SAM4H Release v2.3

We are excited to unveil the latest release of SAM4H (Smart Automation Manager for Hitachi) version 2.3, packed with powerful new features and enhancements designed to streamline your Hitachi storage array management. SAM4H continues to evolve, making complex tasks simpler and more efficient. Here’s a closer look at what’s new in this release:

New Features

Snapshot Management

Managing snapshots has never been easier. With SAM4H 2.3, you can now:

• Create snapshots: Securely capture the state of your storage volumes at any given time.
• Mount and unmount snapshots: Easily access your snapshots or free up system resources when they are no longer needed.
• Restore snapshots: Quickly revert to a previous state in case of data corruption or loss.
• Delete snapshots: Clean up obsolete snapshots to optimize storage usage.
• These capabilities enhance your disaster recovery and data protection strategies, ensuring your critical data is always safeguarded.

Simplified Installer and Onboarding Checklist

Getting started with SAM4H is now more straightforward than ever. The new, user-friendly installer streamlines the installation process, while the onboarding checklist guides you through initial setup, ensuring you don’t miss any critical steps.

Journal Creation through Volume Templates

Automate and standardize your storage management workflows with volume templates that now support journal creation. This feature ensures consistent configuration across your storage environment, saving time and reducing the risk of errors.

Support for VSP One Block Series

We’re thrilled to announce that SAM4H 2.3 now includes support for the new VSP One Block series. This addition ensures compatibility with Hitachi’s latest storage solutions, enabling you to leverage SAM4H’s powerful features with the cutting-edge VSP One Block technology.

Enhancements

Task Comments

Stay organized and improve collaboration with the ability to add comments to each task. Whether you need to provide details about a change request or log important information for future reference, task comments keep your team informed and aligned.

REST APIs for Deleting LUNs and Snapshot Management

Integration and automation capabilities have been significantly boosted with new REST APIs. You can now programmatically delete Logical Unit Numbers (LUNs) and manage snapshots, allowing for seamless integration with your existing IT systems and processes.

Completely Reworked Documentation

We’ve reimagined our documentation from the ground up to better support you. The new documentation is comprehensive and covers typical use cases, making it easier to find the information you need and implement best practices.

New Snapshot and Replication Table Reports

Gain deeper insights into your storage environment with the new snapshot report and replication table report. These reports provide detailed information about your snapshots and replication activities, helping you monitor and optimize your storage operations.

Spanish Translation

To better serve our global user base, SAM4H 2.3 now includes a Spanish translation. This enhancement makes our software more accessible to Spanish-speaking users, improving usability and reducing language barriers.

Reworked Licensing System

Our licensing system has been overhauled to eliminate the need for system restarts when applying license changes. This improvement reduces downtime and ensures a smoother user experience.

Various Fixes

As always, we’ve included numerous fixes to enhance stability, performance, and usability. These improvements reflect our ongoing commitment to providing a robust and reliable management solution.

Conclusion

SAM4H 2.3 represents a significant step forward in storage management, offering new features and enhancements that simplify operations, improve efficiency, and support a broader range of users. We’re excited for you to experience these updates and look forward to your feedback.

Upgrade to SAM4H 2.3 today and discover how it can transform your Hitachi storage management. For more details and to access the updated documentation, visit our website or contact our support team.

Stay tuned for more updates and innovations from the SAM4H team.