Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP G200
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) G200 is an entry enterprise 2U hybrid storage system powered by Hitachi SVOS. Featuring dual active-active controllers with 16GB to 64GB cache, up to 264 disk drives, and multi-protocol host interfaces (16Gb/8Gb FC, 10Gb/1Gb iSCSI), it provided reliable storage consolidation for small to mid-sized businesses.
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi |
|---|---|
| Family | Virtual Storage Platform |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Apr 2015 |
| End of sale | Sep 2019 |
| End of support | Sep 2024 |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Controllers | Dual active-active |
| Cache memory | 64GB |
| Max drives | 264 |
| Host interfaces | 16Gb/8Gb FC, 10Gb/1Gb iSCSI |
| Max raw capacity | 1500TB |
Generations
- Next generation: Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP G350
Works together
How the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform VSP G200 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 C4130 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R230 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R330 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R930 4U rack
HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 2U rack
HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9 1U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell Connectrix MP-7840B 2U switch
Dell Connectrix MDS-9396S 2U switch
Brocade G-Series G620 1U
Cisco MDS 9706 chassis
Optics
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ ELWL 25 km
57-1000487-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ SWL
DS-SFP-FC16G-LW Cisco 16Gbps Fibre Channel Longwave SFP+ 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 G200.
- Compatibility Hitachi Vantara interoperability support matrix
- Support Hitachi Vantara Support
Equivalent models from other brands
- Dell Compellent SC4020 · compare
- HPE 3PAR 7200
- NetApp FAS Series FAS2552 · compare
FAQ
What storage virtualization capabilities are included in the VSP G200?
The G200 provides volume management, thin provisioning (Dynamic Provisioning), and optional external storage virtualization under SVOS.
What drive types are supported in the G200?
It supports SAS SSDs, 2.5-inch 10K/15K SAS hard drives, and 3.5-inch 7.2K nearline SAS spinning disks.
Buying or selling VSP G200?
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 G200 Datasheet, checked 2026-10-28