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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide MK-92RD8007-17 September 2017...
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Storage system configurations and model list............25 System controller chassis..................32 Front-end directors....................34 Supported connectors and protocols..............36 Flexible front-end director installation..............38 Supported speeds and cable lengths..............41 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Electrical safety guidelines..................75 5 Site preparation specifications...............77 Responsibilities...................... 78 Customer responsibilities...................78 Hitachi Data Systems responsibilities..............78 Site preparation checklist..................78 General site requirements..................81 Equipment clearances..................81 Equipment weight.....................81 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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8 VSP G1x00 and F1x00 batteries............131 Battery backup operations..................132 Cache backup batteries..................133 Battery life......................133 Storing the system....................134 9 Troubleshooting the storage system............ 135 Getting help......................136 Solving problems....................136 Service information messages................136 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Notice of export controls..................171 China RoHS....................171 Hazardous and toxic substances................172 Disposal.......................172 Recycling......................172 Electronic emissions certificates................172 FIPS 140-2 Consolidated Validation Certificate............176 Glossary.................... 177 Index....................189 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Release notes are available on Hitachi Data Systems Support Connect: https:// knowledge.hds.com/Documents. Changes in this revision • Added new single- and three-phase power distribution units and specifications. Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• Variables in headings. [ ] square brackets Indicates optional values. Example: [ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or nothing. Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Logical capacity values (for example, logical device capacity, cache memory capacity) are calculated based on the following values: Logical capacity unit Value 1 block 512 bytes Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Include the document title and number, including the revision level (for example, -07), and refer to specific sections and paragraphs whenever possible. All comments become the property of Hitachi Data Systems Corporation. Thank you! Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The following describes the hardware components of the VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 storage systems. System overview □ VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• Efficient caching makes up to 2 TB global cache dynamically accessible by all connected hosts and Hitachi NAS Platform nodes. VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• Ability to scale and upgrade system performance. • Compression functionality reduces the size of stored data by encoding without reducing the amount of data. VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• Maximum storage capacity: ○ The storage systems can be configured up to 65,280 logical volumes. VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Unified systems contain Hitachi Network Attached Storage servers and switches in addition to the block controller and storage drives. VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
If you enable high temperature mode when the battery is new, the battery life will be reduced to two years. VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Ambient air temperature is measured by a sensor in the cooling air inlet on each module in the primary VSD pair on each controller. VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The storage systems qualify as ENERGY STAR ® products and meet specifications for data center storage. For more information, visit http:// www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-data-center-storage/ details/2252003. VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The controller rack contains the controller chassis and up to two drive chassis. Additional racks can contain an intermix of 16U SFF or LFF drive chassis and/or 8U flash drive chassis as well as one or two Hitachi NAS (HNAS) file system servers. When the controllers of a two-controller system are housed in separate racks, the two controller racks can be placed up to 100 meters apart.
For more information about system configurations, contact your sales account representative. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Assumes both controllers are housed in a single rack. Two separate racks are required if the controllers are separately housed. Model number list The list provides the parts description number for each storage system model. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Figure 2 Controller, front view Table 5 Controller components, front view Item Name Description Control Power control panel on page 126. Panel Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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(CPA) shared memory is located on the first CPA cache board in each cluster in the primary controller. Figure 3 Controller, rear view Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The following FEDs are available: • iSCSI Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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OFF: If system power is off, the port is not ready. Status Green (on) ON: Link is available and initialization is complete, but connection to the host (FICON) has not been established. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Longwave host connectors are available and can be substituted as needed. The following figure shows the SFP transceiver of a host connector. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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These are installed by default. A long wavelength host connector (-1PL8) for single mode may be used instead of the short wavelength host connector. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
As shown in the following figure, the controller is built with 12 I/O slots, eight of which are dual-purpose. This provides a wide range of configuration flexibility. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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The term standard describes a controller configured with a single back-end director, while high performance describes a controller configured with two back-end director pairss. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
BED pairs that can be installed into a controller chassis will depend on the number of FEDs that will also be installed into the controller chassis. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The following illustrations show the front and rear panels of the three types of 2U drive trays, and the following tables describe the connectors and LEDs. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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ON: Normal operation. Storage system is operational. Fast blink - internal processing. Storage system is operational. Slow blink - offline download processing completed (maintenance). Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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ON: Indicates that the port is connected to an IN port in the controller. This can be performed directly or indirectly, as previously described. Console port RJ-45 connector (not used) Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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ENC adapter - Connects the flash modules to the BEDs in the controller through ENC cables. SAS / ENC standard OUT connector SAS / ENC high performance OUT connector Power cord receptacle Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
