Responsibilities; Customer Responsibilities; Hitachi Data Systems Responsibilities; Installation Planning Tasks - Hitachi Universal Storage Platform VM Installation Planning Manual

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for installation planning are shared by the customer and
the Hitachi Data Systems account team. The required installation planning
tasks must be scheduled and completed to ensure successful and efficient
installation of the Universal Storage Platform VM.

Customer Responsibilities

You are responsible for:
• Performing the
• Verifying that all installation requirements have been met by
completing the Installation Planning Checklist in this document
• Providing the customer-supplied hardware that is required for storage
system installation (for example, electrical connectors and receptacles,
rack)
• Observing all applicable safety requirements at all times
•
NOTE: The Universal Storage Platform VM must be installed by trained
Hitachi Data Systems personnel or trained Authorized Service Providers.
The Universal Storage Platform VM is not a customer-installable product.

Hitachi Data Systems Responsibilities

Your Hitachi Data Systems account team will assist you throughout the
installation planning process.
The Hitachi Data Systems account team is responsible for:
• Assisting you as needed during the installation planning process for
your specific site and operational configuration
• Coordinating Hitachi Data Systems resources to ensure a successful
installation and configuration of the Universal Storage Platform VM

Installation Planning Tasks

You, the customer, are responsible for performing the following tasks, with
assistance as needed from the Hitachi Data Systems account team, to
prepare for installation of the Universal Storage Platform VM storage
system:
1. Read this document carefully to understand the installation
requirements for the Universal Storage Platform VM. You will use the
information in this document to determine the specific requirements for
your installation.
2. Review the Hitachi User and Reference Guide (MK-96RD635) to
familiarize yourself with the components, features, and functions of the
Universal Storage Platform VM storage system.
3. Complete the
document before equipment delivery to verify that all installation
requirements are met.
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Installation Planning Tasks
Installation Planning Checklist on page 1-4
Planning for Installation
described below.
in this