PowerFlex 4.X How To Use Internal PowerFlex Manager HTTP Share for 4.X Uploads

PowerFlex Manager 4.x has an internal HTTP file share that can be used to upload ISOs, RCMs, or IC bundles.

This can be useful if Common Internet File System (CIFS) shares are not available or not working properly for any reason.

1. Find the PowerFlex Manager Platform (PFMP) node that is hosting the HTTP share pod:

# kubectl get pod -n powerflex -o json http-share-0 | jq -r '.spec.nodeName'
pfmp1

2. Copy the needed file to the /opt/platform/fileshare directory on that node, pfmp1 in this example.
   • Useful tools to accomplish this are WinSCP, Filezilla, or SCP from another Linux host.
   • Any utility allowing a copy of the needed files to the Linux PFMP host can be used.
3. Check that the file is now seen from the HTTP share.

• Use a web browser and connect to 

  "https://<PFMP_FQDN>/httpshare/download/

• There should be a few files there, including the file copied in step 2
• In this screenshot below, note the ESXi ISO file that shows in the browser

4. Collect the link to the needed file by right-clicking the file and selecting "Copy link address."
5. Go to the Settings section of PFxM dependent upon the file that must be uploaded:

• RCM, IC bundle: Settings > Compliance Versions
• ISOs: Settings > OS Images

6. Click the "Add" button and fill out the file path as collected from step 4, along with any other pertinent information. No credentials are needed for this HTTP share.
7. Click the "Test Connection" button to ensure the path and file are reachable.
8. Finalize the RCM, IC, or ISO image repository by clicking the "Add" button on the lower right.

The RCM, IC bundle, or ISO is now added as a repository to use for deployments.