Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 - User Manual

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

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G800 Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	Virtual Storage Platform G800
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: System Administration Overview

Ways to Administer the Storage System

Describes methods to administer block and file operations using various tools like HSA, Device Manager, and NAS Manager.

Dashboard

Provides a visual display of information for configuring, managing, and monitoring storage systems.

Maintenance Utility

Chapter 2: Preparing Your Management Software

Configuring Device Manager - Storage Navigator

Logging in to Device Manager - Storage Navigator

Chapter 3: Configuring the Storage System

System Administration Using the Maintenance Utility

Modifying SVP Port Numbers

Chapter 4: User Administration

Setting Up User Accounts

Explains how to create up to 20 users, including the built-in user, for managing storage system accounts.

Managing Users, User Groups, and Accounts

Character Restrictions for User Names and Passwords

Chapter 5: Setting Up Security

Working with Certificates

Managing SSL Certificates

Setting Up Authentication and Authorization

Explains how authentication servers enable users to log in with the same password used for other applications.

Chapter 6: Alert Notifications

Configuring Alert Notifications

Provides procedures for configuring alert notifications via Email, Syslog, and SNMP.

Sending Test Messages

Explains how to send test email, Syslog, and SNMP trap messages to verify alert notification setup.

Chapter 7: Managing License Keys

License Key Types

Describes the four types of available licenses: Permanent, Term, Temporary, and Emergency.

Estimating Licensed Capacity

Managing Licenses

Covers installing and uninstalling block and file license keys using NAS Manager and the maintenance utility.

Chapter 8: Configuring Audit Logs

Setting Up a Syslog Server

Exporting an Audit Log

Chapter 9: Managing Storage System Reports

Viewing Configuration Reports

Creating Configuration Reports

Collecting Dump Files Using the Dump Tool

Explains how to use the Dump tool to download dump files for troubleshooting and system configuration checks.