Virtual Storage Platform

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Virtual Storage Platform is the brand name for a Hitachi Data Systems line of computer data storage systems for data centers. Model numbers include G200, G400, G600, G800, G1000, G1500 and G5500

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History

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, also known as VSP was first introduced in September, 2010. [1] This storage platform builds on the design of Universal Storage Platform V, originally released in 2007. [2]

Architecture

At the heart of the system is the HiStar E-Network, a network crossbar switch matrix. This storage platform is made up of different technologies than USP and USP V. The connectivity to back-end disks is via 6 Gbit/s SAS links instead of 4 Gbit/s Fibre Channel loop. The internal processors are now Intel multi-core processors, and in addition to 3.5-inch drives support has been added for 2.5 inch small-form factor HDDs. The VSP supports SSD, SAS and SATA drives. [3]

Features included: [4]

Specifications

Virtual Storage Platform specifications in 2010 were: [7] [8]

Storage Management

Hitachi Command Suite (formerly Hitachi Storage Command Suite) provides integrated storage resource management, tiered storage and business continuity software. [9] Hitachi Command Suite employs a use case-driven, step-by-step wizard-based approach that allows administrators to perform tasks such as new volume provisioning, configuration of external storage, and creation/expansion of storage pools easily on the fly. [10]

Hitachi Command Suite is composed of the following software products: [11]

Hitachi Command Suite also supports management interfaces such as SNMP and SMI-S. [14]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Hitachi Data Systems Unveils 3D Scaling Storage Platform". Network Computing. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  3. ↑ "HDS unveils 3D scaling with revamped flagship: the Virtual Storage Platform" (PDF). the 451 Group. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  4. ↑ "Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform Datasheet" (PDF). Hitachi Data Systems. February 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  5. 1 2 "Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform Overview" (PDF). Hitachi Data Systems. September 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 9, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Hitachi launches top-end storage array". ZDNet. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
  7. ↑ "Virtual Storage Platform Product Page". Hitachi Data Systems l. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  8. ↑ "Hitachi VSP (Virtual Storage Platform) & Command Suite 7– Technology, Comparisons, Architecture". StorageNerve. Retrieved 2010-11-03.
  9. ↑ "Hitachi Command Suite Overview" (PDF). Hitachi Data Systems. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  10. ↑ "The Evolution of the Data Center and the Role of Virtualized Infrastructure and Unified 3D Management" (PDF). IDC. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
  11. ↑ "Hitachi Command Suite Overview" (PDF). Hitachi Data Systems. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  12. ↑ "One Set of Management Tools for All Hitachi Storage Systems". Hitachi Data Systems. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
  13. ↑ "Hitachi Command Suite Overview" (PDF). Hitachi Data Systems. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  14. ↑ "Hitachi Data Systems and SMI-S". Hitachi Data Systems l. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
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