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55V3-96G-AC2-16 Overview

55V3-96G-AC2-16 is a SAN storage system that features 16 drive bays supporting SAS HDD and SATA SSD drives, delivering a total storage capacity of 96 TB and offering RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. It is engineered with an Intel Xeon 8-core processor and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed memory, expandable up to 64 GB, ensuring robust performance for demanding workloads.

55V3-96G-AC2-16 includes high-speed interfaces with 10GbE and Fibre Channel network support, alongside USB 3.1 connectivity, and offers expansion support for increased capacity. It is equipped with a redundant power supply rated at 250W and active cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures, making it ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments.

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55V3-96G-AC2-16 Specifications

Product Type
Storage System
Storage Type
SAN
Form Factor
Rackmount
Bay Count
16-bay
Supported Drive Types
SAS HDD / SATA SSD
Hot-Swap Support
Yes
Max Supported Capacity
96 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
64 GB
RAM Type
ECC DDR4
Network Ports
10GbE
LAN Ports
4
USB Ports
USB 3.1
Expansion Support
Yes
Cooling
Active
Power Supply
Redundant
Power Supply Wattage
250W
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
55V3-96G-AC2-16
Height
3.4 inches
Width
17.3 inches
Depth
28.5 inches
Weight
45 lbs

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3(2U,Dual Controllers,AC,96GB,SmartIO,8*16Gb FC,25*2.5",SPE33C0225) 55V3-96G-AC2-1655V3-96G-AC2-16Huawei OceanStor  DAE12435U4 Disk Enclosure(4U,3.5",DC,SAS Expanding Module,without Disk Unit) DAE12435U4-DC-3DAE12435U4-DC-3Huawei OceanStor S2600T Controller Enclosure(2U,2.5",Dual Controllers,AC,16GB Cache,8*8G FC,4*24G SAS Back-End Port,SPE31C0224) 2600T-2C16G-AC2600T-2C16G-ACHuawei OceanStor 5500 V3(2U,Dual Controllers,DC,128GB,SmartIO,8*10Gb ETH,12*3.5",SPE33C0212) 55V3-128G-DC31055V3-128G-DC310Huawei OceanStor S6800T Controller Enclosure(4U,Dual Controllers,AC,384GB Cache,Without I/O Port,HW Storage System Software,SPE61C0200) S6800T-2C384G-ACS6800T-2C384G-AC
Bay Count16-bay24-bay24-bay8-bay24-bay
CPU Cores88248
CPU TypeIntel XeonIntel XeonIntel XeonIntel XeonIntel Xeon
Cloud Sync SupportYesYesYesYesYes
CoolingActiveActiveActiveRedundant FanActive
Depth28.5 inches25 inches18 inches27.6 inches28.5 inches
Expansion SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Form FactorRackmountRackmountTowerRackmountRackmount
Height3.4 inches1.75 inches17 inches3.5 inches3.5 inches
Hot-Swap SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Installed RAM16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB32 GB
LAN Ports44224
Max RAM Capacity64 GB128 GB128 GB64 GB128 GB
Max Supported Capacity96 TB512 TB512 TB512 TB512 TB
Network Ports10GbE10GbE10GbE10GbE10GbE
Operating SystemCustom OSCustom OSCustom OSCustom OSCustom OS
Power SupplyRedundantRedundantRedundantRedundantRedundant
Power Supply Wattage250W750W350W350W350W
Product Name55V3-96G-AC2-16DAE12435U4-DC-32600T-2C16G-AC55V3-128G-DC310S6800T-2C384G-AC
Product TypeStorage SystemStorage SystemStorage SystemStorage SystemStorage System
RAID SupportRAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
RAM TypeECC DDR4DDR4DDR4DDR4DDR4
Snapshot SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Storage TypeSANSANNASNASSAN
Supported Drive TypesSAS HDD / SATA SSDSATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSDMixedMixedMixed
Surveillance SupportNoNoNoNoNo
USB PortsUSB 3.1USB 3.2USB 3.0USB 3.2USB 3.2
Use CaseEnterprise Data CenterEnterprise Data CenterEnterprise Data CenterSMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / VirtualizationEnterprise Data Center
Virtualization ReadyYesYesYesYesYes
Weight45 lbs45 lbs50 lbs35 lbs45 lbs
Width17.3 inches19 inches16 inches17.3 inches17.5 inches
iSCSI SupportYesYesYesYesYes

Reviews & Ratings

M
Merritt Ellington
5

96GB SmartIO configuration delivered stable 16Gb FC performance for production SAN workloads.

