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Hitachi VSP E590 Installing

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Installing your VSP E590 and VSP E790 storage system
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E590 and E790 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.
This
video
shows how to mount and cable your storage system and how to perform the initial setup by using Hitachi
Storage Advisor Embedded.
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. 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: Install the storage system into the rack
Mount the controller into the Hitachi Universal Rack or into a 4-post EIA 310-D compliant 19-inch rack with square
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 mounting holes and rear-facing power distribution units (PDUs). For information about installing the controller in a third-party rack, see the documentation for that rack. NoteThe rail kit comes with pins that will fit racks with square or circular shaped holes. Use the correct pin type for your rack.
  • Page 3 1. Attach stopper with three screws on the rear side of the rail. Repeat step for both rails. Number Item Stopper Screws Rail 2. Insert pins on the front and back of the rail into the holes on the front and back of the rack and hold in place using the rail clips.
  • Page 4 Number Item Clip Washer and bind screw 4. Position the controller so the front faces the front of the rack, and then slide the controller gently onto the rails. Stop sliding when the mounting flanges on the front of the controller touch the vertical face of the rack. NoteCheck the rear of the controller chassis to be sure the chassis is fit securely into the stoppers.
  • Page 5 Power for the storage system is provided through two power supplies, one per controller. The input voltage is auto- adjusting for 200-240 (-11%) VAC, 50-60 Hz power connections. For best practice, establish power redundancy by routing each power supply to independent PDUs and then routing the PDUs to separate external power sources on different branch circuits.

  • Page 6: Step 5: Power On The Storage System

    Number Item Description LAN board Networking board LAN1 Connects to maintenance PC LAN2 Connects to user's network Uninterruptible power supply port Not used. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a management console. Step 5: Power on the storage system After connecting the management console to the storage system, you can power on the storage system.

  • Page 7: Step 6: Perform The Initial Setup

    1. Power on the PDUs. 2. Confirm that the top (POWER) LED on the lower left front side of the controller is lit amber, as shown in the following figure. If the storage system has a drive tray, confirm that the POWER LED on the lower left front side of the drive tray is lit green.

  • Page 8: Changing The Password

    2. Enter the default user name and the password sent with the system, and then press the Enter key to log in to Hitachi Storage Advisor Embedded. Contact customer support for the default user name and password if missing. If the login window does not appear, check whether the browser is configured to allow pop-ups. If pop-ups are allowed, make sure the management console IP address is set to 192.168.0.18 and the subnet mask is set to...

  • Page 9: Running The Initial Setup Wizard

    5. On the Users tab, select the maintenance user check box if it is not already selected, and then click Edit. 6. Type the new case-sensitive password for the maintenance user in New Password and Re-enter Password. For security, each typed password character is masked with a dot. Important This password is required for storage system maintenance and for running the Initial Setup wizard.
  • Page 10 The Initial Setup wizard allows you to configure system information, date and time settings, and network settings. The Initial Setup wizard settings are presented on three windows. Buttons at the bottom of each window allow you to apply or skip the settings on that window. If you skip settings, you can complete them later by running the Initial Setup wizard again.
  • Page 11 Setting Description IP addressing method to be used for configuring the Protocol storage system. Read-only field that shows the MAC address for MAC Address controllers 1 and 2. ◦ IPv4 Address: IPv4 address of the production network to which the storage system will be connected (IPv4 only).
  • Page 12 Negotiation) connects the storage system at the highest speed and appropriate duplex setting supported by itself and the connected device. ◦ DNS Domain Name: IP address of the DNS server that will perform address resolution. ◦ DNS Search Order: Search domain names. Use the Up and Down buttons to order the domain Option names.
  • Page 13 Setting Description Storage System Name used to identify the storage system. This name will appear in the maintenance Name utility, so use a name that is meaningful. Contact Name of the contact person associated with the storage system. Location Location of the storage system. 12.

  • Page 14: Configure Syslog And Snmp Notifications

    a year. Determines whether the storage system time is synchronized with an NTP server. ◦ Yes: Synchronize system time with an NTP server. Enter the IP address or domain name of the NTP server. To add more than three servers, Use NTP Server click the + Add NTP Server button.
  • Page 15 NoteAlthough a tab is provided for configuring email notifications, we recommend that you set up email notifications using Hitachi Remote Ops monitoring system. 2. To configure the storage system to send notifications in syslog format, complete the settings in the Syslog tab.
  • Page 16 Ethernet network switch. 2. Connect your Gigabit Ethernet network switch to the NIC or HBA card in each host computer or server. Step 8: Register your storage system with Hitachi Vantara Support If you do not already have an account on the Support Website, you will need to register.

  • Page 17: Where To Go From Here

    3. After you have configured Hitachi Remote Ops with the appropriate Site ID, open a case on the Support Website to let us know that your system is installed and that the Hitachi Remote Ops monitoring system is enabled. Installing Hitachi Remote Ops completes the self-installation of your storage system.

  • Page 18: Configure The Storage System For The First Time

    You can subscribe to receive technical bulletins, and then you can access technical bulletins on Hitachi Vantara Support Website. Support The following resources provide additional information about the storage system: •...

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