Virtual Storage Platform F800 controller

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The Virtual Storage Platform F800 model equipped with dual controllers for communicating with a data host.

Each controller includes the following internal components such as a processor, dual in-line cache memory modules (DIMMs), cache flash memory (CFM), battery, and fans. The controller has an Ethernet connection for out-of-band management using Hitachi Device Manager - Storage Navigator. If the data path through one controller fails, all drives remain available to data hosts using a redundant data path through the other controller. The controller is equipped with LED indicators for monitoring its operating conditions and notifying possible component replacement.

CBLH controller

The CBLH controller includes specific functional LEDs located on the front and rear of controller and power supplies to provide its operating status.

CBLH with front panel bezel

The following table describes the definitions of the CBLH controller front panel bezel LEDs.

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 1097 is set to ON, the WARNING LED does not blink, even if the following failure service information messages (SIM) 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). Go to the Customer Contact Us page at https://support.hitachivantara.com/en_us/contact-us.html.
5	POWER ON/OFF (main switch)	Powers the storage system.
6	Lock	Locks and unlocks the front panel bezel by using the supplied key.

Note Removing a controller can cause the POWER, READY, WARNING, and ALARM LEDs on the front panel to turn off. These LEDs return to the on status after the storage system recovers from the controller replacement.

CBLH front panel LEDs (without bezel)

The following table describes the definitions of the CBLH controller front panel LEDs.

Number	Item	Description
1	POWER ON/OFF (main switch)	Powers the storage system.
2	POWER, READY, WARNING, and ALARM LEDs	Note: When System Option Mode 1097 is set to ON, the WARNING LED does not blink, even if the following failure service information messages (SIM) are issued: 452xxx, 462xxx, 3077xx, 4100xx, and 410100.
3	Controllers	Controller 1 (bottom) and Controller 2 (top).
4	Backup module	N/A
5	BACKUP LED	Green: Power restoration in progress following power outage. Fast blink green: Restoring. Slow blink green: Restoring, or sequential shutdown in progress.
6	Cache flash memory	N/A
7	ALM LED (for cache flash memory)	Red: Cache flash memory can be removed.
8	CTL ALM LED	Red: Controller can be removed. Blink red: Failure with the power supply unit of the controller. Amber: LAN reset switch was pressed.
9	LAN-RST switch	Use only when instructed by customer support.
10	STATUS LED (for BKMF)	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. Blink red three times: Both batteries failed or preventive maintenance replacement of batteries can run. Off: Battery is not mounted, battery-mounting failure occurred, or firmware is being upgraded. Off is normal status for configurations without batteries (for example, BKMF-10 and BKMF-20).

CBLH rear panel

The following table describes the definitions of the CBLH controller rear panel LEDs.

Number	Item
1	Power supply unit
2	Front end module
3	Back end module
4	LAN blade

Rear view (includes NAS modules)

Number	Item
1	NAS module
2	Front end module
3	Back end module
4	LAN blade
5	Power supply unit

CBLH power supply unit LEDs and connectors

The following table lists the definitions of the CBLH power supply unit LEDs and connectors.

Number	Item	Description
1	ALM/RDY LED	Red: Power supply unit can be replaced.
2	Receptacle	Connects to the power cable provided with the storage system.
3	RDY LED	Green: Normal operation.

Host, Network, and Drive Tray Ports and LEDs

The controllers are equipped with specific interfaces for connecting, powering, configuring, and managing the storage system. The component LEDs display the operating status of the storage system.

Front end module descriptions

The front end module LEDs display the operating status of the module.

10-Gbps iSCSI board LEDs and connectors (optical)

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 pluggable can be removed. Blue: Normal link status. Blink blue: Front end module is in communication status.
3	iSCSI connectors	Connect to Ethernet LAN cables.

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 (Link/Speed) LED	Yellow: 1-Gbps link. Green: 10-Gbps link. Off: No link connection.
3	PORT LED	Green: Link connection is established. Blinking: Communication is in progress. Off: No link connection or not ready to communicate.
4	iSCSI connectors	Connect to Ethernet LAN cables.

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

Table 1: 8-Gbps Fibre Channel
Number	Item	Description
1	Fibre Channel connectors	Connect to Fibre Channel cables.
2	STATUS LED	Green: Front end module is in power-on state. Red: Front end module can be removed safely.
3	PORT LED	Red: Small form factor pluggable can be removed. Blue: Normal link status at 8-Gbps. Green: Normal link status at 2-Gbps or 4-Gbps.

Table 2: 32-Gbps, 16-Gbps Fibre Channel
Number	Item	Description
1	Fibre Channel connectors	Connect to Fibre Channel cables.
2	STATUS LED	Green: Front end module is in power-on state. Red: Front end module can be removed safely.
3	PORT LED	Red: Small form factor 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).

Port assignments

CHB number	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-1D	1D	3D	5D	7D
CHB-1E	1E	3E	5E	7E
CHB-1F	1F	3F	5F	7F
CHB-1G	1G	3G	5G	7G
CHB-1H	1H	3H	5H	7H
CHB-2A	2A	4A	6A	8A
CHB-2B	2B	4B	6B	8B
CHB-2C	2C	4C	6C	8C
CHB-2D	2D	4D	6D	8D
CHB-2E	2E	4E	6E	8E
CHB-2F	2F	4F	6F	8F
CHB-2G	2G	4G	6G	8G
CHB-2H	2H	4H	6H	8H

16-Gbps Fibre Channel (2-port) board LEDs and connectors

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 pluggable can be removed. Blue: Normal link status at 16-Gbps. Green: Normal link status at 4-Gbps or 8-Gbps.
3	Fibre Channel connectors	Connect to Fibre Channel cables.