[rescue] HDS Freedom 7700E system

[Steven Hill]

> Hi Lads
>
> In about two months I've got an option on a complete Hitachi Frredom 7700E
> system in Australia. Unfortunately this class of system is outside my
> experience.
>
> I can't do much research at present due to ongoing work commitments. But
> I'd be interested to know - is this sort of system even remotely practical
> to get running without HDS involvement?

Uses standard FC-AL disks.

Might need a firmware u/g.

I have one at our datacenter, but haven't ever used the management
util for laying out the disks. You probably want to be sure you'll be
able to lay the disks out as you want before getting it.

S.

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Steven J. Hill
Systems Administrator