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Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM
Installation Planning Guide
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Copyright © 2007 Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Notice: No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or stored in a database or retrieval system for any purpose without the express written permission of Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Hitachi Data Systems”). Hitachi Data Systems reserves the right to make changes to this d
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Contents Preface................................................................................................... v Safety and Environmental Notices.........................................................................vi Intended Audience..............................................................................................vi Product Version.................................................................................................. vii Document Revision Level .........
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Power Specifications and Requirements............................................................ 2-13 Power Specifications and Power Supplies ................................................... 2-13 Breaker Configurations ............................................................................. 2-15 Power Connection.................................................................................... 2-16 Input Voltage and Input Frequency ...................................................
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Preface This document provides installation and configuration planning information for the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM (USP VM) storage system. Please read this document carefully to understand the installation requirements for the Universal Storage Platform VM, and maintain a copy for reference. This preface includes the following information: Safety and Environmental Notices Intended Audience Product Version Document Revision Level Changes in this Revision Docum
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Safety and Environmental Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the i
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Product Version This document revision applies to Universal Storage Platform VM microcode 60-02-0x and higher. Document Revision Level Revision Date Description MK-97RD6679-00 November 2007 Initial release, supersedes and replaces MK-97RD6079 Changes in this Revision • Added information on the 750-GB hard disk drive (Table 2-2, Table 2-8). Document Organization The following table provides an overview of the contents and organization of this document. Click the chapter title in the
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Document Conventions The term “Universal Storage Platform VM” refers to all models of the Universal Storage Platform VM storage system, unless otherwise noted. This document uses the following icons to draw attention to information: Icon Meaning Description Note Calls attention to important and/or additional information. Tip Provides helpful information, guidelines, or suggestions for performing tasks more effectively. Caution Warns the user of adverse conditions and/or consequence
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Getting Help If you need to call the Hitachi Data Systems Support Center, make sure to provide as much information about the problem as possible, including: • The circumstances surrounding the error or failure. • The exact content of any error message(s) displayed on the host system(s). • The service information messages (SIMs), including reference codes and severity levels, displayed by Storage Navigator. The Hitachi Data Systems customer support staff is available 24 hours a day, seve
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x Preface Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM Installation Planning Guide
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1 Planning for Installation This chapter describes the requirements and procedures for planning to install the Universal Storage Platform VM. Responsibilities Installation Planning Tasks Installation Planning Checklist Planning for Installation 1-1 Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM Installation Planning Guide
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Responsibilities The responsibilities for installation planning are shared by the customer and the Hitachi Data Systems account team. The required installation planning tasks must be scheduled and completed to ensure successful and efficient installation of the Universal Storage Platform VM. Customer Responsibilities You are responsible for: • Performing the installation planning tasks described in this document. • Verifying that all installation requirements have been met by completing
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Installation Planning Tasks The customer is responsible for performing the following tasks, with assistance as needed from the Hitachi Data Systems account team, to prepare for installation of the Universal Storage Platform VM storage system: 1. Read this document carefully to understand the installation requirements for the Universal Storage Platform VM. You will use the information in this document to determine the specific requirements for your installation. 2. Review the User and Refe
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Installation Planning Checklist Complete the checklist below (online or hardcopy) to verify that all installation requirements for the Universal Storage Platform VM have been met. Successful completion of this checklist (Yes is checked for all entries) will ensure smooth and efficient installation of the Universal Storage Platform VM. Definition of terms: Data center: The room at the customer site in which the Universal Storage Platform VM will be installed. Equipment: The hardware deliv
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Yes No Installation Planning Checklist Safety Is the data center equipped to protect equipment from fire? Is the data center free of hazards (e.g., cables that obstruct access)? Delivery Is the receiving area adequate for equipment delivery and unloading? (overall height: 84 in, 2.134 m) Does the equipment fit through doors, halls, elevators, and stairs? Do the floors, elevators, stairs, and ramps support the weight of the equipment? Storage If the equipment will be stored after d
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1-6 Planning for Installation Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM Installation Planning Guide
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2 Installation Requirements This chapter provides the installation requirements for the Universal Storage Platform VM storage system. Safety Requirements Delivery Requirements Storage Requirements Facilities Requirements Physical Specifications and Requirements Power Specifications and Requirements Environmental Specifications and Requirements Operational Requirements Note: The general information in this chapter is provided to assist in installation planning and may
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Safety Requirements The safety requirements for Universal Storage Platform VM installation are: • Safety regulations: The data center must comply with all applicable safety regulations, standards, and requirements. • Fire protection: The data center must have an operational fire protection system. • Hazards: The data center must be free of hazards (e.g., cables on the floor that obstruct access). Observe the following general safety requirements: • Cabling: – Do not obstruct walkways w
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Delivery Requirements The customer site must accommodate the delivery and movement of the equipment to the installation location in the data center. The delivery requirements for Universal Storage Platform VM installation are: • Dimensions: The loading bay, hallways, doors, elevators, and stairs must be large enough to allow the delivered equipment to be moved to the installation location. The shipping crate dimensions are: Height: 84 inches (2.134 meters) (overall height including palet
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Storage Requirements If the delivered equipment needs to be stored after delivery and prior to installation, the storage location must meet the environmental requirements for the Universal Storage Platform VM (see Table 2-1). Table 2-1 Environmental Specifications for Storage Shipping & Storage* Parameter Low High Temperature °F (°C) 5 (-25) 140 (60) *4 Relative Humidity (%) 5 – 95 Max. Wet Bulb °F (°C) 84 (29) Temperature Deviation °F/hour (°C/hour) 36 (20) * For storage, the equip
