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Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide INKS Document Organization Product Version Getting Help Table of Contents MK-97DF8061-01...
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Preface Congratulations on your new Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array. Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is a powerful Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) solution that provides a range of benefits, features, and economics from its ability to use familiar, proven, and widespread networking technologies like Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet for storage solutions.
The ESD symbol warns users that the equipment is sensitive • Sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and could be damaged if users do not take appropriate precautions such as using a grounded wrist strap when touching or handling the equipment. viii Preface Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Intended Audience This document is intended for users who are involved in installing, configuring, and operating your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. To use this document, you should have a working knowledge of the following: •...
Modular Storage 100. Chapter 4, Maintaining Describes how to install spares and care, transport, and Your Array store your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. An overview of migrating data is also provided. Chapter 5, Provides information for identifying and resolving problems.
Indicates that you have a choice between two or more options or arguments. underline Indicates the default value. Convention for Storage Capacity Values Storage capacity values for hard disk drives (HDDs) in Hitachi Data Systems’ storage products are calculated based on the following values: • 1 KB = 1,000 bytes •...
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E-mail: doc.comments@hds.com • Mail: Technical Writing, M/S 35-10 Hitachi Data Systems 10277 Scripps Ranch Blvd. San Diego, CA 92131 Thank you! (All comments become the property of Hitachi Data Systems Corporation.) xiii Preface Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
SCSI commands over IP networks. On your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100, iSCSI disks reside on an expandable RAID-protected volume, but appear to a client machine as a local SCSI drive. Connectivity to...
Hitachi Feature and Interoperability Reports at https:// extranet.hds.com/http://hifirerw.hds.com/HiFire/GuestRegister.jsp. Product Description Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is available in single- and dual- controller configurations: • Arrays with a single controller provide two iSCSI data ports and 1 GB of cache.
User manuals for the features described in the following sections can be found as PDF files on the documentation CD supplied with your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. If your storage feature requires a license key or code before it can be used, please refer to the Storage Navigator Modular 2 online help for instructions.
Password Protection Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 offers several data-protection features to protect your critical data assets. Password Protection lets you restrict access to your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 to one registered user at a time. 1–4 Introduction...
Supported Topologies Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is designed to provide disk storage for use by your host servers. At its front end, your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 uses the iSCSI protocol over Ethernet to connect to iSCSI HBAs or NICs installed in your server.
100 in a switch (fabric) configuration. Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 supports up to 256 connections in a switch configuration. The Storage Area Network shown in the figure is an Ethernet network used to exchange data between your servers and your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. • Servers...
In this way, RAID 6 delivers enhanced data protection compared with single-parity RAID systems by allowing for two simultaneous drive failures without downtime or data loss. Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 supports RAID 6 in 6-, 8-, or 12- drive configurations: •...
Each volume itself consists of a numeric address, thereby permitting the storage on your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 to appear as many smaller storage units to the host computers accessing it, enabling more efficient operation. To the server, a volume appears to be a single virtual “disk”.
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CHAP involves configuring a secret that both your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 and the host server must know. You enable and configure CHAP using Storage Navigator Modular 2. CHAP is not enabled by default, but it is strongly recommended. The Storage Navigator Modular 2 online help describes how to enable and configure CHAP.
Identifying Hardware Components In This Chapter This chapter describes the hardware components on your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array. This chapter covers the following key topics: Front Panel Components Back Panel Components Top Components Front Panel Components Figure 2-1 shows the hardware components on the front panel of your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100.
Drive Slots The front panel of your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 has two drive slots. Each slot can accommodate a spare drive. The spare drive must be of the same type (SATA or SAS) as the other drives in your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100.
CTL1 are indicated with red callouts. If your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 has a single controller, ignore the components for CTRL 1. NOTE: If your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 has a single controller, ignore the components for CTL1. •...
Gigabit Ethernet Data Ports (PORT A and PORT B) Each Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 controller has two standard RJ-45 Ethernet iSCSI data ports labeled PORT A and PORT B. Each iSCSI data port provides a 1-Gigabit Ethernet interface for direct or switched connections to IP hosts that require IP access to storage.
