Install the Oracle FS System vSphere Plug‑In

Install the Oracle vSphere Plug-In for Oracle Flash Storage Systems on your vCenter Server host.

Prerequisites:

Obtain the following information about the Windows server upon which the vCenter Server is installed before you perform the installation. You cannot complete the installation without this information. Contact your IT department for this information if necessary.
- vCenter Server DNS name or its IP address
- vCenter Server username and password for the plug-in to authenticate with the vCenter Server
- Shutdown Port, HTTP Port, and HTTPS Port numbers available for the plug-in to use
Remove any existing version below 3.x of the Oracle vSphere Plug-In for Oracle Flash Storage Systems before installing a newer version.

Log in to the vCenter Server upon which you want to install the plug-in.
Extract the contents of the downloaded software archive to the vCenter Server.
Double-click the executable file you extracted.
When the setup wizard appears, click Next and follow the instructions for the license agreement.
Configure the plug-in to work with the vCenter Server. Provide the following information, and then click Next.
- Fully-qualified name or IP address of the vCenter Server
- Username and password for the vCenter Server
- Port numbers for the Shutdown Port, HTTP Port, and HTTPS Port fields
- A new password for the keystore used to facilitate HTTPS communication between the vSphere Client and the plug-in
Follow the instructions to accept the default installation location and run the installation process.
When the installation completes, click Finish.
Restart the vSphere Client from which you intend to manage your Oracle FS System.
Result:When you launch the vSphere Client, the Oracle FS tab and context menus appear in the vSphere Client.

After you install the plug-in, create the recommended administrator accounts. Refer to the Oracle FS SystemOracle Flash Storage System Administrator’s Guide for details about administrator accounts.