Hitachi Data Systems has announced VMware vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI) support on Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) and, through the platform’s unique 3D scaling architecture, can extend this capability to more than 100 virtualized multivendor storage arrays.

As the first storage platform to offer full VAAI support for virtualized storage, Hitachi VSP provides a truly integrated foundation for growing VMware environments, giving customers the flexibility and scalability they need while protecting existing investments.

“While other vendors may support VAAI, only Hitachi Data Systems has the external storage virtualization necessary to address our customers’ top business needs to optimize application performance and reduce IT costs,” said Hu Yoshida, CTO, Hitachi Data Systems.