The purpose of this article is to understand the role of vSAN plugin.
The vSAN H5 Client Plugin plays a crucial role in VMware environments, serving as a key component for managing and configuring VMware vSAN through the user-friendly vSphere HTML5 Client. When deployed accurately, this plugin seamlessly integrates with the vSphere HTML5 Client interface, providing users with a comprehensive toolset to oversee and fine-tune their vSAN settings.
When not implemented correctly, it can result in the absence of vital Configuration Tabs within the vSphere HTML5 Client interface.
/etc/vmware/vsphere-ui/compatibility-matrix.xml
on the vCenter ( take a root login through the putty session)Related KB : How to Disable VMware Plugins in vCenter Server per VMSA-2021-0002, VMSA-2021-0010, VMSA-2021-0010 (83829)
Impact/Risks:
vSAN configuration is not possible through the vCenter GUI, preventing the addition of a host to the vSAN cluster or any configuration update in the vSAN cluster