User guide

4–2 Site preparation
Hitachi Unified Storage VM Block Module Hardware User Guide
Safety requirements
Responsibilities
The responsibilities for site planning and preparation are shared by the
system users and Hitachi Data Systems support. The required installation
planning tasks must be scheduled and completed to ensure successful and
efficient installation of the Unified Storage VM storage system.
User responsibilities
You are responsible for performing the following tasks to prepare your site
for installation of the HUS VM storage system.
• Understand the applicable safety requirements associated with installing
a HUS VM storage system.
• Understand the installation requirements for the HUS VM storage
system. You can use the information in this manual to determine the
specific requirements for your installation. As needed, review the Hitachi
Unified Storage VM Block Module Hardware User Guide to familiarize
yourself with the components, features, and functions of the HUS VM
storage system.
• Verify that the installation site meets all installation requirements. A
checklist is included in this section to help you with this task.
• Provide electrical hardware, including cables, connectors and
receptacles that are required to connect the HUS VM storage system to
site power.
• As needed, work with Hitachi Data Systems support to create an
installation plan. Allow enough time to complete any changes to the
plan, so your site is ready when the equipment arrives.
Hitachi Data Systems responsibilities
Hitachi Data Systems support is responsible for completing the following
tasks:
• Assist you as needed during the installation planning process for your
specific site and operational configuration
• Coordinate Hitachi Data Systems resources to ensure a successful
installation and configuration of the HUS VM storage system.
Caution: Before operating or working on the HUS VM storage system, read
the safety and environmental information in Safety requirements on page
3-1.
Note: The HUS VM storage system must be installed by trained Hitachi
Data Systems personnel or trained authorized service providers. The HUS
VM storage system is not a customer-installable product.