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NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 Download: A Guide for Storage Administrators
If you are looking for a simple and intuitive way to manage your NetApp storage systems and clusters, you might want to consider using NetApp OnCommand System Manager. This graphical management interface enables you to perform common tasks such as configuring and managing storage objects, protocols, network settings, data protection, and more. In this article, we will show you how to download, install, and use NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, which is compatible with Data ONTAP 8.x versions.
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What is NetApp OnCommand System Manager?
NetApp OnCommand System Manager is a web-based application that allows you to manage individual storage systems or clusters of systems running Data ONTAP software. You can use it to administer the entire cluster and its resources, as well as create and configure Storage Virtual Machines (SVMs), formerly known as Vservers.
Features and benefits of NetApp OnCommand System Manager
Some of the features and benefits of using NetApp OnCommand System Manager are:
It provides a unified data storage management system with end-to-end monitoring and automatic capacity forecasting.
It guides you through system configuration and ongoing administration with wizards and graphics.
It eliminates the need for storage expertise with an easy-to-use interface for managing NetApp storage.
It leverages powerful Data ONTAP features such as SnapMirror, SnapVault, FlexClone, deduplication, compression, encryption, FabricPool, and more.
It supports multiple languages such as English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese.
Supported versions of Data ONTAP and platforms
NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 supports the following versions of Data ONTAP:
Data ONTAP 8.1.3 and 8.1.4
Data ONTAP 8.0.4 and 8.0.5
Data ONTAP 7.3.7
NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 supports the following platforms:
Windows XP SP3 or later
Windows Vista SP1 or later
Windows Server 2008 SP1 or later
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows 7 SP1 or later
Windows 8 or later
Windows 10
Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x or later, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 or later, Ubuntu 10.04 or later)
How to download NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2?
To download NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, you need to have a valid NetApp Support account and access to the NetApp Support Site. You can also use the NetApp Software Download Tool to find and download the software you need.
Prerequisites and system requirements
Before you download NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, you should check the following prerequisites and system requirements:
You must have a NetApp Support account with a valid username and password.
You must have a storage system or cluster running Data ONTAP 8.x or 7.3.7 that you want to manage with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2.
You must have a computer with one of the supported operating systems and web browsers (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox 3.6 or later, Chrome 10 or later, Safari 5 or later).
You must have at least 512 MB of RAM and 200 MB of free disk space on your computer.
You must have Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6 or later installed on your computer.
You must have network connectivity between your computer and the storage system or cluster.
Steps to download NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from the NetApp Support Site
To download NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from the NetApp Support Site, follow these steps:
Go to the NetApp Support Site and log in with your username and password.
Click on Downloads and then on Software.
In the Search by Product Name box, type OnCommand System Manager and click on Search.
In the search results, find the entry for OnCommand System Manager 2.2 and click on Download.
Select the appropriate file for your operating system (Windows or Linux) and click on Download Now.
Save the file to your computer and note the location where you saved it.
How to install NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2?
To install NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, you need to run the installer file that you downloaded from the NetApp Support Site. The installation process is different for Windows and Linux operating systems.
Installing NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on Windows
To install NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on Windows, follow these steps:
Locate the installer file that you downloaded from the NetApp Support Site (for example, ocsm-2-2-win.exe) and double-click on it.
In the User Account Control dialog box, click on Yes to allow the program to make changes to your computer.
In the Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for OnCommand System Manager dialog box, click on Next.
In the Licence Agreement dialog box, read the terms and conditions, select I accept the terms in the licence agreement, and click on Next.
In the Select Installation Folder dialog box, choose the destination folder where you want to install NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, or accept the default folder, and click on Next.
In the Select Features dialog box, choose which features you want to install (for example, desktop shortcuts, start menu shortcuts, documentation), or accept the default features, and click on Next.
