NexentaStor Storage Systems (REST)

NexentaStor storage systems are discovered via the embedded REST API by scanning the storage device. As part of routine discovery, when a NexentaStor storage system is encountered, BMC Discovery creates a storage device node and triggers the pattern. The pattern continues the discovery using further REST API requests. Once discovered, the storage entities are modeled in BMC Discovery.

Supported Platforms

NexentaStor systems

Prerequisites

• BMC Discovery v12.0 and higher.
• A user account with access to NexentaStor system.
• Port 443 added to the list of HTTPS ports under “Administration → Discovery Configuration.

Procedure

Initial setup

1. Go to “Manage → Credentials”,
2. Add new credentials of type “NexentaStor REST API ”
3. Provide the user account with REST API access
4. Add port 8443
5. Click Apply.

Test credentials

To prevent discovery issues due to invalid credentials, it is recommended to test your credentials before running a scan:

1. Go to “Manage → Credentials”
2. Click the "Action → Test" menu next to the credentials entry
3. In the Test URL field, type https://<IP> or <HOSTNAME>:<PORT>/settings/license. Port is 8443 by default
4. Click Test. 

If your test is successful, scan the IP Address of the NexentaStor system.

Vendor Specific Information

No known vendor specific information.

Discovered Storage Information

NexentaStor Storage Systems (REST) Discovered Information

Limitations

None.