Figure 3 vSphere Web Client home page
For more information about HP Insight Management Administration, see “Configuring Insight
Control for vCenter” (page 8). For more information about using the deployment wizard, see
“Using the Insight Control Deployment Wizard (vSphere Client)” (page 32).
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Accessing Insight Control for vCenter
After completing the installation and configuration procedures, you can access Insight Control for
vCenter two ways:
• “Using the vSphere Client to access Insight Control for vCenter” (page 27)
• “Using the vSphere Web Client to access Insight Control for vCenter” (page 27)
Except where noted in “Comparing vSphere Client to vSphere Web Client integration” (page 26),
each method displays the same Insight Control for vCenter information in a slightly different format.
• The vSphere Client is a .Net client that utilizes drop-down lists to navigate Insight Control for
vCenter. See Figure 4 (page 25).
• The vSphere Web Client is a web-based client that utilizes tabs to navigate Insight Control
for vCenter. The HP Insight Management content is displayed on the Monitor page and the
Manage page.
See Figure 5 (page 26).
Figure 4 vSphere Client — Overview
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Figure 5 vSphere Web Client — Overview
Comparing vSphere Client to vSphere Web Client integration
Theme setting
table cells
Credential table
Settings icon
theme
Users other than administrators receive a
message indicating that they do not have
an adequate role or permission to modify
the table.
All roles can use the drop-down list to view
Host Properties.
vSphere Web ClientvSphere Client
Uses a series of tabsUses a drop-down listNavigation
Not availableYou can select a dark or light background
YesYesCluster view
YesYesNetwork diagram
IC server provisioningRDPBare metal deployment capability
YesYesFirmware update capability
YesYesStorage provisioning operation from
YesYesDelete storage volume capability
NotesDifference compared to vSphere ClientvSphere Web Client item
The vSphere Web Client mimics VMware
behavior that provides non-administrators
read-only privileges.
The vSphere Web Client mimics VMware
behavior that provides non-administrators
read-only privileges.
Refresh/page reload icon
News Feed Summary
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that includes options to Reload page and
Refresh data cache.
The vSphere Web Client displays fewer
keywords and task details to make the
message easier to decipher.
You can reload the page.vSphere Web Client has a drop-down list
For example, the vSphere Client displays
task.running, Create Datastore,
Administrator, Creating
disks(s) on array xxxyyyyzzzz,
and the vSphere Web Client displays
Creating disks(s) on aray
NotesDifference compared to vSphere ClientvSphere Web Client item
xxxyyyyzzzz for the same event. You
can use the Task portlet to view the task
details.
Use the Tasks tab or click the event.Does not display the More link.Task Summary icon
Use the Health tab or click the event.Does not display the More link.Health Summary icon
Software/Firmware details
tab
Footer
All tables
combined in a single table.
vSphere Web Client does not display the
user name.
Client.
You can sort by all updates.Software and firmware information is
The user name appears in the VMware
header.
Enhancement.Ability to filter and export to vSphere Web
Using the vSphere Client to access Insight Control for vCenter
After completing the installation and configuration procedures, you use the vSphere Client to access
Insight Control for vCenter:
1. Log into the vSphere Client.
In most configurations, this is the same server that you configured during the installation
process.
2. Depending on the options installed, you can do one of the following:
• To use the Server Module for vCenter, select a cluster or an HP server/host in the inventory
tree.
• To use the Storage Module for vCenter, select a host, cluster, datastore, or VM in the
inventory tree.
3. Click the HP Insight Management tab.
If the HP Insight Management tab is not visible, click the right-arrow located to the right of the
tabs until you can see the HP Insight Management tab.
An overview of the VMware component selected in appears. While Insight Control for VMware
vCenter collects information about this VMware component or corresponding HP iLO, HP
Onboard Administrator, or Virtual Connect modules; the values presented in the overview
page can be empty. HP Insight Management refreshes the contents on a periodic basis and
updates information. To initiate a manual refresh of the overview page, click the page reload
icon located on the upper right section of the page.
Using the vSphere Web Client to access Insight Control for vCenter
After completing the installation and configuration procedures, you use the vSphere Web Client
to access Insight Control for vCenter.
1. Log into the vSphere Web Client.
The vSphere Web Client home page is displayed.
2. Select a cluster, host, VM, or datastore from the left navigation pane.
3. Click the Monitor or Manage tab.
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4. Click the HP Insight Management tab.
An overview of the VMware component that you selected appears. While Insight Control for
VMware vCenter collects information about this VMware component or corresponding HP
iLO, HP Onboard Administrator, or Virtual Connect modules; the panes in the overview page
display loading.... HP Insight Management refreshes the contents on a periodic basis and
updates information. To initiate a manual refresh of the Storage Module cache, click the cache
refresh icon located on the upper right section of the page.
HP Insight Management pages
The organization and presentation of information on the HP Insight Management pages differs
between the vSphere Client and the vSphere Web Client.
vSphere Client pages
Depending on the component selected in the inventory tree and your configuration, the information
displayed on the overview page varies. However, the information displayed on the top and the
bottom of all HP Insight Management pages is consistent.
