Administrator Guide

This guide provides instructions for installing the Dell Storage Integration Tools for VMware (DSITV) and for configuring Replay
Manager Service for VMware (RMSV) and Dell Storage vSphere Client Plugin
Revision History
Document number: 680-131-004
Revision Date Description
A March 2020 Initial release
B April 2020 Clarify VMware vCenter Server support
C June 2020 Update supported VMware versions
D January 2021 Update supported software versions
Audience
The intended audience of this guide is information technology professionals who have intermediate to expert knowledge of Dell
Storage Centers, Dell Storage Manager, and Replay Manager. This guide assumes administrative working knowledge of the
VMware vSphere Client, VMware vCenter, and VMware ESXi.
Related Publications
The following documentation is available for client applications that are used with Dell storage products.
● Dell Storage SC Series Best Practices with VMware vSphere
Provides configuration examples, tips, recommended settings, and other storage guidelines a user can follow while
integrating VMware vSphere with a Storage Center. This document answers many frequently asked questions about how
VMware interacts with Storage Center features, such as Dynamic Capacity, Data Progression, and Data Reduction.
● Dell Storage vSphere Client Plugin Administrator’s Guide
Describes how to use the vSphere Client Plugin to manage a Storage Center with the VMware vSphere Client.
● Dell Storage Manager Administrator’s Guide
Provides configuration and management instructions for Dell Storage Manager. Dell Storage Manager provides enterprise-
level management of multiple Storage Centers, including setting up and monitoring replications and disaster recovery (DR)
sites. In addition, it provides various system-provided performance reports, and the ability to create custom reports.
● Replay Manager Administrator’s Guide
Describes how to install Replay Manager and how to use the software to back up and restore data on a server.
Contacting Dell
Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and
some services might not be available in your area.
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to Dell.com/support.
● For customized support, type your system service tag on the support page and click Submit.
● For general support, browse the product list on the support page and select your product.
Preface