Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP F350
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) F350 is an all-flash enterprise storage array delivering sub-millisecond response times for small and mid-sized enterprises. Providing dual controllers with 64GB cache, up to 192 SAS SSDs, inline compression and deduplication, and 32Gb FC interfaces, it powers virtual desktops and database clusters.
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Family | Virtual Storage Platform |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2018 |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Controllers | Dual active-active |
| Cache memory | 64GB |
| Max drives | 192 |
| Host interfaces | 32Gb/16Gb FC, 10Gb iSCSI |
| Max raw capacity | 2.9PB |
Works together
How the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP F350 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
HPE Edgeline EL300 Converged Edge System DIN rail / compact box
Supermicro GPU SuperServer 4U Multi-GPU System 4U rack
Dell PowerEdge R240 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R340 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6415 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 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
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 F350.
- Compatibility Hitachi Vantara interoperability support matrix
- Support Hitachi Vantara Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What flash drives are used in the VSP F350?
The array utilizes enterprise SAS solid-state drives with capacity points up to 15.3TB per drive.
Does the F350 include data reduction?
Yes, Hitachi Adaptive Data Reduction (ADR) provides hardware-accelerated inline deduplication and compression.
Buying or selling VSP F350?
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 F350 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28