Configuring the vmware vasa provider, Adding a ca-signed certificate – HP OneView for VMware vCenter User Manual

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2.

Select an array or management server in the Configured Arrays and Management Servers
list, and then click Remove.

The Remove array or management server type page appears.

3.

Click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the array 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

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.

Figure 3 Add Vendor Provider dialog box

4.

Enter the following information:

Name – Enter HPICSM.

URL – Enter
https://vasaProvider_server_name:port/vasa_provider_ws/vasaService

.

Login – Enter the login 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.

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 Software icon.

The Home Settings page opens.

3.

Click the Certificate Administration tab.

The Certificate Administration page opens.

Configuring the Storage Module for vCenter

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