Reference v4.1.0 Instruction Manual

Network OS Command Reference 1343
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vcenter
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vcenter
Authenticates with an established vCenter and provides additional options.
Synopsis vcenter name [activate | interval interval | {url URL username username password password}]
no vcenter name
Operands name Name of an established vCenter.
activate Activates the vCenter.
interval Enables the discovery timer.
interval Discovery timer interval in minutes, Range is 0 through1440. Default is 30,
and 0 disables discovery.
url Enables configuration of vCenter URL, user name, and password.
URL URL of the vCenter.
username Configures the user name.
password Configures the password.
Defaults None
Command Modes Global configuration mode
Description You must authenticate with an established vCenter before you can initiate any discovery
transactions. In order to authenticate with a specific vCenter, you must configure the URL, login,
and password properties on the VDX switch. Use this command to authenticate with a vCenter;
establish a URL, username, and password; and manage discovery intervals.
Usage Guidelines Enter no vcenter name and selected operands to deactivate this functionality.
Example
switch(config)# vcenter myvcenter url https://10.2.2.2 username user
password pass
switch(config)# vcenter myvcenter activate
switch(config)# no vcenter myvcenter activate
switch(config)# no vcenter myvcenter
switch(config)# vcenter myvcenter interval 60
See Also show vlan private-vlan