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Dell Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) for VMware vSphere Client Version 10.0 Product Guide

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Enable Users to Manage Snapshots

Learn how to enables users to manage snapshots for PowerMax Storage System.

Prerequisites

NOTE By default, snapshots are enabled for the array owner (storage admin) and disabled for all other users.

Steps

  1. Log in to the VMware vSphere Client.
  2. Click Menu > Dell VSI.
  3. Click Storage Access on the left side. The Storage Access page is displayed. It displays the vCenter administrator name and list of all users/groups that have access to the Dell storage systems.
    NOTE The vCenter administrator name is displayed even if the administrator has not registered any storage systems or been granted access to them.
  4. Select a vCenter user or group and click Edit (Pencil icon).
    The Edit Access dialog box is displayed.
  5. Click PowerMax/VMAX Limits tab, select the Enable Snapshots checkbox for one or more PowerMax arrays.
  6. Click SAVE.

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