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

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Controller chassis

The controller chassis contains the following components:

  • Controller boards (CTLs, also called DKCs.)
  • Front-end modules (FEMs), also called channel boards (CHBs)
  • Power supply (PS)
    NoteThe PSUT power supply has a Titanium efficiency rating.
  • Backup fan module (BKMF)

The CTLs contain the cache memory (CM) and cache flash memory (CFM) for the storage system. The VSP E590 and VSP E790 support up to 768 GiB of cache memory.

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Number Item Description
1 LED (POWER, READY, WARNING, ALARM)Status LEDs for the controller 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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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: https://support.hitachivantara.com/en_us/contact-us.html.

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Number Item Description
1 LED (POWER, READY, WARNING, ALARM)Status LEDs for the controller chassis.
2 ALM LED Red: Drives can be replaced.
3ACT LED Green: Normal operation.

Green Blinking: The drive is being accessed.

4DrivesDisk drives
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Number Item Description
1Power supply unitSupplies electric power to the controller components.
2 Controllers Controller 1 (bottom) and Controller 2 (Top)
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Number Item Description
1 RDY LEDOn: Normal Operation
2MAINT LEDOn: Power supply unit can be replaced.
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Controller board
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Number ItemDescription
1 Channel boardChannel board component
2 LAN-RST switchResets GUM. Use only when instructed by Hitachi Vantara support.
3LAN port

LAN1: Maintenance LAN port (left)

LAN2: User LAN port (right)

4

Uninterruptible power supply port

NA
5Cache flash memoryNA
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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.
2CTL ALM LED
  • Red: Controller can be removed.

    • Failure of the controller's power supply unit.

  • Amber: LAN reset switch was pressed.
3 ALARM LED (for CFM )Red: Cache flash memory can be removed.
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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.

SpecificationFibre 32-Gbps ReadyiSCSI 10GiSCSI 10G BASE-T
Model numberDW-F900-4HF32RDW-F900-2HS10SDW-F900-2HS10B
Number of PCBs111
Host interfaceFCPiSCSI (optical)iSCSI (copper)
Data transfer rate (MB/s)16 Gbps: 400/800/1,600

32 Gbps: 800/1,600/3,200

1,000100/1,000
Number of options installed( ): DKB slot used2/4/6/2/4/62/4/6
Number of ports per PCB422
Number of ports per storage system( ): DKB slot used8/16/244/8/124/8/12
Maximum cable lengthShort wave1400 m/190 m/125 m/100 m550 m-
Long wave10 km--
Copper--50m (cat 6a)
  1. When 50/125-mm laser optimized multi-mode Fibre cable (OM3 or OM4) is used. When using other cable types, contact customer support.
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10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (optical)
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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.
Port assignments
CHB number Port 1Port 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
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10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (copper)
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Number Item Description
1 STATUS LED Green: Front-end module is in the power-on state.

Red: Front-end module can be removed safely.

2iSCSI connectors Connect to Ethernet cables.
3PORT (Link/Speed) LED Yellow: 1-Gbps link.

Green: 10-Gbps link.

Off: No link connection.

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

Blinking: Communication is in progress.

Off: No link connection or not ready to communicate.

Port assignments
CHB number Port 1Port 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
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8-Gbps, 16-Gbps, or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (4-port) board LEDs and connectors
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Number Item Description
1 STATUS LED Green: Front-end module is in power-on state.

Red: Front-end module can be removed safely.

2PORT 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).

3Fibre Channel connectors Connect to Fibre Channel cables.

The following table lists the Fibre Channel port assignments

Port assignments
CHB number 8-Gbps, 16-Gbps, or 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports (left to right)
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
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LAN blade LEDs and connectors
LAN blade
Number Item Description
1 LINK LED Green: Link status is normal.
2 ACT LED Orange: Data is being transferred.
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 (UPS) port N/A
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Small-form-factor drive tray (DBS)

The following table describes the physical specifications of the small-form-factor drive tray.

DBS drive tray specifications

Name

Model name

Height

Number of drive slots

Drive type

DBS

DW-F1000-DBS

2U (88.2 mm)

24

2.5 inch (SFF)

DBSE

DW-F1000-DBSE

2U (88.2 mm)

24

2.5 inch (SFF)

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SFF front panel with bezel
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Number Item Description
1 POWER LED

Green: Drive tray is powered on.

