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- Page 1 Hitachi Compute Blade Series Logical Partitioning Manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide INKS Getting Help Contents MK-99BDS2K004-03...
- Page 2 Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd., reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use. This document contains the most current information available at the time of publication.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by LP Web System ....3-1 Procedure of upgrading / updating LP firmware ........... 3-2 Notes on Firmware Update by Using LP Web System .......... 3-10 Contents Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 4 Static Version Upgrade/ Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool ..... 4-1 Procedure of upgrading / updating LP firmware ............ 4-2 Prerequisites ...................... 4-3 Notes on Firmware Update by Using LP Maintenance Tool........4-9 Contents Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 5: Preface
Getting Help Comments Notice: The use of Compute Blade 2000/320 series and all other Hitachi Data Systems products is governed by the terms of your agreement(s) with Hitachi Data Systems. Preface Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... -
Page 6: Intended Audience
Indicates optional values. Example: [ a | b ] indicates that you can choose a, b, or nothing. { } braces Indicates required or expected values. Example: { a | b } indicates that you must choose either a or b. Preface Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 7 This indicates notes not directly related to injury or severe Note damage to equipment. This indicates advice on how to make the best use of the equipment. Preface Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 8: Getting Help
For the name of your nearest HDS authorized reseller, refer to the HDS support web site for locations and contact information. To contact the Hitachi Data Systems Support Center, please visit the HDS website for current telephone numbers and other contact information: http://support.hds.com. -
Page 9: Before You Begin
Time Estimated for LP firmware update (Reference Only) Precautions for Dynamic Firmware Update Precautions when using Emulex 10Gb NIC Prerequisites Before You Begin Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... -
Page 10: Definition Of Lp Firmware Update
78-1x or later 17-2x or later *1 Only the method with a CD/DVD drive connectable to front USB port of subject Hitachi Compute Blade model is supported (see Section "Prerequisites" of this Chapter) *2 See "BladeSymphony 2000 HVM Version Upgrade Guide/ HVM Revision Update Guide Rev.4" or earlier for Version upgrading or Revision updating on LP firmware version 57-0X. -
Page 11: Tools For Version Upgrade And Revision Update
Shut down LPAR manager Manually switch active LP firmware bank to previous Restore LP configuration information to previous Start LPAR manager Before You Begin Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... -
Page 12: Time Estimated For Lp Firmware Update (Reference Only)
58-50 on active bank and 58-31 on alternate bank. The final version-revision display after rebooting the LPAR manager will be in line with the actuality as shown below. Before You Begin Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 13 Display on LPAR Actual Console in SVP Navigator Web System manager Screen Command Mode Active 17-60 17-60 17-70 17-60 17-60 Alternate 17-70 17-70 17-60 17-70 17-70 Before You Begin Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 14: Prerequisites
For firmware update by using LP Maintenance Tool, the following are required: CD/DVD drive connectable to front USB port of subject Hitachi Compute Blade model LP firmware in new version and/or revision saved in CD-R ... -
Page 15: Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update By Hvm Navigator
This chapter describes how to upgrade HVM firmware version or update HVM firmware revision by means of HVM Navigator while HVM is running. Certain steps demonstrate Hitachi Compute Blade 2000, where you can assume their steps on Hitachi Compute Blade 320 or the different version by reading Hitachi Compute Blade 2000 as Hitachi Compute Blade320 or appropriate version. -
Page 16: Procedure Of Upgrading/ Updating Lp Firmware
*2: Version Upgrade License Key is not needed when using LP firmware version 59-3x/79-3x or later and HVM Navigator version V03-02 or later. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 17 Console in SVP command mode according to the steps below. The screen image may partially differ depending on the firmware version of the management module. Using DF command to find blade serial number (example on Hitachi Compute Blade 2000) Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool...
