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Hitachi Advanced Server DS7000
Getting Started Guide
This document gives an overview of Hitachi Advanced Server DS7000 features and
provides tips and instructions to help get started with the server.
MK-97HAS7014-05
June 2022

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  • Page 1 Hitachi Advanced Server DS7000 Getting Started Guide This document gives an overview of Hitachi Advanced Server DS7000 features and provides tips and instructions to help get started with the server. MK-97HAS7014-05 June 2022...
  • Page 2 Licensee may not make any other copies of the Materials. "Materials" mean text, data, photographs, graphics, audio, video and documents. Hitachi reserves the right to make changes to this Material at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use. The Materials contain the most current information available at the time of publication.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ................p‐1 About this Document .
  • Page 4 ..........4.1.1. Hitachi Advanced Servers DS7020 to Hitachi Advanced Servers DS7080 .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface About this Document This document gives an overview of Hitachi Advanced Server DS7000 features and provides tips and instructions to help get started with the server. Important ATTENTION: Please read carefully the safety instructions before you perform the procedures described in this manual.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Connecting The Server

    For each server module, perform the following steps: 1. Locate the power supply connections of each server module. Rear view 2. On a Hitachi Advanced Server DS7160, locate the power supply connections of the UBox. Rear view Chapter 1.
  • Page 8 3. Connect the module to the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) a. Route each power cord along the cabinet flange to the PDU. b. Plug each power cord into the required PDU. Rear view Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 4. On a Hitachi Advanced Server DS7160, connect the UBox to the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) a. Route each power cord along the cabinet flange to the PDU. b. Plug each power cord into the required PDU. Rear view The Description Guide to check Power Supply Unit (PSU) redundancy level.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Server To The Lan

    2. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN. Hitachi Advanced Server DS7040 and Hitachi Advanced Server DS7080 Note On a Hitachi Advanced Server DS7040 or a Hitachi Advanced Server DS7080, only connecting the master server module is required.
  • Page 11 Server equipped with PEBS 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN. Chapter 1. Connecting the Server...

  • Page 12: Powering On The Server To Standby

    1.3. Powering on the Server to Standby 1. Request the customer to plug each PDU into the site power supply. The server is now connected to the site power supply and is ready to be powered on to standby. 2. Request the customer to turn the site power breakers ON. 3.

  • Page 13: Checking The Server Rear Leds

    1.4. Checking the Server Rear LEDs Hitachi Advanced Server DS7020 1. Check that the Phy Ethernet Board (PEB) or Phy Ethernet Board SFP+ (PEBS) identification LED (A) is on. 2. Check the PEB or PEBS Ethernet Link LEDs (C) are on for the connected cables.
  • Page 14 Hitachi Advanced Server DS7040 and Hitachi Advanced Server DS7080 1. Wait a few seconds. 2. Check that the sWitch Ethernet One Gigabit (WEO) power LED (F) is green and the activity LEDs (E) of the powered modules are green. 3. Check that the Phy Ethernet Board (PEB) or Phy Ethernet Board SFP+ (PEBS) identification LED (A) is on.
  • Page 15 Hitachi Advanced Server DS7040 equipped with a PEBS Chapter 1. Connecting the Server...
  • Page 16 Hitachi Advanced Server DS7080 equipped with a PEB 1-10 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 17 Hitachi Advanced Server DS7080 equipped with a PEBS Chapter 1. Connecting the Server 1-11...

  • Page 18: Getting The Server Mac Address

    1.5. Getting the Server MAC Address 1. Locate one of the labels displaying the server MAC address: - One is located at the front of the server, behind the bezel. Front view - One is located at the rear of the server, inside a little drawer. Rear view 2.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Remote Access

    1.6. Setting up Remote Access Each server is equipped with an embedded management controller for local and/or remote administration via a web-based administration console. The embedded management controller's communication interface is based on TCP/IP. On delivery, it is configured with the factory-default network parameters.
  • Page 20 2. Detect the embedded management controller 1. Start the tool. The Device Setup screen appears. 2. Click the Refresh Devices button. The tool automatically detects all the embedded management controllers connected to the network subnet. 3. Select the embedded management controller's MAC address from the drop-down list.
  • Page 21 2. To configure a static IP address, proceed as follows: a. Complete the following fields. - Super user login: super - Super user password: pass - IP autoconfiguration: None - IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway: to be completed according to the network settings.

  • Page 22: Testing Lan Connections

    1.7. Testing LAN Connections Use a remote workstation connected to the same network to test the LAN connections with the PING command. Windows Workstation 1. Click Start > Run and type cmd to open a command window. 2. Enter ping <IP_address>, where <IP_address> is the IP address of the server that has just been configured with the psetup (Windows) tool or mc-setup (Linux) tool.

