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Hitachi VSP G130 Installing Instructions

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Installing your VSP G130 storage system
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130 storage systems are designed for self-installation, so you can set up your storage
system for the first time without assistance from a Hitachi Vantara representative.
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Step 1: Unpack the storage system
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Step 2: Install the storage system into a rack
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Step 3: Connect the storage system to power
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Step 4: Cable a management console
A customer-supplied computer is used to set up and manage your storage system.
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Step 5: Power on the storage system
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Step 6: Perform the initial setup
Initial setup of the storage system is performed using the Windows-based management console.
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Step 7: Make host connections
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Step 8: Register your storage system with Hitachi Vantara support
If you have not already registered for access to Hitachi Support Connect, do so now. Otherwise, you will not be
able to download and install Hi-Track Remote Monitoring system, and you will encounter delays in getting your
storage system running and supported.
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Step 9: Install Hi-Track Remote Monitoring system
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Where to go from here
After concluding the self-installation successfully, perform the following post-installation activities.
Step 1: Unpack the storage system
Before you begin
Make sure your data center meets all
you are not using a Hitachi Universal V2 rack, make sure the electrical specifications of your rack meet the power
requirements of the storage system.
Procedure
1. Inspect all materials for signs of damage. If you see damage, discontinue the installation and contact your Hitachi
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requirements before you install the storage system. In addition, if
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  • Page 1 Step 8: Register your storage system with Hitachi Vantara support If you have not already registered for access to Hitachi Support Connect, do so now. Otherwise, you will not be able to download and install Hi-Track Remote Monitoring system, and you will encounter delays in getting your storage system running and supported.
  • Page 2 Installing your VSP G130 storage system Step 2: Install the storage system into a rack Mount the controller into the Hitachi Universal V2 rack or into a 4-post EIA 310-D compliant 19-inch rack with square mounting holes and rear-facing power distribution units (PDUs).
  • Page 3 The following instructions describe how to install the controller into a Hitachi Universal V2 rack. For information about installing the controller in a third-party rack, see the documentation for that rack. WARNINGDue to the heavy weight of the controller, use a mechanical lift or at least three people to lift and mount the controller in the rack.
  • Page 4 2. Facing the front of the rack, find an empty 2U location where you will install the controller. 3. Place the left mounting rail as shown in the following figure, and then use two flathead screws to secure the rails to the front vertical post on the rack.
  • Page 5 4. Slide the length of the left mounting rail to fit the length of the rack. 5. Use two flathead screws to secure the rails to the rear vertical post on the rack. https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Storage/VSP_G130_GF350_GF370_GF700_GF900/88-03-0x/Installation/0… Updated: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:07:26 GMT Powered by...
  • Page 6 6. Tighten the four screws on the left mounting rail. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to attach and secure the right mounting rail to the right side of the rack. 8. Position the controller so the front faces the front of the rack, and then slide the controller gently onto the rails. Stop sliding when the mounting flanges on the front of the controller touch the vertical face of the rack.
  • Page 7 The rack installation for your controller should resemble the following figure. Item Description Washers, O-rings, and screws securing the controller to the front of the rack Parent Topic • Installing your VSP G130 storage system https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Storage/VSP_G130_GF350_GF370_GF700_GF900/88-03-0x/Installation/0… Updated: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:07:26 GMT Powered by...
  • Page 8 Step 3: Connect the storage system to power The storage system's input voltage is auto-adjusting for 100-120 (+6%) / 200-240 (-11%) VAC, 50-60 Hz power connections. Power is provided through two power supplies, one per controller. For best practice, establish power redundancy by routing each power supply to independent PDUs and then routing the PDUs to separate external power sources on different branch circuits.
  • Page 9 PDUs on the left and right sides of the rack Parent Topic • Installing your VSP G130 storage system Step 4: Cable a management console A customer-supplied computer is used to set up and manage your storage system. Before you begin •...

