Deploying SSMC appliance OVF template using VMware vCenter Server

Prerequisites

  • Ensure that for deploying through VMware vSphere Client, the machine must have VMware vSphere Client 6.0 or later versions installed before importing the OVF file. Click here to download VMware vSphere software. 1

  • SSMC supports VMware vCenter version 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0. For more specific VMware environment support, see the VMware compatibility matrix on the VMware website.

  • Ensure to check the patch revision in SPOCK before proceeding with the installation.

Procedure
  1. Open HPESSMC-<build number>.iso image.
  2. Copy HPESSMC-<build number>-VMware_Appliance.zip from ISO image.
  3. Extract files to a local folder.
  4. Deploy HPE_SSMC_Appliance-<build number>-VC.ovf. Open VMware vSphere Client or Web Client and connect to VMware vCenter Server. Follow these steps to deploy OVF template:
    1. In the VMware vSphere Client, navigate to File > Deploy OVF Template... The Deploy OVF Template window appears.
    2. In the Web Client, in the master pane, click Host > Virtual Machines > Create/Register VM > Deploy a virtual machine from an OVF or OVA file.
  5. On the source page, click Browse to import the OVF from its location. Click Next.
  6. On the OVF Template Details page, verify the OVF template. Click Next.
    NOTE:

    Select both .ovf and .vmdk files while deploying through VMware vSphere Web Client.

  7. On the End User License Agreement page, click Accept > Next.
  8. On the Name and Location page, enter a name of the SSMC appliance. Click Next.
  9. On the Deployment Configuration page, select any one of the supported deployment configurations. Click Next.
    NOTE:

    Read the configuration details available on deployment configuration page when you select the configuration as Small, Medium, or Large.

    Deployment options

    Configuration details

    Small

    Small deployment manages up to 8 arrays and 128 K objects. This deployment needs 4 vCPUs and 16 GB memory.

    Medium

    Medium deployment manages up to 16 arrays and 256 K objects. This deployment needs 8 vCPUs and 32 GB memory.

    Large

    Large deployment manages up to 32 arrays and 500 K objects. This deployment needs 16 vCPUs and 48 GB memory.

  10. On the Specify a Specific Host page, select a specific host, then click Next.
  11. On the Disc Format page, select a disk format then click Next.
    NOTE:

    Ensure that a free space of 500 GB is available for a thick provisioned disk.

  12. On the Network-mapping page, map the appliance to networks in the inventory. Click Next.
  13. On the Properties page, enter the Systemwide configuration and IP Settings details.
    1. Enter the Hostname.
    2. Enter the password for the ssmcadmin user.
      NOTE:

      • SSMC appliance does not perform password validation when deployed through VMware vCenter. If you specify a password, such a password must be compliant to the password policy requirements. If you are unsure but intend to be compliant, then leave the password field blank in the vCenter GUI, so the password defaults to ssmcadmin. When you log in to the SSMC appliance the next time, you are prompted to reset the password as per password policy. You are required to reset the administrator password by logging into the appliance TUI first, before accessing the Administrator Console.

      • The password must contain at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one digit, and one special character. The length of the password must be a minimum of eight characters. The special characters are the nonalphanumeric characters. For example, ~, `, !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), _, +, -, =, [, {, ], }, \, |, ;, :, ', ", <, >, /, and ?.

    3. Confirm the password.
    4. Enter the Timezone.
    5. Enter IP Version.
    6. Enter IP Type.
      NOTE:

      There are two options available:

      • Static: If selected, specify IP address.
      • DHCP: If selected, automatically provides IP address.
    7. Enter the IP Address (applicable only for static settings).
    8. Enter the Subnet Mask (applicable only for static settings).
    9. Enter the Default Gateway.
    10. Enter the DNS Servers, comma separated (this field is optional).
    NOTE:

    • DNS is required for registering arrays and working with other hosts using their FQDN. Although DNS is optional, HPE recommends you to configure a valid DNS server or servers for the Management Console to function optimally.

    • In VMware vCenter Server, you cannot validate entries entered on the properties page.

  14. On the Ready to Complete page, review the deployment settings and select Power on after Deployment check box. Click Finish.
  15. A Deployment Completed Successfully message appears after a few minutes. Click OK.
    NOTE:

    For additional settings and to reconfigure SSMC appliance, use Text-based User Interface (TUI).

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