topic Re: Is SMVI still support onTap 8.1.1 in VMware Solutions Discussions

Is SMVI still support onTap 8.1.1

JOHN_TERRY — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:18:40 GMT

Hi all,

I've deployed a new NetApp storage with onTap 8.1.1RC1 installed.

when I setup the new storage in SMVI 2.0, the new datastore mounted in vCenter can not be listed in inventory.

but all old storage looks fine

does anyone knows why ? Is there specific license needed or SMVI 2.0 do not support onTap 8 any more ?

any adv would be appreciated

klmi — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 05:56:36 GMT

Hi John,

i suggest to install VSC (Virtual Storage Console) 4.0, which is the successor of SMVI.

Best Regards,

Klaus

DOMINIC_WYSS — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:48:32 GMT

as of the compatibility matrix, Ontap 8.1 is supported only with VSC 4.0.

and VSC 4.0 includes SMVI 3.0.5

so SMVI 2.0 is not supported with Ontap 8.1(.1)

btw: why 8.1.1RC1 ? 8.1.1 final is out...

aborzenkov — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:22:58 GMT

Probably because FAS2240 still ships with 8.1.1RC1 and not everyone knows how to update. Many users just take what they get for granted.

JOHN_TERRY — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:32:52 GMT

thanks for your adv ~

Bingo ! you are right T_T I'm totally new to NetApp.

Anyway, I may plan to upgrade it before it roll out finally.

I've deployed VSC 4.0 and every thing looks well then.

Have a nice day ! guys 🙂