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Hitachi Legal Department for guidance about any export compliance questions. Backup Hitachi cannot guarantee against data loss due to failures. Therefore, back up your data to minimize chances for data loss. Data backup is also critical when hardware components are added or replaced, because performing such hardware procedures restores parameter settings that can affect how data is managed on the storage systems.
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LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Notes on use When using the Hitachi storage system, be sure to read this guide and understand the operating procedures and instructions described herein thoroughly before staring your operation. The array complies with FDA radiation performance standard 21 CFR subchapter J.
Installing the chassis into the rack..............27 Connecting to the SVP....................28 Powering up the SVP....................29 Setting the SVP date, time, and timezone settings............ 31 Disconnecting from the SVP..................34 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Changing the SVP IP address using the Storage Device List......... 46 Deleting the registered storage system..............47 Registering the storage system on the SVP.............. 48 Blocking communications to port 80................ 53 Index....................0 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Readers of this document should be familiar with the following: • Data processing and RAID storage systems and their basic functions. • The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 storage system. • The operating system and web browser software on the system hosting the storage management software.
Product user documentation is available on the Hitachi Data Systems Portal: https://portal.hds.com. Check this site for the most current documentation, including important updates that may have been made after the release of the product. Preface - SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
The Hitachi Data Systems customer support staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need technical support, log on to the Hitachi Data Systems Support Portal for contact information: https://portal.hds.com.
The SVP front panel has LEDs, a reset button, and a power button. Number Description LEDs. From left to right, the LEDs are: • BMC Heartbeat • LAN card 2 • LAN card 1 Overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
3.5-inch 25.4 mm 2 TB 32 MB 7200 RPM KVR16E11S8 4 GB 1600 MHZ DIMM SR 4.05 X8 with TS Kingston F 112.55 Watts Total VA is 140.69, with a 0.8 power factor. Overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
The IPMI port is an IPMI-dedicated port connected to the BMC in the SVP and is invisible from the Windows operating system. The IPMI port can be used if enabled in BIOS setting, but is not supported for the SVP. Overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Part of the (CTL2) bridge. IPMI User PC n/a (disabled) <-- Not supported (up to user). To enable IPMI LAN, change the BMC network configuration on the BIOS menu from Overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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"Update IPMI configuration" ="No" to "Yes" and perform appropriate IP address setting. Overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Mounting the SVP □ Connecting to the SVP □ Powering up the SVP □ Setting the SVP date, time, and timezone settings □ Disconnecting from the SVP □ Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
1U space between the system and the small form factor, large form factor, and dense intermix drive trays. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Installing the inner rail extension The SVP includes chassis ears that you must remove before installing the rails. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis to secure the rail in place. Secure the chassis with four screws. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Repat steps 1 through 3 for the left outer rail. Installing the chassis into the rack Prerequisites • The inner rails are attached to the chassis. • The outer rails are installed on the rack. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
The rear panel of the SVP has four RJ-45 ports. Using Category 5 or better Ethernet cables, perform the following connections on the SVP. Your management console must be able to access the SVP. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Connect LAN4 to the user LAN port on storage system controller 2. Powering up the SVP Prerequisites Power up the SVP before you power up the storage system. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Attach the supplied power cable to the power socket on the rear panel of the SVP. Plug the other end of the power cable into an AC power source. Push the power button on the front of the SVP. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Click Date and Time. The Date and Time window appears, with the Date and Time tab displayed. Click Change date and time. The Date and Time Settings window appears. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Set the year, month, day, and time. Click OK. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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In the Date and Time tab, click Change time zone. The Time Zone Settings window appears. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Close the Windows Control Panel. Disconnecting from the SVP To disconnect the management console PC from the SVP: Procedure Click the Start button on the SVP desktop. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Click Log off > Disconnect. Result The SVP disconnects from the PC. Installing the SVP Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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□ Changing the SVP IP address □ Deleting the registered storage system □ Registering the storage system on the SVP □ Blocking communications to port 80 □ SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Offline update User can apply Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 security patches by downloading stand-alone packages from a Microsoft download site. HTTP://WWW.MICROSOFT.COM/EN-US/ HTTP://WWW.MICROSOFT.COM/EN-US/ SEARCH/DOWNLOADRESULTS.ASPX? DOWNLOAD/DETAILS.ASPX?ID=41269 Q=WINDOWS+EMBEDDED+STANDARD +7&FIRST=11 SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Hi-Track detects SVP failure -> System a 24-hour health check. SVP replacement. Hitachi Command Suite RMI connection error (not Refer to the Hitachi Command alert). Suite Administrator Guide. Infrastructure Director SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
CEs can back up the C: partition and restore it at any time, without requiring a USB. This tool can recover the SVP from OS or data corruption on the C:\ partition. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Select the three NICs you want to bridge, and then right-click and click Bridge Connections. A new instance of the network bridge appears. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
In the Windows Security window, click the option in the power (up arrow) menu. From the displayed menu, click Shut down. The SVP power and POWER LED go off. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
To back up the SVP configuration: Procedure From a management console PC, connect to the SVP using Windows Remote Desktop Connection. Close all Device Manager - Storage Navigator sessions on the SVP. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
SVP to the USB flash drive. Configure the service setting to start automatically the next time the SVP reboots, and then reboot the SVP. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
If you have not connected a management console PC to the SVP using Windows Remote Desktop Connection, do so now. On the SVP, click Start > All Programs > Hitachi Device Manager- Storage Navigator > StorageDeviceList. The Storage Device List window opens.
Enter the new IP address of the SVP. Click Apply. Deleting the registered storage system Use the following procedure in the unlikely event you need to delete the registered storage system from the SVP. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
Procedure From a management console PC, connect to the SVP using Windows Remote Desktop Connection. On the SVP, click Start > All Programs > Hitachi Device Manager- Storage Navigator > StorageDeviceList. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Click the plus sign in the center of the window. The Add System window appears. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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IP address in the appropriate format for the addressing method selected. IP Address (CTL 2) Enter the IP address for controller 2. Accept the default IPv4 setting or select IPv6, and SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Storage Device List window. Reboot the SVP (see Rebooting the SVP on page 44). After the SVP reboots, click Start > All Programs > Hitachi Device Manager-Storage Navigator > StorageDeviceList. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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Wait for the storage system status becomes Ready. Note: If the storage system status does not become Ready, click Refresh. SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
When the completion message appears, press any key to continue. Exit the command prompt. Postrequisites To unblock port 80, repeat this procedure, but issue the following command in step 3: C:\MAPP\wk\Supervisor\MappIniSet\MappHttpRelease.bat SVP support Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600 Service Processor Technical Reference...
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