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Hitachi VSP G200 User Manual

Hitachi VSP G200
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System Administration Guide
This document describes and provides i
nstructions for system administration tasks for Hitachi
Virtual Storage Platform G200, G400, G600, and G800 storage systems and Hitachi Virtual
Storage Platform F400, F600, and F800 all-flash arrays.
MK-94HM8016-09
October 2017
H
itachi Virtual Storage Platform
Gx00 and Fx00
SVOS 7.3

Table of Contents

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Hitachi VSP G200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelVSP G200
Data Reduction FeaturesDeduplication, Compression
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Operating SystemHitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System (SVOS)
Humidity20% to 80% non-condensing
CategoryStorage
Drive Types SupportedSSD
Host InterfacesFibre Channel, iSCSI, FCoE
RAID LevelsRAID 5, RAID 6
Connectivity16 Gb FC
Management SoftwareHitachi Command Suite
Power SupplyRedundant
Form FactorRackmount
Operating Temperature5°C to 35°C

Summary

Preface

Intended audience

Identifies target readers and required prior knowledge for understanding this document.

Document conventions

Explains terminology and typographic conventions used throughout the document.

Getting help

Provides contact information and resources for technical support and community assistance.

1 System administration overview

System management architecture

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

Ways to administer the storage system

Outlines the different methods and tools used for system administration tasks on VSP Gx00 and Fx00 models.

2 Preparing your management software

Installing Storage Advisor

Details the process and requirements for installing Storage Advisor on Linux or via virtual appliance.

Using Device Manager - Storage Navigator

Explains how to set up a management client and log in to Device Manager - Storage Navigator.

Onboarding and configuring a storage system

Describes the process of associating storage systems with Storage Advisor and initial configuration steps.

Using the maintenance utility

Explains how to perform administration tasks using the maintenance utility accessed via HDvM-SN, SMU, or management software.

3 Configuring the storage system

System administration using Hitachi Storage Advisor

Covers tasks like configuring block storage, enabling port security, and adding fabric switches using Hitachi Storage Advisor.

System administration using Device Manager - Storage Navigator

Details how to set storage system information, manage configuration files, and perform other administrative tasks.

System administration using the maintenance utility

Explains how to change date/time, network settings, and manage ports using the maintenance utility.

4 User administration

User administration for maintenance utility

Details the required roles for operating the maintenance utility and setting up user accounts.

Managing users, user groups, and accounts

Describes how to define users, user groups, and their permissions for managing the storage system effectively.

User Administration for NAS Manager

Explains user roles, permissions, and groups for managing storage systems via NAS Manager.

5 Setting up security

Setting up TCP/IP for a firewall

Explains how to configure firewalls to allow management client and SVP connections.

Working with certificates

Covers the use of SSL and HCS certificates for secure, encrypted connections between SVP and storage system.

Setting up authentication and authorization

Details how to configure authentication servers (LDAP, RADIUS, Kerberos) for user login.

6 Alert notifications

Viewing alert notifications

Explains how to view alert email, Syslog, and SNMP trap messages in Device Manager - Storage Navigator.

Configuring alert notifications

Explains how to configure email, Syslog, and SNMP alerts for monitoring system status and events.

7 Managing license keys

License key types

Describes the four types of license keys: Permanent, Term, Temporary, and Emergency.

Managing licenses

Provides instructions on installing, enabling, disabling, and uninstalling block and file license keys.

8 Configuring audit logs

Audit log settings

Details how to configure audit log settings, including setting up syslog servers and exporting logs.

9 Managing storage system reports

Viewing configuration reports

Explains how to view configuration reports in table, graphical, and CSV formats.

Collecting dump files using the Dump tool

Describes how to download dump files for troubleshooting and system configuration checks.

B System option modes

System option modes

Explains how system option modes (SOMs) tailor the storage system to specific customer operating requirements.

Glossary

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