Hitachi E1090 User manual

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E1090
93-04-01
Installation Guide (without SVP)
This guide provides information and instructions for installing and setting up your storage system.
MK-97HM85054-00
February 2022

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Installing your storage system
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E1090 (VSP E1090) 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 in the Hitachi Virtual
Storage Platform E1090 Hardware Reference Guide 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.
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. Check the labels of each controller and drive box and verify the location of each
component on the rack layout diagram.
6. 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: Verify component location in the rack
The controller and drive boxes for the VSP E1090 are shipped fully configured and must be
installed in the rack at the specific location designated by the rack layout.
Each pre-configured component is shipped with two identification labels: one attached to the
shipping box, the other attached to the component itself. The labels include a unit number
that corresponds to a location on the rack layout.
An example rack layout is shown in the following figure:
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Item Description
RACK# Which rack the component belongs to.
Step 2: Verify component location in the rack
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Item Description
UNIT# The rack unit that corresponds to the rack layout.
CBL# Controller number
DBN# Drive box number
CBL Storage system model for the controller
DBN Storage system model for the drive box
U Location The rack unit where the component must be installed.
SYSTEM Serial # The serial number assigned to the storage system.
SYSTEM COO The region or location where the storage system is installed.
Procedure
1. Find the component label on the shipping box and verify it matches the label on the
component included in the box.
Repeat step for each component.
2. Place each component in descending order by Unit# and match the Unit# to the
corresponding place on the rack layout.
3. Match the U Location on the label with the Unit Number on the physical rack.
Step 3: Install the controller 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 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.
Note: The rail kit comes with pins that will fit racks with square or circular shaped
holes. Use the correct pin type for your rack.
Step 3: Install the controller into the rack
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Number Item
1 Pin for square holes
2 Pin for round holes
Before you begin
■Make sure the rack is secure and cannot fall over.
■Make sure the rack has PDUs installed.
■Verify that all power cables are removed from the AC power receptacles on the rear of the
controller.
■Install the rack stabilizers before mounting the storage system in the rack.
Procedure
1. Attach stopper with three screws on the rear side of the rail. Repeat step for both rails.
Step 3: Install the controller into the rack
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Number Item
1 Stopper
2 Screws
3 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. Repeat step for both sides.
3. Install the rear side of the rail with a washer and binding screw. Repeat step for both
sides.
Step 3: Install the controller into the rack
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Number Item
1 Pin
2 Clip
3 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.
Note: Check the rear of the controller chassis to be sure the chassis is fit
securely into the stoppers.
Number Item
1 Stopper
5. On the front of the controller chassis, attach the two bind screws and washers to each
side of the rack.
Step 3: Install the controller into the rack
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Number Item
1 Bind screws
Step 4: Installing the drive boxes into the rack
Drive boxes must be installed using a rack rail at specific locations on the rack depending on
the rack layout.
Before you begin
Match or replace the positioning pins on the rail with either circular or square positioning pins
depending on the shape of the position holes on the rack.
Procedure
1. Pull down the clips on the front and rear of the rail.
2. Fit the positioning pins into the position holes on the right side of the rack.
3. Replace the clips to the upright position to hold the rail in place.
Step 4: Installing the drive boxes into the rack
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Number Item
1 Pin
2 Clip
4. Fix the loop cable tie with the rail screw and fix into position on the rear of the rack.
Step 4: Installing the drive boxes into the rack
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Number Item
1 Clip
2 Cable tie
3 Screw
5. Repeat Steps 1-4 on the left side of the rack.
6. Install the drive box to the rail using the drive box bracket.
7. Fasten the bracket and drive box to the rail using two screws on each side of the rack.
Step 4: Installing the drive boxes into the rack
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Number Item
1 Bracket
2 Screws
3 Clip
8. Attach the side bezel to the left and right sides of the rack by sliding the bezels in place.
Step 5: Cable the drive boxes
The drive boxes must be cabled to the controller exactly how they were configured before
shipping.
The drive boxes and controllers are shipped pre-configured and must be cabled according to
the following cable diagram.
Step 5: Cable the drive boxes
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Procedure
1. Using the cabling diagram, connect each drive box to the controller using either iSCSI or
fibre channel cables depending on the connectors on the controller.
2. Route cables for each drive box through the loop cable tie.
Step 5: Cable the drive boxes
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Number Item
1 Cable tie
2 Cable
Step 6: Connect the storage system to power
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. This arrangement enables the storage system to continue operating if AC power is
lost to one power supply.
Note: Multiple outlets in a PDU or power strip do not constitute an independent
electrical source.