2-4). NOTE: If you use the Storage Navigator Modular 2 software to configure your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 to send email alerts, be sure the management port can communicate via Ethernet with your mail server. For more information, refer to the Storage Navigator Modular 2 online help.
AC outlet, even if your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is not powered on; otherwise, the LED is OFF. Below each power receptacle is a holder you can use to secure the power cable after connecting it to your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100.
ON position: The Power LED on the front panel goes ON. To turn off your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100, move the MAIN SW switch to the following OFF position: The front panel Power LED and the C-PWR LED on the back panel both go OFF.
Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 to another. The back panel C-PWR LED then goes OFF and the EXT LED goes ON to show that the array is in migration mode.
Installing Your Array This chapter describes how to install your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array. This chapter covers the following key topics: Installation at a Glance Preparing Your Site Safety Considerations Unpacking Required Items Supplied by the User Installing the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100...
Table 3-1: Installation Roadmap Step Description See Page Prepare the site where you intend to install your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. Review all safety considerations before you start the installation process. Unpack and make sure all items are accounted for and not damaged.
Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. Topology Considerations Plan the topology in which your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 will be used. Determine whether you want to set up a dedicated point-to-point configuration for your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 and its iSCSI...
The following additional considerations must be observed for rack installations (see Figure 2 4): • Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. The rack-mounting hardware must be carefully selected to properly support the equipment. Follow the instructions in the documentation for the rack.
Avoid hazards such as moist floor and ungrounded power-extension cables. • To avoid damage to your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 due to electrostatic discharge (ESD), wear an anti-static wrist strap. Connect the clip to an unpainted part of the array chassis frame to safely channel any static electricity generated by your body to ground.
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WARNING! During installation, if your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 falls at a high position, a personal injury will be caused. Three or more persons are required to installing the array in a rack above chest level. Perform the positioning, fastening, or other handlings very carefully.
• A front bezel • Product and documentation CDs • One Quick Installation Guide 3. Inspect your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 thoroughly. If you see any signs of damage, contact the shipping carrier. • Quick Installation Product and Guide...
Required Items Supplied by the User In addition to the contents supplied in your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100, the following user-supplied items are required to perform the installation. For your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 • An IP address, subnet mask, gateway (if applicable), and Ethernet cable for each iSCSI data port that will connect to your storage network •...
Installing your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 involves the following steps: 1. Installing your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 on a table or shelf or in a rack. See the sections below. 2. Attaching the front panel bezel. See page 3-12.
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NOTE: Be sure the rack provides sufficient airflow to the front and back of your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 to maintain correct cooling. 1. Verify that your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is turned off. 2. Verify that the MAIN SW switch is in the OFF position.
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• Screws Securing the Array Binding Screw Figure 3-3: Example of Securing the Array to a Rack 3–11 Installing Your Array Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Attaching the Front Panel Bezel For table and shelf installations, the bezel connects directly to the four ball catches (two on each side) of the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 front panel: 1. Unwrap the front bezel. 2. Holding the side of front bezel with both hands, align it with the four ball catches on the front panel.
Figure 3-5: Attaching the Front Bezel (Rack-Mount Installation) CAUTION! It is important to keep the front panel bezel and rear panel clean (see Caring for Your Hitachi Simple Storage Modular on page 4-7). Otherwise, the array’s internal temperature can increase, causing the array to fail.
IP addresses can be changed using the Storage Navigator Modular 2 software. Thereafter, you can connect the management port(s) to your network and access your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 via the Web using Storage Navigator Modular 2. Table 3-2: Default Management Port IP Addresses...
192.168.0.209 1. On the back panel, insert one end of an Ethernet cable into an iSCSI data port (either PORT A or PORT B) on the back of your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 (see Figure 3-7 on page 3-16...
Figure 3-8: Connecting an Ethernet Cable Connecting Power Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 comes with two power cables. Both receptacles must be connected to a working AC source using the supplied power cables. This provides redundancy in the unlikely event that one power supply fails.
Power Cable Holder Figure 3-9: Attaching the Power Cables Verifying Startup Operations To verify that your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is installed and starts up properly: 1. On the back panel, verify that the green LEDs above each power receptacle are blinking.