  • Page 23: Powering On The Server

    1.8. Powering on the Server For each server module, perform the following steps: 1. Press the power button on the MRB. Front view 2. After a few seconds, check that the LED on the power button is on and green. Chapter 1.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Managing Network Configuration

    Chapter 2. Managing Network Configuration Important ATTENTION: Please read carefully the safety instructions before you perform the procedures described in this manual. Multilingual Safety Notices Guide 2.1. Network Configuration Overview Network access for the master server modules is either configured by DHCP or using a static IP address.

  • Page 26: Single Point Of Management

    2.2. Single Point Of Management 2.2.1. Single Point Of Management Settings Server module LAN Cable Network Access Master Connected DHCP or Static IP Slave Not connected DHCP 2.2.2. Network Traffic Network traffic for the slave server module: • Outgoing traffic: through master server module •...

  • Page 27: Partitioning

    2.3. Partitioning 2.3.1. Partitioning Settings Server Module LAN Cable Network Access Master Connected DHCP or Static IP Slave Connected DHCP 2.3.2. Network Traffic Network traffic for the slave server module: • Outgoing traffic: from the slave server module • Incoming traffic: from the slave server module or through master server module Chapter 2.

  • Page 28: Static Ip

    2.4. Static IP 2.4.1. Static IP Setttings Server Module LAN Cable Network Access Master Connected DHCP or Static IP Slave Connected Static IP 2.4.2. Network Traffic Network traffic for the slave server module: • Outgoing traffic: from the slave server module •...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Initial Configuration

    Chapter 3. Initial Configuration 3.1. Setting up General Parameters 1. Collect the initial configuration details When you set up the server for the first time, note the following details: Data Required Value Platform name Partition name Power restore option Full fan speed option DNS server IP address(es) Gateway IP address TELNET port number...
  • Page 30 4. Specify the partition 1. From the Configuration tab, click Global Settings > Managed Server to open the Managed Server Name page. 2. Complete the field and click Apply. 5. Declare DNS servers and gateway, if required 1. From the Configuration tab, click BMC Settings > Network to display the Network Settings page.
  • Page 31 12. Set the Management Controller's Internal Clock 1. From the Configuration tab, click BMC Settings > Date-Time to display the Date/Time page. 2. If required, change the Time Zone value and select or clear the Adjust for daylight savings time check box. 3.

  • Page 32: Setting Up Alert Transmission

    3.2. Setting Up Alert Transmission Non-IPMI events are recorded in the Board and Security Messages log and IPMI events are recorded in the System Event Log (SEL). These events can be reported as alerts to SNMP manager(s) and/or email recipient(s). When you set up alert transmission for the first time, you need to: •...

  • Page 33: Configuring Snmp Manager And Smtp Server(S) For Ipmi Events

    3.2.2. Configuring SNMP Manager and SMTP Server(s) for IPMI Events The alert transmission feature allows you to report selected events as alerts to one or more SNMP managers and/or email recipients. 1. To send events to an SNMP manager, enter the event trap manager community string 1.

  • Page 34: Securing The Server

    3.3. Securing the Server This feature allows you to secure Web connections to the console and to control the encryption mode of the KVM protocol, which is activated when using the Remote System Console. 1. Secure data flows 1. From the Configuration tab, click Security > Encryption to display the Encryption page.
  • Page 35 4. Define the maximum number of invalid logon attempts 1. From the Configuration tab, click Security > User Lockout to display the User Lockout page. 2. Complete the fields and click Apply. 3. Use the bsmBMCcfg.sh -a backup utility, provided in the Resource and Documentation ISO file, to back up System, PEF and Configuration data if required.

  • Page 36: Separating The Management And The Production Networks

    3.4. Separating the Management and the Production Networks Important It is highly recommended to separate the management network and the production network for security reasons. 1. Connect the management network cable to the LAN management port Connect the cable to the Ethernet port 0 of the PEB or the PEBS. 2.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Partitioning The Server

    Partition composed of two modules Partition composed of three or more modules. The number of modules x is indicated in brackets. 4.1.1. Hitachi Advanced Servers DS7020 to Hitachi Advanced Servers DS7080 Two modules Modules One partition Two partitions Three modules...
  • Page 38 Five modules Modules One partition Two partitions Six modules Modules One partition Two partitions Three partitions Seven modules Modules One partition Two partitions Three partitions Four partitions Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 39 Eight modules Three Four Five Modules partition partitions partitions partitions partitions Chapter 4. Partitioning the Server...

