Dell EMC VxRack FLEX Administration Manual

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When adding a volume, if you use the --storage_pool_id parameter in the command, it is notnecessary to specify the Protection Domain ID/name and the Storage Pool name.Refer to the ScaleIO User Guide for information about using the CLI.VMware plug-inThe VMware plug-in enables you to provision and maintain the ScaleIO environment. It is therecommended tool to use when carrying out front-end tasks, such as creating and mapping volumes.About this taskUse this procedure to log on to the VMware plug-in.Procedure1 Using a web browser, launch the VMware vSphere Web Client. Refer to the customer's LogicalConfiguration Survey for the required (vCSA) URL.2 Log on with administrative privileges.3 From the Home tab, click the ScaleIO icon.What to do nextRefer to the ScaleIO User Guide for information about using the plug-in.Collecting ScaleIO logsCollecting ScaleIO logs using the Installation Manager web clientUse this procedure to gather ScaleIO logs from all nodes using the Installation Manager web client.Before you beginObtain the administrator username and password for the Installation Manager.Procedure1 Log on to the VMware vSphere Web Client.2 Click SIO plugin > ScaleIO Systems.3 Right-click the ScaleIO System and click Open ScaleIO Gateway to launch the ScaleIOGateway/Installation Manager.4 Log on to the ScaleIO Gateway.5 Click Maintain.Managing ScaleIO operations | 8