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55V3-96G-AC3-10 Overview
55V3-96G-AC3-10 is a high-performance SAN storage system featuring 12 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, delivering a total capacity of up to 96 TB with flexible RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10. Engineered for demanding environments, this system ensures high reliability and efficiency for data-intensive applications.
55V3-96G-AC3-10 is powered by an Intel Xeon processor paired with 64 GB of pre-installed DDR4 memory, which can be expanded to 128 GB for enhanced performance. The device is equipped with 10GbE network ports, USB 3.0 connectivity, and two LAN ports, while offering expansion support, redundant power supplies, and redundant cooling fans, making it ideally suited for SMB backup, enterprise data center operations, virtualization, and media server applications.
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55V3-96G-AC3-10 Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 12-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- 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
- 64 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- 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-AC3-10
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 25 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| 55V3-96G-AC3-10 |  9000-C36-4T |  STHZ01UCC |  55V3-128G-DC310 |  55V3-128G-DC210 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 36-bay | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 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 | Redundant Fan |
| Depth | 25 inches | 25 inches | 20 inches | 27.6 inches | 28 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 64 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 96 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 250W | 500W | 350W | 350W | 350W |
| Product Name | 55V3-96G-AC3-10 | 9000-C36-4T Enterprise SAN Storage System | STHZ01UCC | 55V3-128G-DC310 | 55V3-128G-DC210 |
| 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 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB Backup |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Tobias Kingswell
5
Reliable array for mixed workloads and predictable latency.
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Ulric Hargrave
5
Smooth deployment and stable operations during peak usage.
V
Vaughn Radcliffe
5
Good throughput for virtualization and core applications.
W
Warren Cainsley
4
Consistent performance through backups and replication.
X
Xander Whitcombe
5
Improved application responsiveness significantly.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 (SKU: 55V3-96G-AC3-10)?
The Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 is a 2U dual-controller SAN/NAS storage system featuring 96 GB cache, SmartIO acceleration, 8×10 GbE ports, and 12×3.5″ drive bays, delivering high performance and reliability for medium-sized enterprise workloads.
What controller architecture does the OceanStor 5500 V3 use?
The OceanStor 5500 V3 employs a dual-active controller architecture that ensures nonstop data access, automated failover, and balanced I/O performance across both controllers.
How much memory cache is included in this model?
This SKU comes with 96 GB of DDR4 cache per controller, optimizing read/write operations and reducing latency for mixed workload environments.
What front-end connectivity options are available?
The system offers 8×10 Gb Ethernet ports for iSCSI, FC over Ethernet (FCoE), and NAS protocols, enabling flexible integration into existing network infrastructures.
What drive types and capacities are supported?
The chassis contains 12 hot-swap 3.5″ drive bays compatible with SATA, SAS, and NL-SAS HDDs or SSDs, allowing customizable capacity and performance tiers.
What is SmartIO and how does it improve performance?
SmartIO is Huawei’s intelligent caching technology that leverages adaptive read/write algorithms and tiered storage to accelerate hot data access and optimize overall system throughput.
Which data protection features are included?
The OceanStor 5500 V3 provides RAID 0/1/5/6/10, snapshot, remote replication, and dynamic data migration to ensure data integrity, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
How scalable is the OceanStor 5500 V3?
This system scales up to 864 drive bays via expansion enclosures and supports online scaling of controllers and cache, letting you grow capacity and performance without service interruption.
What management software is provided?
Huawei’s Storage Management Console (SMC) offers a unified GUI and CLI for real-time monitoring, configuration, performance tuning, and automated alerting across the storage pool.
Is the OceanStor 5500 V3 compatible with virtualization platforms?
Yes. It integrates seamlessly with VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM environments, supporting features like VAAI, VASA, SRM, and enhanced VM snapshot orchestration.
What security features protect my data?
Security measures include AES-256 encryption at rest, secure authentication, role-based access control, CHAP, and data shredding to guard against unauthorized access and data leaks.
How energy efficient is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3?
The system uses intelligent power management, high-efficiency PSUs, and variable-speed fans, reducing overall power consumption and lowering your data center’s PUE.
What performance can I expect under typical workloads?
With SmartIO, 96 GB cache, and dual-controller active-active design, the system delivers up to 300 K IOPS and 8 GB/s throughput for mixed OLTP, virtualization, and file services.
Which use cases are ideal for this storage solution?
The OceanStor 5500 V3 is ideal for medium-sized enterprises requiring shared block and file storage for databases, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), backup, and collaborative file services.
What support and warranty options are available?
Huawei offers a standard 3-year hardware warranty with 24×7 phone support and on-site service options, plus extended support contracts for advanced software upgrades and rapid response.
How does the system handle firmware and software upgrades?
The OceanStor 5500 V3 supports non-disruptive software upgrades (NDU) and online firmware updates, ensuring continuous operation and reducing maintenance windows.