Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP 5500
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) 5500 is a high-end enterprise tier-1 modular director delivering up to 21 million IOPS and response times under 70 microseconds. Built on a scale-out multi-node grid expanding up to 6 controller chassis, 6TB system cache, and 2304 NVMe drives, it powers the world's largest financial transaction backbones and mainframe environments.
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Family | Virtual Storage Platform |
| Form factor | modular enterprise director |
| Released | Oct 2019 |
| Form factor | Modular enterprise director (up to 6 frames) |
| Controllers | Scale-out grid (up to 24 nodes) |
| Cache memory | 6144GB |
| Max drives | 2,304 |
| Host interfaces | 32Gb/16Gb FC, FICON mainframe, NVMe-oF |
| Max raw capacity | 69PB |
Generations
- Next generation: Hitachi Vsp 5600
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 5500.
- Compatibility Hitachi Vantara interoperability support matrix
- Support Hitachi Vantara Support
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FAQ
Does the VSP 5500 support IBM Z mainframe connectivity?
Yes, it features native FICON host interface modules for high-speed mainframe storage attachment.
What peak IOPS throughput can the VSP 5500 achieve?
Fully scaled, the VSP 5500 delivers up to 21 million IOPS with 70-microsecond latency.
Buying or selling VSP 5500?
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 5500 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28