SSMC deployment information

SSMC is server-based, which means that SSMC server runs continuously to monitor storage arrays. Users log into the SSMC server with their web browser to view management data.

Multiple network sessions

Management tools for the HPE Primera and 3PAR, like SSMC, must open network sessions with the arrays to monitor activity and provide management functions. SSMC opens multiple network sessions from each instance of the management server to each array that it manages. Even after you close the browser session, the SSMC server continues to monitor the arrays, which means it holds connections to the arrays open to collate data.

Server installation

SSMC installation is supported on virtualized environments like VMware and Hyper-V. HPE recommends that you install SSMC on a Type 1 hypervisor like VMware vSphere.

Communication

The default URL for communicating with the SSMC server is https://<IP_address_or_DNS_name>:8443.

SSMC also has a Connections screen that allows you to manage connections to the array. You can access this screen from the SSMC Security menu. For more information, see HPE SSMC User Guide.