Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP 5100
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) 5100 is a high-end enterprise modular all-flash storage system engineered for massive enterprise consolidation. Incorporating Hitachi Accelerated Fabric interconnect architecture, dual control chassis with up to 1TB cache, up to 576 NVMe SSDs or SAS drives, and 32Gb FC interfaces, it delivers tier-1 resilience and up to 4.2 million IOPS.
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Family | Virtual Storage Platform |
| Form factor | modular enterprise director |
| Released | Oct 2019 |
| Form factor | Modular enterprise director |
| Controllers | 2-node to 4-node controller grid |
| Cache memory | 1024GB |
| Max drives | 576 |
| Host interfaces | 32Gb/16Gb FC, NVMe-oF |
| Max raw capacity | 8.8PB |
Generations
- Next generation: Hitachi Vsp 5200
Works together
How the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP 5100 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R6515 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7515 2U rack
HPE Edgeline EL8000 5U ruggedized edge system
Supermicro Edge SuperServer SYS-1019D-FRN5TP 1U short-depth
Supermicro Edge SuperServer SYS-E300-9D compact 1U
Fujitsu PRIMERGY RX2530 M5 1U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BDLM Dell Emulex LPe36002 Dual Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Switches
Optics
57-1000333-01 Brocade 32G FC SFP+ SWL
DS-SFP-FC32G-LW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Longwave SFP28 Transceiver
DS-SFP-FC32G-SW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP28 Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- What an hour of downtime costs outagecost.org
Check compatibility with Hitachi
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Hitachi has tested with the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP 5100.
- Compatibility Hitachi Vantara interoperability support matrix
- Support Hitachi Vantara Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What interconnect connects nodes in the VSP 5100?
The system utilizes the Hitachi Accelerated Fabric PCIe interconnect delivering multi-terabit switching bandwidth between controller chassis.
Can the 5100 mix NVMe and SAS media?
Yes, it supports hybrid drive configurations combining direct NVMe SSDs with SAS SSDs and high-capacity nearline HDDs.
Buying or selling VSP 5100?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Hitachi VSP 5100 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28