- Page 18 Don't change the filename of HVM firmware. When the filename was changed, Version Upgrade and Revision Update cannot be done. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 19 Add URLs used by HVM Web System to trusted sites according to the sub-steps below. From the menu-bar, click Tools and select Internet Options. In the "Internet Options" window opened, click Security tab. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 20 Repeat adding URLs if you need to add more HVM IP Addresses. When done, click Close button to close the "Trusted sites" sub-window. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 21 Enable radio button for this setting. When done, click OK button to close the "Security Settings" sub-window. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 22 From the menu-bar or toolbar, click Tools and select Internet Options. In the "Internet Options" window opened, click Security tab. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 23 Repeat adding URLs if you need to add more HVM IP Addresses. When done, click Close button to close the "Trusted sites" sub-window. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 24 "Settings" field until you find the "Active scripting" setting. Check if Enable radio button is selected for this setting and, if not, select Enable radio button for this setting. 2-10 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 25 "Security Settings - Trusted Sites Zone" sub-window. In the "Internet Options" window returned, click OK button to close the window. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-11 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 26 Find "VNavigator.exe" executable in "bin" subfolder in the HVM Navigator installation folder. 2. Run the executable. If HVM Navigator successfully starts, the log-in window below opens. 2-12 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 27 Registering any user ID and password is not allowed. Use the fixed Upon completion, the "Main" window of HVM Navigator opens. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-13 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 28 From and To text boxes, type a new timeout limit in TimeOut Limit text box if you like, and click Search button. A progress bar will show during the search. 2-14 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 29 In response to a confirmation dialog, click OK button. 5. Ensure addition of the selected HVM(s) to System Configuration tree view. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-15 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 30 Click F/W Update tab of the "Main" window. On F/W Update tab of the "Main" window, click F/W Update button. 2-16 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 31 Config" page. Confirm that one or more target HVMs for version upgrade and/or revision update are included in HVM List. Click Update button. Click Next button to proceed to the next step. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-17 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 32 When done, click Next button to proceed to the next step. 2-18 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 33 1. On "Step 3: Select Target Version" page, ensure that the check box of the target model (Hitachi Compute Blade 2000 in this example) is checked and the destination version-revision (59-11 in this example) is displayed as a result of the previous step.
- Page 34 If the specified firmware update includes version upgrade, "Step 5: Set Verup License Key" page will appear. Otherwise, "Step 6: Check Connection" page will appear. 2-20 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 35 (typing) of HVM Version Upgrade License Key, skip this step 1, go to step 2, and then go to step 3 below. Click Select Verup License Key File button on "Step 5: Select Target HVM" page. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-21 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 36 The dialog closes and the content of the selected license key is automatically entered in VerUp License Key field. 2-22 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 37 License Key field on "Step 5: Select Target HVM" page and enter the key value. When done, click Next button to proceed to the next step. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-23 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 38 HVM Navigator. If such password is changed under HVM Web System, however, the new password needs to be entered from HVM Navigator. 2-24 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 39 When HVM which failed in connection exists, search the HVM from Password Setting List, and click Information button of the HVM, and confirm the contents in Information window. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-25 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 40 If you see no issue on HVM F/W Update List in the "Step 7: Execute Update" page, go to the "Main" window and click Show Version button on F/W Update tab. 2-26 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 41 Close button to close this window. Go back to "Step 7: Execute Update" page and click Next button. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-27 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 42 On "Step 8: Update Status" page, Status field shows "Run" and Step field shows the current step while firmware update execution is in progress. 2-28 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 43 A confirmation dialog opens on closing the "HVM Firmware Update" window. Click OK button to close the dialog and the window. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-29 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 44 4. Confirm successful completion of firmware update in F/W Update History list on F/W Update tab of the "Main" window. 2-30 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 45 Press [Alt] +[r] to display a sub-window, select [Shut down] and press [Enter]. Perform the procedures (3)-(5) in [When upgrading/ updating CB2000 firmware 58-6X or later] Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-31 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 46 (a) Select [HVM configuration] tab. (b) Select [HVM] in HVM select group box and click HVM Console button. 2-32 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 47 (c) Click Save Config button. (d) Click OK button. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-33 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 48 (e) Click OK button. (2) Shut down the server blade (a) Select System Service State. 2-34 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 49 (b) Click HVM shut down button. (c) Click OK button. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-35 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 50 "The list of physical partitions". Select [Operation]-[Power supply module], click [Operation] When using CB320, use "Power operation" from "Server operation" tab. 2-36 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 51 (a) Return to the HVM console window on HVM Navigator, click Update (U) button. (b) Click Save Config button. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-37 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 52 "LPAR manager Initial Settings" of "CB2000 User's Guide" or "HVM Initial Settings" of "CB320 User's Guide". 2-38 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 53: Notes On Firmware Update By Using Hvm Navigator
