5.Repeat step 4 for the remaining vCenter servers by selecting a vCenter from the drop down list.

Figure 15 vCenter Drop Down List

NOTE: Users may require to log on to the same storage system more than once if it is connected to more than one vCenter.

For more information about VMware vCenter Linked Mode, go to https://www.vmware.com/ products/vcenter-server/features.html.

If you are experiencing HP 3PAR multi-tab issues, refer to “Resolving HP 3PAR Multi-tab Issue” (page 102) for more details about how to resolve the issue.

Viewing and Installing HP 3PAR Management Plug-in Certificate

HP 3PAR Management Plug-in uses a self-signed certificate. If a Security Alert dialog box appears and displays the certificate is not trusted, use the following steps to install the certificate.

1.Click View Certificate.

2.From the Certificate dialog box, click Install Certificate.

3.Continue to follow the Wizard. Select Place All certificates in the following store on Certificate Store page and click Browse.

4.From the Select Certificate Store dialog box, select Trusted Root Certification Authorities and click OK.

5.Complete the Wizard tasks.

6.Click OK to exit Certificate dialog box.

Registering an SMS Certificate for the VASA Provider

Both the vCenter Server and VASA Provider use SSL certificates. The VASA Provider support included with Recovery Manager for VMware uses the same certificate used by the Plug-in web service. However, before you can use the vCenter Server to register the VASA provider, you must manually install the SMS certificate extracted from the vCenter server onto the VASA installed host. This process is required for every vCenter Server you intend to register with the VASA provider. The same process is also required if the SMS certificate has a new certificate. The SMS extraction and installation process is provided in the following section.

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HP Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere manual Registering an SMS Certificate for the Vasa Provider

Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere specifications

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