One DIMM minimum, eight DIMMs maximum per board. Two blades/boards per CPA. One or two CPAs installed per controller. HDS minimum cache per system is 64 GB whether configured with one or two controllers. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
(CLPR capacity) - (DCR Extent setting capacity per CLPR). When CLPR is not applied to DP/DT/DCR, install the recommended data cache capacity shown in the following table. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
(200 GB of cache for every 100 TB of pool capacity to be reduced). The following table shows the shared memory capacity needed depending on the kind of software applications installed in the system. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Each CFM blade connects directly to its corresponding CPA blade and backs up the data in that CPA blade if power fails. When data that is not stored on Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Note: The small CFM SSDs (128 GB) can be installed in the large cache backup, allowing for easier and less expensive upgrades. Storage system hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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RAID 1 The following two figures illustrate the RAID 1 configurations. The tables following the figures describe each configuration. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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RAID 1 (when it consists of two disk drives) because it consists of the two RAID pairs. Disadvantage Requires disk capacity twice as large as the user data. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
7D+1P configuration (eight disk drives). The following diagram shows the 3D+1P configuration. In the 7D+1P configuration, data is arranged in the same way. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Write penalty of RAID 5 is larger than that of RAID 1 because pre-update data and pre-update parity data must be read internally as the parity data is updated when data is updated. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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(3390-x or OPEN-x). For Open systems, each LDEV is mapped to a SCSI address, so that it has a track identifier (TID) and logical unit number (LUN). Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Note: RAID 6 contains two configurations: 6D+2P (8 disk drives) and 14D +2P (16 disk drives). The following diagram shows the 6D+2P configuration. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• LDEV striping across four RAID5 (7D+1P) array groups. The maximum number of LDEVs in this configuration is 2000. See Figure 12 LDEV Striping Across four RAID5 (7D+1P) Array Groups on page Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 11 LDEV Striping Across two RAID5 (7D+1P) Array Groups Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Control unit images, logical volume images, and logical units This section provides information about control unit images (CU), logical volume images (LVI), and logical units (LU). Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
OPEN-9, contact Hitachi Data Systems support. For maximum flexibility in LU configuration, the storage system provides the Virtual LUN feature. Using Virtual LUN, users can configure multiple LUs Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Mainframe configuration After a storage system installation is complete, users can configure the storage system for Mainframe operations. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Each logical unit can be assigned to multiple ports to provide I/O path failover and load Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
2,048 LUNs across as many as 255 host groups, each with its own LUN 0, host mode, and host mode options. Multiple host groups are supported using LUN security. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Manager - Storage Navigator applet is downloaded from the SVP to the remote console. The following figure shows the remote console and SVP configuration for Device Manager - Storage Navigator. Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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For more information about Device Manager - Storage Navigator, see the System Administrator Guide. Figure 13 Device Manager - Storage Navigator and SVP Configuration Hardware architecture Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• Keep floors dry to prevent slips and falls. • Do not use ungrounded power cables. Safety requirements Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• All equipment should be properly grounded for proper operation and safety. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to equipment, follow proper grounding procedures. Safety requirements Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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• Before starting work, be sure there are no potential electric hazards in the maintenance area such as insufficient grounding or a wet floor. Safety requirements Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
□ Third-party rack support for VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 □ storage systems Service clearance, floor cutout, and floor load rating □ Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
You can make copies of this checklist for each installation you perform and check each step after it has Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Phone Mobile Email Hitachi Data Systems Information Contact Phone Mobile Email Contact Phone Mobile Email Notes Preinstallation checklist Safety requirements Safety requirements on page Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Temperature Humidity Altitude Air flow Does the data center provide adequate protection for a storage system from the following? Electrostatic discharge Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Consult the system bill of materials to establish the approximate weight of the equipment. See the next paragraph for information about calculating the exact weight of the equipment. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
(PDP). For more information, see Electrical specifications on page 147 Hitachi Universal V2 Rack power distribution units on page 159. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The data center must provide adequate protection from electrical/radio frequency interference. Contamination The data center must provide adequate protection from dust, pollution, and particulate contamination. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
You must obtain permission to install VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 storage systems into a third-party rack. Contact your Hitachi Data Systems account team or customer support for more information. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
• The floor cutout area and dimensions correspond to 19-inch rack specifications • Hitachi Data Systems recommends that you install a grid panel (air vent in floor) at least 450 x 450 mm on the front side of the rack.
