How to configure VSC to discover storage using SVM credentials

Applies to

• Virtual Storage Console 9.x
• ONTAP 8.x and later

Answer

In order for Virtual Storage Console to discover storage using SVM credentials, the SVM must meet the following conditions:

• There is a management lif associated with the SVM.
  • On ONTAP versions earlier than 9.6, a management lif is a lif with data access set to none, and firewall policy set to mgmt. 
  • On later versions, it's a management lif with a management service policy.
• There is an RBAC User created on the SVM.
  • To configure RBAC for VSC 9.6 and lower, see Recommended ONTAP roles when using VSC for VMware vSphere.
  • To configure RBAC for VSC 9.7 and later, see Configuring user roles and privileges.

Then, configure the SVM in VSC:

• If the storage is already being discovered as a cluster:
  • Select the discovered storage cluster, and then click ACTIONS > Modify.
  • Fill in the SVM login information in the Modify Storage System dialog box.
• If the storage is not yet discovered by VSC:
  • Add a storage system to VSC by using the VSC home page:
    • Click Storage Systems > Add, or
    • Click Overview > Getting Started, and then click ADD button under Add Storage System.
  • In the Add Storage System dialog box, enter the management IP address and credentials for the SVM.
  • Click OK after you have added all of the required information.

Additional Information

Adding multiple controllers? See Setting default credentials for storage systems.