Unlike other virtualization approaches, Hitachi's virtualization solution includes a new concept of mapping the Universal Storage Platform and Network Storage Controller enterprise-class functionality onto external storage. This means value add for existing storage, enabling such capabilities as access to a high-speed global cache and advanced software functionality.
The Case Study, Virtual Data Center: Why Virtualize Your Storage? demonstrates some of the specific ways Hitachi virtualization and its associated storage services are used.
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Watch Claus Mikkelson, chief scientist, Hitachi Data Systems explain how virtualization can reduce the complexity of managing data stored in multiple locations using different vendors.
Analyst Coverage
"With the announcement of the USP V, Hitachi becomes the first company to introduce large-scale heterogeneous virtualization, combined with thin provisioning on a true enterprise-class scale." —Ovum Read More...
"Hitachi, with its new Universal Storage Platform V is leading what may become the de-facto standard in thinly provisioned virtualized storage environments." —Evaluator Group Read More...
"Thin provisioning coupled with virtualized back-end disks improves staff productivity by simplifying storage provisioning and eliminating most tuning activities associated with solving performance problems." —Gartner Read More...
"HDS Increases the Bar in the High-End by Adding Thin Provisioning...HDS made several storage announcements that will increase pressure on EMC and IBM...It is noteworthy that HDS continues to innovate in the high-end RAID market..." —Caris & Co. Read More...