Web System" group box in the said "F/W Update Information" window contains buttons and links as illustrated below, these buttons and links are always not usable. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-39 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 54 When this message appears, it is possible that HVM firmware is still being updated. Shut down HVM after the completion of the firmware update. 2-40 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 55: Icon List
(At least one error during the execution shows that a retry was performed.) Shows that the failure F / W Update. Main Window Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 2-41 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 56 (This page is intentionally left blank) 2-42 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by HVM Navigator Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 57: Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update By Lp Web System
LP Web System while LPAR manager is running. Certain steps demonstrate Hitachi Compute Blade 2000, where you can assume their steps on Hitachi Compute Blade 320 or the different version by reading Hitachi Compute Blade 2000 as Hitachi Compute Blade 320 or appropriate version. -
Page 58: Procedure Of Upgrading / Updating Lp Firmware
*1: It is unnecessary to input "version up key" when updating a revision. *2: Version Upgrade License Key is not needed when using LP firmware version 59-3x/79-3x or later. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by LP Web System Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 59 LP Web System and the current user becomes unable to use LP Web System. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 60 3. After a successful login, the "Menu" page of LP Web System appears. Click LP Firmware Update button. 4. The "Top Page" of the "LP Firmware Update" window opens. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by LP Web System Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 61 LP firmware update. Click Browse button to open a file selection window for the new LP firmware. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 62 In the "Security Settings" window, check Enable checkbox at Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe in ActiveX controls and plug-ins. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by LP Web System Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 63 • Version Upgrade License Key is not needed when using LP Firmware version 59-3x/79- 3x or later. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 64 Web Console and System Web Console until completion of rebooting LPAR manager. See "Precautions for Dynamic Firmware Update" of Chapter 1. Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by LP Web System Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 65 Select the partition and click Save button to take the backup as follows. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 66: Notes On Firmware Update By Using Lp Web System
The screen below appears when JavaScript setting is disabled in web browser. The screen below appears when Cookie setting is disabled in web browser. 3-10 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by LP Web System Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 67 4. The screen below appears when other user is upgrading LP firmware. Return to Login Page and try again after a while. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 3-11 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 68 The screen below appears when you click Cancel button while upgrading. To try again, click To Top Page of LP Firmware Update to return to the Top Page. 3-12 Dynamic Version Upgrade / Revision Update by LP Web System Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 69 The screen below appears when LP firmware upgrade failed. When this message appears, take actions according to the "What to do" message. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 3-13 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 70 Startup of Guest OS will always fail. After the step above, change the password according to "How to Change Passwords" in User's Guide of Hitachi Compute Blade 2000 or Hitachi Compute Blade320. Notes on Firmware Update by Using LP Web System LP firmware updating ...
- Page 71 What to do Set Disabled in the [hardware memory dump] setting, and turn on power of the server blade again. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool 3-15 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 73: Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update By Lp Maintenance Tool
LP Maintenance Tool while LPAR manager is not running. Certain steps demonstrate Hitachi Compute Blade 2000, where you can assume their steps on Hitachi Compute Blade 320 or the different version by reading Hitachi Compute Blade 2000 as Hitachi Compute Blade 320 or appropriate version. -
Page 74: Procedure Of Upgrading / Updating Lp Firmware
*1: It is unnecessary to input "version up key" when updating a revision. *2: Version Upgrade License Key is not needed when using LP firmware version 59-3x/79-3x or later. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... -
Page 75: Prerequisites
[When upgrading/ updating CB320 firmware] (1) Save configuration Save the configuration to management module. Press [F9] key on LPAR manager screen. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 76 When using CB320, use "Power operation" from "Server operation" tab. Re-save the configuration Return to the LP screen window, press [F9]. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 77 3. LP Model Upgrade 4. Show Verup License Key 5. Recover LP Configuration Q. Quit and Reboot Select : 1 Enter "1" Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 78 Change the CD in CD/DVD drive to LP firmware CD and press Enter key. Exchange for CD with LP Maintenance Tool. Ready[Enter]:_ Enter Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 79 0002 License Key may be wrong. Contact your sales representative. FFFF LP firmware updating is failed. Contact your sales representative. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 80 After updating LPAR manager firmware, implement the LPAR manager time settings while referring to "LPAR manager Initial Settings" of "CB2000 User's Guide" or "HVM Initial Settings" of "CB320 User's Guide". Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
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Page 81: Notes On Firmware Update By Using Lp Maintenance Tool
Set Disabled in the [hardware memory dump] setting, and turn on power of the server blade What to do again. Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide... - Page 82 (This page is intentionally left blank) 4-10 Static Version Upgrade/Revision Update by LP Maintenance Tool Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 83 Hitachi Compute Blade Logical partitioning manager Version Upgrade / Revision Update Guide...
- Page 84 Hitachi Data Systems Corporate Headquarters 2845 Lafayette Street Santa Clara, California 95050-2639 U.S.A. www.hds.com Regional Contact Information Americas +1 408 970 1000 info@hds.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa +44 (0) 1753 618000 info.emea@hds.com Asia Pacific +852 3189 7900 hds.marketing.apac@hds.com MK-99BDS2K004-03...