2 software on the supplied CD. With primary goals of simplicity and ease-of-use, the configuration of your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 has been designed to make things obvious for new users from the get-go. To that end, the Storage Navigator...
NOTE: For security, each password character you type appears as a dot (•). We recommend you change the default password to protect your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 against unauthorized access. For more information, refer to the Storage Navigator Modular 2 online help.
After you run the Initial Setup wizard, you edit the management port IP addresses for the controllers in your array to match the addresses you specified in this wizard. For more information, please refer to the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 Quick Configuration Guide (MK-97DF8090) and the Storage Navigator Modular 2 online help.
Solaris Solaris Not specified (none) Standard Mode None SuSE Linux Enterprise Linux Not specified (none) Standard Mode None Server (SLES) VMware Not specified Not specified (none) Standard Mode None 3–21 Installing Your Array Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 Host Installation Guide Before you start using your Simple Modular Storage 100, please refer to the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 Host Installation Guide that is appropriate for your host operating system. These guides, which are...
Maintaining Your Array This chapter describes how to maintain your Hitachi Simple Storage Modular 100 array. This chapter covers the following key topics: Installing Spares Caring for Your Hitachi Simple Storage Modular Migrating Data Moving Your Hitachi Simple Storage Modular Storing Your Hitachi Simple Storage Modular 100 4–1...
Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 contains two compartments that can accommodate spare drives. The array's hot-swappable feature enables you to add the drives without shutting down or turning off your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. To install a spare drive, you need: •...
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• NOTE: If the console does not have an Internet connection, note the information shown and access the link from a computer that has a connection to the Internet. 4–3 Maintaining Your Array Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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Check Here for Failed Array Show Details Button Figure 4-3: Example of Failed Part in the Alerts & Events Window • Figure 4-4: Example of Alarm Information Window • 4–4 Maintaining Your Array Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
5. Locate the drive slot into which you will install the drive. Facing the front of your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100, one slot appears on the left side of the array and the other slot appears on the right.
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Refresh Information Button Click Here for No Object Figure 4-7: Confirming No Object Status 14.In the Arrays window, verify that the array status is Normal. 15.Remove the anti-static wristband. 4–6 Maintaining Your Array Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Simple Modular Storage 100. • Clean the outside of your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 with a dry, lint-free cloth. Keep the cloth away from the array fans. CAUTION! It is important to keep the front panel bezel and rear panel clean.
This section contains critical information for avoiding damage when moving your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. Before moving your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 across the room or to another nearby location, be sure to remove all cables from the back panel.
Storing Your Hitachi Simple Storage Modular 100 Read this section if you turn your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 on and off for extended periods. If your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is removed from an AC power supply longer than six months, its internal battery will become over discharged and unrecoverably damaged, and you will need to replace your array.
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you identify and resolve problems in the unlikely event you encounter a problem with your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array. 5–1 Troubleshooting Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Recovering from Failures An array failure may have occurred if one or more of the following occurs: • Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 sends an email alerting you to a failure. • The Alarm or Warning LED on the front panel goes ON.
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• --- = Storage Navigator Modular 2 cannot access your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. The MAIN SW switch may be set to the OFF position or a network failure may have occurred between the host and the array.See “Hitachi Storage Navigator Modular 2 cannot communicate with the array”...
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• If your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 is shown, the array is faulty and should be replaced. • If neither appears in the failure list window, a software failure may have occurred. See “Unidentified failure has occurred” Table 5-1 on page 5-5.
We recommend you use a power outlet not controlled by a wall switch. 4. If these steps do not fix the problem, visit the Hitachi Web Portal at http://support.hds.com. 5–5 Troubleshooting...
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4. Check whether other devices in your network, such as a router or switch, are the cause of the problem. 5. If these steps do not fix the problem, visit the Hitachi Web Portal at http://support.hds.com. A failure other than an array failure occurs 1. Check that the host is turned on.
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Power LED is ON, disconnect both power cables and verify that the front panel Power LED is OFF. 6. Turn on your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 and verify that the Ready LED goes ON. 7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 again.
