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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400 and F600 83-04-4x or later Hardware Reference Guide This guide describes the hardware features and specifications of the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400 and the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F600 all-flash arrays. MK-94HM8045-09 October 2017...
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Preface This guide describes the hardware features and specifications of the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 all-flash arrays. Intended audience □ Safety and environmental notices □ Product version □ Release notes □ Changes in this revision □ Document conventions □...
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.
Product version This document revision applies to the following product versions: • VSP F400, F600 firmware 83-04-4x or later Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
• Hitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System (SVOS) 7.2 or later • Hitachi NAS firmware version 13.1 or later Release notes Read the release notes before installing and using this product. They may contain requirements or restrictions that are not fully described in this document or updates or corrections to this document.
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• One or more drive trays for block-level storage • One 1U block service processor server (SVP) VSP F400 model The VSP F400 is a highly reliable all-flash system that offers high storage capacity with full redundancy to better protect data and manage storage operations.
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FMD HD DKC-F810I-7R0FP 7 TB FMD HD DKC-F810I-14RFP 14 TB Solid-state drives The VSP F400 storage system supports up to 384 SSDs. The total raw flash capacity is 1,451 TB. Model number Drive type Drive capacity DKC-F810I-1R9MGM 1.9 TB DKC-F810I-3R8MGM 3.8 TB...
Features The features described in the table are included with VSP F400 and VSP F600. Feature Value Maximum cache memory supported VSP F400: 128 GB VSP F600: 256 GB Maximum number of spare drives Maximum number of RAID groups Maximum volume size...
Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller The Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 models are equipped with dual controllers for communicating with a data host. Each controller includes the following internal components such as a processor, dual in-line cache memory modules (DIMMs), cache flash memory (CFM), battery, and fans.
(SIM) are issued: 452xxx, 462xxx, 3077xx, 4100xx, and 410100. LED might turn off during user maintenance. ALARM LED Off: Normal operation. Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
(for example, BKMF-10 and BKMF-20). CBLM rear panel The following table describes the definitions of the CBLM controller rear panel LEDs. Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 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) Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
LEDs display the operating status of the storage system. Front end module descriptions The front end module LEDs display the operating status of the module. Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 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) Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Off: No link connection or not ready to communicate. iSCSI connectors Connect to Ethernet LAN cables. 8-Gbps, 16-Gbps, or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (4-port) board LEDs and connectors Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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PORT LED Red: Small form factor pluggable can be removed. Blue: Normal link status at 16- Gbps (16-Gbps). Blue: Normal link status at 32- Gbps (32-Gbps). Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Red: LAN blade can be removed. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) port Back end module LEDs and connectors The back end module LEDs display the operating status of the module. Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Port LED Blue: Link status is normal. PATH 0 connector Connect to a drive tray. PATH 1 connector Connects to a drive tray. Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 controller Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
IOP performance across all host connection ports, conventional HDDs are not included or configurable with all-flash arrays. Flash module drive (FMD) tray □ Storage system drive trays Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility. Lock Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key. FMD front panel without bezel Storage system drive trays Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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FMDs. POWER, READY, and LOCATE LEDs Green: Drive tray is powered Green: Drive tray is operational. Amber: • Indicates the location of the chassis. Storage system drive trays Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
PATH (IN) LED Blue: IN side port is linked up. PATH (IN) connector Connects to a controller or drive tray. Blue: OUT side port is linked PATH (OUT)LED Storage system drive trays Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Three LEDS, top to bottom: operating normally. RDY LED Green: Power supply unit is AC IN LED operating normally. ALM REPLACE LED Red: Power supply unit can be replaced. Storage system drive trays Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Green: Host port expansion is POWER LED turned on. Amber: PCIe module is turned Off: PCIe module is turned off. Lock or unlock the front bezel. Safety lock PCIe switchboard Host port expansion chassis Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Off: PCIe switchboard is powered off. Host port expansion chassis fan Number Item Description ALM LED Red: Fan failure has occurred. Off: Normal operation. PCIe cable connector Host port expansion chassis Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Off: Basic PCIe is normal or not set. Link Option LED Green: Option PCIe Gen-3.0 (8- Gbps) is linked up normally. Off: Option PCIe is not linked up (PCIe cable might not be Host port expansion chassis Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Number Item Description ALM/RDY LED Red: Host port expansion chassis power supply can be replaced safely. Green: Normal operation. AC IN LED Blue: AC input is normal. Host port expansion chassis Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
NAS module The NAS module provides communication ports to support file system protocols in a block- or file-system configuration. NAS Module Ports and LEDs □ NAS module Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Reserved for future use Status LED Green NAS modules are functioning normally. NAS modules can be removed. Link LED Blue Displays link status. Fail LED A failure has occurred. NAS module Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
The SVP is available as: • A physical 1U management server provided by Hitachi Data Systems that runs Windows Embedded Standard 7. • A software application that runs Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1 (64-bit) on a customer-supplied server hardware, a VMware ESXi host, or Linux KVM host.
