VxRail Manager is deployed as a plugin for VMware vCenter, allowing users to administer the VxRail clusters without leaving the HTML5 vSphere client. VxRail Manager provides a software stack for software-defined data center (SDDC) building blocks including compute, network, storage, and management. VxRail Manager streamlines deployment, configuration, and management for easier initial configuration and ongoing operations. VxRail Manager also provides integration for services and support.

Using VxRail Manager you can:

• Monitor system health with deep hardware intelligence and graphical representation.
• View appliance software versions and updates.
• Access online support, e-Services, and community resources such as the user forum and knowledge base.
• Use the VxRail market to access qualified software products.
• Perform maintenance operations such as replacing hardware and adding drives and cycling power to the cluster or nodes.
• Perform system software upgrades and add or remove nodes in the cluster.