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Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform vs Huawei OceanStor 9000 comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 7, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Hitachi Virtual Storage Pla...
Ranking in NAS
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Modular SAN (Storage Area Network) (5th), Frame-Based Disk Arrays (1st), All-Flash Storage (10th), NVMe All-Flash Storage Arrays (5th)
Huawei OceanStor 9000
Ranking in NAS
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the NAS category, the mindshare of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is 3.6%, down from 6.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei OceanStor 9000 is 2.2%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NAS Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform3.6%
Huawei OceanStor 90002.2%
Other94.2%
NAS
 

Featured Reviews

DA
Associate Vice President at Federal Bank Ltd
Reliable and secure storage solution supports core banking operations effectively
The replication technology that Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform uses is quite older, and the replication methodology they employ for data between the data center and the production and standby database shows no significant improvement in that particular field. With respect to storage administration, I'd like to see more clarity on the encryption side; data being stored in an encrypted manner is essential, but the customer or end-user doesn't understand which encryption is being used and doesn't have a direct view stating that their data is encrypted using AES 256 or DES, or whatever standard they follow. This lack of transparency may not be acceptable during audits.
ChukwuemekaOnyemelukwe - PeerSpot reviewer
Infrastructure Administrator - Server, Storage & Virtualization at MicroAccess Ltd
An entry-level, flash-based storage system designed for enterprise-class applications
It took significantly longer to set up the solution with Huawei compared to other options. But when creating servers for VMware virtualization in one data center, it was a relatively quick process. The Huawei's solution, even with the assistance of an engineer, took more than one month, possibly extending to two months. Chinese engineers were involved in the process, which contributed to the delays.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The first thing that attracted this model to us was the non-disruptive migration. We had a very large database application that was on older gear and needed to be migrated to these arrays. We had experience with virtualizing behind an array and moving applications and data but this made it even better."
"The product provides a good storage space."
"The high performance of flash storage is especially valuable to us."
"The solution is very user-friendly in terms of maintenance and configuration, and it's also possible to connect the solution to other storage management solutions."
"In terms of performance and ability, the product can stand up against its competitors since the solution offers two controller systems to users."
"The efficiency ratio is just as high as advertised; it's very high relative to other storage solutions as well, and the compression and deduplication capabilities are also very high."
"The Hitachi VSP has significantly improved data storage scalability by addressing various issues. Through their research and development efforts, they've incorporated customer feedback regarding deployment speed and performance requirements."
"The most valuable features in Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series are Shadowimage, easy to manage equipment, and upgrading the firewire is very simple."
"The storage capacity is really one of the most valuable features. Also, the GUI is very friendly and the switches gives high performance. The technology used in storage is RAID which as helped us a lot to expand and store various items ."
"It has many options for scalability, and it is stable."
 

Cons

"Anytime we needed support, it was delayed."
"This product should be easier to install and set up."
"For the support windows to work, maybe they have to upgrade the firmware of the VSP."
"I would like the fan noise to be automatically adjusted based on the drive's current workload."
"The admin tools in the Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform definitely have certain shortcomings that require improvement."
"Pricing could be better because the cost is very high."
"The solution is stable. However, there have been some software crashes where we had to restart the system. They could improve the hardware to prevent this type of issue."
"I would like to see Hitachi improve their management software. It's been three years since they introduced Ops Center, their management product, and it still hasn't reached at least 50 percent of the capability we require. We are using legacy software because the product Hitachi offers does not stack up in functionality."
"The call charges and the management cost should be more friendly. They can also include monitoring and management."
"The handling of data deletion and bulk servers setup could have been more straightforward and easier when dealing with data removal or setting up servers. I believe Huawei could enhance their solutions, especially managing storage, to provide a better experience for customers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform G Series tools are highly specialized, such as management and performance tools and the overall solution is expensive. If customers want to have a lot of data in their hands, they need to purchase several solutions."
"Hitachi VSP's pricing is good compared to other brands."
"I would like to see better pricing and more discounts."
"It is expensive. Everything is included in the license. There is no additional cost."
"The main difference between Hitachi and other vendors is the cost. At the time that we bought the solution, it was the best option but the price, compared to other vendors, is a little high."
"I would rate the solution's pricing at around eight or nine on a scale of one to ten. While the solution may be priced higher than some competitors, we prioritize the quality and durability of the storage."
"This is an expensive solution."
"Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is a very expensive product."
"The installation is expensive as they often come as a comprehensive package. The design is more integrated, and everything is bundled together as part of the solution. This is what contributes to the higher cost of their solutions because when you purchase one element, it often comes with additional features and components, and you end up paying for the entire package."
"It is cheaper than other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
University
14%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business19
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise30
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform?
The cost of Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is reasonable compared to competitors, but it is dependent on the customer; I cannot say for the entire industry, but for us, it's comparable.
What needs improvement with Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990?
The centralized management console in Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform is not very comfortable and user-friendly. However, it works fine. Additional functionality related to data encryption and aut...
What is your primary use case for Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform E990?
I work in the financial sector with Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform, specifically VSP. We did not need tiering in Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform since we are using all-flash storage. Regarding H...
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Also Known As

Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform F Series, 5000 Series, E Series, N Series, G Series
OceanStor 9000 Scale-out NAS
 

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Sample Customers

Turkcell, Owens Corning, Region Nord, Net Credit Financial Group (NFC Group), Russian Railways
Piraeus, Clinique Univeritaires Saint-Luc, Absolut Bank
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