Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E590 and

E790
93-04-01

Hardware Reference Guide

This document provides information about the system hardware components and the mechanical and
environmental specifications for the VSP E590 and VSP E790 storage systems.
MK-97HM85050-01
February 2021
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Contents

Preface.....................................................................................................5
Intended audience...............................................................................................5
Product version...................................................................................................5
Release notes.....................................................................................................5
Changes in this revision......................................................................................5
Document conventions........................................................................................5
Accessing product documentation......................................................................7
Getting help.........................................................................................................7
Comments...........................................................................................................7

Chapter 1: Introduction.............................................................................8
Key features........................................................................................................8
Storage system specifications.............................................................................8

Chapter 2: Hardware overview............................................................... 11

Controller chassis.............................................................................................. 11
Controller board........................................................................................... 14
Front-end modules....................................................................................... 15
10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (optical)............................16
10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (copper)............................ 17
16-Gbps or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (4-port) board LEDs and
connectors.............................................................................................. 19
LAN blade LEDs and connectors................................................................. 20
Rack support..................................................................................................... 21

Chapter 3: Specifications........................................................................22
Environmental specifications............................................................................. 22
Electrical specifications..................................................................................... 24
Physical specifications...................................................................................... 26

Chapter 4: Turning storage system power on and off.............................27

Powering on the storage system....................................................................... 27
Powering off the storage system....................................................................... 28

Chapter 5: Site preparation....................................................................29

Site preparation checklist.................................................................................. 29

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 Site planning..................................................................................................... 30
Installation site considerations................................................................................... 31
Floor cutout and service clearance................................................................... 31
Floor load rating................................................................................................ 33

Appendix A: Component list...................................................................34

Component list.................................................................................................. 34

Contents
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Preface
This guide describes the hardware features and specifications of the VSP E590 and VSP
E790 storage systems.

Intended audience
This document is intended for Hitachi Vantara representatives, system administrators,
authorized service providers, or customers who configure and operate the VSP E590 and
VSP E790 storage systems.
Readers of this document should be familiar with the following:
■ Data processing and RAID storage systems and their basic functions
■ RAID storage system hardware components and operational specifications

Product version
This document revision applies to VSP E590 and VSP E790 firmware 93-04-01 or later.

Release notes
Read the release notes before installing and using this product. They may contain
requirements or restrictions that are not fully described in this document or updates
or corrections to this document. Release notes are available on Hitachi Vantara
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Changes in this revision

■ Support for the 30 TB NVMe drive.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E590 (VSP E590) and Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
E790 (VSP E790) storage systems are high-performance, large-capacity data storage
systems utilizing all-flash NVMe solid-state drives. The storage system consists of a
controller chassis and internal components such as fans and PCIe switches.
The NVMe architecture delivers consistent, low-microsecond latency which reduces
the transaction costs of latency-critical applications and delivers predictable
performance to optimize storage resources.

Key features

High performance
■ Multiple controller configuration distributes processing to each controller
■ High-speed processing facilitated by up to 768 GiB of cache
■ I/O processing speed increased by NVMe flash drives
■ High-speed front-end data transfer up to 3.2 GB/s for FC and 1 GB/s for iSCSI
■ Response times as low as 66 microseconds
■ Integrated with Hitachi Ops Center to improve IT operational efficiencies

High reliability
■ Service continuity by main components in redundant configuration
■ RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6 support (RAID 6 including 14D+2P)
■ Data security by transferring data to cache flash memory at the time of a power outage

Scalability and versatility

■ Scalable capacity up to .72 PB (internal), 144 PB (external), and 4M IOPS for VSP
E590 .72 PB (internal), 216 PB (external), and 6.8M IOPS for VSP E790.
■ Heterogeneous connectivity supporting concurrent attachment to a variety of hosts,
including VMware, Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Storage system specifications

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 Storage system specifications

The storage system offers superior performance, resiliency, and agility, featuring response
times as low as 64 microseconds, all backed up with the industry’s first and most
comprehensive 100% data availability guarantee. The following table lists the key
operational and performance specifications for the storage system.
Table 1 VSP E790 specifications

Item Specification

System Number of NVMe Minimum 4

flash drives
Maximum 24
■
RAID group RAID 6 6D+2P
■
configuration 12D+2P
■
14D+2P