The top of the HP Insight Management pages show:
• The consolidated status of the managed HP component. The most severe status of a component
is displayed. Moving your cursor over the status icon shows the status overview. Click More
for details about the status of the components.
• The DNS name/IP address and a brief description of the selected server (if a host or cluster
is selected).
• A Tasks icon. Moving your cursor over the Tasks icon shows a list of tasks currently being
performed. You can click More to monitor long-running tasks.
• A Navigation drop-down list used to display different views and level of detail. Overview is
the default.
• An Actions drop-down list used to perform actions on the server/host, a VM, or a Datastore.
For example, you can select a host and then use the Actions list to Create Datastore or Create
VM provisioning operations. The type of provisioning operations listed in the drop-down list
will depend on the type of component selected in the inventory tree.
• A page reload icon that you can click to refresh the display.
• A Settings icon that you use to modify configuration settings.
• A help ? icon used to display help files.
The bottom of the HP Insight Management pages shows:
• Links to launch HP Management consoles, if applicable.
Links that appear to be transparent indicate that the tool is inaccessible or that no data is
available.
• Logged-in user name
The main section in the Overview page displays multiple boxes called portlets that provide summary
information about the selected VMware component. The portlets will vary based on your
configuration and the selected component. Portlets display information such as:
• Server/Host Information
• Networking
• Infrastructure
• Software/Firmware
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• Storage
• News Feed (a list of recent events)
For detailed information about portlet items, do one of the following:
• Click More at the bottom of the portlet
• Select the name of the portlet from the navigation list.
NOTE: When you access HP Insight Management, you might see security warnings related to
the website security certificate. To prevent these warnings from appearing in the future, click View
Certificate, and then follow the on-screen instructions to import the certificate.
See the VMware documentation for a complete description of the VMware GUI.
TIP: You can alter the look of the Overview page by moving the portlets to suit your preference.
Click and drag portals to change the location in which they appear on the page.
vSphere Web Client pages
The HP Insight Management information is displayed on the Monitor and Manage pages. Depending
on the component selected in the inventory tree and your configuration, the information displayed
varies. However, the information displayed on the top and the bottom of all HP Insight Management
pages is consistent.
The top of the HP Insight Management pages show:
• The consolidated status of the managed HP component. The most severe status of a component
is displayed. Moving your cursor over the status icon shows the status overview. Click the
status icon for details about the status of the components.
• The DNS name/IP address and a brief description of the selected server (if a host or cluster
is selected).
• An Actions drop-down list that you use to perform actions on the server/host, a VM, or a
Datastore. For example, you can select a host and then use the Actions list to Create Datastore
or Create VM provisioning operations. The type of provisioning operations listed in the
drop-down list will depend on the type of component selected in the inventory tree..
• A Settings icon that you use to modify configuration settings.
• A cache refresh icon used to refresh the cache.
• A help ? icon used to display help files.
• A row of tabs used to display different views and level of detail. The Monitor page tabs are
the same for all components. The Manage page tabs differ depending on the component
selected.
Monitor page tabs
◦ Getting Started
◦ News Feed
◦ Health
◦ Tasks
Manage page tabs (vary depending on component selected)
◦ Getting started
◦ Overview
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◦ Host
◦ Cluster
◦ Networking
◦ Infrastructure
◦ Storage
◦ Software/Firmware
The bottom of the HP Insight Management pages shows:
• Links to launch HP Management consoles, if applicable.
Links that appear to be transparent indicate that the tool is inaccessible or that no data is
available.
The main section in the Manage→Overview page displays multiple boxes called portlets that
provide summary information about the selected VMware component. The portlets will vary based
on your configuration and the selected component. Portlets display information such as:
• Server/Host Information
• Networking
• Infrastructure
• Software/Firmware
• Storage
• News Feed (a list of recent events)
For detailed information about portlet items, do one of the following:
• Click More at the bottom of the portlet. Some of the portlets details are displayed on the
Manage page.
• Click the corresponding tab. The tabs for some of the information are on the Manage page.
NOTE: When you access HP Insight Management, you might see security warnings related to
the website security certificate. To prevent these warnings from appearing in the future, click View
Certificate, and then follow the on-screen instructions to import the certificate.
See the VMware documentation for a complete description of the VMware GUI.
Using the Server Module for vCenter
After Insight Control for vCenter is installed, the HP Insight Management tab is added to the vSphere
Client. Insight Control for vCenter enables you to complete the following tasks when using HP
ProLiant servers and BladeSystem enclosures on the network:
• Monitor health status
• Manage server information
• Manage and update firmware inventory
• Alert and event forwarding from Onboard Administrator, HP SNMP agents, and HP CIM
providers to vCenter Server
Use Insight Control for vCenter to manage clusters and hosts remotely, manage system health and
configuration, optimize power usage, and for Virtual Connect networking. The administrator can
manage the system and monitor the Virtual Connect network, gather information about individual
HP ProLiant servers and BladeSystem enclosures or the infrastructure, and launch certain HP tools.
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