Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform vs VMAX [EOL] comparison

Hitachi Vantara and Dell Technologies are both solutions in the Frame-Based Disk Arrays category. Additionally, 96% of Hitachi Vantara users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 84% of Dell Technologies users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Hitachi Virtual Storage Pla...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NAS (5th), Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (5th), Frame-Based Disk Arrays (1st), All-Flash Storage (8th), NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays (5th)

VMAX [EOL]

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Featured Reviews

ANAND V

Associate Vice President at Federal Bank Ltd

Reliable and secure storage solution supports core banking operations effectively

The replication technology that Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform uses is quite older, and the replication methodology they employ for data between the data center and the production and standby database shows no significant improvement in that particular field. With respect to storage administration, I'd like to see more clarity on the encryption side; data being stored in an encrypted manner is essential, but the customer or end-user doesn't understand which encryption is being used and doesn't have a direct view stating that their data is encrypted using AES 256 or DES, or whatever standard they follow. This lack of transparency may not be acceptable during audits.

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it_user1075341

Senior Systems Engineer at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

Resilient storage solution with zero downtime that is easy to implement and has good support

The way you configure larger size volumes needs improvement. Currently, the one that we have is a single volume limit of 240 gigs. If you wanted bigger than that you have to do meta volumes to combine them. My understanding is the VMAX3 and the PowerMax, did away with that, making it a lot easier to provision storage than in the past. Scalability with the 2013 version was an area that needed improvement, but they have fixed it with later products. All of the issues that I am currently facing with this version, for example, being able to create larger volumes and making it easier to manage, have all been implemented in the new versions of this solution.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The efficiency ratio is just as high as advertised. It's very high relative to other storage solutions as well. The compression and deduplication capabilities are also very high."

"The Hitachi VSP has significantly improved data storage scalability by addressing various issues. Through their research and development efforts, they've incorporated customer feedback regarding deployment speed and performance requirements."

"We have many different types of replication, such as remote and drop local replication. All these features and licenses are already available. These are basic features available in the current model. Additionally, the performance has been good in our experience."

"This solution is stable; it is the most stable high-end solution in this area."

"It's a state of the art solution in storage systems. High-availability and performance are the strongest aspects of these machines."

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"The most useful features of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform for our storage needs are the redundancy and the security."

"The setup is very easy to manage and configure."

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"The most valuable features are the interface and performance."

"Furthermore, EMC support is second to none, EMC engineers will visit your site to replace a disk or component before you are even aware that there is a problem (via ESRS – see below)."

"I like the many new features, especially the all-flash solution."

"The most valuable features are the interface and performance."

"VMAX3 is our main system for storage. All our systems and all our virtualizations are connected to it. In terms of expanding it, we are replacing it with a new system, the PowerMax 2000. So our current VMAX3 platform will be decommissioned soon. We are switching to PowerMax 2000 because we are looking for improved performance. We see it as the best fit for our requirements in terms of the performance and the overall cost."

"Resilience, speed, flexibility, system reliability, and a strong refresh strategy are the most valuable features."

"Customer Service: Excellent. Technical Support: Excellent."

"I like the many new features, especially the all-flash solution."

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Cons

"The software has always been lagging a bit compared to the newer features. It usually takes a cycle for it to catch up."

"We have not been able to procure more discs for upcoming projects and this has been a problem for us."

"Compared to others, Hitachi products are more complex and not user-friendly."

"I would like to see an audit account set up such that the user can log in, see the configuration, and see the logs, but they cannot make any changes."

"Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 Series is not easy to use and this needs improvement. This product also has a complex setup and is not easy to implement."

"The deployment could be a bit easier, because it's a bit tricky"

"I would like to see Hitachi improve their management software. It's been three years since they introduced Ops Center, their management product, and it still hasn't reached at least 50 percent of the capability we require. We are using legacy software because the product Hitachi offers does not stack up in functionality."

"The installation procedure is a bit difficult, because it is a high-end solution."

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"The pricing is a bit expensive. That is the reason we are now currently we are looking for other solutions. That's the reason we are looking at AFF and Unity. We are also considering PowerStore."

"Better speed to release new features that have become industry standards. EMC created so many standards in the past. Now, it seems they are playing a me-too game and lagging behind in some areas, specifically data reduction."

"Resilience replication, reporting, and performance need to be improved."

"It is still expensive."

"I would like this solution to integrate the solution that EMC vPlex offers."

"I would like to see support for high-availability."

"Cost of the hardware tends to be high, however, you do get what you pay for."

"The cluster support should be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Hitachi VSP's pricing is good compared to other brands."

"Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G Series tools are highly specialized, such as management and performance tools and the overall solution is expensive. If customers want to have a lot of data in their hands, they need to purchase several solutions."

"The price is good enough considering the performance, and we are satisfied."

"I would rate the solution's pricing at around eight or nine on a scale of one to ten. While the solution may be priced higher than some competitors, we prioritize the quality and durability of the storage."

"The main difference between Hitachi and other vendors is the cost. At the time that we bought the solution, it was the best option but the price, compared to other vendors, is a little high."

"The cost price of this product is better than its competitors."

"The price per gigabyte is good and it is low when it comes to terabytes."

"The solution is expensive."

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"Our licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"Our licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis."

"There are additional costs to the standard licensing fee, and it just depends on the package."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

18%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	28

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	17

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform?

The cost of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is reasonable compared to competitors, but it is dependent on the customer; I cannot say for the entire industry, but for us, it's comparable.

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What needs improvement with Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990?

The centralized management console in Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is not very comfortable and user-friendly. However, it works fine. Additional functionality related to data encryption and aut...

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What is your primary use case for Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990?

I work in the financial sector with Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, specifically VSP. We did not need tiering in Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform since we are using all-flash storage. Regarding H...

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Also Known As

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series, 5000 Series, E Series, N Series, G Series

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Overview

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform offers robust performance and scalability with features like high availability and secure access, ensuring it meets enterprise storage needs effectively.

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is designed for enterprise-scale data storage with high availability, global storage virtualization, and effective data mobility. Users benefit from non-disruptive migration, reliable redundancy, and enhanced multi-site synchronization with Global Active Device. The platform delivers high IOPS and efficient data optimization with compression and deduplication, while management ensures significant agility and reliability.

What features does Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform offer?

High Availability: Ensures continuous operation even during maintenance.
Global Storage Virtualization: Enhances flexibility across storage landscapes.
Data Optimization: Provides compression and deduplication for storage efficiency.
Non-Disruptive Migration: Allows seamless data migration without downtime.
Secure Access: Guarantees data security and 100 percent availability.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform?

Agility and Reliability: Offers user-friendly management and robust performance.
Performance: Provides high IOPS for demanding applications.
Scalability: Supports growth with strong scaling capabilities.
Cost Efficiency: Ensures value through data deduplication and storage savings.
Multi-Site Synchronization: Facilitates global operations with synchronization features.

Organizations in banking, automotive, healthcare, and insurance use Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform for enterprise-scale data storage and replication. It supports hybrid cloud infrastructures and large-scale applications needing high IOPS, making it ideal for secure multi-tenanting, SAN storage, and disaster recovery. Companies leverage its functionalities for virtualization, data management, and mission-critical applications with configurations ranging from traditional hard disks to all-flash systems.

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Sample Customers

Turkcell, Owens Corning, Region Nord, Net Credit Financial Group (NFC Group), Russian Railways

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