■
RAID 5 3D+1P
■
4D+1P
■
6D+1P
■
7D+1P

■
RAID 1 2D+2D
■
4D+4D

Maximum number of spare drives 8

Maximum number of volumes 49,152

Maximum 30 TB 2.5-inch SSD .64 PiB (.72 PB)

storage system used
capacity
(physical
capacity)
Maximum external configuration 192 PiB (216 PB)

Memory Cache memory capacity 768 GiB

Storage interface DKC-drive interface NVMe/Dual Port

Data transfer rate 8 Gbps

■
Device interface Supported channel types Fibre Channel (shortwave,
longwave)
■
iSCSI (optical)

Data transfer rate Fibre Channel up to 4 GB/s

iSCSI (Optical) 10 Gbps

Maximum number of front-end modules 6

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 Storage system specifications
Table 2 VSP E590 specifications

Item Specification

System Number of NVMe Minimum 4

flash drives
Maximum 24
■
RAID group RAID 6 6D+2P
■
configuration 12D+2P
■
14D+2P

■
RAID 5 3D+1P
■
4D+1P
■
6D+1P
■
7D+1P

■
RAID 1 2D+2D
■
4D+4D

Maximum number of spare drives 8

Maximum number of volumes 32,768

Maximum 30 TB 2.5-inch SSD .64 PiB (.72 PB)

storage system used
capacity
(physical
capacity)
Maximum external configuration 128 PiB (144 PB)

Memory Cache memory capacity 384 GiB to 768 GiB

Storage interface DKC-drive interface NVMe/Dual Port

Data transfer rate 8 Gbps

■
Device interface Supported channel types Fibre Channel (shortwave,
longwave)
■
iSCSI (optical)

Data transfer rate Fibre Channel up to 4 GB/s

iSCSI (Optical) 10 Gbps

Maximum number of front-end modules 6

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Chapter 2: Hardware overview
The storage system consists of a controller chassis and one or more drive chassis mounted
in a 19-inch rack.

Controller chassis
The controller chassis contains the following components:
■ Controller boards (CTLs)
■ Front-end modules (FEMs), also called channel boards (CHBs)
■ Power supply (PS)
■ Backup fan module (BKMF)
The storage system's CTLs contain the cache memory (CM) and cache flash memory (CFM) for
the storage system. The VSP E590 and VSP E790 supports 768 GiB of cache memory.

Number Item Description

1 LED (POWER, READY, WARNING, Status LEDs for the controller

ALARM) chassis.
2 POWER ON/OFF (main switch) Switch that controls power to the
storage system.
3 Lock Use to lock and unlock front bezel.

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 Controller chassis

Number Item Description

1 POWER LED Green: Storage system is powered on.

Amber: Storage system is receiving power.

2 READY LED Green: Normal operation.

3 WARNING LED Off: Normal operation.

Amber: Component requires maintenance.
Blink: Failure requires maintenance.
Note: When system option mode (SOM) 1097
is set to ON, the WARNING LED does not blink,
even if the following failure service information
messages (SIMs) are issued: 452xxx, 462xxx,
3077xx, 4100xx, and 410100.
LED might turn off during user maintenance.

4 ALARM LED Off: Normal operation.

Red: Processor failure (system might be down).
For assistance, contact customer support:
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 Controller chassis

Number Item Description

1 LED (POWER, READY, Status LEDs for the controller chassis.

WARNING, ALARM)
2 ALM LED Red: Drives can be replaced.

3 ACT LED Green: Normal operation.

Green Blinking: The drive is being accessed.

4 Drives Disk drives

Number Item Description

1 Power supply unit Supplies electric power to the controller

components.
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 Controller board

Number Item Description

2 Controllers Controller 1 (bottom) and Controller 2 (Top)

Number Item Description

1 RDY LED On: Normal Operation

2 MAINT LED On: Power supply unit can be replaced.

Controller board

Number Item Description

1 Channel board Channel board component

2 LAN-RST switch Resets GUM. Use only when instructed by Hitachi Vantara support.

3 LAN port LAN1: Maintenance LAN port (left)

LAN2: User LAN port (right)

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 Front-end modules

Number Item Description

4 Uninterruptible NA
power supply port
5 Cache flash NA
memory

Number Item Description

■
1 BACKUP STS LED Green: Restoration in progress following power
outage.
●
Fast Blink: Restoring.
●
Slow Blink: Restoring or sequential shutdown
in progress.
■
2 CTL ALM LED Red: Controller can be removed.
●
Failure with the controller's power supply unit.
■
Amber: LAN reset switch was pressed.

