Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000 - User Manual

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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G1000,

G1500, and Virtual Storage Platform F1500

Hardware Guide

MK-92RD8007-17

September 2017

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Table of Contents3
Preface7
Safety and Environmental Information8
Intended Audience8
Product Version8
Release Notes8
Changes in this Revision8
Related Documents9
Document Conventions9
Conventions for Storage Capacity Values10
Accessing Product Documentation11
Getting Help11
Comments11
VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 Overview13
System Overview14
Features14
High Performance15
Scalability16
Flexible Connectivity17
High Reliability17
High Flexibility17
Nondisruptive Service and Upgrades18
High Temperature Mode19
Economical and Quiet21
Storage System Hardware Overview23
Storage System Configurations and Model List25
System Controller Chassis32
Front-End Directors34
Supported Connectors and Protocols36
Flexible Front-End Director Installation38
Supported Speeds and Cable Lengths41
Back-End Director42
Flexible Back-End Director Installation42
Drive Chassis43
Cache Memory47
Memory Operation48
Data Protection48
Cache Capacity48
Shared Memory49
Cache Flash Memory52
Cache Flash Memory Operation52
Cache Flash Memory Capacity53
Hardware Architecture55
System Architecture Overview57
VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 RAID Implementation57
Array Groups and RAID Levels57
Raid 157
Raid 559
Raid 662
LDEV Striping Across Array Groups63
Control Unit Images, Logical Volume Images, and Logical Units65
CU Images66
Logical Volume Images66
Logical Units66
Mainframe Operations67
Mainframe Compatibility and Functionality67
Mainframe Operating System Support67
Mainframe Configuration67
Open-Systems Operations68
Open-Systems Compatibility and Functionality68
Open-Systems Host Platform Support69
System Configuration69
Host Modes and Host Mode Options70
Device Manager - Storage Navigator Program70
Safety Requirements73
General Safety Guidelines74
Work Safety Guidelines74
Warning about Moving Parts75
Electrical Safety Guidelines75
Site Preparation Specifications77
Responsibilities78
Customer Responsibilities78
Hitachi Data Systems Responsibilities78
Site Preparation Checklist78
General Site Requirements81
Equipment Clearances81
Equipment Weight81
System Storage Requirements82
Grounding82
Power Connection82
Data Center Requirements83
Operational Requirements84
Third-Party Rack Support for VSP G1000, VSP G1500, and VSP F1500 Storage Systems84
Service Clearance, Floor Cutout, and Floor Load Rating85
Single-Rack Configuration85
Two-Rack, Single-Controller Configuration87
Two-Rack, Dual-Controller Configuration89
Three-Rack, Single-Controller Configuration91
Three-Rack, Dual-Controller Configuration93
Four-Rack Configuration - Two Controllers (Center)95
Four-Rack Configuration - Two Controllers (Left)97
Five-Rack Configuration99
Six-Rack Configuration101
Seven-Rack Configuration103
Cable Connection Guidelines107
Port Configurations108
Power Connection Diagrams108
UPS Power Connection111
Data Connection Diagrams112
Extended Cable Connections116
Turning Power on and off to the Storage Systems125
Power Control Panel126
System Idle Mode127
Normal Power On/Off Procedures128
Power on Procedures128
Power off Procedures129
Emergency Power Off/On Procedures129
Turning off Power to the Storage System During an Emergency130
Turning on Power to the Storage System after an Emergency Shutdown130
VSP G1X00 and F1X00 Batteries131
Battery Backup Operations132
Cache Backup Batteries133
Battery Life133
Storing the System134
Troubleshooting the Storage System135
Getting Help136
Solving Problems136
Service Information Messages136
A Storage System Specifications139
B Mechanical Specifications145
C Electrical Specifications147
D Environmental Specifications151
E Component Power Consumption, Heat Output, and Airflow153
F Hitachi Universal V2 Rack Power Distribution Units159
Americas Single-Phase PDU 1P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P160
Americas Single-Phase PDU 1P30A-15C13-3C19UL.P160
Americas Three-Phase PDU 3P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P161
Americas Three-Phase PDU 3P30A-15C13-3C19UL.P161
Americas Three-Phase PDU 3P30A-24C13-6C19UL.P162
APAC and EMEA Single-Phase PDU 1P32A-9C13-3C19CE.P163
APAC and EMEA Single-Phase PDU 1P32A-18C13-3C19CE.P163
APAC and EMEA Three-Phase PDU 3P16A-9C13-3C19CE.P164
APAC and EMEA Three-Phase PDU 3P16A-15C13-3C19CE.P164
APAC and EMEA Three-Phase PDU 3P32A-24C13-6C19CE.P165
G Regulatory Specifications167
Regulatory Compliance168
US FCC Notice170
Electronic Emissions Testing170
European Declaration of Conformity171
Notice of Export Controls171
China Rohs171
Hazardous and Toxic Substances172
Disposal172
Recycling172
Electronic Emissions Certificates172
FIPS 140-2 Consolidated Validation Certificate176
Glossary177
Index189

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Brand	Hitachi
Model	Virtual Storage Platform G1000
Category	Network Storage Server
Language	English

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