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- Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3(2U,Dual Controllers,AC,48GB,SmartIO,8*16Gb FC,12*3.5",SPE33C0212) 55V3-48G-AC3-16
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55V3-48G-AC3-16 Overview
55V3-48G-AC3-16 is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 48 drive bays that support a range of drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD. Designed for enterprise applications, this system delivers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB while offering robust RAID support—including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10—for enhanced data protection and performance.
55V3-48G-AC3-16 incorporates an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable to a maximum of 128 GB. It is equipped with high-speed 10GbE network ports and USB 3.0 connectivity, offering excellent expansion capabilities. With redundant power supply, redundant fan cooling, and built-in redundancy, this solution is ideal for demanding use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization environments, and media servers.
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55V3-48G-AC3-16 Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 48-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 500W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- 55V3-48G-AC3-16
- Height
- 3 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| 55V3-48G-AC3-16 |  N8500-STD-N2M48G-G8-DC-1 |  STLZ01S1TU |  LPU2I10 |  N0SD8G00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 48-bay | 48-bay | 12-bay | 12-bay | 8-bay |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Active |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 1GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 500W | 750W | 250W |
| Product Name | 55V3-48G-AC3-16 | N8500-STD-N2M48G-G8-DC-1 | STLZ01S1TU Enterprise Storage System | LPU2I10 | N0SD8G00 |
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 40 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Owen Blackwell
5
Reliable performance for enterprise virtualization clusters.
P
Patrick Carlisle
5
Stable connectivity with zero unexpected downtime.
Q
Quentin Hardwick
4
Professional storage platform for mid sized data centers.
R
Russell Davenport
5
Consistent IO performance across volumes.
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Simon Kingsley
5
Improved operational efficiency significantly.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 storage system with SKU 55V3-48G-AC3-16?
The Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 (SKU 55V3-48G-AC3-16) is a 2U dual-controller SAN storage array featuring 48 GB memory, SmartIO acceleration, eight 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports, and support for twelve 3.5″ drives, designed for mid-range enterprise workloads.
What are the key performance features of the OceanStor 5500 V3 storage array?
The OceanStor 5500 V3 delivers high IOPS and low latency through dual active controllers, 48 GB cache per controller, SmartIO data offload technology, and eight 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports, ensuring predictable performance for mixed workloads.
How many drives and what capacity does the OceanStor 5500 V3 support?
This model supports up to twelve 3.5″ drives, allowing flexible configurations from high-capacity HDDs to high-performance SSDs, with a maximum raw capacity of several dozen terabytes depending on drive choices.
What does SmartIO technology do in the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3?
SmartIO offloads hot data to high-speed SSD cache to accelerate random I/O operations, reducing latency and boosting overall system throughput without impacting primary storage capacity.
How is high availability achieved in the OceanStor 5500 V3 system?
High availability is ensured by dual active-active controllers, non-disruptive firmware upgrades, redundant power supplies, and automated failover mechanisms to guarantee 99.999% uptime.
Which host connectivity options are available on SKU 55V3-48G-AC3-16?
This configuration includes eight 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports for SAN connectivity and additional expansion slots for optional iSCSI, SAS, or 10 GbE modules to match diverse network environments.
What power and cooling specifications apply to the OceanStor 5500 V3 AC model?
The AC model uses standard 100–240 VAC power supplies with built-in redundant fans and advanced thermal management to optimize energy use and maintain consistent operating temperatures.
How does the OceanStor 5500 V3 support data protection and security?
It offers built-in snapshot, remote replication, encryption at rest, and multi-tenant isolation, ensuring comprehensive data protection and compliance with enterprise security policies.
Can the OceanStor 5500 V3 integrate with virtualization platforms?
Yes, it provides seamless integration with VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and OpenStack through native plugins and SMI-S support, simplifying storage provisioning and management in virtual environments.
What management tools are provided with Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3?
Huawei’s eSight and DeviceManager deliver consolidated monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting, while built-in RESTful APIs enable automation and third-party orchestration.
How scalable is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 system?
The OceanStor 5500 V3 scales up to 192 drives via expansion shelves, enabling capacity growth without performance degradation or system downtime.
What typical use cases does the OceanStor 5500 V3 address?
It is ideal for online transaction processing (OLTP), virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), backup and archiving, and medium-sized databases requiring consistent performance and reliability.
How do software upgrades work on the OceanStor 5500 V3?
Non-disruptive online upgrades allow firmware and software patches to be applied without service interruption, maintaining continuous operations and minimizing maintenance windows.
What warranty and support options are available for SKU 55V3-48G-AC3-16?
Huawei offers a one-year hardware warranty, 24/7 global support, optional extended warranties, and professional services for installation, migration, and optimization.
How does Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 optimize energy efficiency?
Dynamic power management and intelligent cooling reduce energy consumption by adjusting fan speeds and power usage in response to workload demands, lowering operational costs.
What distinguishes the OceanStor 5500 V3 from earlier models?
Compared to prior generations, the V3 features enhanced SmartIO acceleration, higher-density controllers, greater memory capacity, improved connectivity options, and reduced latency for modern workloads.