Adding storage systems to SSMC

Procedure
  1. Log in to the SSMC Administrator Console.
  2. Select Actions, and then click Add.
  3. Enter the FQDN or IP address of the array you want to add.
    NOTE:

    • You can add multiple arrays by separating their entries using a comma, space, or a new line.

    • You must use the same array access credentials for each array when you add multiple arrays at the same time.

    • SSMC automatically initiates a connection to the arrays unless you clear the Connect to the systems check box.

  4. Click Add.

    The system returns you to the main Administrator Console screen.

    If the FIPS mode is disabled in SSMC (default), SSMC retrieves the array certificate presented over the network and waits for your acceptance and confirmation. The array state description displays the message Certificate acceptance needed.

    If the state description displays the message A valid CA-signed certificate needs to be installed, see Managing CA-signed array certificates for SSMC.
  5. Select an array that you want to add. Then, from the Actions menu, select Accept Certificate.
    SSMC displays the details of the array certificate fetched while connecting to the array.
  6. Validate whether the certificate matches the array you are connecting to.
  7. Click Accept and Cache.
    SSMC then connects to the array. The array state description now displays the message Connection established.
  8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for all the other arrays you are trying to add. Ensure the array state description reads Connection established for all the added arrays.
    NOTE: When SSMC operates in FIPS 140-2 approved mode, trust certificate for the array must be manually fetched from the array or arrays and added into SSMC. For more information, see the section Copying certificate information for use in SSMC. Finally, select the arrays and from Actions menu, select Connect to initiate connection. Ensure the array state description reads Connection established for all the added arrays.