Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform Service processor server
The include a separate, dedicated 1U service processor (SVP) to host an element manager (Storage Navigator). The SVP (model number 3919435.P) operates independently from the CPU of the storage system and operating system, and provides out‑of‑band configuration and management of the storage system. The SVP also monitors and collects performance data for key components of the storage system to enable diagnostic testing and analysis for customer support.
Service processor description
The SVP runs Windows® Embedded Standard 7 operating system, which provides the same desktop environment look and feel as Windows 7 Professional.
The SVP software application can also be installed on a customer-supplied server running Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1, Windows 10 Professional or Enterprise, or Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. For more information about supported hardware, operating systems and virtual environments, see the Service Processor Technical Reference for VSP Gx00 and VSP Fx00 Models.
- Microsoft Hyper-V Windows Server 2012 R2
- VMware ESXi
- Linux KVM
The SVP provides four RJ-45 ports:
- Two ports connect to the storage system controllers (one port for each controller).
- One port connects to the IP network of the user.
- One port connects to a user-supplied management console PC.
Three of the four RJ-45 ports (which connect to the controllers and the IP network) are configured as a bridge. The SVP can be addressed using the default IP address 192.168.0.15.
In the unlikely event you cannot connect to the SVP using the default IP address, use the following emergency login: http://<default SVP IP address>/dev/storage/<model number><system serial number>/emergency.do. For example:
Storage system model number | Storage system serial number | URL |
8320004 |
456789 | |
8340004 |
456789 | |
8360004 |
456789 |
Users are responsible for adopting the appropriate security procedures with the SVP, including:
- Applying Windows security patches.
- Turning on automatic Windows updates or using the manual Windows update method.
- Installing antivirus software that has been tested and approved by Hitachi.
SVP front panel
The front panel of the physical SVP is equipped with LEDs, a reset button, and a power button.
Number |
Description |
1 |
LEDs. From left to right, the LEDs are:
|
2 |
Reset button. |
3 |
Power button. Applies power to or removes power from the SVP. |
SVP rear panel
The only ports used on the rear panel of the physical SVP are the power socket and the four LAN ports.
Number |
Description |
1 |
Power socket. Attach the power cable supplied with the SVP. |
2 |
Four LAN ports arranged as follows: LAN3 LAN4 LAN1 LAN2 These ports connect to your IP network, the management console PC, and the user LAN port on each storage system controller. |