Comparison of Hitachi VSP 5600 and Dell EMC PowerMax 8000

This document is a guide that compares the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) 5600 with the Dell EMC PowerMax 8000 across ten critical performance and architectural aspects. It outlines the innovative storage architecture of the Hitachi VSP 5600, which features a next-generation design that offers enhanced resiliency and availability compared to the outdated architecture of the PowerMax 8000. The guide details the massive storage capacity of the VSP 5600, supporting 16.6PiB effective NVMe capacity, in contrast to the limited 4.5PB capacity of the PowerMax. Performance metrics are also discussed, highlighting that the VSP 5600 delivers significantly higher IOPS and lower latency. Additionally, the document emphasizes the 100% data availability guarantee provided by Hitachi, which is absent in the PowerMax offering. Other features such as cross-portfolio replication, support for external storage, and common operating systems across the VSP portfolio are also examined, showcasing the advantages of the Hitachi solution over its competitor.