Hitachi AMS 2500 User manual

Getting Started Guide

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Hitachi AMS 2500

Getting Started Guide

Hitachi AMS 2500 Getting Started Guide

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Hitachi AMS 2500 Getting Started Guide

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

• Click Help > Help in the main menu.

Hitachi AMS 2500 Getting Started Guide

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.

Hitachi AMS 2500 Getting Started Guide

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).

Hitachi AMS 2500 Getting Started Guide

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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75 150 170 270 50

160

1020

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200

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1100

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42.5

12.5

525

585 12.5

Floor Tile Cutout for Routing Cables

Leveling Bolt

Caster

Maintenance Area Boundary

Perforated Floor Tile -

450mm x 450mm

(for floor ventilation)

Front Side of Rack

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Legend

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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.

Hitachi AMS 2500 Getting Started Guide

• 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.

Hitachi AMS 2500 Getting Started Guide

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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