Hitachi VSP 5100 User Manual

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 Series
90-05-0x or later
Hardware Guide
This document describes the hardware components, lists the physical and operational specifications, and
provides general operating information for the VSP 5000 series storage systems.
MK-98RD9013-03
January 2021

Hitachi VSP 5100 Specifications

General

Model	VSP 5100
Form Factor	Rack-mounted
Maximum Host Connectivity Ports	64
Data Reduction Features	Deduplication, Compression
Availability	99.9999%
Drive Types Supported	SSD, SAS HDD
Host Connectivity	Fibre Channel, iSCSI, FCoE
RAID Levels	RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6
Controller Type	Active-Active
Scalability	Scale-up
Management Software	Hitachi Ops Center
Type	Enterprise Storage Array

Summary

Preface and Document Conventions

Safety and Environmental Information

Information regarding safe operation and environmental compliance for the storage system.

Hitachi VSP 5000 Series Overview

Key Features and Scalability

Storage System Specifications

Technical specifications including drive counts, RAID configurations, memory, and interfaces.

Hardware Architecture and Components

Controller Chassis and Boards

Details the controller chassis, controller boards, and their associated modules and interfaces.

Network and Connectivity Options

Drive Boxes and Storage Media

Interconnect and Support Systems

Explains node interconnect switches, service processors, and Ethernet switches (SSVP).

System Specifications and Requirements

Detailed Storage System Specifications

Comprehensive technical specifications for VSP 5000 series storage systems.

Physical and Environmental Specifications

Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Power Management Procedures

System Idle and Power On Procedures

Power Off and Emergency Procedures

Site Preparation and Installation Planning