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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990

93-04-01

Installation Guide

This guide provides information and instructions for installing and setting up your storage system.

MK-97HM85052-00
February 2021

Summary of Contents for 93-04-01

Page 1: ...Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 93 04 01 Installation Guide This guide provides information and instructions for installing and setting up your storage system MK 97HM85052 00 February 2021 ...

Page 2: ... to be held retrieved deleted or otherwise processed in accordance with relevant laws Notice on Export Controls The technical data and technology inherent in this Document may be subject to U S export control laws including the U S Export Administration Act and its associated regulations and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries Reader agrees to comply strictly with all...

Page 3: ... case you need to transport or ship the storage system in the future 4 Check the items you received against the packing list If any items are missing or damaged discontinue the installation and contact your Hitachi Vantara representative 5 Check the labels of each controller and drive box and verify the location of each component on the rack layout diagram 6 Place the keys for the front bezel in a...

Page 4: ...Step 2 Verify component location in the rack Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 4 ...

Page 5: ...nit and match the Unit to the corresponding place on the rack layout 3 Match the U Location on the label with the Unit Number on the physical rack Step 3 Install the controller into the rack Mount the controller into the Hitachi Universal V2 or Universal V2B rack or into a 4 post EIA 310 D compliant 19 inch rack with square mounting holes and rear facing power distribution units PDUs The following...

Page 6: ...ower cables are removed from the AC power receptacles on the rear of the controller Install the rack stabilizers before mounting the storage system in the rack Procedure 1 Attach stopper with three screws on the rear side of the rail Repeat step for both rails Step 3 Install the controller into the rack Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 6 ...

Page 7: ...and back of the rack and hold in place using the rail clips Repeat step for both sides 3 Install the rear side of the rail with a washer and binding screw Repeat step for both sides Step 3 Install the controller into the rack Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 7 ...

Page 8: ...t of the controller touch the vertical face of the rack Note Check the rear of the controller chassis to be sure the chassis is fit securely into the stoppers Number Item 1 Stopper 5 On the front of the controller chassis attach the two bind screws and washers to each side of the rack Step 3 Install the controller into the rack Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 I...

Page 9: ...h either circular or square positioning pins depending on the shape of the position holes on the rack Procedure 1 Pull down the clips on the front and rear of the rail 2 Fit the positioning pins into the position holes on the right side of the rack 3 Replace the clips to the upright position to hold the rail in place Step 4 Installing the drive boxes into the rack Installing your storage system Hi...

Page 10: ... Fix the loop cable tie with the rail screw and fix into position on the rear of the rack Step 4 Installing the drive boxes into the rack Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 10 ...

Page 11: ... Install the drive box to the rail using the drive box bracket 7 Fasten the bracket and drive box to the rail using two screws on each side of the rack Step 4 Installing the drive boxes into the rack Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 11 ...

Page 12: ...e drive boxes The drive boxes must be cabled to the controller exactly how they were configured before shipping The drive boxes and controllers are shipped pre configured and must be cabled according to the following cable diagram Step 5 Cable the drive boxes Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 12 ...

Page 13: ...oller using either iSCSI or fibre channel cables depending on the connectors on the controller 2 Route cables for each drive box through the loop cable tie Step 5 Cable the drive boxes Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 13 ...

Page 14: ...o continue operating if AC power is lost to one power supply Note Multiple outlets in a PDU or power strip do not constitute an independent electrical source Procedure 1 Confirm that all power sources are off 2 Connect an AC power cable to the power receptacle on the rear of each controller 3 Route the power cables from each controller to separate PDUs and then use the pre installed tie wraps at e...

Page 15: ...ternet Explore version 11 or later Chrome or Firefox Procedure 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the management port on the rear of either controller 2 Connect the other end of the cable to a management console Step 8 Power on the storage system After connecting the management console to the storage system you can power on the storage system Procedure 1 Power on the PDUs 2 Confirm that th...

Page 16: ...ot attached to the front of the controller attach it as follows a Line up the two tabs on the left side of the controller with the two slots on the left side of the bezel b Connect the bezel by sliding it on and swinging the bezel closed c Use the key to secure the bezel to the front of the unit 4 On the lower left front side of the controller press and hold the POWER ON OFF button until the POWER...

