Hitachi VSP E990 User Manual

Installing your VSP E990 storage system
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 storage systems are designed for self-installation, so you can install and set up
your storage system for the first time without assistance from a Hitachi Vantara representative.
Make sure your data center meets all site preparation requirements before you install the storage system. If you are not
using a Hitachi Universal Rack make sure the electrical specifications of your rack meet the power requirements of the
storage system.
Step 1: Unpack the storage system
Procedure
1. Inspect all materials for signs of damage. If you see damage, discontinue the installation and contact your Hitachi
Vantara representative.
2. Loosen the band around the cartons and open all boxes. Remove all packing materials, envelopes, and boxes
from the cartons.
3. Retain all packing materials and cartons in case you need to transport or ship the storage system in the future.
4. Check the items you received against the packing list. If any items are missing or damaged, discontinue the
installation and contact your Hitachi Vantara representative.
5. Check the labels of each controller and drive box and verify the location of each component on the rack layout
diagram.
6. Place the keys for the front bezel in a safe place. You will need them to attach the bezel to the front of the
controllers.
Step 2: Verify component location in the rack
The controller and drive boxes for the VSP E990 are shipped fully configured and must be installed in the rack at the
specific location designated by the rack layout.
Each pre-configured component is shipped with two identification labels: one attached to the shipping box, the other
attached to the component itself. The labels include a unit number that corresponds to a location on the rack layout.
An example rack layout is shown in the following figure:
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Hitachi VSP E990 Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	VSP E990
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Unpack Storage System

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Verify Component Location

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Controller Installation

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Drive Box Installation

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Cable Drive Boxes

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Connect to Power

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Cable Management Console

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Power On System

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Perform Initial Setup

Preparing the storage system

Confirms management console requirements, browser compatibility, and internet connection before setup.

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Change System Password

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Run Initial Setup Wizard

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Configure Notifications

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Make Host Connections

Connecting Fibre Channel Ports to Hosts

Connects Fibre Channel ports on controllers to Fibre Channel switches and host HBAs.

Connecting iSCSI Ports to Hosts

Connects iSCSI data ports on controllers to Gigabit Ethernet switches and host NICs/HBAs.

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Register with Support

Install Hitachi VSP E990: Install Remote Ops Monitoring