
Chapter
1:
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000
series overview
The Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series storage system is a high-performance, large-
capacity data storage system. The storage system consists of a controller chassis, one or
more drive chassis, and internal PCIe switches with copper or optical interfaces and is
powered by a new multi-node architecture available in 2, 4, 8, and 12 controller systems.
The Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series is shipped to customers as factory-integrated
storage systems installed in a Hitachi Universal rack, with all components mounted and
cabled, and all software and software licenses installed by Hitachi Vantara
representatives. All systems incorporate state-of-the-art virtualization, data-
management, and fault-tolerant technologies.
Features
The Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series (VSP 5000 series) storage systems are high-
performance, large-capacity, enterprise RAID storage systems that reliably deliver more
data faster than ever for open-systems and mainframe applications. VSP 5000 series
features all-flash and hybrid models that can scale up in capacity and also scale out for
performance, allowing for massive consolidation of workloads for cost savings and
providing unparalleled performance, efficiency, and reliability.
Chapter 1: Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series overview
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 Series Hardware Guide
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