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Table 16 Floor load rating and required clearances for a single-rack configuration Required clearance (a+b) m Floor load rating (kg/m2) c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 Over 700 0 .1 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Two-rack, single-controller configuration The following figure shows the service clearances for a two-rack configuration. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 17 Floor load rating and required clearances for a two-rack configuration Required clearance (a+b) m Floor load rating (kg/m2) c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Two-rack, dual-controller configuration The following figure shows the service clearances for a two-rack configuration with two controllers. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 18 Floor load rating and required clearances for a two-rack configuration Required clearance (a+b) m Floor load rating (kg/m2) c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Three-rack, single-controller configuration The following figure shows the service clearances for a three-rack configuration with one controller. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 19 Floor load rating and required clearances for a three-rack, single-controller configuration Required clearance (a+b) m Floor load rating (kg/m2) c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Three-rack, dual-controller configuration The following figure shows the service clearances for a three-rack configuration with two controllers. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 20 Floor load rating and required clearances for a three-rack, dual- controller configuration Floor Load Required Clearance (a+b) m Rating c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 (kg/m2) Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Four-rack configuration - two controllers (center) The following figure shows the service clearances for a four-rack, two- controller configuration, with the controllers in the center two racks. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 21 Floor load rating and required clearances for a four-rack, two- controller system Floor Load Required Clearance (a+b) m Rating c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 (kg/m2) Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Four-rack configuration - two controllers (left) The following figure shows the service clearances for a four-rack, two- controller configuration, with the controllers in the left two racks. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 22 Floor load rating and required clearances for a four-rack, two- controller system Floor Load Required Clearance (a+b) m Rating c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 (kg/m2) Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Five-rack configuration The following figure shows the service clearances for a five-rack configuration. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 23 Floor load rating and required clearances for a five-rack configuration Floor Load Required Clearance (a+b) m Rating c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 (kg/m2) Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Six-rack configuration The following figure shows the service clearances for a six-rack configuration. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 21 Service clearances for a six-rack system Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Seven-rack configuration The following figure shows the service clearances for a seven-rack configuration. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 25 Floor load rating and required clearances for a seven-rack configuration Floor Required Clearance (a+b) m LoadRating c= -0.3 c=0.2 c=0.4 c=0.6 c=0.8 c=1.0 c=1.4 (kg/m2) Over 700 Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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When various configurations of storage systems are arranged in a row, clearance values based on the largest storage system configuration should be used. For easier maintenance operations, make clearance (c) as large as possible. Site preparation specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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AC inputs fails. In the following figures, redundancy is provided through separate PDUs. These figures assume the separate power distribution units are attached to independent PDUs. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 25 Direct power connection Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Caution: When installing a system, do not cross-connect the AC cables as shown in the previous illustration. Otherwise, a system failure can occur when either AC input is interrupted. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Figure 27 PDP breaker connections for the controller rack, three-phase UPS power connection The following figure shows how to connect the PDUs to the PDP when an uninterruptible power supply is used. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
HNAS storage in the file module. The following illustrations show how to connect the drive chassis to the controller. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 29 SAS connection diagram of Rack-00 (SFF/LFF standard model) Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 30 SAS connection diagram of Rack-00 (SFF/LFF high-performance model) Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 31 SAS connection diagram of Rack-00 (FBX standard model) Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
