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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G600 model............20 Features........................ 22 Scalability......................22 Examples of supported Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400 configurations..22 Examples of supported Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G600 configurations..22 Maximum number of mounted drive trays............23 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Using flash module drives..................80 Powering off the storage system................81 Removing cables....................81 5 User administration for maintenance utility........83 Required roles for operating Maintenance Utility............84 Setting up user accounts..................85 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Backup Hitachi cannot guarantee against data loss due to failures. Therefore, back up your data to minimize chances for data loss. Data backup is also critical when hardware components are added or replaced, because performing such hardware procedures restores parameter settings that can affect how data is managed on the storage systems.
DAMAGE. Notes on use When using the Hitachi storage system, be sure to read this guide and understand the operating procedures and instructions described herein thoroughly before staring your operation. The array complies with FDA radiation performance standard 21 CFR subchapter J.
• Do not supply power to any device with rotating or moving parts that are not properly covered. • Tuck in your tie, scarf, shirt, or any other loose clothing to prevent it from getting caught by a rotating or moving part. Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
• Keep these vents open and be sure they are not blocked to keep the storage system ventilated. Cool air enters the storage system from the air vent on the front panel and exits through the vent on the rear panel. Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
• If the fire continues to burn after the power is shut off, take suitable actions, including the use of a fire extinguisher, or call the fire department. Intended audience This document is intended for system administrators, Hitachi Data Systems representatives, and authorized service providers who install, configure, or operate VSP Gx00 models .
(For exceptions to this convention for variables, see the entry for angle brackets.) Indicates text that is displayed on screen or entered by the user. Example: Monospace pairdisplay -g oradb < > angle brackets Indicates variables in the following scenarios: Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Getting help Hitachi Data Systems Support Connect is the destination for technical support of products and solutions sold by Hitachi Data Systems. To contact technical support, log on to Hitachi Data Systems Support Connect for contact information: https://support.hds.com/en_us/contact-us.html. Hitachi Data Systems Community...
The storage system allows a defective controller to be replaced. The Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 can be equipped with NAS modules. The NAS modules provide file access through CIFS, NFS and FTP protocols and block access using iSCSI protocols in addition to the block access provided directly by iSCSI and FC I/O modules.
• 8 GB Fibre Channel: 56 ports per system (or 64 ports per systems for systems with no drives). • 16 GB Fibre Channel: 28 ports per system (or 32 ports per systems for systems with no drives). Product overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Maximum number of mounted drives for VSP (up to 12 per path) G400 Dense intermix drive SFF drive + dense LFF drive + dense SFF, LFF drives tray intermix drive tray intermix drive tray Product overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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SFF drive + dense LFF drive + dense SFF, LFF drives tray intermix drive tray intermix drive tray The maximum number of drive trays that can be installed per path is 12. Product overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
When System Option Mode 1097 is set to ON, the WARNING LED does not blink even if the following failure information SIM issues failure information SIM: 452xxx, 462xxx, 3077xy, 4100xx and 410100. Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Off: Battery is not mounted, battery-mounting failure occurred, or firmware is being upgraded. Off is normal status for configurations with no batteries (for example, BKMF-10 and BKMF-20). CBLM rear panel Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Number Item Power supply unit Front end module Back end module LAN blade Rear view (includes NAS modules) Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Connect to Fibre Channel cables. STATUS LED Green: front end module is in power-on state. Red: front end module can be removed safely. PORT LED Red: Small form-factor pluggable can be removed. Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Blue: Normal link status. Blink blue: Front end module is in communication status. iSCSI connectors Connect to Ethernet LAN cables. 10 Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (copper) Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Green: link status is normal. LAN 2 LAN port used by the user. LAN 1 Maintenance LAN port used by service personnel. LAN ALARM LED Red: LAN blade can be removed. Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Drive trays contain drives, power supplies, fans, and status LEDs. They also provide interfaces for connecting to controllers and other drive trays. Small form factor (SFF) drive tray SFF with front panel bezel Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