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If the array has already been used as a target in an array migration, it cannot be used as a target array again. 6. If the problem persists, visit the Hitachi Web Portal at http://support.hds.com. An error message appears in Storage...
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ON position. Verify that the POWER LED goes ON and that the READY LED goes ON in a few minutes. 18. Perform the auto migration operation described in the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 Auto Migration Assistant Guide (MK-97DF8066). 5–9 Troubleshooting...
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Wait until restore is completed and try Create Copy again. Unreadable PIN exists in the source array Auto migration cannot be performed. Visit the Hitachi Web Portal at http://support.hds.com. Quick Format is in progress Wait until the quick format is completed and try Create Copy again.
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Failure has occurred in the source array The data shredding operation has failed. Return the source array, without trying to shred the data. Unexpected error has occurred Visit the Hitachi Web Portal at http://support.hds.com. 5–11 Troubleshooting Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Upgrading Firmware Your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array can use newer versions of its firmware as they become available. This appendix describes how to upgrade the firmware on your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100. This procedure requires the use of Storage Navigator Modular 2.
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7. Next to Update file path, click the Browse button, navigate to the location where the firmware file resides, click the file, and click the Open button. The path and filename appear in the Browse field. 8. Click OK. The following confirmation window appears. A–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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NOTE: On arrays with one controller, the Warning LED flashes when the firmware is being updated. • CAUTION! Do not cancel or have your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 perform I/O operations while the firmware is being upgraded. 11.After the firmware has been updated, a message informs you that the operation has been completed successfully.
Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array. This chapter covers the following key topics: Mechanical Specifications Electrical Specifications Environmental Specifications Power Cables Ethernet Specifications B–1 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Read LRU/Write after Battery Backup Provided Backup Duration 24 hours with 1 G bytes cache /controller Electrical Specifications The following table describes the electrical specifications for the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Table B-5: Input Specifications Parameter Specification Input Voltage AC 100/200 V...
2 NEMA 5-15P attachment) 3 IEC 83 North America 200V-240V 1 ANSI C73.11 Three wire power cable 2 NEMA 6-15P with a two-pole, three- 3 IEC 83 terminal grounding- type connector. North America B–4 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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Reference Input Rating Cable and Connector Configuration Standards 4 CEE (7) II, IV, VII 3 IEC 83 23mm Universal Euro 5 BS 1365 3 IEC 83 United Kingdom 6 AS C112 Australia B–5 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
RFC 1901 SNMP v2 Cable Type RJ-45 1000BASE-TX UTP or STP (STP is recommended) Figure B-1: RJ-45 Jack on Ethernet Cable Figure B-2: RJ-45 Jack on the Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 B–6 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
Glossary This glossary provides definitions of general storage networking terms as well as specific terms related to the technology that supports your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 array. Click the letter of the glossary section to display that page •...
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• # A B C D G H I O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Glossary–2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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The concurrent transmission and the reception of data on a single link. Gbps Gigabit per second. • # A B C D G H I O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Glossary–3 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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IP networks. iSCSI enables a Storage Area Network to be deployed in a Local Area Network. • # A B C D G H I O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Glossary–4 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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SNIA. • # A B C D G H I O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Glossary–5 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, a protocol used to receive and store email data directly from email servers. • # A B C D G H I O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Glossary–6 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage 100 User’s Guide...
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Storage Navigator Modular 2 A multi-featured scalable storage management application that is used to configure and manage the storage functions of Hitachi arrays. Also referred to as “Navigator 2". Subnet In computer networks, a subnet or subnetwork is a range of logical addresses within the address space that is assigned to an organization.
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Bezel drive slots attaching LEDs removing Bottom components Gigabit Ethernet data ports Caring for your Hitachi Simple Modular Storage Configuring array drives Hitachi Simple Modular Storage storage caring for Connections installation roadmap iSCSI Gigabit Ethernet data ports...
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Transporting your Hitachi Simple Modular connections Storage Mechanical specifications Troubleshooting Migrating data error messages Mode parameters Unpacking User-supplied items ON/OFF switch Operating systems Warning LED Wizards Add Array Power cable connections Initial Setup Power cable specifications Index-2 Hitachi Simple Modular Storage User’s Guide...
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