Enable HPE Flash Arrays to Use Data Services Cloud Console

You must have the following:

An HPE Flash Array running OS 6.0.0.300 or later.
The supported models include AF20, AF20Q, AF40, AF60, AF80, HF20, HF20H, HF20C, HF40, HF40C, HF60, and HF60C.
A valid subscription for Data Services Cloud Console.
To get the key associated with your subscription, you must complete the steps in this task.
A cloud account.
It is a good practice to set up your account with HPE GreenLake before performing this procedure. To enable the array to work with Data Services Cloud Console, you must perform steps in the cloud account.
NOTE: Data Services Cloud Console Getting Started Guide, which is available on the HPE InfoSight documentation portal (https://infosight.hpe.com/resources/nimble/docs), contains information to help you set up a cloud account. This guide is in the section Document Type → Getting Started Guide.

HPE Storage Flash Arrays running array OS 6.0.0.300 or later are supported with Data Services Cloud Console when you have a valid subscription.

Connecting with Data Services Cloud Console is optional. You can create volumes, snapshots, pools, and replication partners on the arrays both without Data Services Cloud Console and with Data Services Cloud Console enabled.

To use the array with Data Services Cloud Console, you must perform setup steps in the array GUI and in the Data Services Cloud Console section of your cloud account.

NOTE: You can also enable Data Services Cloud Console on the array by using the array CLI.

If you have not already set up your cloud account for your HPE Storage Flash Array, do it now.
(Array) After the array has initialized, select Administration → Customization → Data Services Cloud Console from the array GUI.
This screen displays the current status of the array with Data Services Cloud Console. If it displays the connection status as Not Connected, complete the following steps to connect the array to Data Services Cloud Console.
(Array) Enable the option Connect to Data Services Cloud Console and select Save.
The array OS retrieves the key you need to use to connect to Data Services Cloud Console.

It can take 20 seconds or more before the array OS retrieves the key. Refresh the GUI window until it displays the subscription key.
(Array) Copy the subscription key and array serial number so you can enter this information in Data Services Cloud Console.

NOTE: The GUI displays an alarm stating that the array could not be activated. This is because you must manually enter the array information in Data Services Cloud Console.
(Data Services Cloud Console) Log in to your cloud account and go to the Data Services Cloud Console section.
(Data Services Cloud Console) Select Menu → Manage → Device Management → Add Devices.
(Data Services Cloud Console) In the pop-up box, select Storage Devices from the drop-down list and choose Continue. Now enter the array serial number and subscription key.
(Data Services Cloud Console) Select Enter.
(Data Services Cloud Console) Select Add Devices.
(Data Services Cloud Console) In the pop-up window, select Close.
(Data Services Cloud Console) Assign a Data Services Cloud Console instance to the device by selecting the array and clicking Assign to Application.
(Data Services Cloud Console) Select both the application and the application instance it is assigned to from the drop-down lists.
(Data Services Cloud Console) Select Finish.
(Data Services Cloud Console) In the pop-up window, select Close.
(Array) In the array GUI, select Administration → Customization → Data Services Cloud Console. The page shows that the array is connected to Data Services Cloud Console. It also displays the Data Services Cloud Console instance in addition to the subscription key and the array serial number.