To enable virtual machine (VM) discovery, monitoring, and snapshot management, the vCenter server must be registered in PowerStore Manager. This step enables PowerStore to monitor the VM attributes, capacity, storage and compute performance, and virtual volumes. It also enables PowerStore to subscribe to event notifications, alleviating the need for PowerStore to poll continuously for new information.

Starting with PowerStoreOS 2.0, the initial configuration includes a step that lets you optionally configure the vCenter server connection. A vCenter server can also be connected after the initial configuration. To establish a vCenter server connection, open PowerStore Manager and go to Compute > vCenter Server Connection. You can connect a vCenter by entering the vCenter Server IP Address (or FQDN), User Name, and Password for an existing vCenter server. For the supported vCenter versions on PowerStore, see the PowerStore: Simple Support Matrix at Dell.com/powerstoredocs.

Starting with PowerStoreOS 2.0, you can manage and monitor VASA registration from PowerStore Manager. This ability removes the need to log in to vSphere to view or update the VASA registration. When registering a new vCenter, there is an option to provide the PowerStore credentials. If provided, these credentials are used to automatically register the VASA provider in vSphere. The credentials must be for an account with the VM Administrator, Storage Administrator, or Administrator role.