Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One BHE for AI & data security
Hitachi Vantara has introduced the Virtual Storage Platform One Block High End (VSP One BHE), an all-flash NVMe storage solution tailored for demanding, mission-critical workloads and artificial intelligence-driven data requirements. The new offering features high performance capabilities, comprehensive data security, and scalable operations for enterprises managing complex and expansive data landscapes.
Performance boost
The VSP One BHE delivers up to 50 million input/output operations per second (IOPS) and storage density of 120TB per rack unit.
This enables fast data access and accelerated processing for real-time analytics and AI workloads. The platform utilises all-flash NVMe architecture, supporting high throughput and low latency for transaction-heavy applications. Hardware compression and scalability up to 346TB per rack unit allow enterprises to process and store growing data volumes without compromising performance.
Cybersecurity measures
Addressing the increasing threat of cyberattacks, VSP One BHE incorporates FIPS 140-3 Level 2 certified protection and provides a cyber resilience guarantee against data loss. Built-in anomaly detection powered by CyberSense, immutable snapshots, and rapid automated recovery are designed to minimise downtime and protect sensitive information.
The platform ensures 100% data availability and supports clean data recovery in the event of a ransomware incident, aligning with requirements from regulatory bodies and security frameworks such as the U.S. Secure Software Development Framework.
Sustainability and efficiency
Hitachi Vantara has incorporated features focused on operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. VSP One BHE comes with a 4:1 data reduction guarantee, meaning enterprises can expect to store more data using less physical capacity. CPU eco-mode further reduces energy usage by automatically entering low-power states during periods of reduced activity, contributing to lower carbon footprints for data centres operating at scale.
Hybrid integration
The system supports simultaneous mainframe and open systems workloads, suitable for organisations running diverse IT environments.
Connectivity options include 64G Fibre Channel and 100G NVMe over TCP, offering flexibility for enterprises consolidating infrastructure across on-premises and cloud-based resources. The platform's scalability extends to supporting up to 12 controllers and 288 60TB solid-state drives, aiming to simplify management across hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
Fleet management
Unified management is enabled through VSP 360, Hitachi Vantara's integrated data management suite.
This provides fleet-wide visibility, guided automation workflows, and mobile-enabled observability, streamlining administrative tasks for IT teams. AIOps-powered analytics are included to guide decision-making and flag system anomalies, further supporting infrastructure reliability.
Customer perspectives
"As our organization accelerates its AI initiatives, the pressure on our existing infrastructure has never been greater. The launch of VSP One High End is timely. It's clear Hitachi Vantara understands that enterprises need more than incremental improvements. We need platforms that can handle exponential data growth, deliver real-time insights, and ensure resilience at scale. This is the kind of innovation that helps us stay competitive and future ready," said Mauro Guzelotto, Vice President of Cloud Services, North America, T-Systems.
Enhanced compliance
The platform is built to meet stringent compliance standards and is validated by third-party assessments.
With public cloud compatibility including Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud, enterprises can leverage VSP One BHE as part of larger hybrid storage strategies. Unified data management functions are intended to reduce time-to-value for new deployments and ongoing operations.
"As enterprises accelerate their adoption of AI and real-time analytics, infrastructure must evolve to support these high-performance, data-intensive environments," said Ashish Nadkarni, Group Vice President and General Manager, Worldwide Infrastructure Research, IDC.
