Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional

VSP Midrange Family Installation

EXAM DESCRIPTION

HQT-4180 Exam

This test is designed for Hitachi Vantara employees and partners who install Hitachi
Exam Type Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) midrange storage systems. The test will validate that
Qualification the successful candidate has knowledge and skills in installing, configuring, and
supporting Hitachi midrange storage systems at customer sites. This includes strong
Format knowledge of the system hardware and a thorough understanding of installation and
Proctored, closed book configuration procedures. The test also covers basic storage management activities
exam and the tools, techniques and best practices related to supporting and servicing the
Hitachi VSP midrange family.
Credential
Hitachi Vantara Qualified Audience: Hitachi Vantara Employee and Partner Installation Professionals
Professional – VSP
Midrange Family Hitachi VSP midrange storage installation professionals should have strong
Installation knowledge and skills in installing and supporting storage systems deployed as part
of Hitachi midrange storage solutions implementation. They perform pre-installation
Validity 3 years checks and install, configure, and test the systems so they can be handed over in an
operational state to customers. They also provide post-installation services including
Delivery support, maintenance, updates and upgrades, and have knowledge of problem-
Kryterion Webassessor determination and incident-resolution procedures, tools and techniques.
System*

Questions 35 Test Objectives

Section 1 System architecture
Passing Score 65% Describe the different VSP midrange storage systems models and
1.1
their specifications.
Duration 60 minutes Describe the VSP midrange storage systems architecture, internal
1.2 Test Objectives
components, and their functions.
Cost Section
Section 1 2 System
Back-end Architecture
architecture
US $100 or equivalent in 1.1 Describe
Describe thethe different
back-endVSP 5000 models
architecture of VSPand their specifications.
midrange storage
local currency (plus local 2.1
Describe
systems. the VSP 5000 systems architecture, their components and
tax, depending on 1.2
their functions.
Describe the back-end hardware components of VSP midrange
location) 2.2 Describe the front-end design and layout of VSP 5000 systems and
storage systems.
1.3
the supported
Describe Channel
the VSP Boards
midrange (CHBs).
storage systems drive sparing
Supporting Material 2.3
Describe
technology theand
back-end
concepts. design and layout of VSP 5000 systems and
• 1024PI Installing and 1.4
Section 3 the Systemsupported Disk Adapters (DKAs).
installation
Configuring Hitachi VSP
Section
3.1 2 System
Identify the VSP midrangeand
Pre-Installation Installation
storage systems documentation.
Midrange (3d ILT)
Describe
Describe the
the VSP
"New 5000 storage
Installation" systems pre-installation
procedure for VSP midrangeprocedures
storage
2.1
3.2
OR and
systemsdocumentation.
and when it is appropriate to use.
2.2 Describe
Describe thethe VSP 5000 disk
installation and controllers (DKCs) procedures
initial configuration interconnections.
for VSP
(continued on the next 3.3
Describe
midrange the "Newsystems.
storage Installation" procedure for VSP 5000 storage
2.3
page) systems
Describeand howwhen it is appropriate
program products aretoenabled use. on VSP midrange
3.4
Describe the key steps involved in the installation of VSP 5000
storage systems.
2.4
storage systems.
Section 3 System Configuration
3.1 Describe the VSP 5000 storage systems network settings.
* Depending on the location and course delivery 3.2format, this closed-book,
Describe howproctored
to createqualification test may on
Parity Groups alsoVSP
be offered
5000and administered
storage by
systems.
the instructor at the conclusion of the supporting course.
Section 4 Management Software
Identify the VSP 5000 storage systems management tools and
4.1
describe their function.
Section 5 Maintenance and Incident-Resolution
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Section 4 System Series Installation HQT-4160 Exam
maintenance
•1037PI VSP E Series
Refresher Workshop for Identify the tools provided by Hitachi Vantara to install, configure and
4.1
Certified Partners: service VSP midrange storage systems.
What’s New (1d ILT) Describe the parts-replacement procedures on VSP midrange
4.2
AND storage systems.
•1067PC What's New in Describe problem-determination and incident-resolution tools and
the Hitachi VSP E 4.3 techniques used when troubleshooting VSP midrange storage
Series: New VSP E1090, systems.
and Updates to VSP Section 5 Configuration changes
E790 and E590 (1h Describe how to perform online hardware upgrades and
5.1
online) configuration changes on VSP midrange storage systems.
5.2 Describe the System Option Mode (SOM) concepts.
Section 6 Firmware upgrades
The Hitachi Vantara Describe how to perform firmware updates on VSP midrange storage
Learning Center 6.1
systems.
provides easy access to
Section 7 Remote monitoring
our instructor-led, online
and downloadable Identify the Hitachi remote monitoring tools for VSP Midrange
7.1
training and exams, as storage systems.
well as full support for Section 8 Storage Provisioning
Hitachi Vantara certified Identify the management tools of VSP midrange storage systems,
8.1
professionals and other describe their function and how to use them.
qualification programs. Describe storage provisioning principles and techniques for VSP
8.2
midrange storage systems.
To register or for more Describe port security concepts and how storage is presented to
8.3
information, go to: hosts on VSP midrange-storage systems.

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