Hitachi Vantara Expands VSP One Portfolio with New Block Storage Appliance
Hitachi Vantara, the subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced the launch of its new block storage appliance as part of its Virtual Storage Platform One hybrid-cloud data platform. The new offering aims to simplify data management for mid-sized enterprises, providing breakthroughs in simplicity, security, and sustainability.
The rise of AI and connected technologies has led to a significant increase in data volumes, with businesses expecting their data usage to double between 2023 and 2025. This surge in data has forced organisations, especially mid-sized ones, to rethink their data architectures. However, the challenge lies in meeting ambitious sustainability goals amidst this data growth. A recent survey revealed that IT decision makers are concerned about the impact of AI/ML on energy use and carbon footprint, with legacy data architectures negatively affecting sustainability performance.
The new Virtual Storage Platform One Block storage appliance addresses these challenges by incorporating advanced data infrastructure technology. It optimises rack space, reduces power consumption and cooling costs, and offers features such as self-installation capabilities and cloud-based management. The appliance also provides intrinsic security and anti-ransomware measures, enhanced data protection, and a more sustainable flash mid-range appliance.
The block storage appliance seamlessly integrates into the Virtual Storage Platform One management suite, allowing for easy management of storage arrays. It offers block, file, and object storage solutions, along with common data services. The platform guarantees 100% data availability for uninterrupted access to mission-critical workloads.
Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer at Hitachi Vantara, stated that the Virtual Storage Platform One Block appliance sets a new standard for storage performance. It delivers the processing power and reliability that mid-sized businesses require while minimising rack space and reducing power and cooling costs.
Ashish Nadkarni, Group Vice President and General Manager at IDC, praised Hitachi Vantara's integration of the new block storage platform into the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform One architecture. He emphasised that this advancement provides scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions for businesses dealing with structured and unstructured data across hybrid cloud environments.
The Virtual Storage Platform One Block enables application consolidation with flexibility, starting from a single appliance and scaling up to a 65-node cluster. It streamlines infrastructure, reduces complexity, and optimises resource utilisation within a unified storage environment. The platform also supports a hybrid cloud approach, allowing businesses to run cloud-native applications alongside traditional block workloads.
Hitachi Vantara launches new block storage appliance as part of Virtual Storage Platform One hybrid-cloud data platform.
The appliance simplifies data management for mid-sized enterprises, offering breakthroughs in simplicity, security, and sustainability.
The rise of AI and connected technologies has led to increased data volumes, forcing organisations to rethink their data architectures.
The Virtual Storage Platform One Block storage appliance optimises rack space, reduces power consumption, and offers enhanced data protection.
The appliance seamlessly integrates into the management suite, providing easy management of storage arrays and guaranteeing 100% data availability.