The LED can be lit/turned off by Maintenance Utility to specify the chassis location. Lock Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key. SFF front panel without bezel Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Connect to a controller or drive tray. Blue: OUT side port is linked PATH (OUT)LED PATH (OUT) connector Connect to a drive tray. Console This port is reserved. Power supply unit Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
• The LED can be lit/turned off by Maintenance Utility. Lock Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key. LFF front panel without bezel Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Slots are designated the following way: 10 11 LFF rear panel Number Item Description POWER LED Green: ENC is in the power-on state. LOCATE LED Amber: Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Flash module drive (FMD) tray FMD with front panel bezel Number Item Description POWER LED Green: Drive tray is powered READY LED Green: Drive tray is operational. LOCATE LED Amber: Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
DKC-F810I-1R6FN/3R2FN/ 6R4FN: flash module drive built-in capacitor is charged. If the storage system is turned on, the LED stops blinking when the capacitor is charged completely (about two minutes). Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Red: ENC can be replaced. PATH (IN) LED Blue: IN side port is linked up. PATH (IN) connector Connect to a controller or drive tray. Blue: OUT side port is linked PATH (OUT)LED Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Green: Drive tray is operational. LOCATE LED Amber: • This LED indicates the location of the chassis. • The LED can be lit or turned off by the maintenance utility. Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
This LED indicates the location of the chassis. • The LED can be lit or turned off by the maintenance utility. POWER LED Green: ENC is in the power-on state. Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Service processor description VSP Gx00 models include a separate, dedicated 1U service processor (SVP) to host an element manager (Hitachi Device Manager - Storage Navigator). The SVP (model number 3919435.P) operates independently from the storage system's CPU and operating system, and provides out‑of‑band configuration and management of the storage system.
• Applying Windows security patches. • Turning on automatic Windows updates or using the manual Windows update method. • Installing antivirus software that has been tested and approved by Hitachi. • Installing the latest SVP firmware releases from Hitachi. SVP front panel The SVP front panel has LEDs, a reset button, and a power button.
Note: After the Initial Startup Wizard is run, the SVP can be used in non- bridge mode. In this mode, the cables can be removed from SVP ports LAN3 and LAN4 and attached to switches. For more information, contact customer support. Hardware description Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
The following table was up to date at the time this manual was published. However, the System Option Mode information might change in firmware releases that precede the next release of this manual. Contact your Hitachi Data Systems team for the latest information about System Option Modes.
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By specifying Split or Resync, Steady/Quick Split or Normal/ Quick Resync is respectively executed in accordance with Normal/Quick setting. For details, see the System Option Mode 122 sheet. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Mode 448 = ON: (Enabled) If the SVP detects a blocked path, the SVP assumes that an error occurred, and then immediately splits (suspends) the mirror. Mode 448 = OFF: (Disabled) System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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CLPRs (*a). (The larger the workload is, the larger the amount of the entire destage processing becomes.) (for HUS VM) System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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System Option Mode 457 is ON, when selecting the external volume group and performing the LDEV format, any Write processing on the external LUs will be skipped. However, if System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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75% or larger. Mode 467 is to prevent the dirty percentage from over 60% so that the host performance is not affected. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Mode 471 = ON: This kind of SIMs is reported to maintenance personnel. Mode 471 = OFF: This kind of SIMs is not reported to maintenance personnel. Notes: System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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5. While the mode is set to ON, make sure not to perform micro-program downgrade to an unsupported version. 6. While the mode is set to ON, make sure not to perform the Take Over function. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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IO operation is online and its performance requirement is severe. 2. Whether the disconnecting status for each external volume is progressed or not cannot be confirmed on System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Pending rate on RCU exceeds 60%. Mode 690 = OFF: Read JNL or JNL Restore is not prevented when the Write Pending rate on RCU exceeds 60% (the same as before). System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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VMA set, the VMA information cannot be read. 4. When the mode is set to ON while the following conditions are met, the external volume is blocked. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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HDD must be unmounted and remounted. Notes: 1. When the RAID level or emulation type is changed for the existing parity group, this option should be applied only if System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Hitachi product is used as an external subsystem. 2. While USP V/VM is used as an external subsystem and its...
