Chapter 1: Overview; About Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130; System Configurations - Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130 Hardware Reference Manual

Chapter 1: Overview

The following describes hardware components, features, and configurations of the
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130.

About Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130

The VSP G130 is comprised of a controller chassis and drive trays. The controller chassis
is equipped with a controller board, fans, dual power supply units, and drive bay for
small form-factor (SFF) or large form-factor (LFF) SAS disk drives. The controller board is
embedded with Fibre Channel interface, cache flash memory (CFM), and battery backup
modules.
The storage system supports small form-factor (DBS) and large form-factor (DBL) drive
trays. Both drive trays are equipped with an I/O module (ENC) and redundant power
supplies with integrated cooling fans. The DBS tray supports SFF SAS disk drives. The DBL
tray supports LFF SAS disk drives.
Features
Modular and versatile system configurations
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High reliability and strong performance
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Simple management of array
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Easily expandable storage capacity
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Scalability and versatility
One dual controller chassis with on-board SFF or LFF SAS disk drives
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Host interfaces: 16-Gbps FC
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One or more optional drive trays (up to three DBS drive trays or seven DBL drive
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trays)
Optional service processor (SVP)
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System configurations

The following table lists the supported system configurations with maximum mountable
drive tray and data drives for the VSP G130 storage system.
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