  • Page 10: Step 5: Power On The Storage System

    2. Connect the other end of the cable to a management console. Parent Topic • Installing your VSP G130 storage system Step 5: Power on the storage system 1. Confirm that the power cables on the rear panel are connected to separate PDUs, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 11 Item Description PDUs on the left and right sides of the rack 2. Power on the PDUs. 3. Confirm that the top (POWER) LED on the lower left front side of the controller is lit amber, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 12 Item Description Bezel slots Tabs 5. On the lower left front side of the controller, press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button until the POWER LED changes to green (about 3 seconds), and then release the button. Item Description Controller (front bezel attached) Controller (front bezel removed) READY LED on controller (front bezel removed) POWER LED on controller (front bezel removed)

  • Page 13: Step 6: Perform The Initial Setup

    NoteIf the READY LED does not go on after 30 minutes, contact customer support. Parent Topic • Installing your VSP G130 storage system Step 6: Perform the initial setup Initial setup of the storage system is performed using the Windows-based management console.
  • Page 14 2. Enter the default user name maintenance and the default password raid-maintenance, and then press the Enter key to log in to Hitachi Storage Advisor Embedded. 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 address is set to 192.168.0.18 and the subnet mask is set to...

  • Page 15: Running The Initial Setup Wizard

    6. Type the new case-sensitive password for the maintenance user in New Password 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.
  • Page 16 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 Wizard. TipInitial Setup Wizard is near the bottom of the navigation tree.
  • Page 17 Read-only field that shows the MAC address for MAC Address controllers 1 and 2. ◦ IPv4 Address: IPv4 address of the production network to which the storage system will be connected (IPv4 only). ◦ IPv6 Address: IPv6 address of the production network to which the storage system will be connected (IPv6 only).
  • Page 18 Item Description Management port on the rear of controller 1 Management console Production network 6. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the management port on the rear of the other controller. Connect the other end of the cable to your production network. Item Description Management port on the rear of controller 2...
  • Page 19 Item Description 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 user.
  • Page 20 Setting Description UTC Timezone Time zone in which the storage system is located. If the time zone in which the storage system is located follows Daylight Saving Time, check this box to have Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time the storage system automatically adjust its time twice a year.

  • Page 21: Configure Syslog And Snmp Notifications

    14. When prompted that initial settings are complete, click Close. Next steps (Optional) Configure syslog and SNMP notifications. Parent Topic • Step 6: Perform the initial setup Initial setup of the storage system is performed using the Windows-based management console. Configure syslog and SNMP notifications Before you begin Make sure the storage system is connected to your production network.
  • Page 22 Interoperability Reports. • For information about preparing your hosts for use with the storage system, see the documentation for the product. Parent Topic • Installing your VSP G130 storage system https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Storage/VSP_G130_GF350_GF370_GF700_GF900/88-03-0x/Installation/0… Updated: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:07:26 GMT Powered by...
  • Page 23 Step 8: Register your storage system with Hitachi Vantara support If you have not already registered for access to Hitachi Support Connect, do so now. Otherwise, you will not be able to download and install Hi-Track Remote Monitoring system, and you will encounter delays in getting your storage system running and supported.
  • Page 24 Installing your VSP G130 storage system Step 9: Install Hi-Track Remote Monitoring system Hi-Track Remote Monitoring system monitors your storage system and notifies the Hitachi Vantara Support Connect when assistance is required. Hi-Track runs on Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems.

  • Page 25: Where To Go From Here

    3. After you configure Hi-Track with the appropriate Site ID, log in to Support Connect and create a Support Connect case to inform Hitachi Vantara that your system is installed and that Hi-Track is enabled. Installing Hi-Track completes the self-installation of your storage system. Parent Topic •...

  • Page 26: Read The Release Notes

    You can subscribe to receive technical bulletins, and then you can access technical bulletins on Hitachi Vantara Support Connect. Parent Topic • Where to go from here After concluding the self-installation successfully, perform the following post-installation activities.
  • Page 27 After concluding the self-installation successfully, perform the following post-installation activities. https://knowledge.hitachivantara.com/Documents/Storage/VSP_G130_GF350_GF370_GF700_GF900/88-03-0x/Installation/0… Updated: Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:07:26 GMT Powered by...

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