• Turning on automatic Windows updates or using the manual Windows update method. • Installing antivirus software that has been tested and approved by Hitachi. SVP front panel The front panel of the physical SVP is equipped with LEDs, a reset button, and a power button.
LAN ports. Number Description Power socket. Attach the power cable supplied with the SVP. Four LAN ports arranged as follows: LAN3 LAN4 LAN1 LAN2 VSP service processor server Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
For more complex maintenance activities, contact customer support. Storing the storage system □ Powering off the storage system □ Maintaining the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
To avoid this situation, charge the battery for more than three hours at least once every six months. Maintaining the storage system Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
VSP F600:240 Maximum volume size 3 TB (or 4 TB when using the LDEVs of other storage systems) Maximum volumes/host groups and iSCSI 2048 targets Mechanical specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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The table lists the values of a maximum configuration when all controllers and drives are mounted. Component Specification CBLM 187.39 pounds (85 kg) Required height Component Specification CBLM Mechanical specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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3 hours every six months. Insulation performance Item Specification Insulation withstand voltage AC 1,500 V (100 mA, 1 min) Insulation resistance DC 500 V, 10 M Ω or more Mechanical specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Electrical specifications for VSP F400, F600 The electrical specifications are described for the storage systems. Electrical specifications □ Electrical specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
This table shows the power requirement (100 V or 200 V) for the maximum configuration . The actual required power might exceed the value shown in the table when the tolerance is included. Electrical specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Environmental specifications for VSP F400, F600 The environmental specifications are described for the storage systems. Environmental specifications □ Environmental specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
5.0 or less at 5 Hz to 300 Hz (no damage to product) 9.8 (1.0 G) Within 5 seconds (resonance point: 10 Hz or less) Environmental specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Sound pressure level (LA) changes from 66 dB or 75 dB, according to the ambient temperature, drive configuration, and operating status. Maximum volume can reach 79 dB during maintenance procedure for a failed ENC or power supply. Environmental specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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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. Environmental specifications for VSP F400, F600 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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The following tables describe the standards and specifications for using iSCSI in a hosting environment. iSCSI standards □ iSCSI specifications □ iSCSI standards and specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Path I/O) Link 10 Gbps SFP+ Transfer speed 10 Gbps Connector type Cable Optical OM3, OM2 MMF cable Network switch L2 or L3 switch Should comply with IEEE802.3ae iSCSI standards and specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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The setting of the corresponding host should also be changed to log in the new port number. • The new port number might conflict with other network communication or be iSCSI standards and specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Example: iqn.1994-04.jp.co.hitachi:rsd.d7m.t.10020.1b000.tar eui: 64-bit Extended Unique Identifier. The eui consists of a type identifier, "eui," and an ASCII-coded, hexadecimal, EUI-64 identifier. Example: eui.0123456789abcdef iSCSI standards and specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
Replacement parts Part replacement is essential for maintaining the high performance of the system. Replacing system components is covered by the maintenance service contract. Battery unit □ Replacement parts Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
If not, the battery might reach its lifespan earlier than expected and become unusable within three years. When replacing the battery, follow the given procedure for disposing a used battery. Replacement parts Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
The storage system supports a variety of data and power cables for specific hosting environments. Fibre Channel cables □ iSCSI cables □ Managing data cables □ AC power cables □ Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
If this default value is set, Fabric is set to ON automatically. Note: To connect to the server by the 16-Gbps direct connection, the Fabric Emulation function of the Hitachi host adapter is required. Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Gbps. If this default value is set, Fabric is set to ON automatically. Note: The five Hitachi FC HBAs also have an alternate option of Fabric Emulation. When the HBA is configured to use this mode, treat it as an attached switch and set the storage port to Fabric = On and Connection Type = P-to-P.
