Installing the NetApp Element Plug-in for vCenter Server
For new installations, you can manually install the NetAppElement plug-in for vCenter Server by deploying a new management node and then registering the plug-in with a vCenter Server.
Registering the vCenter Plug-in with vCenter
You can deploy the vCenter Plug-in package in the vSphere Web Client by registering the package as an extension on vCenter Server. After registration is complete, the plug-in is available to any vSphere Web Client that connects to your vSphere environment.
Accessing the plug-in after installation or upgrade
After successful installation or upgrade, NetApp Element Configuration and Management extension points appear in the Shortcuts tab of the vSphere Web Client and in the side panel.