2 READY LED

Green: Drive tray is operational.

3 Locate LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
4 Lock

Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key.

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SFF front panel without bezel
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Number Item Description
1

POWER, READY, and LOCATE LEDs

Green: Drive tray is powered on.

Green: Drive tray is operational.

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
2

ALM LED

Red: Drive stopped due to a failure and can be replaced.
3

ACT LED

Green: Normal operation.

Blink green: Drive is being accessed.

4 Small-form-factor drives

The twenty-four 2.5-inch SFF drives are positioned vertically. The slots are organized from 0 to 23.

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SFF rear panel
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Number Item Description
1 ENC N/A
2 POWER LED

Green: ENC is in the power-on state.

3 Locate LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
4 ALARM LED

Red: ENC can be replaced.

5 PATH (IN) LED

Blue: IN side port is linked up.

6 PATH (IN) connector

Connects to a controller or drive tray.

7 PATH (OUT) LED

Blue: OUT side port is linked up.

8 PATH (OUT) connector

Connects to a drive tray.

9 Console

This port is reserved.

10 Power supply unit N/A
11 Receptacle

Connects to the power cable provided with the storage system.

12 AC IN LED

Green: Normal operation.

13 ALM LED

Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.

14 RDY LED

Green: Normal operation.

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AC power supply unit LEDs and connectors

Both SFF and LFF drive trays are equipped with AC power supply units. The AC power supply units include LEDs to display their operating status.

NoteThe DBSE and DBLE power supplies have a Platinum efficiency rating.
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Number Item Description
1 RDY LED

Green: Normal operation.

2 ACI IN LED

Green: AC input is operating normally.

3 ALM LED

Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.

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Small-form-factor drive tray (DBS2)

The following table describes the physical specifications of the small-form-factor drive tray.

DBS2 drive tray specifications

Name

Model name

Height

Number of drive slots

Drive type

DBS2

DW-F1000-DBS2

2U (88.2 mm)

24

2.5 inch (SFF)

DBS2E

DW-F1000-DBS2E

2U (88.2 mm)

24

2.5 inch (SFF)

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SFF front panel with bezel
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Number Item Description
1 POWER LED

Green: Drive tray is powered on.

2 READY LED

Green: Drive tray is operational.

3 Locate LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
4 Lock

Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key.

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SFF front panel without bezel
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Number Item Description
1

POWER, READY, and LOCATE LEDs

Green: Drive tray is powered on.

Green: Drive tray is operational.

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
2

ALM LED

Red: Drive stopped due to a failure and can be replaced.
3

ACT LED

Green: Normal operation.

Blink green: Drive is being accessed.

4 Small-form-factor drives

The twenty-four 2.5-inch SFF drives are positioned vertically. The slots are organized from 0 to 23.

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SFF rear panel
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Number Item Description
1 PATH (IN) connector

Connects to a controller or drive tray.

2 PATH (OUT) connector

Connects to a drive tray.

3 ENCN/A
4 PATH (IN) LED

Blue: IN side port is linked up.

5 PATH (OUT) LED

Blue: OUT side port is linked up.

6 Console

These ports are reserved.

7 POWER LED

Green: ENC is in the power-on state.

8 LOCATE LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
9 ALARM LED Red: ENC can be replaced.
10 Power supply unitN/A
11 Receptacle

Connects to the power cable provided with the storage system.

12 ALM LED

Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.

13 AC IN LED

Green: Normal operation.

14 RDY1 LED

Green: Normal operation.

15 RDY2 LED

Green: Normal operation.

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AC power supply unit LEDs and connectors

SFF drive trays are equipped with AC power supply units. The AC power supply units include LEDs to display their operating status.

NoteThe DBS2E power supply has a Platinum efficiency rating.
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Number Item Description
1 RDY2 LED

Green: Normal operation.

2 RDY1 LED

Green: Normal operation.

3 Receptacle

Connects to the power cable provided with the storage system.

4 AC IN LED

Green: Normal operation.

5 ALM LED

Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.

