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April 21st, 2015 07:00
Cannot connect to group via Powershell cmdlet
I am having trouble getting connected via the Powershell cmdlets installed with the HIT kit.
First I import the module:
Import-Module "C:\program files\Equallogic\bin\EqlPSTools.dll"
then i try to connect to the group:
$grpaddr = 192.168.28.100
Connect-EqlGroup -GroupAddress $grpaddr -Credential (Get-Credential)
and i get:
Connect-EqlGroup : PsApiCmdletCommon.ConnectGroup 192.168.28.100 failed due to error: 216172782113785812 - SNMP USM: U
nknown SecurityName Check if the groupAddress admin account or password is valid.
At line:1 char:17
+ Connect-EqlGroup <<<< -GroupAddress $GrpAddr -Credential (Get-Credential)
+ CategoryInfo : InvalidArgument: (:String) [Connect-EqlGroup], PSAPIErrorException
+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : Failed PsApiCmdletCommon.ConnectGroup.,PsApiCmdletCommon.ConnectGroup
have verified the password is valid, same one used to log into the web manager.
any help appreciated. thanks.
Joe S586
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April 21st, 2015 09:00
Ensure you are running PS Firmware 5.0 or later on the array.
Ensure you use the HIT that is compatible for your FW version (see: compatibility link on the HIT download page), basically v4.7 doesn't work with FW v5.1.x and below, but v4.6 will.
If you have a management network setup, you need to connect using the IP of the management group address (general tab on the group configuration screen will tell you if you do)
ensure the eqlpstools module imported:
get-module, you should see it listed as Name: EqlPSTools
ensure you can see the eql cmdlets:
get-command *eql*
Try to connect again, but the $grpaddr variable needs to be a string, so use the value in double quotes:
$grpaddr = "192.168.28.100"
-Joe