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Hitachi Vantara Unveils VSP One Block High End

On November 18, 2023, at 9:00 AM EST, Hitachi Vantara LLC, a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., announced the addition of the NVMe-compatible all-flash block storage solution, VSP One Block High End, to its data platform, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One). This new high-end storage offering is designed to support the growing demands of next-generation AI workloads with high performance, availability, and enterprise-grade cybersecurity features.

The launch of VSP One Block High End completes the VSP One data platform strategy, enabling organizations to derive insights and actionable outcomes from their data. In an age where ransomware attacks are on the rise, this new solution guarantees data protection in inaccessible areas, allowing for rapid recovery to a state prior to an attack.

Additionally, the VSP One Block High End has been integrated with Hitachi EverFlex’s new guarantee programs to minimize downtime and recovery costs. Other newly introduced services include ‘Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 360 (VSP 360)’ for simplified data management across various environments, as well as carbon offset services that support sustainability strategies for enterprises.

As the demand for modernized digital infrastructure rises, businesses are grappling with complex issues arising from AI-led transformations, data proliferation, and real-time analytics. Legacy systems often fail to meet the performance, fault tolerance, and efficiency needed to support mission-critical and AI workloads. Recent reports indicate that over 70% of businesses believe their current IT infrastructure is insufficiently prepared to handle future needs for machine learning and AI workloads.

The combination of rapid AI growth and the subsequent challenges in data management has led to findings from research data indicating that over half (57%) of surveyed IT leaders are storing data across multiple environments, including on-premises, private, sovereign clouds, hybrid clouds, and public clouds. Furthermore, the rising frequency of cyberattacks, particularly from ransomware, has highlighted the significant risks they pose to business continuity, necessitating a robust data protection strategy that goes beyond simple access prevention.

The VSP One Block High End addresses critical needs by providing high-performance and reliable data infrastructure, enabling everything from enhancing databases used in core systems to managing access to patient data in healthcare environments. The solution not only maintains security, compliance, and operational continuity but also accelerates transaction processing, improves user experiences, and facilitates rapid data insights. With up to 71% higher IOPS compared to previous models (under the same conditions), it ensures stable performance suitable for next-gen AI and mission-critical systems, leading to further efficiency and performance gains.

Chief Product Officer of Hitachi Vantara, Octavian Tanase, stated, "Every industry is at a pivotal juncture where failure to evolve the data infrastructure can hinder innovation. VSP One Block High End will not only enhance performance but also serve as a strategic foundation for companies to rethink how they collect, manage, protect, and scale their data in the age of AI."

The development of VSP One Block High End is built upon three key pillars designed to meet the complexities of modern data utilization:

1. Reliable Data Protection: With third-party security certifications (FIPS 140-3 Level 2, Common Criteria), VSP One Block High End employs encryption modules and ensures robust data protection during ransomware attacks, preventing data alteration or deletion. This capability allows seamless data collaboration across multiple sites, offering robust protection against various risks.

2. Performance and Management Simplicity: Featuring hardware acceleration for data compression and NVMe support, the platform demonstrates stable storage performance (up to 50 million IOPS) across diverse workloads. It provides a 4:1 data reduction guarantee without requiring pre-assessments, coupled with simplified operations and unified data management through VSP 360.

3. Environmental Commitment: The integration of high-compression rate algorithms via a data compression accelerator contributes to resource and energy conservation. With up to a decade of hardware maintenance and the ability to transfer drive assets and data directly to the next generation of devices, resources are optimized, reducing both energy consumption and carbon footprints.

VSP One Block High End not only aids in the modernization of digital infrastructures but also bolsters resilience and simplifies operations. Its snapshot feature allows companies to store data securely without risk of alteration or deletion in inaccessible areas, enabling recovery of clean data long after a ransomware attack has occurred. Furthermore, the addition of Hitachi EverFlex ensures that in cases of ransomware attacks, customers can receive comprehensive support for damage assessment, data restoration, and rapid system recovery, thus minimizing downtime and costs.

The robust performance, scalability of up to twelve controllers with 288×60 TB SSDs, and compatibility with both open systems (block, file, object) and legacy mainframes position the VSP One Block High End as a comprehensive solution for various integrated workloads. To enhance connectivity options, the platform now includes 100GbE (NVMe/TCP) and 64G FC, maintaining support for 32G FICON for mainframes.

Manufactured through a domestic, unified system covering design, production, delivery, and maintenance support, VSP One Block High End offers assurance from an economic and security standpoint.

Simplified Data Management

VSP 360 streamlines data management with easy installations, guided workflows, and mobile access. Its sustainability dashboard provides a clear view of energy consumption and CO2 emissions across global operations and storage devices. Additionally, the use of AIOps for analytics and observability promotes quick decision-making and further enhances management efficiency.

Commitment to the Environment

The resource and energy efficiency achieved through data compression and deduplication, along with a novel ten-year warranty and the ability to transfer drive assets and data directly to newer models, underscores the commitment to efficiency. Hitachi EverFlex also introduces options to offset CO2 emissions associated with platform usage through credits, aiding enterprises in their sustainability strategies and accelerating efforts toward carbon neutrality by 2050.

For further details regarding VSP One Block High End, visit: Hitachi Vantara.

Global Customer and Partner Insights

• - Mauro Guzelotto, Vice President, Cloud Services, T-Systems North America: "As our AI initiatives accelerate, the burden on existing infrastructure has never been higher. This announcement is timely for companies seeking substantial outcomes beyond incremental improvements."
• - Bo Reggelsen, Director, Enterprise and Datacenter, Codeex A/S: "As partners, we anticipate the transformative potential VSP One Block High End will offer to customers preparing for the next wave of AI."
• - Ashish Nadkarni, Group Vice President, IDC Worldwide Infrastructure Research: "As enterprises accelerate the adoption of AI and real-time analytics, their infrastructures must evolve to support high-performance and data-centric environments."

Availability

The VSP One Block High End will be available worldwide through Hitachi Vantara and its partner network in early 2026, alongside VSP 360, and new cybersecurity guarantee programs and hardware solutions from Hitachi EverFlex will also launch in the first half of 2026.

Related Events

Details regarding product strategies and future offerings will be shared at the Hitachi Vantara Exchange Japan 2025 on December 10, 2025, at the Tokyo International Forum. For more information, visit: Hitachi Vantara Event.