Hitachi AMS 2500 User manual

Getting Started Guide
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Hitachi AMS 2500
Getting Started Guide

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Hitachi AMS 2500
Getting Started Guide
Congratulations on purchasing the Hitachi Adaptable
Modular Storage (AMS) 2500 storage system.
Before using your storage system, some steps are required to
install and configure the system and prepare your host server.
The instructions in this guide are designed to get your storage
system up and running quickly. If you prefer detailed instructions,
please refer to the Hitachi AMS 2500 Storage System User’s
Guide (MK-97DF8007) on the CD supplied with the storage
system.
For detailed software configuration instructions, refer to the
online help for Storage Navigator Modular 2 (hereinafter referred
to as Navigator 2). To access the help, either:
• Install the Navigator 2 software using the instructions in this
guide, then click Help on the current screen being viewed
OR
• Click Help > Help in the main menu.

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Installation & Configuration Checklist
The following checklist identifies the steps for getting your AMS 2500
storage system up and running. Please check each step as you complete it
and record your settings on page 30.
Preparing for the Installation
1. Prepare the Site (page 3)
2. Provide User-Supplied Items (page 5)
3. Identify Your Configuration (page 7)
Installing the Storage Units
4. Install the Base and Expansion Units (page 7)
5. Install Drives (page 8)
6. Attach Expansion Units (Optional) (page 9)
7. Connect Cables to the Base Unit (page 11)
8. Power-Up the Base Unit (page 12)
9. Attach the Front Bezel (page 13)
Configuring the Storage Units
10. Set Java Runtime Parameters if Necessary (page 14)
11. Install and Log in to Navigator 2 (page 15)
12. Add Arrays (page 16)
13. Perform the Initial Setup (page 17)
14. Configure the Other Controller (page 27)
15. Add the Newly Configured Array to Navigator 2 (page 27)
Completing Your Installation
16. Register Your Storage Unit (page 28)
17. Download the Latest Firmware (page 28)
18. Where to Go From Here (page 29)
Please read the Release Notes before installing and using this product. They
may contain requirements and/or restrictions not fully described in this
document, along with updates and/or corrections to this document.

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Preparing for Installation
1. Prepare the Site
Planning the proper location and layout of the Hitachi AMS 2500 storage unit
is essential for its successful operation. The site where you install the
storage unit can affect its performance. For example, equipment placed too
close together or in an inadequately ventilated area can cause over-
temperature conditions. In addition, poor equipment placement can make
the rear panel inaccessible.
To ensure normal operation and avoid unnecessary maintenance, plan your
site configuration and prepare your site before installation. The site you
choose for the Hitachi AMS 2500 storage unit should:
• Be fairly cool and dry for the acceptable temperature and humidity
ranges:
• Maximum temperature: 104º F (40ºC)
• Relative humidity (non-condensing): 8% to 80%
• Be free of strong electromagnetic field generators (such as motors),
vibration, dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.
• Provide a sturdy, level surface that can support the unit. A fully
populated unit weighs approximately 4,686 lbs. (2,130 kg.).
• Be within six feet (1.82 meters) of a power outlet.
• Allow for at least six inches (152.3 mm) of space at the front and back
of the array for ventilation.
• Not place the unit next to, on top off, or below any device that
generates heat or will block the fee flow of air through the unit’s
ventilation slots.
Figure 1-1 on page 1-4 shows the installation and service clearance area for
the Hitachi AMS 2500. Measurements shown are in millimeters. For more
information about selecting a location, refer to the Hitachi AMS 2500
Storage System User’s Guide (MK-97DF8007).

