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Hitachi HCP Anywhere Edge

Hitachi HCP Anywhere Edge
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HitachiContent Platform Anywhere
4.1
MK-HCPAW034-00
February 2019
HCP Anywhere Edge Appliance On-Site Setup and
Recovery
This book contains the information you need to set up an HCP Anywhere edge appliance in your remote and
branch offices or data center. It takes you from racking the HCP Anywhere edge appliance to backing up the
operating system to registering the edge device with HCP Anywhere. This book also describes the process
for recovering an HCP Anywhere edge appliance if the operating system ever becomes corrupted.

Table of Contents

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Hitachi HCP Anywhere Edge Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product NameHitachi HCP Anywhere Edge
CategoryServer
RedundancyRedundant power supplies, RAID support
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
Form FactorCompact Server Appliance
StorageInternal Hard Drives or Solid State Drives (SSDs)
RAID SupportRAID 5, RAID 6 (depending on configuration)
Network ConnectivityDual Gigabit Ethernet ports
Operating SystemCentOS Linux (pre-installed with HCP Anywhere software)
Data ProtectionBuilt-in data protection features through HCP Anywhere software, RAID, and redundancy

Summary

Preface

Intended Audience

Defines the target readers for the manual.

Release Notes and Documentation Access

Information on product updates, requirements, and how to find documentation.

Getting Help and Feedback

Contact information for support and a channel for document comments.

HCP Anywhere Edge Appliance Overview

Hardware and Software Components

Details on the physical server, operating system, and HCP Anywhere software.

Included Accessories

Lists the items shipped with the HCP Anywhere edge appliance.

Mounting HCP Anywhere Edge Appliance into Rack

Required Tools and Rack Preparation

Lists necessary tools and steps for preparing the server rack.

Server Rail Installation and Mounting

Procedures for installing server rails and physically mounting the appliance.

Power Connection and Rack Reassembly

Steps for connecting power to the server and completing rack assembly.

Configuring HCP Anywhere Edge Appliance

Initial Login and Administrator Security

Procedure for initial login and changing the administrator password for security.

System Configuration Settings

Steps to configure network settings and system time/date for the appliance.

Edge Device Registration

Process for registering the appliance with the HCP Anywhere system.

Server Backup and Scheduling

Steps for installing backup software, performing backups, and setting up schedules.

Recovering HCP Anywhere Edge Appliance

Recovery via Backup Image

Restoring the appliance using a previously created backup image.

Preparing for OS Reinstallation

Gathering necessary items like product key and installation media for OS reinstallation.

Installing and Activating Windows Server

Steps for installing the Windows Server OS and activating it.

Post-Installation Configuration and Software Setup

Logging in, changing password, partitioning, installing software, and registering the device.

Maintaining HCP Anywhere Edge Appliance

Applying Windows and Security Updates

Importance and methods for applying Windows security patches and updates.

Antivirus Software Installation Guidelines

Considerations for installing and configuring antivirus software on the appliance.

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