Have you considered deploying Unisphere for VMAX virtual appliance ? All the software is already pre-installed, all you need to do is to deploy this VM, present 6 dedicated gatekeepers per array and you are all set.

I am find for Unisphere VMAX VA also. But help me clear my doubt;

--> Local Configuration:

     (a) Does this configuration means that Unisphere for VMAX needs to be installed on our current Management host which is directly connected to Arrays?

--> Remote Configuration:

     (a) Can I Install Unisphere in my company laptop?

     (b) To make myself clear on the method:

             1) Create New VM

              2) Install Solutions Enabler on it

              3) Install Unisphere for VMAX3 on it

              4) In "SymAPI Connection Type" field, select what? "Local" if installing Unisphere on our original Management Host OR "Remote" and specify our Management Host Node Name and Net Port details?

Eventhough I am will deploy VA, then also I will have to point it to SYMAPI server, right?

Awaiting reply please.

SunshineM wrote: I am find for Unisphere VMAX VA also. But help me clear my doubt; --> Local Configuration:      (a) Does this configuration means that Unisphere for VMAX needs to be installed on our current Management host which is directly connected to Arrays?

It needs to be installed on a server that has FC connectivity to the array

SunshineM wrote: --> Remote Configuration:      (a) Can I Install Unisphere in my company laptop?      (b) To make myself clear on the method:              1) Create New VM               2) Install Solutions Enabler on it               3) Install Unisphere for VMAX3 on it               4) In "SymAPI Connection Type" field, select what? "Local" if installing Unisphere on our original Management Host OR "Remote" and specify our Management Host Node Name and Net Port details? Eventhough I am will deploy VA, then also I will have to point it to SYMAPI server, right?

Have you had a chance to review this install guide ? https://support.emc.com/docu68853_Unisphere-for-VMAX-8.2.0-Installation-Guide.pdf?language=en_US, page 16 and 17.  I read through the notes on installing Unisphere VE and did not see anything that talked about configuring SymAPI connection so it might be an option for when you install Unisphere in your own operating system, not VE based appliance.

Ok, so for;

REMOTE Configuration:

On VM > We need to specify either Local or Remote (page 26) ?

On VA > We don't have to specify SYMAPI server details, but need to use GK devices ?

If Correct, then I have cleared my all doubts. Please reply

hi,  can I configure unisphere with remote SYMAPI that uses the SYMAPI of the embedded management ?
I have configured remote solution enabler on the server I want to install on it the unisphere.

If you have imbedded management, you already have an instance of Unisphere running within the imbedded management. There is no need to do what you are proposing. With imbedded management you get Unisphere and symapi server. You can configure a symapi client (symcli) by installing an instance of Solutions Enabler and configuring client/server.

To access Unisphere in the imbedded management, just point your browser to the IP of the Imbedded managemt, port 8443.

By the way, for new questions like this, you are better of starting a new discussion :-)

thank you !!
I have a server with solution enabler but without connection to the SAN . I have configured the solution enabler using certificates, it is working over the LAN. Is it possible then ?

thanks
Can I use 2 symapi servers ?
Does the unisphere 360 require additional license?