Hitachi g800 - Block Configuration; File- and Block-Level Configuration; Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 Model

Block configuration
A block configuration supports the Fibre Channel and Internet Small
Computer System Interface (iSCSI) protocols, and consists of:
• Two controllers
• One or more drive trays
• One 1U block service processor server (SVP)
File- and block-level configuration
A file-level access configuration includes NAS modules that support file
system protocols such as CIFS, NFS, and FIP 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)
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 model
The storage system consists of a 4U enclosure that includes two controllers,
two optional NAS modules, but no disk drives. Drives are supported using
drive trays connected to the controllers. The CBLH can be expanded by
mounting a host port expansion chassis.
The storage system supports 512 GB of high-speed memory cache, arranged
as 256 GB per controller. Storage system interfaces are shown in the
following table. The maximum number of ports can be increased by
connecting a host port expansion chassis.
Front end module
Without host port expansion
chassis
With host port expansion chassis
With HDD Without HDD With HDD Without HDD
8 GB Fibre Channel
ports/system
48 64 64 80
16 GB Fibre Channel
ports/system
24 32 32 40
10 GB iSCSI ports/
system
24 32 32 40
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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 Hardware Reference Guide