In the Select SSL Certificate Type dialog box, choose whether you want to use a self-signed certificate or an existing certificate for secure communication between your computer and the storage system or cluster, and click on Next.
In the Select SSL Certificate File Location dialog box, if you chose to use an existing certificate, browse to the location of your certificate file (.pfx format) and enter your password for it, and click on Next.
Ready to Install the Program dialog box, review your installation settings and click on Install to start the installation process.
Wait for the installation to complete and click on Finish to exit the installer.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on your Windows computer.
Installing NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on Linux
To install NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on Linux, follow these steps:
Locate the installer file that you downloaded from the NetApp Support Site (for example, ocsm-2-2-linux.bin) and copy it to your Linux computer.
Open a terminal window and navigate to the directory where you copied the installer file.
Change the permissions of the installer file to make it executable by running the following command: chmod +x ocsm-2-2-linux.bin
Run the installer file by running the following command: ./ocsm-2-2-linux.bin
In the Welcome to the InstallAnywhere Wizard for OnCommand System Manager dialog box, press Enter to continue.
In the Licence Agreement dialog box, read the terms and conditions, press Space to scroll down, and type y to accept them and press Enter.
In the Select Installation Folder dialog box, choose the destination folder where you want to install NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, or accept the default folder, and press Enter.
In the Select Features dialog box, choose which features you want to install (for example, desktop shortcuts, start menu shortcuts, documentation), or accept the default features, and press Enter.
In the Select SSL Certificate Type dialog box, choose whether you want to use a self-signed certificate or an existing certificate for secure communication between your computer and the storage system or cluster, and press Enter.
In the Select SSL Certificate File Location dialog box, if you chose to use an existing certificate, enter the location of your certificate file (.pfx format) and your password for it, and press Enter.
In the Pre-Installation Summary dialog box, review your installation settings and press Enter to start the installation process.
Wait for the installation to complete and press Enter to exit the installer.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on your Linux computer.
How to get started with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2?
To get started with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, you need to launch it from a web browser and add and discover your storage systems or clusters. Then, you can use it to configure and manage your storage objects and protocols.
<h3 Launching NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from a web browser
To launch NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from a web browser, follow these steps:
Open your web browser and enter the following URL: https://localhost:8088 (if you installed NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on your local computer) or https://host_name:8088 (if you installed NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on a remote computer, where host_name is the name or IP address of the computer).
In the Security Warning dialog box, click on Continue to this website (not recommended) or Advanced and then Proceed to localhost (unsafe), depending on your web browser.
In the Login dialog box, enter your username and password for NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 and click on Login. The default username and password are admin.
You should see the NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 home page, which shows the list of storage systems or clusters that you have added and discovered.
Adding and discovering storage systems or clusters
To add and discover storage systems or clusters with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, follow these steps:
In the NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 home page, click on the Add Storage Systems/Clusters icon in the toolbar.
In the Add Storage Systems/Clusters dialog box, enter the name or IP address of the storage system or cluster that you want to add and discover, and click on Add.
In the Login Credentials dialog box, enter the username and password for the storage system or cluster that you want to add and discover, and click on Login. The default username and password are root.
You should see a message that says The storage system/cluster has been added successfully.
Repeat steps 2 to 4 for each storage system or cluster that you want to add and discover.
Click on Close to exit the dialog box.
You should see the list of storage systems or clusters that you have added and discovered in the NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 home page.
Configuring and managing storage objects and protocols
To configure and manage storage objects and protocols with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, follow these steps:
In the NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 home page, select the storage system or cluster that you want to configure and manage from the list.
You should see the dashboard of the selected storage system or cluster, which shows the overview of its status, capacity, performance, alerts, and events.
In the left pane, expand the categories of storage objects and protocols that you want to configure and manage, such as SVMs, volumes, LUNs, aggregates, disks, network interfaces, CIFS, NFS, iSCSI, FCP, etc.
Select the specific storage object or protocol that you want to configure and manage from the left pane.