For more information about rack configuration and extended cabling options, contact a Hitachi Data Systems representative. The following figure shows a default rack placement. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Redundant configurations require that all cables to be the same length. The following figure shows a two controller configuration with extended cabling between the racks containing the two controllers. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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• 8 x MFC or 16 x MFC Optical Cables (light blue) • 2 x Modcon Optical Cables (green) • 1 x LAN cable (light grey) Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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125 meters. The following example shows a configuration of a controller controlling a maximum of six drive chassis. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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L1 rack. To avoid I/O latency issues, the sum of the length of all cables (controller-to-drive chassis cable and drive chassis-to-drive chassis cables) cannot exceed 125 meters. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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(containing three drive chassis). To avoid any I/O latency issues the sum of the length of all cables (controller-to-drive chassis cable and drive chassis-to- drive chassis cable) cannot exceed 125 meters. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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• Consult a Hitachi Data Systems representative for more information about system configurations and available extended cabling options. Cable connection guidelines Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Power control panel □ System idle mode □ Normal power on/off procedures □ Emergency power off/on procedures □ Turning power on and off to the storage systems Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
SVP configuration. Does not blink if only one SVP in a dual SVP configuration fails. PROCESSING LED: Indicates the status of remote processing Turning power on and off to the storage systems Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
PDU circuit breakers. Otherwise, turning off the PDU circuit breakers can leave the storage system in an abnormal condition. Turning power on and off to the storage systems Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
SIM that provides the status of the battery charge. See Cache backup batteries on page 133 for information about the batteries. Turning power on and off to the storage systems Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The following describes how to shut off the system during an emergency situation and turning on power to the storage system after an emergency shutdown. Turning power on and off to the storage systems Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Turn on power to the system. For more information, see Normal power On/Off procedures on page 128. Turning power on and off to the storage systems Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
50%. In case, the system operates in write-through mode until the batteries are charged enough for a full backup. VSP G1x00 and F1x00 batteries Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
When the batteries are connected and the power is off, the batteries slowly discharge its power. The batteries have a charge of less than 50% after two VSP G1x00 and F1x00 batteries Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Getting help □ Solving problems □ Service information messages □ Troubleshooting the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
(SIM) to identify normal operations. For example, TrueCopy pair status change, as well as service requirements and errors or failures. For assistance with SIMs, contact customer support. Troubleshooting the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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RC comprises bytes 22, 23, and 13, identifies the possible error and determines the severity. The SIM type, located in byte 28, indicates which component experienced the error. Figure 39 Service information message Troubleshooting the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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3,610 x 1,115 x 2,006 Non-stop Control PCB Support maintenance Cache memory module Support Cache flash memory Support Power supply, fan Support Microcode Support Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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SAS/Dual Port Data transfer rate Maximum 6 Gbps Maximum number of drive per SAS interface (Under the FMD standard model) Maximum number of disk adapters Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Measurement Condition: The point 1 m far from floor and surface of the product. Even if storage system is in a power-off state, the cooling fan continues to rotate in a standby mode. Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Drive chassis Max per drive chassis Max per 2-controller system (inches) HDD, 2.5 2,304 HDD, 3.5 1.152 FMD, 5.25 SSD, 2.5 Spare drives Notes: Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Do not enable high temperature mode if the system contains FMDs from an earlier generation (prior to Hitachi Accelerated Flash FMD DC2 drives). The early generation FMDs cannot operate in high temperature mode. Only enable high temperature mode with Hitachi Accelerated Flash FMD DC2 drives.