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Mode 733 = OFF: Volume Migration or Quick Restore operation during LDEV- related maintenance is not suspended. VSP and later models, HUS VM and later models: System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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SIM (SIM-RC625000) is repeatedly reported every eight (8) hours until the pool usage rate falls below the depletion threshold. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Characteristic1 item from SYMMETRIX is changed. (2) When CheckPaths or Device Health Check (1/hour) is performed, the information of an already-mapped external volume is updated to the one after change. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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3. When 0 data discarding is executed, load may be unbalanced among pool volumes. 4. Pool VOL deletion while the mode is set to ON fails. To delete pool VOLs, set the mode to OFF. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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(4) To apply the mode to TC Sync, both MCU and RCU must be HUS VM and micro-program must be the support version System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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While a DP pool VOL is blocked, if a read or write I/O is issued to the blocked pool VOL, the DRU attribute is not set to Protect. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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- Usage rate of a parity group to which the copy target LDEV belongs is low. - ShadowImage copy progress is delayed. 2. This mode is available only when System Option Mode 467 is set to ON. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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The mode enables or disables the background format function performed on an unformatted area of a DP/DT/TI*1 pool. *1: The background format function for a TI pool is only available for V01+1 (73-01-31-00/00) or higher. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Notes: 1. Apply the mode when the usage of upper tier is low and that of lower tier is high. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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I/O synchronous copy change as follows. Mode 899 = ON: System option mode 900 is ON: I/O synchronous copy starts without retrying Volume Migration. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Tier Level ALL when the drive type of tier1 is SSD changes as follows. Mode 901 = ON: For tier1 (drive type is SSD), pages are allocated until the capacity reaches the limit. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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The number of pages to be migrated at tier relocation is set to up to one page per second. Mode 904 = OFF: No restriction on the number of pages to be migrated at tier relocation (existing specification). Notes: System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Mode 930 = ON: All of the zero data page reclamation operations in processing are stopped at once. (Also the zero data reclamation cannot be newly started.) Mode 930 = OFF: System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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8. Before downgrading the micro-program to an unsupported version, set system option mode 937 to OFF and wait for at least 30 minutes. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Mode 1093 = ON: Background unmap cannot work. Mode 1093 = OFF (default): Background unmap can work. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Mode 1097 = OFF (default): When SIM=452XXX, 462XXX, 3077XY, 4100XX, or 410100 is reported, the warning LED blinks. Note: The mode disables the warning LED to blink when specific SIMs are reported. System option modes Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
This chapter describes topics for performing storage system maintenance. Storing the storage system □ Using flash module drives □ Powering off the storage system □ Removing cables □ Maintaining the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Follow the guidelines to avoid damaging the components when handling FMDs. • Check the main edge connector of the drive for any damage, deformation, dust or debris before installing. Maintaining the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Observe the following instructions when removing cables form the storage system. To remove a SAS cable, pull the tab of the SAS cable (1) to release the latch and remove the SAS cable (2). Maintaining the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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(1) to release the latch and remove the SAS cable (2). To remove a LAN cable, push the top of the LAN cable connector (1) to release the latch and remove the LAN cable (2). Maintaining the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
User administration for maintenance utility The maintenance utility allows you to set up and manage user accounts. When NAS Modules are installed, see Hitachi NAS Platform System Access Guide. Required roles for operating Maintenance Utility □ Setting up user accounts □...