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Large-form-factor drive tray (DBL)

The following table describes the physical specifications of the large-form-factor (LFF) drive tray.

DBL drive tray specifications

Name

Model name

Height

Number of drive slots

Drive type

DBL

DW-F1000-DBL

2U (88.2 mm)

12

3.5 inch (LFF)

DBLE

DW-F1000-DBLE

2U (88.2 mm)

12

3.5 inch (LFF)

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LFF front panel with bezel
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Number Item Description
1 POWER LED

Green: Drive tray is powered on.

2 READY LED

Green: Drive tray is operational.

3 Locate LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
4 Lock

Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key.

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LFF front panel without bezel
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Number Item Description
1

POWER, READY, and LOCATE LEDs

Green: Drive tray is powered on.

Green: Drive tray is operational.

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
2 ACT LED

Green: Normal operation.

Blink green: Drive is being accessed.

3

ALM LED

Red: Drive stopped due to a failure and can be replaced.
4 Large-form-factor drives

The twelve 3.5-inch LFF drives are positioned horizontally. The slots are organized in the following order: 

8   9   10  11
4   5   6   7
0   1   2   3
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LFF rear panel
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Number Item Description
1 ENC N/A
2 POWER LED

Green: ENC is in the power-on state.

3 Locate LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
4 ALARM LED

Red: ENC can be replaced.

5 PATH (IN) LED

Blue: IN side port is linked up.

6 PATH (IN) connector

Connects to a controller or drive tray.

7 PATH (OUT) LED

Blue: OUT side port is linked up.

8 PATH (OUT) connector

Connects to a drive tray.

9 Console

This port is reserved.

10 Power supply unit N/A
11 Receptacle

Connects to the power cable provided with the storage system.

12 AC IN LED

Green: Normal operation.

13 ALM LED

Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.

14 RDY LED

Green: Normal operation.

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AC power supply unit LEDs and connectors

Both SFF and LFF drive trays are equipped with AC power supply units. The AC power supply units include LEDs to display their operating status.

NoteThe DBSE and DBLE power supplies have a Platinum efficiency rating.
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Number Item Description
1 RDY LED

Green: Normal operation.

2 ACI IN LED

Green: AC input is operating normally.

3 ALM LED

Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.

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High-density intermix drive tray (DB60)

The following table describes the physical specifications of the high-density drive tray.

DB60 drive tray specifications

Name

Model name

Height

Number of drive slots

Drive type

DB60

DW-F1000-DB60

4U (176 mm)

60

3.5 inch (LFF)

DB60E

DW-F1000-DB60E

4U (176 mm)

60

3.5 inch (LFF)

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Dense intermix drive tray front panel with bezel
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Number Item Description
1 POWER LED

Green: Drive tray is powered on.

2 READY LED

Green: Drive tray is operational.

3 Locate LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
4 Lock

Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key.

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Dense intermix drive tray display LEDs
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Number Item Description
1

ACT

Green: Normal operation.

Blink: Drive is being accessed.

2 ALM LED

Red: Drive stopped due to a failure and can be replaced.

NoteAt the rear of the drive tray, the drives are organized from left to right. On the left side of the preceding figure, the rear of the drive tray is at the top.
  • Rear of drive tray: 48-59
  • 36-47
  • 24-35
  • 12-23
  • Front of drive tray: 00-11
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Dense intermix drive tray rear panel
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Number Item Description
1 Power supply unit N/A
2 RDY LED

Green: Normal operation.

3 AC IN LED

Green: Normal operation.

4 ALM LED

Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.

5 Receptacle

Connects to the power cable provided with the storage system.

6 ENC N/A
7 PATH (OUT) LED

Blue: OUT side port is linked up.

8 PATH (OUT) connector

Connects to a drive tray.

9 PATH (IN) LED

Blue: IN side port is linked up.

10 PATH (IN) connector

Connects to a controller or drive tray.

11 Console This port is reserved.
12 ALARM LED

Red: ENC can be replaced.

13 Locate LED

Amber:

  • Indicates the location of the chassis.
  • Can be turned on or turned off by the maintenance utility.
14 POWER LED

Green: ENC is in the power-on state.

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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.

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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