3 ALARM LED (for CFM ) Red: Cache flash memory can be removed.

Front-end modules
The front-end modules (FEMs), also called channel boards (CHBs), control the transfer of
data between the host and cache memory. The storage system supports Fibre Channel
(FC) and iSCSI front-end modules (FEMs) for attachment to host servers. The front-end
module LEDs indicate the operating status of the module.

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 10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (optical)

Specification Fibre 32-Gbps Ready iSCSI 10G iSCSI 10G BASE-T

Model number DW-F900-4HF32R DW-F900-2HS10S DW-F900-2HS10B

Number of PCBs 1 1 1

Host interface FCP iSCSI (optical) iSCSI (copper)

Data transfer rate (MB/s) 16Gbps: 1,000 100/1,000

400/800/1,600
32Gbps:
800/1,600/3,200
Number of options 2/4/6/ 2/4/6 2/4/6
installed( ): DKB slot used
Number of ports per PCB 4 2 2

Number of ports per 8/16/24/ 4/8/12 4/8/12

storage system( ): DKB slot
used
Maximum Short 400m/190m/125m/ 550m -
cable length 1 100m
wave
Long wave 10km - -

Copper - - 50m (cat 6a)

1. When 50/125mm laser optimized multi-mode Fibre cable (OM3 or OM4) is used. When using other
cable types, contact customer support.

10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (optical)

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 10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (copper)

Number Item Description

1 STATUS LED Green: Front-end module is in the power-on

state.
Red: Front-end module can be removed
safely.
2 PORT LED Red: Small form-factor (SFF) pluggable can
be removed.
Blue: Normal link status.
Blink blue: Front-end module is in
communication status.
3 iSCSI connectors Connect to Ethernet cables.

Table 3 Port assignments

CHB number Port 1 Port 2

CHB-1A 1A 3A

CHB-1B 1B 3B

CHB-1C 1C 3C

CHB-2A 2A 4A

CHB-2B 2B 4B

CHB-2C 2C 4C

10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (copper)

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 10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (copper)

Number Item Description

1 STATUS LED Green: Front-end module is in the power-on

state.
Red: Front-end module can be removed
safely.
2 iSCSI connectors Connect to Ethernet cables.

3 PORT (Link/Speed) LED Yellow: 1-Gbps link.

Green: 10-Gbps link.
Off: No link connection.

4 PORT (Act) LED Green: Link connection is established.

Blinking: Communication is in progress.
Off: No link connection or not ready to
communicate.

Table 4 Port assignments

CHB number Port 1 Port 2

CHB-1A 1A 3A

CHB-1B 1B 3B

CHB-1C 1C 3C

CHB-2A 2A 4A

CHB-2B 2B 4B

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 16-Gbps or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (4-port) board LEDs and connectors

CHB number Port 1 Port 2

CHB-2C 2C 4C

16-Gbps or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (4-port) board LEDs and connectors

Number Item Description

1 STATUS LED Green: Front-end module is

in power-on state.
Red: Front-end module can
be removed safely.
2 PORT LED Red: Small form-factor (SFF)
pluggable can be removed.
Blue: Normal link status at
16-Gbps (16-Gbps).
Blue: Normal link status at
32-Gbps (32-Gbps).
Green: Normal link status at
4-Gbps or 8-Gbps (16-
Gbps).
Green: Normal link status at
8-Gbps or 16-Gbps (32-
Gbps).
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 LAN blade LEDs and connectors

Number Item Description

3 Fibre Channel connectors Connect to Fibre Channel

cables.
Table 5 Port assignments

8-Gbps, 16-Gbps, or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports (left to right)

CHB number Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4

CHB-1A 1A 3A 5A 7A

CHB-1B 1B 3B 5B 7B

CHB-1C 1C 3C 5C 7C

CHB-2A 2A 4A 6A 8A

CHB-2B 2B 4B 6B 8B

CHB-2C 2C 4C 6C 8C

LAN blade LEDs and connectors

Number Item Description

1 LINK LED Green: Link status is normal.

2 ACT LED Orange: Data is being transferred.

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 Rack support

Number Item Description

3 LAN 2 LAN port used by the user.

4 LAN 1 Maintenance LAN port used by service

personnel.
5 LAN ALARM LED Red: LAN blade can be removed.