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Figure 1-1: Installation Area and Service Clearance
2. Unpack Items
a. Inspect all shipping cartons for signs of damage. If you see damage,
contact the shipper.
b. Loosen the band around the cartons and open all cartons.
c. Remove all accessory boxes, packing materials, and envelopes from
the cartons.
d. Have at least three people remove the base unit and any expansion
units.
e. Open and remove the bag in which the base unit is enclosed. Repeat
this step for any expansion units you may have ordered.
f. Compare the items received to the packing list. If any items are
missing or damaged, contact the shipper immediately.
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g. Each base unit has a key for locking and unlocking the front bezel.
Place the key(s) in a safe place.
h. Please keep all packing materials and cartons in case you need to
transport or ship the base or expansion unit.
2. Provide User-Supplied Items
To complete your installation, you need the following items.
Requirements for All Installations
• A personal computer (PC) that will act as a management console (see
Requirements for Array Management on page 5)
• The Hitachi Global 19-inch rack or an equivalent rack
• Two AC outlets (100 V to 120/200 V to 240 V)
• Internet access via Internet Explorer v7.0, Internet Explorer v6.0
(Service Pack 1) or Mozilla v1.7, with pop-up blockers disabled and
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v6.0
• A host server equipped as described under Host Server Requirements
on page 6.
• A fibre channel cable for each fibre channel port that will connect to
your storage network
• A host server that contains at least one fibre channel host bus adapter
(HBA) (see Host Server Requirements, below)
•Optional: a fibre channel switch for switch configurations (see step
3. Identify Your Configuration on page 7)
Requirements for Array Management
• An IP address for each management port on the base unit
• A PC that meets the following minimum requirements (for an optimum
experience, use a new or dedicated PC or server):
• Processor: 1 GHz Intel (2.4 GHz, Intel dual-processor
recommended)
• Random Access Memory: 1 GB
• Disk space: 1.5 GB
• Video resolution: 800 x 600 dots per inch (1024 x 768 or higher
recommended)
• A network-interface card (NIC)
NOTE: For the latest information about supported devices and operating
systems, refer to the interoperability information at www.hds.com/
products/interoperability.
NOTE: JRE v6.0 can be downloaded from http://java.com/en/download/
and installed by following the on-screen prompts.

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• An Ethernet cable for direct or switch access to management ports:
• For direct connection to the management port, use a cross-over
cable.
• If connecting to the management port using a switch or hub, use a
straight-through cable.
Host Server Requirements
A host server equipped as follows:
• A supported fibre channel HBA
• One of the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 1/2
Microsoft Windows 2000, Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 1/2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64
Sun™ Solaris™ v8, 9, or 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4.0 (update 1)
NOTE: Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 R2 can also
operate as a guest operating system of VMware ESX Server 3.1.x when
Windows update KB922760 or newer is installed.

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3. Identify Your Configuration
The base unit can be used in a direct-connect point-to-point or switch
configuration.
Figure 1-2: Example of a Direct-Connect Configuration
Figure 1-3: Example of a Switch Configuration
Installing the Storage Units
4. Install the Base and Expansion Units
Base and expansion units ordered with the Hitachi Global 19-inch rack are
delivered preinstalled in the rack. If you use a different rack, refer to and
follow all safety precautions in the documentation for the rack.
Servers Hitachi AMS 2500 Base Unit Management
Console
Servers Switch
Hitachi AMS 2500 Base Unit
Management
Console
Switch
Servers
CAUTION! Observe all safety guidelines in the following documents:
•Hitachi AMS 2500 Storage System User’s Guide (MK-97DF8007)
• The documentation for your rack
To avoid damage to the storage unit or storage unit components due to
electrostatic discharge (ESD), wear an anti-static wrist strap when handling
the storage unit. Connect the clip to an unpainted part of the storage unit
chassis frame to safely channel any static electricity generated by your body
to ground. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching an
unpainted part of the storage unit chassis frame.

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5. Install Drives
Drives are preinstalled. To install additional drives:
a. Wear an anti-static wrist strap connected to the chassis of the base
or expansion unit.
b. Place a finger under the blue lever at the top of the drive tray. Then
gently pull the lever forward.
c. Holding the lever, gently pull the drive tray toward you until the tray
is about half way out of the slot.
d. Hold the top and bottom of the drive tray and remove it from the
unit.
e. If the slot where the drive is to be installed has a filler, remove the
filler.
f. Orient the new drive so the gold edge connectors on the rear of the
drive are at the rear of the drive tray and the label on the drive faces
the right.
g. Insert the drive into the rear of the drive tray and slide the drive
forward until the 3 rectangular hooks on the drive (2 on top and 1 on
the bottom) enter the rectangular holes on the top and bottom of the
drive tray.
h. Place the drive on the slot’s guide rail, then gently slide the drive into
the slot (shown by the arrow in Figure 1-4 on page 1-8). Stop
pushing when the blue lever at the top of the drive tray starts to rise.
i. Secure the drive tray in the unit by pushing the blue lever to the top
until the lever snaps into place.
j. To install additional drives, repeat steps C through I.
Figure 1-4: Installing a Drive or Drive Filler
NOTE: Drive slots that do not have a drive must have a filler. If a slot does
not have a filler installed, insert a filler into the slot. Insert the filler slowly,
so the latch (round dent) on the filler moves to the right.
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Installing a Drive
Installing a Filler
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