Procedure
1. Confirm that all power sources are off.
2. Connect an AC power cable to the power receptacle on the rear of each controller.
3. Route the power cables from each controller to separate PDUs, and then use the pre-
installed tie wraps at each controller power receptacle to secure the power cables.
4. Connect the PDUs to separate external power sources on different branch circuits.
Step 6: Connect the storage system to power
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Note: To prevent the storage system from being turned off by accident,
make sure the external power sources are not controlled by a wall switch.
Step 7: Cable the management console
A customer-supplied computer is used to set up and manage your storage system.
Before you begin
■Obtain a Category 5 or better Ethernet cable.
■Obtain a customer-supplied Windows-based PC that will serve as the management
console for setting up the storage system for the first time and, thereafter, to manage the
storage system. The management console must have a supported web browser: Internet
Explore version 11 or later, Chrome, or Firefox.
Procedure
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the management port on the rear of either
controller.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a management console.
Step 8: Power on the storage system
After connecting the management console to the storage system, you can power on the
storage system.
Procedure
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.
3. If the front bezel is not attached to the front of the controller, attach it as follows:
a. Line up the two tabs on the left side of the controller with the two slots on the left
side of the bezel.
b. Connect the bezel by sliding it on and swinging the bezel closed.
c. Use the key to secure the bezel to the front of the unit.
4. On the lower left front side of the controller, press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button
until the POWER LED changes to green (about 3 seconds), and then release the button.
5. Wait for the green READY LED on the front of the controller to go on (approximately 13
minutes).
Step 7: Cable the management console
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Note: If the READY LED does not go on after 30 minutes, contact customer
support.
Step 9: Perform the initial setup
Initial setup of the storage system is performed using the Windows-based management
console.
Preparing the storage system
Before you begin
Confirm that the Windows-based management console has an Internet connection and an
installed version of one of the following web browsers: Internet Explorer version 11 or later,
Chrome, or Firefox.
Procedure
1. Connect the management ports on controller 1 and controller 2 to a management (non-
production) network.
2. Configure the management console to use an IP address of 192.168.0.18 and a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
Next steps
Change the storage system's default password.
Changing the password
Procedure
1. On your management console PC or laptop, open a web browser and enter the
following IP address: 192.168.0.16
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.
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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 255.255.255.0. If the IP address and
subnet mask are correct and pop-ups are allowed, but the login window does not
appear, contact customer support.
3. In the top-right corner, click the gear icon, and then select User Administration.
4. Click Support Personnel Group.
5. On the Users tab, select the maintenance user check box if it is not already selected,
and then click Edit.
Changing the password
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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. Record the new password for the
maintenance user and keep it in a safe location.
7. Click Finish, and then click OK, Apply, and Close.
Next steps
Run the Initial Setup wizard.
Running the Initial Setup wizard
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. To display details about
the settings in the windows, click the question mark icon in the bottom right.
Procedure
1. In the maintenance utility navigation tree, under Menu, click Initial Setup Wizard.
Tip: Initial Setup Wizard is near the bottom of the navigation tree. If you do
not see this selection, scroll down the tree.
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2. At the bottom, click Skip this step two times to bypass the Set Up System Information
and Set Up Date & Time screens.
3. In the Set Up Network Settings screen, enter the IPv4 or IPv6 configuration settings for
the production network to which the storage system will be connected. For example:
Setting Description
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Protocol IP addressing method to be used for
configuring the storage system.
MAC Address Read-only field that shows the MAC
address for controllers 1 and 2.
IPv4 Configuration/ IPv6 Configuration ■IPv4 Address: IPv4 address of the
production network to which the
storage system will be connected
(IPv4 only).
■IPv6 Address: IPv6 address of the
production network to which the
storage system will be connected
(IPv6 only).
■Subnet Mask: IP address mask that
identifies the range of IP addresses in
the subnet to which the storage
system will be connected.
■Subnet Prefix Length: Subnet prefix
length of the network to which the
storage system will be connected
(IPv6 only).
■Default Gateway: IP address of the
default gateway to which the storage
system will be connected. The
gateway is the IP address of the router
used to communicate outside the local
subnet.
■DNS Server 1-3: If your configuration
uses DNS to resolve IP addresses (for
example, the IP address for the NTP
server used with the storage system),
enter up to three DNS IP addresses.
Network Connection Mode Determines whether the storage system
negotiates the speed and duplex mode
automatically with the attached device.
The default setting (Auto-Negotiation)
connects the storage system at the
highest speed and appropriate duplex
setting supported by itself and the
connected device.
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