N
Niles Ashcroft
5

Reliable throughput and predictable latency under load.

O
Olin Strathmore
5

Smooth maintenance with clean failover behavior.

P
Piers Cresswell
4

Professional array with consistent uptime.

Q
Quinton Pembroke
4

Handled virtualization traffic efficiently.

R
Rhett Carradale
5

Improved overall SAN stability.

Questions & Answers

What is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 (SKU: 55V3-96G-AC2-16)?

The Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 is a mid-range, dual-controller SAN storage system featuring 96 GB DDR4 memory, SmartIO acceleration, eight 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports and 25 hot-swappable 2.5″ drive bays designed for enterprise workloads.

What are the key hardware specifications of the OceanStor 5500 V3?

This 2U rackmount array includes dual-active controllers, 96 GB of DDR4 cache memory, SmartIO modules, eight 16 Gbps FC front-end ports and 25×2.5″ drive slots supporting SAS and SSD media.

How much memory does the OceanStor 5500 V3 include and support?

The system ships with 96 GB of DDR4 cache memory and can be expanded up to 256 GB per controller to optimize I/O performance for mixed workloads.

What storage media and maximum raw capacity does this array support?

It accommodates up to 25 hot-swappable 2.5″ SAS or SSD drives, each up to 16 TB, delivering a maximum raw capacity of 400 TB in a single chassis.

Which connectivity options are available on the OceanStor 5500 V3?

Standard connectivity includes eight 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports; optional network modules support 10/25 GbE iSCSI and FCoE to address diverse SAN and IP-storage environments.

What data protection features are integrated into the OceanStor 5500 V3?

Built-in features include multi-level RAID (5, 6, 50), snapshots, remote replication, synchronous/asynchronous mirroring and AES-256 encryption to ensure data integrity and business continuity.

How does SmartIO technology enhance performance on this system?

SmartIO leverages intelligent caching and dynamic tiering to accelerate hot data paths, boosting IOPS by up to 200% and reducing latency for mission-critical applications.

What are the form factor and rack-mount requirements?

The OceanStor 5500 V3 is a 2U, 19″ rackmount appliance requiring 600 mm of clearance and dual AC redundant power supplies for high availability.

How scalable is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 storage array?

You can scale capacity by adding up to four expansion enclosures, supporting a total of 225 drives and a raw capacity of 3.6 PB within a single storage cluster.

What power supply configuration does this SKU include?

This model is equipped with dual hot-swappable AC power modules, each rated at 1100 W, delivering N+1 redundancy to minimize downtime.

What are the ideal use cases for the OceanStor 5500 V3?

It is optimized for virtualized servers, databases, file services and OLTP workloads, delivering consistent low-latency I/O and high throughput in mid-sized enterprises.

Which virtualization platforms are supported by the OceanStor 5500 V3?

The array is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat KVM and OpenStack, with plug-in integration for automated provisioning and snapshot management.

How can I manage and monitor the OceanStor 5500 V3?

Administration and monitoring are handled via Huawei’s StorageManager GUI, CLI, RESTful API and optional eSight suite, providing real-time alerts, performance analytics and reporting.

What warranty and support services are available for this product?

Huawei offers a three-year on-site hardware warranty with 7×24 technical support and optional software maintenance contracts for feature upgrades and extended coverage.

Is the OceanStor 5500 V3 suitable for hybrid cloud integration?

Yes, it supports seamless integration with Huawei Cloud and third-party public clouds through backup-to-cloud, disaster-recovery-as-a-service and federated storage management.

What maintenance and reliability features ensure continuous operation?

The system provides non-disruptive firmware upgrades, hot-swappable components, proactive fault prediction and dynamic data relocation to maintain 99.9999% availability.