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One side Other side LC-LC cable Optical Equivalent to 50, 125 μm, LC connector LC connector (shortwave) DXLC-2P-PC- 62.5, 125 μm xxM-GC50, Multimode Wavelength: 125-2SR 850 nm (OMx) Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
• Connector type: LC duplex receptacle connector • Interval: 6.25 mm flat type, two rows iSCSI cables When constructing an iSCSI system with a direct connection or switch connection, consider the following: Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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The following figure shows the type of optical connector that connects the storage system optical iSCSI ports. • LC connector type • Connector type: LC duplex receptacle connector • Interval: 6.25 mm flat type, two rows Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
1.73 inch (40 mm) Protecting cables Damage to your Fibre Channel and Ethernet cables can affect the performance of your storage system. Observe the following guidelines to protect cables Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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When cabling full-width modules, such as NAS modules as shown in the following figure, route the cables horizontally, so that they do not interfere when replacing a module. Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
AC power cables Utility AC power standards for connector types and voltage levels vary by country. Hitachi provides a variety of power cables that facilitate using storage systems around the world. Hitachi power cables meet the safety standards for the country for which they are intended.
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Also Malaysia and Ireland. Also known as "Schuko" connector and used in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and Sweden. Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
6 AS C112 Power cable usage guidelines Hitachi storage systems are intended for rack installation and ship with power cords. Installation and service requirements may require additional cords and cables to be ordered. The type of power cable required by a given installation is determined primarily by the: •...
These straps, shown in the following image, loop around the neck of a power cable connector, and the notched tail is slipped over the hook of the restraining bar fixed to the storage system. Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Data and power cables Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
HBA, the host might not be able to recognize the VOL. If this problem or other problems occur, revert to the default value of EF. * A value set as the default value. Port address mapping Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
PDUs and cable loops. Hitachi Universal V2 Rack rail kits Use rail kits to mount the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform family storage system in a Hitachi Universal V2 Rack. The following tables list the rail kit information for the specified storage systems.
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Hitachi Universal V2 Rack power distribution units The Hitachi Universal V2 Rack is equipped with specific power distribution units (PDU) for Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions. The PDUs can provide electrical power to the storage system in a single-phase or three-phase configuration.
Americas single-phase PDU 1P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P The following figure and table describes the specifications of the PDU. Figure 1 Americas PDU for the Hitachi Universal V2 Rack (Single-phase PDU 1P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P) Part Number Region Phase Description 1P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P Americas Single • 208V, 30A (24A rated) 60Hz •...
• 4.5 m (14.76 feet) cable Americas three-phase PDU 3P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P The following figure and table describes the specifications of the PDU. Figure 3 Americas PDU for the Hitachi Universal V2 Rack (Three-phase PDU 3P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P) Part Number Region Phase Description 3P30A-8C13-3C19UL.P...
APAC and EMEA single-phase PDU 1P32A-9C13-3C19CE.P The following figure and table describes the specifications of the PDU. Figure 6 APAC and EMEA PDU for the Hitachi Universal V2 Rack (Single- phase 1P32A-9C13-3C19CE.P) Part Number Region Phase Description 1P32A-9C13-3C19CE.P APAC and EMEA Single •...
4.5 m (14.76 feet) cable APAC and EMEA three-phase PDU 3P16A-9C13-3C19CE.P The following figure and table describes the specifications of the PDU. Figure 8 APAC and EMEA PDU for the Hitachi Universal V2 Rack (Three- phase 3P16A-9C13-3C19CE.P) Part Number Region...
EN61000-3.2:2006+A1 EN61000-3.3:2008 Safety certifications UL and CSA cTUVus USA and Canada 60950-1:2007 EN60950-1:2006+A1 Germany IEC60950-1:2005+A1 All CB countries IEC60950-1:2005+A1 S-Mark Argentina TP TC 004/2011 Russia CNS 14336-1 BSMI Taiwan Regulatory compliance Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Product marking or Standard Specification Country regulation logo EN60950-1:2006+A1 Radio interference VCCI V-3/2013.04 VCCI Japan voluntary control Regulatory compliance Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F400, F600 Hardware Reference Guide...
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