Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform Reviews

The primary use is as a SAN device for my ERP solution, as well as for my Windows Servers.

This is a good product with high capabilities and high reliability.

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.

We have been using this Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform for one and a half years.

This solution is very stable and in the last one and a half years, we have not faced any issues with it. We are going to continue using it in the future.

This product is pretty scalable. We have approximately 1,200 users who are storing data or using it one way or another.

We had some issues with the creation of partitions and it was taken up by Hitachi and it was resolved immediately. I would say that their support is pretty good.

Prior to this, we were using the IBM V3700 series, and we upgraded from that to the Hitachi.

The installation was straightforward. We faced some issues because of the travel calendar because there is no partner for Hitachi in the North zone. It took some time, but it was pretty good.

An integrator assisted us with the deployment. In total, there were six people involved in setting up the complete configuration. Three of them were from my side, and the other three from the vendor.

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

This is a product that I don't think needs any improvement because I don't see any challenges. I definitely recommend this solution to others.

The security of this solution depends on how it is installed.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

It is unstructured storage. We are using the latest version of this solution.

Its scalability and performance are the most valuable. It is quite scalable and has a huge capacity.

Its usability can be improved. It can have more management features. Its management tools lack features.

I have been dealing with Hitachi N Series since its release, which happened three years ago.

It is stable.

Its scalability is good. Our customers are medium and big companies.

I have contacted them. They are quite good.

Its initial setup is complex. It is not customer installable. You need to have special training before you can do the installation. You need to get certified and trained, and then you can do the installation. If you're a trained professional, it would probably take a day.

It is expensive. Everything is included in the license. There is no additional cost.

I would recommend this solution. It is pretty on par with the market. I would advise others to speak to the supplier and understand all the features and functions.

I would rate Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform N Series a seven out of ten.

We are a distributor and we sell storage solutions, including the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform. We do not work with this solution in the company.

The most valuable feature is that you can use it with all deployment models.

The user interface should be made simpler because it is difficult to manage.

Technical support needs to be improved.

Lowering the price of this solution would be an improvement.

I don't like Hitachi's technical support. They are there but it is not perfect and they are not very much help.

The initial setup is complex.

The length of time required for deployment depends on what you want to do, although it does not normally take more than one day.

This is an expensive solution.

This solution is not customer-oriented, so my advice for anybody who is implementing it is to acquire help for the installation, setup, and configuration. 

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

We use this product for everything. It's a maximum workload. We use the rackmount for virtual workloads, databases, applications, centralized workflows, Hadoop, and Big Data.

The feature I like best is the stability of the hardware.

I like the UI that has recently been launched in the Hitachi help center.

They need to focus on a single UI, then the multiple components.

They should look at the cost because there are other vendors who offer the same cost with more features.

I would like to see the UI flexibility improved, as most of the vendors are providing a better UI. 

I have been working with the Hitachi F-Series for the last three years. In total, I have been working with Hitachi products for about 15 years.

It's a stable solution.

It's a scalable product. We have more than 1000 users.

The technical support is good. Obviously, it can be better, but it is good.

The initial setup is straightforward.

Compared with other vendors, there is a lot of competition that provides the same cost, with more features.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

We utilize both VMware virtual machines and physical machines across different teams. We operate with two thousand servers. In our current setup, we are a serious customer with thirteen Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform systems. We have just recently expanded by purchasing additional big storage.

The active data management of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, especially with the HOPS Center, makes it easier to work with the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform infrastructure. Previously, it was difficult to create and delete LUNs, which would take a long time, but now with HOPS Center, it is functioning correctly. It is now as easy as working with EMC or Dell storage, and the performance is better, especially with new features. The solution's performance, security, and cost are satisfactory. These factors influenced our decision to purchase Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform.

The interface management and monitoring need improvement. Although I receive emails from Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, I find the management aspect not as good as their hardware.

I have been using Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform for three years in this bank, and in a previous bank for about five years.

We are able to change and add new features, though we must test and ensure security. Overall, scalability is satisfactory.

Comparatively, EMC offers a better GUI interface and easier server connectivity, but we faced security management issues. This led us to switch to Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform for better performance and pricing.

The initial setup was straightforward. Adding new storage, creating new LUNs, and attaching them to a host group was not difficult.

While performance, security, and financial aspects of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform are satisfactory, I am unsure about the exact return on investment. We have invested further by purchasing new storage this month.

I compared Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform to EMC, which offers a better GUI interface.

I would rate Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform nine out of ten. The main area needing improvement is interface management and monitoring.