Configuring the vmware vasa provider – HP OneView for VMware vCenter User Manual

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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.

Configuring the Storage Module for vCenter

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