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Hitachi NAS Platform 4000 Series User Manual

Hitachi NAS Platform 4000 Series
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Hitachi NAS Platform and Hitachi Unified
Storage
Series 4000 Hardware Reference
Release 13.4
MK-92HNAS030-14
March 2018

Table of Contents

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Hitachi NAS Platform 4000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelHitachi NAS Platform 4000 Series
RAID SupportRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Supported ProtocolsCIFS/SMB, NFS, HTTP, FTP
Maximum Number of DrivesUp to 24
NetworkingGigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (optional)
Hard Drives SupportedSAS, SATA

Summary

Chapter 1: About this manual

Applicable Products

Lists the Hitachi NAS Platform and Hitachi Unified Storage File Module models covered in this manual.

Audience

Defines the intended readers of this guide, focusing on owners and field service personnel.

Conventions

Explains the typographical and message conventions used throughout the document for clarity.

Chapter 2: Safety Information

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Guidelines to prevent hardware faults caused by electrostatic discharge during handling.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Instructions for safe handling and operation of the equipment to ensure user safety.

Electrical Precautions

Guidelines for safe electrical connections and operation to prevent hazards.

Data Protection Precautions

Procedures to ensure data integrity and safe handling of storage components.

Chapter 3: Mandatory Regulations

International Standards

Details compliance with various international safety and EMC standards.

Chapter 4: Hitachi NAS Platform Server Components

System Components

Describes the main components housed in the server rack or cabinet.

Server Specifications

Provides physical and environmental specifications for the server models.

Ventilation

Explains the importance of vents and fan openings for airflow and preventing overheating.

Server Front Panel

Describes the removable bezel and front-facing server components.

LED Status Indicators

Details the function of LEDs on the server chassis for status indication.

NVRAM Backup Battery Pack

Explains the function and characteristics of the NVRAM backup battery pack.

Hard Disk Drives

Describes the server's internal hard disk drives and their status LEDs.

Fans

Details the hot-swappable fan assemblies and their role in cooling.

Server Rear Panel - Model 4040

Identifies ports, connectors, switches, and LEDs on the rear panel of the 4040 model.

Rear Panel Server LED and Button Locations

Locates status LEDs and buttons on the server's rear panel.

10/100 Private Ethernet Ports

Describes the function and connectivity of 10/100 private Ethernet ports.

Server Rear Panel - Models 4060, 4080, and 4100

Identifies ports, connectors, switches, and LEDs on the rear panels of 4060/4080/4100 models.

10 Gigabit Ethernet Cluster Interconnect Ports

Explains the 10 GbE ports used for connecting cluster nodes together.

Power Supply Units

Describes the dual, hot-swappable AC power supply units (PSUs) and their status LEDs.

Management Interfaces

Details the types of physical management ports: RS-232 Serial and Ethernet.

RS-232 Serial Management Port

Explains the use of the RS-232 port for system setup and management.

10/100/1000 Ethernet Management Ports

Describes the Ethernet ports used for server management purposes.

Chapter 5: Replacing Server Components

Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Identifies components that can be replaced by certified engineers.

Hot-Swappable Components

Lists components that can be changed without shutting down the server.

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

Procedure for removing and replacing the server's front bezel.

Replacing a Fan

Step-by-step guide for replacing a server fan assembly.

Replacing the NVRAM Backup Battery Pack

Instructions for replacing the NVRAM backup battery pack.

Recovering or Replacing a Hard Disk

Procedures for recovering from disk failures or replacing hard disk drives.

Replacing a Power Supply Unit

Guide for replacing a hot-swappable power supply unit (PSU).

Chapter 6: Rebooting, Shutting Down, and Powering Off

Rebooting or Shutting Down a Server

Instructions for manually restarting or shutting down a server.

Rebooting or Shutting Down a Cluster

Procedures for restarting or shutting down all nodes in a cluster.

Restarting an Unresponsive Server

Steps to restart a server that is not responding via OS console.

Powering Down the Server for Shipment or Storage

Procedure for powering down a server for extended periods.

Appendix A: Server Replacement Procedures

Replacement Procedure Overview

Highlights requirements and considerations for replacing server nodes.

Requirements

Specifies necessary training, authorization, and license keys for replacement.

Swapping Components

Details components that must be removed from the old server for reuse.

Manually Installing an Embedded SMU (if necessary)

Guide for manually installing the System Management Unit software.

Replacing a Single Server with an Embedded SMU

Procedure for replacing a non-functioning server with an embedded SMU.

Obtaining Backups, Diagnostics, Firmware Levels, and License Keys

Steps to gather essential data from the old server before replacement.

Shutting Down the Server You Are Replacing

Procedure for preparing the server for removal and shipping.

Configuring the Replacement Server

Steps to configure the replacement server with necessary IP addresses and settings.

Finalizing and Verifying the Replacement Server Configuration

Steps to load license keys, verify firmware, and restore system configuration.

Replacing a Single Server with an External SMU

Guidance for replacing a server that uses an external SMU.

Replacing a Node within a Cluster

Procedure for replacing a single node in a two-node cluster configuration.

Installing the New Node

Steps to physically install and configure the new server node in a cluster.

Replacing All Servers within a Cluster

Procedure for replacing all servers in a cluster if both are non-functioning.

Appendix B: Accessing the Server CLI

Accessing the Command Line Interface

Describes methods to access the server's Command Line Interface (CLI).

Using the Serial (Console) Port (HNAS Server Only)

Instructions for connecting to the SMU or server via a serial console.

Using an SSH Connection

Guidance on accessing the SMU using any SSH client.

Appendix C: Parts List for Series 4000 Servers

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