6 Uninterruptible power supply N/A

(UPS) port

Rack support
The storage system can be installed in the Hitachi Universal V2B rack as well as non-Hitachi
19-inch racks that meet the storage system's specifications.
For details about the Hitachi Universal V2B rack, see the Hitachi Universal V2B Rack
Reference Guide.
Non-Hitachi racks must be 4-post, EIA 310-D compliant with adequate airflow and weight
capacity. The PDUs must be mounted properly to avoid any issues for servicing the
storage system. The PDU receptacles must face toward the back (not toward each other).
The area behind the storage system and between the vertical 19-inch mounting posts must
be free of PDUs and cable loops.

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Chapter 3: Specifications
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E590 (VSP E590) and Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
E790 (VSP E790) storage systems are designed to operate in a controlled environment such
as a data center. The following tables provide the environmental, electrical, and physical
requirements and specifications for the VSP E590 and VSP E790.

Environmental specifications
The following tables provide the environmental specifications, including operating and non-
operating, for the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E590 (VSP E590) and Hitachi Virtual
Storage Platform E790 (VSP E790) storage systems.
Table 6 Temperature

State Specification

Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Non-operating -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)

Transport, storage -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)

Temperature change 10°C/hr (18°F/hr)

rate

Table 7 Humidity

State Specification

Operating 8% to 80%

Non-operating 8% to 90%

Transport, storage 8% to 90%

Maximum wet bulb temperature (°C) 29°C (84.2°F) (noncondensing)

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 Environmental specifications
Table 8 Vibration, shock, and impact

Type State Specifications

Vibration Operating 2
0.98 m/s (0.1 G) or less [frequency component 5 Hz
to 100 Hz]
Non-operating Same as operating specification

Impact Operating No impact

Non-operating 2
78.4 m/s (8.0 G), 15 ms
Seismic wave Operating 2
2.5 m/s (0.25 G) (approximately 250 Gal) or less
Non-operating 2
3.9 m/s (0.4 G) or less: No critical damage for
product function (normal operating with part
replacement).
2
9.8 m/s (1.0 G) or less: Ensure own safety with fall
prevention.
Table 9 Altitude (Temperature range)

State Specification

Operating (m) 3,050 m (10°C to 28°C) [10,006 ft. (50°F to 82.4°F)]

950 m (10°C to 35°C) [3,116 ft. (50°F to 95°F)]

Non-operating (m) -60 m to 12,000 m (-196 ft. to 39,370 ft.)

Table 10 Environment/atmosphere

Type State Specifications

Dust Operating 3
0.15 µg/m or less
Non-operating -

Gaseous Operating Within ANSI/ISA S71.04-2013 G1 classification

contaminants levels.
Non-operating
Keep data center clean by monitoring and controlling
gaseous contamination.
Table 11 Noise level (recommended)

State Specification

Operating 90 dB or lower*

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 Electrical specifications

State Specification

Non-operating

* Fire suppression systems and acoustic noise: When activated, some inert-gas fire-
suppression systems release pressurized gas at high velocity through multiple nozzles in
the data center, generating high levels of acoustic noise. Pneumatic sirens can also
generate high levels of acoustic noise. High levels of acoustic noise can cause vibrations to
the media in the storage system, resulting in I/O errors, performance degradation in the
media, and to some extent damage to the drives. Media noise-level tolerance varies among
different models, designs, capacities, and manufacturers.
The recommended acoustic noise level of 90 dB or less represents the current operating
environment guidelines for which the storage systems are designed and manufactured
for reliable operation when placed 2 meters or more from the source of the noise.

Note: The storage systems and media are not tested for compatibility with
fire-suppression systems or pneumatic sirens. In addition, Hitachi does not
recommend or claim compatibility with any fire-suppression systems or
pneumatic sirens. The customer is responsible for following applicable
regulations.

To prevent I/O errors and damage to the storage system due to high levels of
acoustic noise:
■ Install noise-reducing baffles to mitigate the noise to the media in the storage system.
■ Consult the fire-suppression-system manufacturer about noise-reduction nozzles to
protect the media in the storage system.
■ Locate the storage system as far away as possible from noise sources.
■ If it can be done safely and without risk of personal injury, shut down the storage
system before the noise occurs to prevent data loss due to damage to the media in the
storage system.
DAMAGE TO MEDIA FROM FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC SIRENS
VOIDS THE MEDIA WARRANTY.

