Hitachi Universal Volume Manager
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager: A focused Hitachi storage virtualization function for block-volume migration across heterogeneous systems. Ranked #24 of 25 in Cloud Storage Gateway Software by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for enterprises migrating block storage volumes.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forEnterprises migrating block storage volumes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Maps external volumes for local host access
- Supports Fibre Channel and selected iSCSI paths
- Offers migration pairs, monitoring, and REST API administration
Where it doesn't
- Focused on block workloads rather than file or cloud gateways
- Delivered as a licensed function in Hitachi storage systems
- iSCSI external paths are supported on VSP One Block 85
Our verdict on Hitachi Universal Volume Manager
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager is a licensed storage virtualization function for Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform systems. It maps volumes from external storage systems into a local storage system so connected hosts can access them as local volumes. Its primary audience is enterprise infrastructure teams moving block data between storage systems, consolidating heterogeneous arrays, or maintaining access to external volumes through a Hitachi environment.
Its strongest differentiator is ecosystem breadth. Universal Volume Manager supports Hitachi VSP One Block and VSP One SDS Block, along with systems from HPE, Dell EMC, IBM, Fujitsu, Seagate, Sun, StorageTek, and SGI. Fibre Channel external paths are supported, while iSCSI external paths are supported on VSP One Block 85. Multiple external storage systems and path groups can be managed, giving organizations a way to connect varied block-storage estates within a single storage virtualization function.
Migration and administration are the other major considerations. Migration pairs support data movement between storage systems, while monitoring and checking workflows cover external volumes and migration pairs. Administrators can work through GUI, CLI, CCI, and REST API tools, and the category specifications include batch migration, cutover orchestration, and migration reporting. The trade-off is a narrow scope: this is a block-focused function embedded in Hitachi storage systems, not a standalone SaaS product or a broad file and cloud gateway. Organizations with Hitachi infrastructure and block-volume migration needs should consider it; teams seeking file services, cloud gateway capabilities, or an independent software service should choose an alternative.
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager pricing
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Not verified |
| Global namespace | Not verified |
| Local caching | Not verified |
| Supported protocols | Not verified |
| Cloud storage targets | Not verified |
| Edge synchronization | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Hitachi VSP One Block, Hitachi VSP One SDS Block, HPE XP and 3PAR storage, HPE Primera and Nimble Storage/Alletra, Dell EMC VNX, Symmetrix, DMX, V-MAX, and PowerMax, IBM DS, Spectrum Virtualize/SVC, and XIV storage … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | hitachivantara.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager integrations
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Hitachi VSP One Block
- Hitachi VSP One SDS Block
- HPE XP and 3PAR storage
- HPE Primera and Nimble Storage/Alletra
- Dell EMC VNX, Symmetrix, DMX, V-MAX, and PowerMax
- IBM DS, Spectrum Virtualize/SVC, and XIV storage
- Fujitsu ETERNUS and FibreCAT storage
- Seagate Exos X
- Sun StorEdge and StorageTek systems
- SGI IS4600
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- CTERA Enterprise File Services PlatformA broad hybrid file platform for enterprises managing distributed storage estates.9.4
- Nasuni File Data PlatformA broad hybrid-cloud file platform for distributed enterprises with complex storage needs.9.3
- Panzura CloudFSA capable global file system for distributed teams, with contact-sales pricing.9.1
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