For two-layer systems, or ESXi-based systems, clean the
PowerFlex VMware environment in order to perform a clean installation. This procedure is recommended for cases when previously defined networks will be used again, or when
PowerFlex components such as SDCs that ran on other networks exist in the environment.
Prerequisites
NOTE: This procedure is only required when
PowerFlex plug-in installation failed.
Before you begin, unmap and delete any
PowerFlex volumes in your system.
If necessary, unregister
PowerFlex from within the vSphere
PowerFlex plug-in, and delete all the
PowerFlex SVMs.
Steps
Close the existing PowerCLI sessions, set PowerCLI to
Run as administrator, and then open a new session.
Using the PS1 script, unregister the
PowerFlex plug-in.
Stop the vSphere web client service:
VC Linux:
service-control --stop vsphere-client
Delete the contents of the
PowerFlex plug-in folder.
The vSphere web client (Virgo) plug-in folders are located at: