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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990
93-04-01
Hardware Reference Guide
This document provides information about the system hardware components and the mechanical and
environmental specifications for the VSP E990 storage system.
MK-97HM85046-04
June 2021
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  • Page 1 Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 93-04-01 Hardware Reference Guide This document provides information about the system hardware components and the mechanical and environmental specifications for the VSP E990 storage system. MK-97HM85046-04 June 2021...
  • Page 2 Hitachi, Ltd., or Hitachi Vantara LLC (collectively “Hitachi”). Licensee may make copies of the Materials provided that any such copy is: (i) created as an essential step in utilization of the Software as licensed and is used in no other manner;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Host port expansion chassis front panel bezel LEDs........28 PCIe switchboard..................29 Host port expansion chassis fan..............29 PCIe cable connector................... 30 Host port expansion chassis power supply..........31 Service processor....................32 Rack support......................33 Contents Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 4 Site preparation checklist...................42 Site planning...................... 43 Installation site considerations..............44 Floor cutout and service clearance..............44 Floor load rating....................46 Installing anti-tilt bracket for Universal V3 Rack..........46 Appendix A: Component list..............48 Component list....................48 Contents Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface This guide describes the hardware features and specifications of the VSP E990 storage system. Intended audience This document is intended for Hitachi Vantara representatives, system administrators, authorized service providers, or customers who configure and operate the VSP E990 storage system.
  • Page 6 { a | b } indicates that you must choose either a or b. This document uses the following icons to draw attention to information: Icon Label Description Note Calls attention to important or additional information. Preface Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 7: Accessing Product Documentation

    Getting help Hitachi Vantara Support Website is the destination for technical support of products and solutions sold by Hitachi Vantara. To contact technical support, log on to the Hitachi Vantara Support Website for contact information: https://support.hitachivantara.com/en_us/contact- us.html. Hitachi Vantara Community is a global online community for Hitachi Vantara customers, partners, independent software vendors, employees, and prospects.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 (VSP E990) storage system is a high-performance, large-capacity data storage system utilizing all-flash NVMe solid-state drives. The storage system consists of a controller chassis, one or more NVMe drive boxes, and internal components such as fans and PCIe switches.
  • Page 9 Maximum number of back-end modules Device interface Supported channel types Fibre Channel (shortwave, ■ longwave) iSCSI (optical) ■ Data transfer rate Fibre Channel up to 3.2 GB/s iSCSI (Optical) 10 Gbps Chapter 1: Introduction Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 10 Storage system specifications Item Specification Maximum number of front-end modules Chapter 1: Introduction Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Hardware Overview

    ■ 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 E990 supports 1,024 GiB of cache memory. Number Item Description LED (POWER, READY, WARNING,...
  • Page 12 3077xx, 4100xx, and 410100. LED might turn off during user maintenance. ALARM LED Off: Normal operation. Red: Processor failure (system might be down). For assistance, contact customer support: https://support.hitachivantara.com/en_us/ contact-us.html. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 13 Green: Charging of the battery in the backup module is complete. Red: Backup module can be removed. Blink red one time: Main battery failure. Blink red two times: Backup battery failure. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 14 ALARM LEDs 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. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 15 Controller chassis Number Item Power supply Disk board module LAN board Channel board module Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 16: Controller Board

    (when the maintenance work mentioned above is not performed). Red Blinking: A failure is detected in the controller board, cache memory, or cache flash memory (CFM). Amber On: Indicates that the LAN RESET switch is pressed. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 17 Amber: Link status/data transfer status. SPEED LED On: Link speed = 1 Gbps. Off: Link speed = 10 Mbps/100 Mbps. LAN ALARM LED Red: The removal of the LAN Board is possible. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 18: Front-End Modules

    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. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 19: 10-Gbps Iscsi Board Leds And Connectors (Optical)

    Red: Small form-factor (SFF) pluggable can be removed. Blue: Normal link status. Blue Blinking: Front-end module is in communication status. iSCSI connectors Connect to Ethernet cables. 10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (copper) Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 20 Off: No link connection. PORT LED Green: Link connection is established. Blinking: Communication is in progress. Off: No link connection or not ready to communicate. iSCSI connectors Connect to Ethernet cables. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 21: 16-Gbps Or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (4-Port) Board Leds And Connectors

    8-Gbps or 16-Gbps (32- Gbps). Table 2 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 Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 22: Back-End Modules

    The back-end module LEDs indicate the operating status of the module. Item Specification Model number DKC-F910I-BN8G Number of PCBs Number of ports per PCB Performance 8 Gbps Data encryption Not supported Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 23 Red: Back-end module can be removed safely. PORT LED Blue: Link status is normal. PATH 0 connector Connect to a drive tray. PATH 1 connector Connects to a drive tray. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 24: Lan Blade Leds And Connectors

