Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) 8.6 is Here!
We have just released our latest (8.6) version of our VMware vCenter plugin. What is VSI? Dell EMC Virtual Storage Integrator is a plug-in that extends the VMware vSphere Client, […]
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We have just released our latest (8.6) version of our VMware vCenter plugin. What is VSI? Dell EMC Virtual Storage Integrator is a plug-in that extends the VMware vSphere Client, […]
We have just released our latest (8.6) version of our VMware vCenter plugin.
What is VSI?
Dell EMC Virtual Storage Integrator is a plug-in that extends the VMware vSphere Client, allowing users of the vSphere Client to perform Dell EMC storage management tasks within the same tool they use to manage their VMware virtualized environment.
If you are new to the VSI plugin, i suggest you start by reading about it here What is Dell Technologies PowerStore – Part 17, Managing the array via VMware vCenter with the VSI 8.4 Plugin | Itzikr’s Blog (volumes.blog)
And here Manage your Dell PowerStore array from VMware vCenter, with VSI 8.5 | Itzikr’s Blog (volumes.blog)
What’s new in this version?
An initial setup wizard to register VSI with standalone or enhanced link mode group vCenters. Also a new management interface which manages VSI vCenters, Certificates and Plugin Settings outside of the context of the vCenter.
Updated to VMwares Remote-plugin architecture.
Host Connectivity views to understand if host are registered with the desired storage platforms.
You can see a demo showing how to deploy and use it below
and if you want to see the demo of the previous version (8.5) and it’s features:
You can download the plugin, by clicking the screenshot below