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Hitachi G800 Quick Start

Virtual storage platform
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1
Prepare for
Installation
2
Connect the
Hardware
1
1
Prepare for Installation
1. Unpack package contents.
CAUTION
LIFTING HAZARD
187.3 lbs
Lift with 3 people.
(85 kg)
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
1
G800
Prepare for
Quick
Installation
Quick
2
3
Power Up
Start
the System
Connect the
5
Hardware
4
Run the Initial
Start
Setup Wizard
7
Complete System
Run the
Setup
6
Initial Startup
Wizard
START
START
Enable Hi-Track
Remote Monitoring System
Power, Fibre Channel,
iSCSI, and SAS
Cables (optional)
3
Power Up
the System
5
4
Run the
6
Initial Startup
Wizard
Enable Hi-Track
Remote Monitoring
System
Accessory
Box
Bezel
Controller
Software
Applications
Disk Drives
Power
Distribution
Units
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
Perform the
Initial Setup
7
Complete System
Setup
8
Go to Support Connect at
https://support.hds.com
and subscribe to receive
important technical bulletins.
2. Provide these
items.
Management
Console PC
(with NIC)
Additional
Wrist
Cables
Strap
User-Supplied
Rack (if not
ordered from
Hitachi)
Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS)
Rack
(optional)
G800 / F800
Quick
Start
START
START
3. Install devices into
the rack.
SVP
Switch
Drive Trays
(units 2-4)
Controllers
(unit 1)
Do not turn on units until
instructed to do so.
HDS or User-Supplied Rack
Install the service processor (SVP) at the
top of the rack, and the controllers and
drive trays below it. Labels on the top of
the controller and drive trays identify the
units and their installation order. Install
the unit with the lowest number (for
example unit #1) at the bottom, and then
install the remaining trays (for example
unit 2, unit 3, and so on) in sequential
order above it.
NOTE

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Summary of Contents for Hitachi G800

  • Page 1 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 / F800 Prepare for Installation Quick Power Up the System Start Connect the Perform the Hardware Initial Setup Complete System Run the Setup Initial Startup Wizard Enable Hi-Track START START Remote Monitoring System Go to Support Connect at https://support.hds.com...
  • Page 2 Connect the Hardware 1. Connect expansion ports to Ports are color-coded for reference. drive trays. Cables should lock into place. Verify they do not pull out without using the tab. SAS cable POWER LOCATE ALARM POWER LOCATE ALARM CONSOLE CONSOLE AC IN AC IN POWER LOCATE ALARM...
  • Page 3: Possible Configurations

    VSP G800 with NAS modules. Perform the Initial Setup If you will use advanced Hitachi software applications, refer to the shared memory section in the Hardware Installation and Reference Guide to see whether additional shared memory must be installed.
  • Page 4 Enable Hi-Track Remote Monitoring System Hi-Track provides the remote monitoring and support functionality for Hitachi products. Hitachi recommends you install and con gure Hi-Track to monitor the storage system at the customer site. For more information, access the Hi-Track documentation at http://hitrack.hds.com/.

This manual is also suitable for:

F800