FAQ: Ansible Modules for VPLEX

To which Ansible modules for Dell EMC VPLEX version does this FAQ apply?

This FAQ applies to version 1.0.

Where can I get the Ansible modules for Dell EMC VPLEX?

We have a repository in GitHub: https://github.com/dell/ansible-vplex

Is there anything additional I need to install?

Yes, VPLEX modules require the VPLEX Python SDK, available here. https://github.com/dell/python-vplex, you can automate this installation using Ansible as a task in your playbooks. Python/Ansible/RHEL versions can be found in the Product Guide

What version of the VPLEX family are supported?

All models running GeoSynchrony 6.2

What are the supported features for this Ansible module for Dell EMC VPLEX?

The release of Ansible Modules for Dell EMC VPLEX v1.0 includes the following modules:

Gather Facts module

Get list of storage arrays
Get list of storage volumes
Get list of ports
Get list of initiators
Get list of storage views
Get list of virtual volumes
Get list of consistency groups
Get list of extents
Get list of devices
Get list of distributed devices
Get list of distributed consistency groups
Get list of distributed virtual volumes
Get list of array management providers
Gather Facts module parameters

Storage volume module

Claim storage volume
Unclaim storage volume
Update or modify storage volume
Set thin rebuild
List ITLs
Storage volume module parameters

Extent module

Create extent with storage volume name
Create extent with storage volume id
Get extent
Rename extent
Delete extent with extent name
Delete extent with storage volume name
Extent module parameters

Device module

Create a raid-1 device
Get device from cluster
Add an extent to the device
Remove an extent from the device
Rename device
Delete device
Manage local device module parameters

Virtual volume module

Create virtual volume
Get virtual volume using name or System ID
Add local mirror to virtual volume using name or System ID
Remove local mirror from virtual volume using name or System ID
Enable remote access using name or System ID
Disable remote access using name or System ID
Rename virtual volume using name or System ID
Expand virtual volume with device using name or System ID
Delete virtual volume using name or System ID
Manage virtual volume module parameters

Consistency group module

Create a consistency group
Add virtual volumes to consistency group
Remove virtual volumes from consistency group
Rename consistency group
Delete consistency group
Get consistency group
Consistency group module parameters

Port module

Get port
Enable port
Disable port
Port module parameters

Initiator module

Register an initiator
Get details of an initiator
Rename initiator
Unregister an initiator
Rediscover initiators
Initiator module parameters

Storage View module

Get details of a storage view
Create a storage view
Delete a storage view
Rename a storage view
Add ports to a storage view
Add initiators to a storage view
Add virtual volumes to a storage view
Remove ports from a storage view
Remove initiators from a storage view
Remove virtual volumes from a storage view
Storage view module parameters

Rediscover array module

Rediscover array
Get array
Rediscover array module parameters

Do these modules support any array initialization or day-0 configuration?

No, the focus of these modules is repetitive storage provisioning operations and not tasks like setting network parameters, adding array management users/group, adding licenses, or software upgrades.

Where can I find playbook examples?
Examples are available in the embedded documentation along with each module's python code. They can be viewed using the ansible-doc command. Sample playbooks are also on GitHub . VPLEX specific examples can be found here.

What are the known limitations?
Please refer to the limitations and considerations section in the release notes.

How to uninstall the modules?
Uninstallation simply involves deleting the module python files in the directories in which they were originally copied.

I have a question or a problem, where do I submit an issue against the driver?
The Ansible modules for Dell EMC VPLEX are officially by Dell EMC. Therefore you can open a discussion in the Automation community forum, or open a ticket directly on the support website.

Can I run this module in a production environment?
Yes, the module is production-grade. Please make sure your environment follows the pre-requisites and Ansible best practices.

What if I have a VPLEX question not related to Ansible?

There is a community forum for VPLEX which can be access here

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