Boot System Safe Mode Support Personnel* Alert Display Support Personnel or User Maintenance* Alert Display Related to FRU Support Personnel or User Maintenance* Administration Menu Power Management System Management User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Administration. In the User Groups tab, click Create User. Create a new user account. Specify the User Name, Account Status, Authentication and User Group. Click Finish. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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The following methods are available: Local = does not use authentication server. Uses a dedicated password for storage management software. External = uses an authentication server. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Procedure In the Maintenance Utility window, click Administration > User Administration. In the User Groups tab, click the user group to which the user belongs. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Click the Users tab, and then select the user that you want to disable. Click Edit. For Account Status, click Disable, and then click Finish. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Confirm the settings, and then click Apply. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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When a completion message appears, click Close. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
After deletion, click Edit to enable the user account. Procedure In the Maintenance Utility window, click Administration > User Administration. In the User Groups tab, click the user group to which the user belongs. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Click the Users tab, and then select the user you want to remove. Click Remove. The Confirm window opens. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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In the Confirm window, confirm the settings and specify the task name, and then click Apply. At the completion message, click Close. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Restoring user account information Procedure Click User Account Information > Restore The Restore User Account window opens. Specify file names to be restored, and then click Apply. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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When a completion message appears, click Close. User administration for maintenance utility Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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1 k byte =1,024 bytes. FMD drive tray components Model number Part name Quantity DW-F800-DBF 2U chassis Power supply unit Power cable (0.9 m) Power cable (2.5 m) Front bezel (2U) Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Optical cables Model number Specification A-6515-GM5L 5 m LC-LC optical cable for optical A-6515-GM10L 10 m LC-LC optical cable for optical A-6515-GM20L 20 m LC-LC optical cable for optical Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
300 m LC-LC optical cable for optical Replacement parts Part replacement is required to maintain high performance. Replacement of parts is covered by the maintenance service contract. Battery unit Replacement period Three years. Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
10 Gbps (iSCSI copper) NAS module (Fibre Channel) 1000 Mbs Number of ports 8-Gbps Fibre Channel optical 16-Gbps Fibre Channel optical 10-Gbps optical iSCSI 10-Gbps copper iSCSI Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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2048 targets Maximum volumes/parity groups 2048 Shared memory and data assurance Item Specification Flash memory 32 M bytes L3 Cache memory 4 M bytes SDRAM 1 G bytes Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Approx 50.70 inches (23 kg) Approx 59.52 inches (27 kg) Aprox. 83.77 pounds (38 kg) Dense intermix drive tray Approx. 198.41 pounds (90 kg) Required height Component Specification CBLM Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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If the storage system is not charged for more than six months, the battery can become overcharged and sustain unrecoverable damage. To avoid this situation, charge the battery more than 3 hours every six months. Insulation performance Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
If one power unit fails, another power unit requires electric current for the two power units. Therefore, plan the power supply facility so that the current-carrying capacity for one power unit can provide the total capacity for two power units. Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
14°F to 95°F (-10°C to 35°C) (-10°C to 50°C) Transport, storage -22°F to 140°F -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C) (-30°C to 60°C) Temperature 10 or less change rate (°C/h) Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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900 (Environmental temperature: 10°C to 35°C) when DKC-F710I-1R6FM or DKC-F710I-3R2FM drive is installed. (Environmental temperature: 10°C to 40°C) 3,000 3,000 (Environmental temperature: 10°C to 32°C) Operating (m) (Environmental Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Acoustic power level (LwA) measured by the ISO 7779 standard is 7.2 B. This value changes from 7.2 B to 8.1 B, according to the ambient temperature, drive configuration, and operating status. Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
2 per interface board per iSCSI system Connection methods Direct and switch connections Host connections 255 (maximum per iSCSI port) With Linux software initiator, the maximum number decreases. Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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IPv6 router is connected to the same network, and then set IPv6 global address automatically. Subnet mask Supported Gateway address Supported DHCP Ping (ICMP ECHO) Transmit, Supported Receive Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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CHAP user registration Max 512 users per iSCSI port iSNS Supported With iSNS (name service), a host can discover a target without knowing the target's IP address. Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Standard Specification Mark on the product Country regulation Electronic emission FCC part 15 Subpart B: USA and Canada controls 2013 ICES-003 Issue 5:2012 ICES-003 USA and Canada Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
(SVP) server. Caution: The HDS supplied SVP server is not supported in high temperature environments. Do not operate the SVP server at temperatures of 40°C or higher. Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Canada - CUL listed • Germany - TUV Certified • Europe/CE Mark • EN 60950/IEC 60950-Compliant Fans 2x 4cm 4-pin PWM fans Operating system Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7 Storage system specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G400, G600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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