Page 17: ... IP address 192 168 0 16 2 Enter the default user name and the password sent with the system and then press the Enter key to log in to Hitachi Storage Advisor Embedded Contact customer support for the default user name and password if missing If the login window does not appear check whether the browser is configured to allow pop ups If pop ups are allowed make sure the management console IP addre...

Page 18: ... and Re enter Password For security each typed password character is masked with a dot Important This password is required for storage system maintenance and for running the Initial Setup wizard Record the new password for the maintenance user and keep it in a safe location Changing the password Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 18 ...

Page 19: ...ing the Initial Setup wizard again To display details about the settings in the windows click the question mark icon in the bottom right Before you begin Log in to Storage Advisor Embedded and then open the maintenance utility by clicking the gear icon at the top right corner and selecting User Administration Procedure 1 In the maintenance utility navigation tree under Menu click Initial Setup Wiz...

Page 20: ...s 3 In the Set Up Network Settings screen enter the IPv4 or IPv6 configuration settings for the production network to which the storage system will be connected For example Setting Description Running the Initial Setup wizard Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 20 ...

Page 21: ...stem will be connected IPv6 only Default Gateway IP address of the default gateway to which the storage system will be connected The gateway is the IP address of the router used to communicate outside the local subnet DNS Server 1 3 If your configuration uses DNS to resolve IP addresses for example the IP address for the NTP server used with the storage system enter up to three DNS IP addresses Ne...

Page 22: ... Ethernet cable to the management port on the rear of the other controller Connect the other end of the cable to your production network 7 Wait 5 minutes for the maintenance utility to fetch the new IP addresses 8 Open a web browser and log in to Storage Advisor Embedded again Use the new IP address you specified in the Initial Setup wizard and the new password you specified for the maintenance us...

Page 23: ...so use a name that is meaningful Contact Name of the contact person associated with the storage system Location Location of the storage system 12 Enter the date and time settings and then click Apply and Next Running the Initial Setup wizard Installing your storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Installation Guide 23 ...

Page 24: ...ge system time is synchronized with an NTP server Yes Synchronize system time with an NTP server Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP server To add more than three servers click the Add NTP Server button To synchronize the system time to the NTP server time now check Synchronize immediately No Do not synchronize system time with an NTP server In Date Time enter the date and time that the...

Page 25: ...te click Close Next steps Optional Configure syslog and SNMP notifications Configure syslog and SNMP notifications Before you begin Make sure the storage system is connected to your production network Procedure 1 In the navigation tree of the maintenance utility under Administration click Alert Notifications Then click Set Up in the Alert Notifications pane on the right Configure syslog and SNMP n...

Page 26: ...ctions Host attachment tasks include configuring ports and preparing the host hardware and software for connection to the storage system For information and instructions see the host attachment preparation procedures in the Open Systems Host Attachment Guide You will also find the following resources helpful For the latest interoperability and compatibility information about supported hosts and ho...

Page 27: ...ore connecting the storage system to a host review the requirements and detailed instructions in the Open Systems Host Attachment Guide Before you begin Make sure the storage system is connected to your production network Procedure 1 Using the appropriate cable connect the iSCSI data ports on each storage system controller to your Gigabit Ethernet network switch 2 Connect your Gigabit Ethernet net...

Page 28: ...roduct For Product Name enter VSP E Series The product serial number is labeled MFG NO on the rear of the controller Obtain the Site ID for the location at which the storage system is installed If you do not see your site listed you will first need to add the site Procedure 1 Download the Hitachi Remote Ops system software and documentation 2 Follow the instructions in Hitachi Remote Ops Installat...

Page 29: ...nd functions as well as bug fixes Read the latest technical bulletins Technical bulletins are provided to communicate technical information about your storage system and to assist you with additional information about the proper use handling and solving of technical issues You can subscribe to receive technical bulletins and then you can access technical bulletins on Hitachi Vantara Support Websit...

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