Hitachi VSP 5500 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 5500 Specifications

General

Model	VSP 5500
Storage Capacity	Up to 69 PB
Drive Types Supported	SSD, HDD
RAID Levels Supported	RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
Controller Type	Dual active
Connectivity	Fibre Channel, iSCSI, FCoE, NVMe
Data Protection	snapshot, replication

Summary

Introduction and System Overview

Preface: Safety, Conventions, and Help

Essential safety, document conventions, and support information for users.

Chapter 1: VSP 5000 Series Features and Specifications

Details VSP 5000 series models, key features, scalability, and technical specifications.

Hardware Components

Controller Chassis, Modules, and LEDs

Describes the controller chassis, internal modules, and associated status indicator LEDs.

Drive Boxes, Interconnect Switches, and Service Processors

Explains various drive box types, interconnect switches, SVP, and SSVP functions.

System Specifications and Operations

Detailed Technical, Physical, and Environmental Specifications

Covers performance, physical, electrical, environmental, and mechanical specifications.

Power Management and Installation Procedures

Guides on system power management, site preparation, and installation requirements.

Component List

VSP 5000 Series Component Identification

Lists components and their corresponding Hitachi Vantara part numbers for the VSP 5000 series.