PowerStore Manager provides an optimal user experience using an HTML5-based web interface that allows you to manage and monitor the cluster and all associated appliances. This modern interface has been designed with simplicity and ease-of-use in mind for all storage-management needs. The top navigation menu includes several categories, most of which include cards that you can select for more information. The menu includes resources and system settings that are used on a frequent basis by administrators. The categories and subcategories in the main menu are described in the following table.
Table 2. Navigation menu options
Dashboard | None | View a comprehensive summary of cluster status, overall capacity, and system performance |
Monitoring | None | Consolidated view of system alerts, events, jobs, and system checks |
Compute | Host Information, Virtual Machines, vCenter Server Connection | View and configure hosts, virtual machines, and the cluster vCenter Server Connection |
Storage | Volumes, Volume Groups, Storage Containers, File Systems, NAS Servers, Quality of Service (QoS), Recycle Bin | View, configure, delete, prioritize, and recover storage resources for the cluster |
Protection | Replication, Metro, Metro Witness, Remote Backup, Remote Systems, Protection Policies | View and configure replication, Metro and Metro Witness, remote clusters, Remote backup to PowerProtect DD and protection policies including snapshot, replication, and remote backup rules |
Migration | Internal Migrations, Import External Storage | View and configure internal cluster migrations between appliances and imports to PowerStore from supported external systems |
Hardware | None | View and monitor hardware related to the cluster including drives and attached expansion enclosures |