110/120 VAC system is not supported. Power Supply Locations The following figure shows the locations of the power supplies in a controller chassis, LFF/SFF drive chassis, and FMD chassis. Electrical specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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IEC 309, blue 230 VAC / 2 UL489 16A, 20 A trip APAC 2 pole, 3 wire 250 VAC A3CR-123 294-51 A + B + gnd Electrical specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
99 Hz to 300 Hz: 9.8 m/s Random Vibration: 0.147 2, 3 , 30 min, 5 Hz to 100Hz Shock No impact 78.4m/s (8.0G) 15ms Horizontal: Incline Impact 1.22 m/s Environmental specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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60.8 to 77/16 to 25 4200 57.4 mode 77 to 89.6/25 to 32 4700 59.5 High temperature 89.6 to 104/32 to 40 7400 69.3 mode (ºF/ºC) Environmental specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Device Interface Cable DKC-F810I-CC1 2.4/1.1 — — — (ENC), 1 m Device Interface Cable DKC-F810I-CC2 3.75/1.7 — — — (ENC), 2 m Component power consumption, heat output, and airflow Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Actual values at a typical I/O condition. (Random read and write, 50 IOPS for HDD, 2500 IOPS for SSD/FMD, data length of 8 Kbytes) These values can increase for future compatible drives. Component power consumption, heat output, and airflow Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 41 Americas PDU for the Hitachi Universal V2 Rack (Single-phase PDU 1P30A-15C13-3C19UL.P) Part Number Region Phase Description 1P30A-15C13-3C19UL. Americas Single • 208V, 30A (24A rated) 60Hz Hitachi Universal V2 Rack power distribution units Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
4.5 m (14.76 feet) cable Americas three-phase PDU 3P30A-15C13-3C19UL.P The following figure and table describes the specifications of the PDU. Hitachi Universal V2 Rack power distribution units Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The following figure and table describes the specifications of the PDU. Figure 46 APAC and EMEA PDU for the Hitachi Universal V2 Rack (Single- phase 1P32A-18C13-3C19CE.P) Hitachi Universal V2 Rack power distribution units Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
4.5 m (14.76 feet) cable APAC and EMEA three-phase PDU 3P16A-15C13-3C19CE.P The following figure and table describes the specifications of the PDU. Hitachi Universal V2 Rack power distribution units Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
24 IEC C13 + 6 IEC C19 sockets • IEC309 Red 3P + N + E input power plug • 4.5 m (14.76 feet) cable Hitachi Universal V2 Rack power distribution units Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Table 39 VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 certifications by region Certifi Regulat Region Standard Certificate No. and Report No. cation Safety Worldwide IEC60950-1:2005+A1 Certificate Numbers JPTUV-053187-M2 JPTUV-053211-A1 Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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10033930S-B and New 22:2009+A1 Class A 10057416S-B Zealand 10162445S-C Taiwan BSMI CNS13429¥CNS14336-1 Declaration of Declaration of Conformity Conformity South Korea KCC KN22KN24 Certificate No. MSIP-REM-HTB-DKC810 Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Copies of the Underwriters Laboratories EMI compliance certificates are located at the end of this chapter. If trouble occurs in another configuration, a user may be requested to take appropriate preventive measures. Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
United States government and/or the government of Japan. Contact the Hitachi Legal Department for any export compliance questions. China RoHS This symbol displays requirements for controlling pollution caused by electronic information products. Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
Electronic emissions certificates Copies of the Underwriters Laboratories EMI compliance certificates are located on the following pages. If necessary, contact customer support for detailed information. Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 50 UL EMI compliance certificate (1 of 3) Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 51 Test certificate (2 of 3) Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Figure 52 Test certificate (3 of 3) Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The encrypting back-end director received FIPS 140-2 certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. For more information about security and encryption, contact your Hitachi Data Systems sales representative. Regulatory specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
The standard measure of data transmission speeds. cache A set of RAM (Random Access Memory) modules used to store data temporarily. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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CCI. command device A dedicated logical volume used to interface with the storage system. Can be shared by several hosts. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Chassis for mounting drives that connect to the controller box. • Drive boxes with AC power supply: ○ DBS, DBL, DBF: Drive box (2U) ○ DBX: Drive box (4U) ○ DBW: Drive box (5U) Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Failover and switchover are essentially the same operation, except that failover is automatic and usually operates without warning, while switchover requires human intervention. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Transmission of data in two directions simultaneously. For example, a telephone is a full-duplex device because both parties can talk at the same time. Gbps Gigabit per second. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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I/O performance. host I/O module I/O module for the controller box . The host I/O module provides interface functions for the host. input/output Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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See local area network. load In UNIX computing, the system load is a measure of the amount of work that a computer system is doing. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Parity computations are used in RAID drive arrays for fault tolerance by calculating the data in two drives and storing the results on a third. The Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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(512 bytes) up to several megabytes. The stripes of all the disks are interleaved and addressed in order. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) A replacement for Fibre Channel drives in high-performance applications. See also SCSI. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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A unique identifier that identifies a particular fibre channel target. zoning A logical separation of traffic between host and resources. By breaking up into zones, processing activity is distributed evenly. Glossary Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000, G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500 Hardware Guide...
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