Electrical specifications
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E590 (VSP E590) and Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
E790 (VSP E790) run on single-phase AC power. The AC power input for the VSP E590
and VSP E790 storage systems have a duplex PDU architecture that enables the equipment
installed in the rack to remain powered on if power is removed from one of the two power
distribution panels.
The following tables provide the electrical specifications for the VSP E590 and VSP E790
storage systems, including input power and input voltage and frequency requirements.

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 Electrical specifications
Table 12 Input power specifications

Item Component Specification

Rated power Controller 1,960 V

1 Controller Single-phase AC
Input power
50 Hz/60 Hz
200 V to 240 V

1,2 Controller 9.8 A

Input current
3 Controller 4.9 A
Steady current
Leakage current Controller 1.75 mA

Inrush current Controller 1st (0-p): 30 A

2nd (0-p): 20 A
1st (0-p) time: 25 ms

Power cord plug type Controller IEC60320 C14

Notes:
1. When planning the air-conditioning equipment and power-supply system, use the
multiplied value of [Input Power] × [Input Current].
2. The maximum current of AC input is not a redundant configuration.
3. The maximum current of AC input is a redundant configuration.

Table 13 Input voltage and input frequency requirements

Frequency Input Voltage (AC) Conditions Tolerance (%)

60 Hz ±2 Hz 200 V to 240 V 1 phase +10% or -11%

2 wire + ground

50 Hz ±3 Hz 200 V to 240 V 1 phase +10% or -11%

2 wire + ground

60 Hz ±2 Hz 100 V to 120 V 1 phase +10% or -11%

2 wire + ground

50 Hz ±3 Hz 100 V to 120 V 1 phase +10% or -11%

2 wire + ground

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 Physical specifications

Physical specifications
The following table provides the physical specifications for the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform
E590 (VSP E590) and Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E790 (VSP E790) storage systems,
including weight, heat output, power consumption, and air flow specifications.
Table 14 Weight, heat output, power consumption, and air flow specifications

Power
Heat output consumption Air flow
Model number 2 2 1,2 3 3
Weight (kg) (W) (VA) (m /min)
DW-F850-CBSFB2 1 - - -

DW900-CBSN 11.9 1064 1120 4.0

DW-F900-CM32G 0.054 4 4.2

DW-F900-BM70 0.2 9.7 10.2 -

DW-F900-BM7E 0.2 9.7 10.2 -

DW-F900-4HF32R 0.4 17.9 19.9 -

DW-F900-2HS10S 0.4 18.0 18.9 -

DW-F900-2HS10B 0.4 28.5 30.0 -

DKC-F810I-1PL16 0.02 0.79 0.88 -

DKC-F810I-1PS16 0.02 0.94 1.05 -

DKC-F810I-1PS32 0.02 1.29 1.43 -

DKC-F910I-1R9RVM 0.21 25.0 26.0 -

DKC-F910I-3R8RVM 0.21 25.0 26.0 -

DKC-F910I-7R6RVM 0.21 25.0 26.0 -

DKC-F910I-15RRVM 0.21 25.0 26.0 -

DKC-F910I-30RRVM 0.21 25.0 26.0 -

1. Actual values at a typical I/O condition. (Random Read and Write, 50 IOPSs for HDD,
2500 IOPSs for SSD, Data Length: 8k bytes. All fans rotate at normal.) These values
may change for future compatible drives.
2. The value is from the configuration of Model List.
3. The value is MAX level.

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Chapter 4: Turning storage system power on
and off
The storage system can be powered on and off using the power control panel located on the
controller chassis during normal operating conditions or in case of a power failure.

Powering on the storage system

Use the following procedure to power on the storage system. The main switch on the
controller chassis is used to power on the storage system.

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Procedure
1. Turn ON all the breakers to the storage system.
2. Press the main switch on the controller chassis for three seconds until the POWER
LED changes from amber to green.

Note: The storage system will take approximately 13 minutes to

finish powering on.
3. Wait for the storage system to complete its power-on self-test and bootup processes.
When the READY indicator is ON (green LED), the storage system is ready for use.

Caution: If the ALARM indicator is also ON (red LED), or if the

READY indicator is not ON after 40 minutes, contact customer support
for assistance.

Powering off the storage system

Use the following procedure to power off the storage system. The main switch on
the controller chassis is used to power off the storage system.

