Install Guide

Installing Plug-ins for EMC to Support Volume

Provisioning

To support volume provisioning on a EMC VNX 5300 and VNX 5400 storage array, ensure that you install the plug-ins on a storage

array.

To install the Software Enabler feature:

1. Start Unisphere Service Manager (USM).

2. Log in to the storage array.

3. Copy the enabler (.ena file) to the c:\emc\repository\Downloads\VNX folder on the windows host where you installed USM.

Create the folder in case the folder does not exist. The file is available on the disks that shipped with your storage array.

4. In the System window, click Software → System Software → Prepare for Installation.

5. Click Software → System Software → Install Software to proceed with the installation.

6. Select Install VNX OE for block and/or enablers option and follow the instructions on the screen.

The controllers reboot after the feature is installed. This process may take up to 45 minutes for each Service Processor (SP).

7. When the installation is complete, click Finish.

Perform the following steps to verify if the feature is installed:

1. Log in to EMC Unisphere.

2. Click All System → System List.

3. Right-click the storage array and select Properties.

4. Click the Software tab.

A list of enabled features is displayed.

NOTE: Ensure that Thin Provisioning is listed under Packages. If not, follow the steps to add the feature.