The new Virtual Storage Platform One Block storage systems reflect the latest advancements in data infrastructure technology, including the ability to optimize rack space while reducing energy consumption and cooling costs. The platform's ease of use, complemented by features such as self-installation capabilities, Ops Center Clear Sight for cloud-based management, and dynamic data protection, simplifies daily operations. Additional features include:
- Security and anti-ransomware: Hitachi Thin Image Advanced (TIA) snapshot software rapidly creates copies for immediate use in modern decision support operations, software development, and data protection. It ensures confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and data protection against security threats, and actively defends structured data against ransomware.
- Enhanced data protection: The platform has always-available copies of production data for greater data protection, while TIA also saves up to 90% of disk space by storing only the data blocks that have changed to maintain efficiency.
- A more sustainable mid-range flash device: Enabled by Dynamic Carbon Reduction technology, Virtual Storage Platform One Block reduces power consumption by switching CPUs to eco mode during periods of low activity. "Always-on compression" allows the system to shift from in-line data reduction to post-processing, further reducing power consumption and contributing to a 30-40% reduction in the CO2 footprint.
- Reduced complexity: Management tools, including an integrated graphical user interface (GUI) and the intuitive SaaS-based Ops Center Clear Sight portal, make it easy to manage and consume the data you need.