Figure 23 Host Explorer Storage System Mapping Option

The Storage System mapping list shows all the credentials that are currently defined. The fields are as follows:

Storage System Name - Name of the registered HP 3PAR Storage System.

Storage System ID - System ID for the HP 3PAR Storage System.

Storage System User - User name associated with the HP 3PAR Storage System.

Windows User - Windows user who created the Storage System credential.

To add a mapping:

1.Click Add. The Map Registered HP 3PAR Storage System Credential dialog appears.

2.Choose the appropriate HP 3PAR Storage System entry from the list, then click OK.

You can only remove one entry at a time. Confirmation will be given during the removal process.

If an HP 3PAR Storage System ID already exists on the mapping list, any registered entry that has the same Storage System ID is filtered out.

vCenter Mapping

The vCenter Mapping option is used to map existing vCenter credential from a selected vCenter Store Credential file for use by Host Explorer to make inquiries about ESX host information. The vCenter Mapping option is shown in Figure 24 (page 41).

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HP Recovery Manager Software for VMware vSphere manual VCenter Mapping, Host Explorer Storage System Mapping Option

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