Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP E590
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) E590 is a 2U all-NVMe enterprise storage array designed for midmarket enterprises. Powered by Hitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System (SVOS RF), it delivers dual active-active controllers, up to 24 front-mounted NVMe U.2 SSD bays, 32Gb Fibre Channel and 25Gb iSCSI connectivity, and a 100% data availability guarantee.
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Family | Virtual Storage Platform |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Oct 2020 |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Controllers | Dual active-active |
| Cache memory | 128GB |
| Max drives | 24 NVMe U.2 (expands to 216 with SAS shelves) |
| Host interfaces | 32Gb FC, 25Gb/10Gb iSCSI, NVMe-oF |
| Max raw capacity | 368TB internal NVMe |
Works together
How the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP E590 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 R6525 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7525 2U rack
HPE Edgeline EL8000t Converged Edge System 1U/2U short-depth rack
HPE ProLiant XL225n Gen10 Plus Server 1U half-width tray
Supermicro A+ GPU Server AS -4124GS-TNR 4U rack
Supermicro CloudDC Server Platform 1U/2U 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
Brocade G-Series G720 1U
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-8B 14U director chassis
Brocade G-Series G730 2U
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
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 E590.
- Compatibility Hitachi Vantara interoperability support matrix
- Support Hitachi Vantara Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What operating system runs on the Hitachi VSP E590?
The array runs Hitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System (SVOS RF), the same enterprise microcode architecture powering Hitachi high-end enterprise directors.
Does the VSP E590 support NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)?
Yes, it supports NVMe-FC host connectivity for sub-millisecond transactional latency.
Buying or selling VSP E590?
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 E590 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28