NetApp Element Plug-in for vCenter Server 5.0 contains the remote plug-in architecture which is designed to integrate the plug-in functionality into a vSphere Client without having to run inside the vCenter Server. The remote architecture supports plug-in isolation and enables scale-out of plug-ins that operate in large vSphere environments. The remote Element Plug-in is deployed in a docker container inside a management node along with management services. Learn more.

Element vCenter plug-in 5.0 supports VMware vSphere 8.0, 7.0, and 7.0 Update 1, 2 and 3 including vCenter Server, ESXi, and vSphere HTML5 Web Client.

Element vCenter plug-in 5.0 is available with the 2.22.7 release of management services. If you do not use the plug-in, this is an optional upgrade because all other services and functionalities are identical to version 2.21.61. For information on the latest management services updates, see Management Services Release Notes 2.21.61.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.10 contains resolved issues, including security vulnerabilities, that might significantly reduce disruptions seen during upgrades and enhance daily operation in some environments. In version 4.10 of the plug-in, the online help links have transitioned to this documentation link. To access the online help links from within the plug-in, you must have network access.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.10 is available with the 2.21.61 release of management services.

NetApp Element Plug-in for vCenter Server 4.9 restores support for vSphere 6.5, including vCenter Server, ESXi, and vSphere HTML5 Web Client.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.9 is available with the 2.20.69 release of management services.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.8 contains security improvements, memory utilization improvements, and third-party library upgrades.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.8 is available with the 2.19 release of management services.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.7 contains important security improvements that further develop improvements made in the recent management services 2.17.56 patch release.

With version 4.7, the plug-in now supports components of vSphere 7.0 Update 2, including vCenter Server, ESXi, and vSphere HTML5 Web Client.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.7 is available with the 2.18 release of management services.

With version 4.6, the plug-in now supports components of vSphere 7.0 Update 1, including vCenter Server, ESXi, and vSphere HTML5 Web Client.

Element vCenter plug-in 4.6 is available with the 2.16 release of management services.