Block configuration
A storage system configured for block-level storage provides the ability to
access and provision raw storage volumes using protocols such as Fibre
Channel and iSCSI.
A block configuration consists of the following:
• Two controllers
• One or more drive trays
• One 1U service processor server (SVP)
Unified configuration
A unified configuration includes embedded NAS modules that support file
system protocols such as CIFS and NFS and operate across a block-level
setup using iSCSI or FC connections.
• Two controllers
• Two NAS modules for file operations and storage
• One or more drive trays for block-level storage
• One 1U block service processor server (SVP)
VSP F800 model
The VSP F800 is a highly reliable all-flash system that offers high storage
capacity with full redundancy to better protect data and manage storage
operations.
The storage system consists of a 4U enclosure that includes two controllers.
Drives are supported using drive trays connected to the controllers.
Controller
Controller chassis Controller model Height
CBLH DW800-CBL DW‑F800‑CTLH 4U (174.3 mm)
Drive tray
Drive tray model
name
Supported drive
type
Number of drives
supported
Height
FMD tray DW-F800-DBF 5.25-inch FMD 12 2U (86.2 mm)
SFF drive tray • DW-F800-DBS
(power supply,
contains
BNST)
• DW-F800-
DBSC
2.5-inch SFF 24 2U (86.2 mm)
High-speed cache memory
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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F800 Hardware Reference Guide