Before you begin

■ Ensure that all software-specific shutdown procedures have been completed. Refer to the
applicable user manuals for details.
■ Ensure that all I/O activity to the storage system has stopped. You can vary paths
offline and shut down the attached hosts.

Procedure
1. Press the main switch on the controller chassis for approximately three seconds until the
POWER LED on the front of the chassis changes from solid green to a blinking status.
2. Release the main switch and the POWER LED returns to solid green after blinking
for approximately three seconds.
The power-off process begins. The process takes approximately 18 minutes or longer
depending on the amount of data that needs to be written. The POWER LED is solid
green during the powering off process. The POWER LED changes from green to
amber when the process is completed.
3. Verify the POWER LED on the front of the storage system changes from green to amber.
4. To stop the power supply, remove the power cables from the power supply units on
the controller chassis and drive box.
If the storage system is connected to a PDU, you can stop the power supply by
turning off the PDU breaker.

Note: If the storage system does not receive power for more than six
months, the battery can become discharged and possibly damaged. To
avoid this situation, charge the battery for more than three hours at least
once every six months.

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Chapter 5: Site preparation
The delivery and installation site for the storage system must meet certain requirements
to ensure successful and efficient installation of the storage system.

Note: The following information is provided to assist in installation planning and is

not intended to be complete. The installation and maintenance documents used
by Hitachi Vantara personnel contain complete specifications. For further
information about site preparation for storage system installation, contact
customer support.

Site preparation checklist

Verify the availability of each item in the site preparation checklist.
The responsibilities for installation planning are shared by the customer and the Hitachi
Vantara account team. The required installation planning tasks must be scheduled and
completed to ensure successful and efficient installation of the storage system.
The following tasks might take several weeks to complete:
■ Acquiring required power outlets.
■ Adding or modifying air conditioning systems.
■ Making room alterations to accommodate the storage system.
■ Ordering third-party equipment, such as non-Hitachi racks, network switches, and host
servers for the storage system.
The following checklist will assist you as you perform your installation. You can make
copies of this checklist for each installation you perform and check each step after it has
been performed.

Requirement Yes No

Is the data center free of any equipment servicing hazards, such

as electrical or data cables that obstruct access?
Does the data center have a suppression system?

Does the floor plan meet the service clearance and cutout requirements?

Does the floor meet the load rating requirements?

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Requirement Yes No

Does the data center meet the environmental requirements including

temperature, humidity, airflow, and acoustic?
Is all equipment not supplied by Hitachi (for example, connectors,
receptacles, and network switches) on site and ready for use?
Are the input circuit breakers adequate for equipment loads?

Are uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in place?

Have all sources of electrical interference been addressed?

Does the site enforce access controls (for example, will Hitachi
representatives need an escort)?
Will the equipment fit through all doors and corridors and in elevators?

Site planning
All planning activities should be scheduled and completed before the equipment is delivered.
The planning process includes:
■ Planning hardware configuration, such as system component layout in the rack and drive
allocation.
■ Planning for specific network topologies, cabling configurations, network switches, and
cabling of connected host computers.
■ Ensuring all cables for specific controller and drive tray configurations are properly
ordered.
■ Verifying all electrical service wiring is installed at the predetermined location.
Complete the suggested tasks before receiving and installing the storage system:
■ Prepare a preliminary layout of the installation.
■ Review the power and the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning requirements before
ordering any additional support equipment.
■ Make a final layout of the installation and review the layout with the Hitachi
Vantara representative.
■ Verify the installation of electrical service wiring at the predetermined location is proper
before installing the storage system.
■ Verify all additional equipment, such as switches and host computers, is installed
and operational.

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Installation site considerations

