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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400 User Manual

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400
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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform Gx00 and
Fx00
SVOS 7.3.1
System Administrator Guide
This document provides information and instructions to help you use the maintenance utility and some of
the functions in Device Manager - Storage Navigator
as needed to perform system administration tasks
and change settings for VSP Gx00 models or VSP Fx00 models. It explains the GUI features and
provides basic navigation information.
MK-94HM8016-10
December 2017

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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelVirtual Storage Platform G400
Host ConnectivityFibre Channel, iSCSI, FCoE
Data Reduction FeaturesDeduplication, Compression
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Linux, VMware, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris
Form FactorRack-mountable
Power SupplyDual redundant power supplies
CoolingRedundant cooling fans
Warranty3 years
CategoryStorage
Drive TypesSSD
Installed Devices / Modules Qty2 (controllers)
RAID LevelsRAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
Controller TypeDual active-active controllers
Host Interfaces16 Gbps FC, 10 Gbps iSCSI
Maximum MemoryUp to 512 GB per controller pair

Summary

Preface

Product version

Details the specific product versions covered by this document revision.

Release notes

Information about requirements, restrictions, and updates for the product.

Chapter 1: System Administration Overview

System Management Architecture

Provides a high-level view of the storage system management software architecture.

Ways to Administer the Storage System

Describes system administration tasks for VSP Gx00/Fx00 models, including tools like HSA, Device Manager, and NAS Manager.

Dashboard Overview

Explains the Storage Advisor dashboard's tools for configuring, managing, and monitoring storage systems.

Inventory and Resource Information

Details storage system resources like systems, servers, ports, pools, and volumes in Storage Advisor.

Maintenance Utility

Describes how to perform administration tasks using the maintenance utility.

Chapter 2: Preparing Your Management Software

Configuring Storage Advisor

Steps for configuring Storage Advisor on a virtual machine.

Configuring Device Manager - Storage Navigator

Steps to set up a client computer and log in to Device Manager - Storage Navigator.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Lists hardware and software requirements for Windows and UNIX/Linux management clients.

Enabling Secondary Windows and Login Procedures

Details on enabling secondary windows and logging into Device Manager - Storage Navigator.

Changing Passwords and Trusted Sites Configuration

Procedures for changing passwords and adding SVPs to trusted sites.

Accessing the Maintenance Utility

Instructions on how to start the maintenance utility from different management tools.

Chapter 3: Configuring the Storage System

System Administration Tasks at a Glance

Summarizes key system administration tasks and the tools used for them.

System Administration Using the Maintenance Utility

Procedures for changing system settings like date/time and network communication.

System Administration Using NAS Manager

Details on changing system date and time of NAS modules.

Modifying SVP Port Numbers

Information on viewing, changing, and initializing SVP port numbers.

Backing Up and Restoring HDvM - SN Configuration Files

Procedures for backing up and restoring Device Manager - Storage Navigator configuration files.

Changing the Administrator Password

Steps to change the administrator password via the maintenance utility.

Chapter 4: User Administration

User Administration for Maintenance Utility

Details required roles for operating specific windows in the Maintenance Utility.

Setting Up and Managing User Accounts

Procedures for creating, disabling, removing, backing up, and restoring user accounts.

Managing User Groups and Permissions

Information on changing user group permissions and assignments.

Resource Groups and System Configuration

Explains creating, managing, and using resource groups for system configuration.

Chapter 5: Setting Up Security

Setting Up TCP/IP for a Firewall

Procedure for configuring the firewall to allow TCP/IP port access.

Managing Certificates (HCS and SSL)

Covers registering, deleting HCS certificates and managing SSL certificates.

Updating and Verifying SSL Certificates

Steps for updating signed certificates and releasing passphrases.

Setting Up Authentication and Authorization

Details on configuring authentication servers and authorization servers.

Configuring Active Directory and RADIUS Servers

Guides for configuring Active Directory and RADIUS servers for authentication.

Chapter 6: Alert Notifications

Viewing and Configuring Alert Notifications

How to view and configure email, Syslog, and SNMP alert notifications.

General Settings for Alert Notifications

Configuration of general alert notification settings, including report types.

Email, Syslog, and SNMP Settings

Detailed settings for email, Syslog, and SNMP alert notifications.

Sending Test Messages

Procedures for sending test email, Syslog, and SNMP trap messages.

Monitoring Failure Information in Windows Event Log

Steps to monitor failure information by outputting it to the Windows event log.

Chapter 7: Managing License Keys

Overview of License Keys

Introduces license key management, including types and overview.

Understanding License Key Types

Describes permanent, term, temporary, and emergency license key types.

Calculating Licensed Capacity

Guidance on estimating licensed capacity for software applications.

Installing and Managing Licenses

Procedures for installing, enabling, disabling, and removing licenses.

Chapter 8: Configuring Audit Logs

Audit Log Settings and Syslog Server Setup

Procedures for configuring audit log settings and setting up a syslog server.

Exporting and Testing Audit Logs

Instructions for exporting audit logs and sending test messages to syslog.

Chapter 9: Managing Storage System Reports

About Storage System Reports

Overview of standard and custom reports available via Device Manager - Storage Navigator.

Viewing and Creating Configuration Reports

Steps to view reports in table or HTML format and create new configuration reports.

Collecting Dump Files Using the Dump Tool

Procedure for collecting dump files for troubleshooting and system configuration.

Appendix A: Examples of Storage Configuration Reports

Reports in Table View

Describes how reports are displayed in table format and how to sort data.

CHAP Users, Disk Boards, and Host Groups Reports

Provides examples and descriptions for CHAP Users, Disk Boards, and Host Groups reports.

Logical Devices and LUNs Reports

Details the items and content found in Logical Devices and LUNs reports.

MP Units, Parity Groups, and Physical Devices Reports

Describes MP Units, Parity Groups, and Physical Devices reports.

Ports and Power Consumption Reports

Details the items and content for Ports and Power Consumption reports.

CSV Files Overview

Introduces CSV files and describes AllConf.csv.

Appendix B: System Option Modes

System Option Modes Overview

Explains System Option Modes (SOMs) for tailoring storage system requirements.

System Option Modes for VSP Gx00/Fx00 Models

Details specific SOM modes, their categories, descriptions, and default settings.

Glossary

Glossary: Definitions A-C

Glossary terms from 2DC to cache logical partition.

Glossary: Definitions D-H

Glossary terms from data drive to HDD.

Glossary: Definitions I-K

Glossary terms from in-system replication to key management server.

Glossary: Definitions L-M

Glossary terms from LBA to modify mode.

Glossary: Definitions O-P

Glossary terms from OPEN-V to pair.

Glossary: Definitions Q-R

Glossary terms from quick format to RCU.

Glossary: Definitions S

Glossary terms from SAS to SOM.

Glossary: Definitions T-V

Glossary terms from T-VOL to VDEV.

Glossary: Definitions W-Z

Glossary terms from volume migration to volume shredding.

Index

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