Upgrade Dell PowerFlex to v3.6.x

Register the new PowerFlex plug-in

Register the new vSphere PowerFlex plug-in.

1. Copy the following files to a designated host (preferably a vCenter):
   • ScaleIOVM_3nics_3.6.XXX.XXX.ova
   • EMC-ScaleIO-vSphere-plugin-installer-3.6-X.<build>.zip
2. Extract the contents of the zip file.
3. Using PowerCLI for VMware, set to Run as administrator, run the following script: VxFlexOSPluginSetup.ps1.
   1. Enter the vCenter name or IP address, user name, and password.
   2. For Choose Mode, select option 1, Register PowerFlex plugin.
   3. Read the upgrade notice, and enter y to continue.
   4. For Select Registration Mode, select Standard (simplified, using embedded Tomcat).
      This step may take a few minutes.
   5. If necessary, accept the thumbprint.
4. Log in to the vSphere web client.
   1. If you are already logged in, log out, then log in again.
   2. Verify that the PowerFlex icon appears in the web client.
   3. Open the PowerFlex plug-in in the client, and ensure that it is the correct version.
      If the version did not update, clear your browser cookies, log out, then log in to the PowerFlex plug-in again.
5. In the PowerCLI window, press Enter to finish the PowerFlex plug-in download and return to the menu.