    LAN port used by the user. LAN 1 Maintenance LAN port used by service personnel. LAN ALARM LED Red: LAN blade can be removed. Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) port PCIe module Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 25: Drive Box

    Up to 24 NVMe drives can be installed in each drive box. Flash memory Canister type Size Transfer rate type Capacity 2.5 in. 8 Gbps 1.9 TB 3.8 TB 7.6 TB 15 TB 30 TB Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 26 Green: Indicates that the ENC is operating normally. LOCATE Amber: An LED to specify the chassis location on the rear of the chassis. The LED can be lit/turned off by Maintenance Utility. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 27 Red: Indicates that the removal of the drive is possible when the storage system is powered on. LINK Blue: Indicates that PCIe between DKBN and ENC is linked up. Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 28: Host Port Expansion Chassis

    The interconnect adapters include PCIe boards and iSCSI and FC cards. For more information, contact customer support. Host port expansion chassis front panel bezel LEDs Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 29: Pcie Switchboard

    Item Description STATUS LED Green: PCIe switchboard is powered on. Red: PCIe switchboard can be replaced safely. Off: PCIe switchboard is powered off. Host port expansion chassis fan Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 30: Pcie Cable Connector

    PCIe cable connector Number Item Description ALM LED Red: Fan failure has occurred. Off: Normal operation. PCIe cable connector Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 31: Host Port Expansion Chassis Power Supply

    Amber: Option PCIe status changed from link up to link down and cables. Cables can be removed safely. Off: Option PCIe is normal or not set. Host port expansion chassis power supply Chapter 2: Hardware overview Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 32: Service Processor

    The SVP is available as a 1U management server physically installed above the controller and drive trays in the rack or as a 64-bit software application provided by Hitachi Vantara. For the latest interoperability updates and details, see the SVP (Service Processor) OS and Hypervisor support report at https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/...

  • Page 33: Rack Support

    For more information about the SVP, see the Service Processor 3 (SVP3) Technical Reference. Rack support The storage system can be installed in the Hitachi Universal V3 Rack, Universal V2B Rack or Universal V2 Rack as well as non-Hitachi 19-inch racks that meet the storage system's specifications.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Specifications

    Chapter 3: Specifications The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 (VSP E990) storage system is 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 E990.
  • Page 35 Within ANSI/ISA S71.04-2013 G1 classification contaminants levels. Non-operating Keep data center clean by monitoring and controlling gaseous contamination. Table 8 Noise level (recommended) State Specification Operating 90 dB or lower* Non-operating Chapter 3: Specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 36: Electrical Specifications

    The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 (VSP E990) runs on single-phase AC power. The AC power input for the VSP E990 storage system has 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.
  • Page 37 [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. Chapter 3: Specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 38: Physical Specifications

    +10% or -11% 2 wire + ground Physical specifications The following table provides the physical specifications for the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 (VSP E990) storage system, including weight, heat output, power consumption, and air flow specifications. Table 11 Weight, heat output, power consumption, and air flow specifications...
  • Page 39 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. Chapter 3: Specifications Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4: Turning Storage System Power On And Off

    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. Chapter 4: Turning storage system power on and off Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 41: Powering Off The Storage System

    To avoid this situation, charge the battery for more than three hours at least once every six months. Chapter 4: Turning storage system power on and off Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 42: Chapter 5: Site Preparation

    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.

  • Page 43: Site Planning

    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 ■...

  • Page 44: Installation Site Considerations

    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. ■ Chapter 5: Site preparation Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 45 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. ■ Chapter 5: Site preparation Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Floor Load Rating

    The maximum load rating is 709 kg. Installing anti-tilt bracket for Universal V3 Rack The anti-tilt bracked for the Hitachi Universal V3 Rack must be anchored to a rigid floor capable of holding a minimum of 154 lbs (79 kg).
  • Page 47 Installing anti-tilt bracket for Universal V3 Rack 3. Using a minimum size of a M10 or 3/8" screw, fasten the bracket to the floor. Chapter 5: Site preparation Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 48: Appendix A: Component List

    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 12 CBLA controller components Model number Description Quantity DW850-CBLA 4U chassis...
  • Page 49 Table 15 DBF optional drive tray components Model number Description Quantity DKC-F910I-1R9RVM 1.9 TB, TLC 8 Gbps, flash module drive 0-32 DKC-F910I-3R8RVM 3.8 TB, TLC 8 Gbps, flash module drive 0-32 Appendix A: Component list Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 50 PCIe switchboard (fan x 5) PCIe module PCIe cable (1.5m) Front bezel Accessories kit Table 17 Optional service processor Model number Description Quantity HDW-F850-SVP.P Service processor (Windows 10 Enterprise) Appendix A: Component list Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 51 Hitachi Vantara Corporate Headquarters Contact Information 2535 Augustine Drive USA: 1-800-446-0744 Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Global: 1-858-547-4526 HitachiVantara.com | community.HitachiVantara.com HitachiVantara.com/contact...

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