When planning and preparing for the installation of a storage system, consider the following:
■ The delivery area must provide enough space and floor strength to support the packaged
equipment cartons for the storage system. Doorways and hallways must provide enough
clearance to move the equipment safely from the delivery area to the destination.
■ The computer room must have sufficient space to accommodate the storage system
and other necessary equipment and provide minimum clearance around the storage
system for service access and to verify proper weight distribution on the computer room
floor. It must also include correctly positioned floor cutouts for the storage system's
power and data cables.
■ If the storage system arrives in hot or cold weather or you notice any condensation, do not
unpack it until it has been allowed to reach room temperature or the condensation to clear
(one to two hours). Immediately exposing the storage system to warm temperature can
cause condensation to occur, which could damage the electronics. Maintain
recommended humidity level and airflow rates.
■ Take the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD). Verify that all
equipment and flooring are grounded. Store spare electric parts in antistatic bags until you
are ready to install them. When handling the storage system, wear protective devices like
wrist straps, sole grounders, and conductive shoes.
■ Proper environmental conditions for the storage system must be maintained. For optimal
performance, storage systems require controlled environmental conditions that are often
best facilitated through raised flooring and under-floor air conditioning. It is the
responsibility of the customer to monitor this environment and ensure continued
conformance with the recommended environmental specifications.
■ The computer room must have adequate power facilities for the storage system. Adequate
power is necessary to ensure reliable functioning of electronic equipment and for the
safety of the customer's installation. The customer is responsible for procuring, installing,
and maintaining adequate power to the equipment.

Floor cutout and service clearance

Be sure your site has sufficient space to accommodate the storage system.
When preparing the space required for your storage system, be sure the site:
■ Is large enough to hold the new storage system and other equipment.
■ Provides minimum clearance around the storage system for service access and to verify
proper weight distribution on the computer room floor.
■ Includes correctly positioned floor cutouts for the storage system's power and data cables.

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 Floor cutout and service clearance

To verify there is sufficient space for the storage system, document your site's floor
plan, including the locations of:
■ Structural support columns and other immovable objects
■ Walls
■ All existing equipment, cabinets, racks, networking equipment, and other systems
■ Where the new storage system will be installed
■ Floor and electrical cutouts
■ Interconnecting cables and power cords, including lengths
■ Floor vents
The space requirements must take into consideration the total floor clearance required for
the storage system. This includes:
■ The space required by the equipment
■ Service clearance - the floor space required to access the storage system.
■ Additional space required to distribute the equipment weight on your computer room's
raised floor. The amount of additional space required depends on your floor load rating.
■ Additional space required to view the storage system LEDs on the front and rear panels.

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 Floor load rating

If your computer room uses floor cutouts to route power and data cables, position the cutouts
toward the center of the rack. If this is not possible, position the cutouts off-center from the
rack as long as the cutout is within the allowable range and allows smooth routing and
entrance of cables. Check the relationship between the position of the cutout and the cable
openings on the rack.

Floor load rating

The floor space at the installation site must support the combined weight of all associated
component and equipment. The maximum load rating is 709 kg.

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Appendix A: Component list
The following table lists and describes the components of the storage system. For more
information, contact your Hitachi Vantara representative or customer support.

Component list
Table 15 CBSN controller components

Model number Description Quantity

DW900-CBSN 2U chassis 1

Binder (two types) 4

DW-F900-EQRR1 Optional Earthquake Resistivity Bracket 1

DW-F850-CBSFB2 Front bezel (2U) 1

DKC-F910I-1R9RVM 1.9 TB, 12 Gbps, SFF, NVMe flash drive 0-24

DKC-F910I-3R8RVM 3.8 TB, 12 Gbps, SFF, NVMe flash drive 0-24

DKC-F910I-7R6RVM 7.6 TB, 12 Gbps, SFF, NVMe flash drive 0-24

DKC-F910I-15RRVM 15 TB, 12 Gbps, SFF, NVMe flash drive 0-24

DKC-F910I-30RRVM 30 TB, 12 Gbps, SFF, NVMe flash drive 0-24

DW-F900-CTLSN Controller board 2

DW-F900-CTLSNE Encrypting controller board 2

DW-F900-CTLMN Controller board 2

DW-F900-CTLMNE Encrypting controller board 2

DW-F900-CM32G Cache memory (32 GB) 2-12

DW-F900-BM70 Cache flash memory non-encrypted 2-4

(CFM)
DW-F900-BM7E Cache flash memory with encryption 2-4
(CFM)

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 Component list

Model number Description Quantity

DW-F900-2HS10S Front-end module (also know as a 2-6

channel board) (10-Gbps SFP optic-
iSCSI)
DW-F900-2HS10B Front-end module (10-Gbps copper- 2-6
iSCSI)
DW-F900-4HF32R Front-end module (32/16-Gbps 4port-FC) 2-6

DKC-F810I-1PS16 SFP for 16 Gbps Shortwave 0-24

DKC-F810I-1PL16 SFP for 16 Gbps Longwave 0-24

DKC-F810I-1PS32 SFP for 32 Gbps Longwave 0-24

Appendix A: Component list

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