Hitachi VSP One Object v3.x App for Splunk
Overview
Details
This Splunk app provides comprehensive monitoring for Hitachi VSP One Object v3.x deployments through six specialized dashboards that deliver real-time insights into system health, storage performance, and security posture.
Core capabilities:
- System health monitoring with weighted service prioritization and SLA impact assessment
- S3 performance analytics tracking operations, latency, throughput, and data distribution across nodes
- Data movement tracking for PUT operations, including IOPS and bandwidth utilization
- Security threat detection for HTTP/2 flood attacks, connection resets, and protocol violations
- HTTP/3 connection monitoring for next-generation protocol implementations
Requirements: Hitachi VSP One Object v3.x with Prometheus metrics collection enabled, Splunk Enterprise 8.0+ or Splunk Cloud.
Transform raw storage metrics into actionable operational intelligence for improved system reliability and performance.
Hitachi VSP One Object App for Splunk
Overview
The Hitachi VSP One Object App for Splunk builds dashboards and runs searches on data collected by the Hitachi VSP One Object Add-on for Splunk. The Add-on can be downloaded from Hitachi VSP One Object v3.x Add-on for Splunk | Splunkbase.
Compatibility Matrix
- Splunk version: 9.4 and above
- Hitachi VSP One Object: v3.1 and later
- OS Support: Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL) and Windows
- Browser Support: Chrome
Recommended System Configuration
Splunk Search Head should have 8 GB of RAM and a quad-core CPU to run this app smoothly with multiple concurrent dashboard sessions.
Topology and Setting up Splunk Environment
Prerequisites
This app is distributed in two parts:
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Install Hitachi VSP One Object Add-on for Splunk - collects Prometheus metrics from VSP One Object clusters
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Install Hitachi VSP One Object App for Splunk - provides dashboards and search capabilities
Deployment Requirements
| Splunk Instance Type | Supported | Required | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Heads | Yes | Yes | Required for dashboards and search functionality |
| Indexers | Yes | No | App not required on indexers |
| Heavy Forwarders | Yes | No | App not required on heavy forwarders |
Dashboard Overview
System Health Monitor
Weighted service uptime with SLA impact assessment
S3 Operations Monitor
Performance analysis, latency tracking, and distribution metrics
S3 Data Movement Monitor
Ingest operations, IOPS, and throughput monitoring
HTTP/2 Flood Detection
Security threat monitoring for protocol attacks
HTTP/2 Reset and Error Detection
Connection reset and stream error tracking
HTTP/3 Connection Monitoring
Next-generation protocol connection health
Getting Started
- Install the Add-on: Download from Splunkbase
- Configure data collection on your VSP One Object clusters
- Install this App on Search Heads for dashboard access
- Access dashboards to monitor your storage environment
Release Notes
Version 1.0.0
What This App Delivers
Get a comprehensive view of your Hitachi VSP One Object v3.x storage system with six specialized monitoring dashboards that cover everything from basic health checks to advanced security threats.
Smart Health Monitoring
The System Health Dashboard uses intelligent service prioritization - Critical services (like S3 gateways) get more weight than monitoring tools when calculating overall system health.
S3 Performance Analytics
Two dedicated S3 dashboards track your storage workload:
- Operational Dashboard: See which operations are running hot, track latency by node, and monitor delete patterns across your buckets
- Ingest Activity Dashboard: Focus specifically on data uploads with PUT, PUT-PART, and PUT-COPY performance metrics including throughput and total data moved
Security Threat Detection
Advanced HTTP/2 security monitoring catches flood attacks before they impact your users:
- Detects outbound floods, priority frame attacks, and control frame abuse
- Monitors connection resets and stream errors that indicate potential problems
- Tracks HTTP/3 connection health and failure patterns