Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130 - Overview; About Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130; System Configurations

Chapter 1: Overview
The following describes hardware components, features, and congurations of the
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130.
About Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130
The VSP G130 is comprised of a controller chassis and drive trays. The controller chassis
is equipped with a controller board, fans, dual power supply units, and drive bay for
small form-factor (SFF) or large form-factor (LFF) SAS disk drives. The controller board is
embedded with Fibre Channel interface, cache ash memory (CFM), and battery backup
modules.
The storage system supports small form-factor (DBS) and large form-factor (DBL) drive
trays. Both drive trays are equipped with an I/O module (ENC) and redundant power
supplies with integrated cooling fans. The DBS tray supports SFF SAS disk drives. The DBL
tray supports LFF SAS disk drives.
Features
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Modular and versatile system congurations
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High reliability and strong performance
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Simple management of array
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Easily expandable storage capacity
Scalability and versatility
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One dual controller chassis with on-board SFF or LFF SAS disk drives
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Host interfaces: 16-Gbps FC
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One or more optional drive trays (up to three DBS drive trays or seven DBL drive
trays)
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Optional service processor (SVP)
System configurations
The following table lists the supported system congurations with maximum mountable
drive tray and data drives for the VSP G130 storage system.
Chapter 1: Overview
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G130 Hardware Reference Guide 10