Installing the NetApp Element Plug-in for vCenter Server

For new installations, you can manually install the NetApp Element plug-in for vCenter Server by deploying a new management node and then registering the plug-in with a vCenter Server.

1. Download and deploy the OVA for your NetApp HCI or NetApp Element software installation using the vSphere Web Client.
2. Register the plug-in with vCenter.
3. Add storage clusters using the plug-in.
4. Configure management node and QoSSIOC settings using the plug-in.