Hitachi g800 User Manual

Quick
Start
Quick
Start
Power, Fibre Channel,
iSCSI, and SAS
Cables (optional)
Software
Applications
Wrist
Strap
Controller
Bezel
Accessory
Box
1
Prepare for Installation
LIFTING HAZARD
CAUTION
Lift with 3 people.
1. Unpack package contents.
Disk Drives
Power
Distribution
Units
1
Rack
User-Supplied
Rack (if not
ordered from
Hitachi)
Additional
Cables
Management
Console PC
(with NIC)
2. Provide these
items.
3. Install devices into
the rack.
Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS)
(optional)
Install the service processor (SVP) at the
top of the rack, and the controllers and
drive trays below it. Labels on the top of
the controller and drive trays identify the
units and their installation order. Install
the unit with the lowest number (for
example unit #1) at the bottom, and then
install the remaining trays (for example
unit 2, unit 3, and so on) in sequential
order above it.
HDS or User-Supplied Rack
187.3 lbs
(85 kg)
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
G800
Quick
Start
START
START
Prepare for
Installation
Connect the
Hardware
Power Up
the System
Enable Hi-Track
Remote Monitoring System
Run the Initial
Setup Wizard
Run the
Initial Startup
Wizard
Complete System
Setup
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
SVP
Switch
Drive Trays
(units 2-4)
Controllers
(unit 1)
Do not turn on units until
instructed to do so.
START
START
Prepare for
Installation
Connect the
Hardware
Power Up
the System
Enable Hi-Track
Remote Monitoring
System
Perform the
Initial Setup
Run the
Initial Startup
Wizard
Complete System
Setup
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
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8
NOTE
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
G800 / F800

Hitachi g800 Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	g800
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Prepare for Installation

Unpack package contents

Check contents including accessory box, bezel, controller, wrist strap, software, and disk drives.

Provide necessary items

Ensure availability of Management Console PC (with NIC) and additional cables.

Install devices into the rack

Rack mounting procedure for SVP, controllers, and drive trays, noting sequential order.

Connect the Hardware

Connect expansion ports to drive trays

Connect cables, ensuring they lock into place and verifying they do not pull out without using the tab.

Make SVP connections

Connect SVP to Controller 1, network switch, management console PC, and Controller 2.

Power Up the System

System Power-On Procedure

Steps for powering on PDUs, SVP, controllers, and drive trays, including bezel attachment and LED checks.

Run the Initial Startup Wizard

Connect to SVP via RDC

Configure PC IP, run Remote Desktop Connection, and connect to the SVP using provided credentials.

Execute Initial Startup Wizard

Launch the wizard via Device Manager, complete initial environment checks, and configure system parameters.

Perform the Initial Setup

Block Setup (use RDC)

Configure system name, contact, location, date, and time using Device Manager - Storage Navigator.

VSP G800/F800 with NAS Modules Setup

Use Maintenance Utility for block settings and NAS Manager for file settings via web browser.

Enable Hi-Track Remote Monitoring System

Complete System Setup

Make host connections

Configure storage system host settings and connect controller ports to the network switch.

Record storage system serial number

Locate and record the storage system's serial number for registration purposes.

Register your storage system

Register the storage system online via https://support.hds.com/.

Go to Support Connect for Technical Bulletins

Accessing Support Connect

Log in to Support Connect at https://support.hds.com/ to access technical bulletins and manage preferences.