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- Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3(2U,Dual Controllers,DC,96GB,SmartIO,8*16Gb FC,25*2.5",SPE33C0225) 55V3-96G-DC2-16
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55V3-96G-DC2-16 Overview
55V3-96G-DC2-16 delivers an enterprise-grade SAN solution featuring 16 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types. It offers a robust configuration with a maximum storage capacity of 256 TB, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 support, powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, complemented by pre-installed 32 GB ECC DDR4 memory (expandable up to 128 GB), and interfaces including USB 3.2, 10GbE network ports, and Fibre Channel connectivity for reliable network support and expansion.
Optimized for use cases including SMB backup, enterprise data center operations, virtualization, and media serving, the 55V3-96G-DC2-16 employs a dual redundant power supply rated at 500W along with an active cooling system to ensure stable, continuous operation in mission-critical environments. With advanced expansion support and hot-swap capability, this storage system is engineered to deliver high performance and scalability for demanding workloads.
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55V3-96G-DC2-16 Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 16-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 256 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 32 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- 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
- 55V3-96G-DC2-16
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 20 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| 55V3-96G-DC2-16 |  DAE12435U4-01-AC |  SMARTIO16FC |  STHZ02UCC |  STTZ12DAE24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 16-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay | 12-bay | 12-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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Depth | 20 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 20 inches | 28.7 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 4 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 192 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 | 500W | 750W | 500W | 500W | 500W |
| Product Name | 55V3-96G-DC2-16 | DAE12435U4-01-AC | SMARTIO16FC | STHZ02UCC High Performance NAS Storage System | STTZ12DAE24 Storage System |
| 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 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server / SMB Backup | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 55 lbs | 40 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Magnus Price
4
Reliable throughput for virtualization and database workloads.
S
Soren Wallace
5
Stable enterprise storage platform with predictable uptime.
L
Lucian Hayes
5
Professional hardware with strong build quality.
C
Callan Foster
5
Consistent latency performance in production.
B
Bodhi Mercer
5
Excellent reliability for mission critical systems.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 (SKU: 55V3-96G-DC2-16)?
The Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 (SKU: 55V3-96G-DC2-16) is a 2U dual-controller storage array with DC power, 96 GB SmartIO cache, eight 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports and twenty-five 2.5-inch hot-swappable drive bays.
Which power supply type does the 55V3-96G-DC2-16 support?
The 55V3-96G-DC2-16 model supports high-efficiency DC power supplies, ensuring reliable operation in telecom and data-center environments.
How much cache memory does the OceanStor 5500 V3 SKU 55V3-96G-DC2-16 include?
This system includes 96 GB of SmartIO cache memory to accelerate read/write performance and optimize application responsiveness.
What connectivity options are available on the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 55V3-96G-DC2-16?
The array offers eight built-in 16 Gb/s Fibre Channel ports for SAN connectivity and supports additional expansion ports via SmartIO modules.
How many drives can I install in the OceanStor 5500 V3 55V3-96G-DC2-16?
The storage enclosure accommodates up to twenty-five 2.5-inch hot-swappable drives, enabling flexible capacity configurations with SAS or SSDs.
What RAID levels are supported by the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3?
The system supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and hybrid parity RAID levels to balance performance, capacity and data protection.
Can the OceanStor 5500 V3 55V3-96G-DC2-16 scale out as capacity grows?
Yes, you can expand capacity non-disruptively by adding up to four expansion enclosures for up to 525 drives in a single system.
Does this model support data deduplication and compression?
The 55V3-96G-DC2-16 supports inline data deduplication and compression, reducing storage footprint and lowering operational costs.
What performance can I expect from the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3?
With SmartIO and dual controllers, the array delivers up to 200,000 random read IOPS and sub-millisecond latency for demanding applications.
Which management software is used with the OceanStor 5500 V3?
Huawei Storage Management Engine (SME) provides unified, browser-based management, monitoring and automated maintenance for the 5500 V3 series.
What replication features are available on the 55V3-96G-DC2-16?
The system supports synchronous and asynchronous remote replication, along with snapshot-based point-in-time recovery and disaster-recovery orchestration.
Is the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 compatible with major operating systems?
Yes, it is certified for all leading OS including Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V and Oracle environments.
What are the typical use cases for the OceanStor 5500 V3 55V3-96G-DC2-16?
This model is ideal for mid-range SAN deployments, database acceleration, virtualization and VDI workloads requiring high performance and reliability.
What is the warranty coverage for the 55V3-96G-DC2-16?
Huawei offers a standard three-year hardware warranty with optional software maintenance and on-site support upgrades.
How does the 55V3-96G-DC2-16 compare to other OceanStor 5500 V3 configurations?
Compared to other V3 configurations, this SKU balances high cache (96 GB SmartIO) and dual DC controllers for telco-grade reliability with moderate port density.
How can I order the Huawei OceanStor 5500 V3 SKU 55V3-96G-DC2-16?
You can order through Huawei authorized resellers or contact Huawei sales directly for customized quotes, deployment services and financing options.