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Introduction
Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide
Hitachi Data Systems has qualified a number of iSCSI initiators, network
interface cards (NICs), and other devices to interoperate with your Hitachi
Simple Modular Storage 100. For the latest information about supported
versions and models of iSCSI software and hardware products, please refer
to the Hitachi Feature and Interoperability Reports at
extranet.hds.com/http://hifirerw.hds.com/HiFire/GuestRegister.jsp
.
Product Description
Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is available in single- and dual-
controller configurations:
• Arrays with a single controller provide two iSCSI data ports and 1 GB of
cache.
• Arrays with dual controllers provide four iSCSI data ports and 2 GB of
cache.
All iSCSI data ports support 1 Gbps full-duplex Ethernet (1000Base-T)
speeds using standard Category 5e or Category 6 Ethernet Local Area
Network (LAN) cables.
Both configurations support six, eight, or 12 Serial Advanced Technology
Attachment (SATA) or Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) drives. SATA and SAS
drives cannot be mixed in the same array.
Key Features
• 1 Gbps full-duplex Ethernet (1000Base-T) iSCSI data ports using
standard Category 5e or Category 6 cables
• Available in single- and dual-controller configurations
• 1 GB cache per controller
• Provides up to 9 TB of storage
• Supports up to 255 host connections via iSCSI switch
• RAID 6 support allows for two simultaneous drive failures without data
loss or downtime
• Modular design supports up to 12 SATA or SAS drives
• Modular design allows two spare drives to be added without having to
power-down the array
• Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) authentication
authenticates end-node identities
• iSNS for discovery of devices on the iSCSI network
• Redundant (2) power supplies and fans
• Web-based management software featuring a point-and-click GUI and
step-by-step wizards that simplify your ability to configure, provision,
and manage storage on an as-needed basis
• Array can be configured to send email alerts when a serious event,
such as a failure, occurs
Summary of Contents for Simple Modular Storage 100
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