You should see the details of the selected storage object or protocol in the right pane, which shows its properties, settings, statistics, relationships, etc.
In the right pane, click on the icons in the toolbar to perform various actions on the selected storage object or protocol, such as create, delete, modify, clone, move, resize, enable, disable, start, stop, restart, etc. You can also use the wizards and graphics to guide you through the configuration and management process.
Repeat steps 3 to 6 for each storage object or protocol that you want to configure and manage.
Congratulations, you have successfully configured and managed your storage objects and protocols with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2.
How to upgrade or uninstall NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2?
To upgrade or uninstall NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, you need to run the installer file for the newer version or the uninstaller file for the current version. The upgrade or uninstall process is different for Windows and Linux operating systems.
Upgrading to a newer version of NetApp OnCommand System Manager
To upgrade to a newer version of NetApp OnCommand System Manager, follow these steps:
Download the installer file for the newer version of NetApp OnCommand System Manager from the NetApp Support Site.
Run the installer file for the newer version of NetApp OnCommand System Manager on your computer.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the upgrade process.
You should see a message that says The installation of OnCommand System Manager is complete.
Click on Finish to exit the installer.
Congratulations, you have successfully upgraded to a newer version of NetApp OnCommand System Manager.
Uninstalling NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from Windows or Linux
To uninstall NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from Windows or Linux, follow these steps:
Locate the uninstaller file for NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 on your computer (for example, Uninstall_OnCommand_System_Manager.exe on Windows or Uninstall_OnCommand_System_Manager.bin on Linux) and double-click on it.
In the User Account Control dialog box on Windows or the Welcome to the InstallAnywhere Wizard for OnCommand System Manager dialog box on Linux, click on Yes or press Enter to continue.
In the Confirm Uninstall dialog box, click on OK or press y to confirm that you want to uninstall NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from your computer.
Wait for the uninstallation to complete and click on Finish or press Enter to exit the uninstaller.
Congratulations, you have successfully uninstalled NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from your computer.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to download, install, and use NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, which is a web-based application that allows you to manage individual storage systems or clusters running Data ONTAP software. We have also shown you how to upgrade or uninstall NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 from your computer. We hope that this article has been helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us at support@netapp.com.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions about NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2:
Q: What are the main differences between NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 and other versions?
A: The main differences between NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 and other versions are:
NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 supports Data ONTAP 8.x and 7.3.7 versions, while other versions support Data ONTAP 9.x and later versions.
NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 uses port 8088 for communication, while other versions use port 443.
NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 has a different user interface and features than other versions.
Q: How can I change my username and password for NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2?
A: To change your username and password for NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, follow these steps:
In the NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 home page, click on the Settings icon in the toolbar.
In the Settings dialog box, click on the Change Password tab.
In the Change Password tab, enter your current password, your new password, and confirm your new password.
Click on Apply to save your changes.
You should see a message that says Your password has been changed successfully.
Click on Close to exit the dialog box.
Q: How can I backup and restore my NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 settings?
A: To backup and restore your NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 settings, follow these steps:
In the NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 home page, click on the Settings icon in the toolbar.
In the Settings dialog box, click on the Backup and Restore tab.
In the Backup and Restore tab, click on the Backup Now button to backup your settings to a file (.ocsm format).
You should see a message that says Your settings have been backed up successfully.
To restore your settings from a backup file, click on the Browse button and select the backup file that you want to restore.
Click on the Restore Now button to restore your settings from the backup file.
You should see a message that says Your settings have been restored successfully.
Click on Close to exit the dialog box.
Q: How can I troubleshoot issues with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2?
A: To troubleshoot issues with NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2, you can use the following resources:
The NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2 Documentation Center, which provides user guides, release notes, installation guides, and other information about NetApp OnCommand System Manager 2.2.
The NetApp Support Site, which provides technical support, knowledge base articles, software downloads, case management, and other s