  • Page 40: Partitioning The Server

    4.2. Partitioning the Server 1. Connect to the SHC 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens. 2.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Installing The Operating System

    Chapter 5. Installing the Operating System 5.1. Installing the Windows Operating System Install the Windows operating system according to the customer needs. The corresponding licence may be purchased from the support team. 5.2. Installing the Linux Operating System Install the Linux operating system according to the customer needs. The corresponding licence may be purchased from the support team.

  • Page 43: Chapter 6. Booting The Server

    Chapter 6. Booting the Server 1. If not already done, carry out the initial configuration 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens.
  • Page 44 5. Select the boot device 1. Using the navigation arrows, select Boot Manager from the main menu and press [Enter]. 2. Select the desired device and press [Enter] to exit system setup and to complete the server boot. Note Changing the BIOS boot device can also be performed using the bsmBootDevice CLI.

  • Page 45: Chapter 7. Basic Operations

    Displaying Basic Information 7.1.1. Near Field Communication (NFC) Tag Overview The Hitachi Advanced Server DS7000 series is equipped with NFC tags, one for each server module. Each NFC tag displays basic information about a server module or a partition. Information...

  • Page 46: Displaying The Near Field Communication (Nfc) Tag

    7.1.2. Displaying the Near Field Communication (NFC) tag Note An NFC-enabled Android smartphone or an NFC reader is required for this operation. 1. Put the NFC device against the Management Board Left Side (MLB) of the server module. 2. Wait a few seconds for the NFC tag to be downloaded and displayed on the device.

  • Page 47: Performing Reset Operations

    7.2. Performing Reset Operations 1. Connect to the SHC 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens. 2.

  • Page 48: Checking Monitoring Sensors

    7.3. Checking Monitoring Sensors 1. Connect to the SHC 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens. 2.

  • Page 49: Checking And Clearing The System Event Log (Sel)

    7.4. Checking and Clearing the System Event Log (SEL) 1. Connect to the SHC 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens.

  • Page 50: Checking The Board And Security Messages Log

    7.5. Checking the Board and Security Messages Log 1. Connect to the SHC 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens.

  • Page 51: Getting Management Controller Information

    7.6. Getting Management Controller Information 1. Connect to the SHC 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens. 2.

  • Page 52: Displaying Firmware Versions

    7.7. Displaying Firmware Versions 1. Connect to the SHC 2. Start the SHC 1. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the master module, according to the settings. The authentication page opens. 2.

  • Page 53: Chapter 8. Using Administration Server(S)

    Chapter 8. Using Administration Server(s) 8.1. Administration Tools Overview Different administration tools can be installed on the administration server(s), according to your needs. Administration Tool Description Installation Provides tools for the supervision and iCare Recommended maintenance of hardware resources Provides multiple-server management for vROps: External Adapter for time-adjustable polling,...

  • Page 54: Console Usernames And Passwords

    8.2. Console Usernames and Passwords The following table lists the default usernames and passwords you will need to log onto the different management and administration consoles: Username Password Server Hardware Console (SHC) super S30XXXXX (*) iCare Console admin pass (*): where XXXXX are the 5 last digits of the system's serial number. Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 55: Icare Ports

    8.3. iCare Ports iCare uses the following port numbers on Windows and Linux system. The documentation provided for more information. Input port numbers Port Service 80/12080 httpd snmptrapd 5432 PostgreSQL server Output port numbers Port Service 20/21 telnet HTTP IPMI Chapter 8.

  • Page 56: Using The External Adapter For Vmware Vrops

    8.4. Using the External Adapter for VMware vRops The external adapter for the Hitachi Advanced Server DS7000 series is designed for use with VMware vRealize Operations Manager (vROps). vROps uses adapters to collect and process data from different data sources.

  • Page 57: Managing Events Logs With Icare

    8.5. Managing Events Logs with iCare 8.5.1. Starting the iCare console 1. Double-click the iCare console icon located on your desktop or launch your web browser and enter the iCare console IP address or host name followed by /icare (http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/icare). The login page opens. Note If IIS is active, TCP Port 80 is not available and iCare will use TCP Port 12080.

  • Page 58: Building Board And Security Message Logs

    5. In the Change Event Status drop-down list, select the new status you want to apply to the selected event(s): - Change from Received to In review to indicate that the event is under investigation - Change from In review to Concluded to indicate that the event has been investigated and closed 6.
  • Page 60 Hitachi Vantara Corporate Headquarters 2535 Augustine Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA www.HitachiVantara.com community.HitachiVantara.com Regional Contact Information Americas: +1 866 374 5822 or info@hitachivantara.com Europe, Middle East and Africa: +44 (0) 1753 618000 or info.emea@hitachivantara.com Asia Pacific: +852 3189 7900 or info.marketing.apac@hitachivantara.com...

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