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6800V3-256G-CTL Overview
6800V3-256G-CTL is a NAS storage system designed in a rackmount form factor with an 8-bay configuration that supports SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD for a total capacity of 256 TB. It offers robust data protection with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations, and is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores alongside 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to 32 GB.
6800V3-256G-CTL features high-speed connectivity with USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports along with 4 LAN ports, and it provides expansion support for increased scalability. It is engineered with active cooling and a redundant power supply rated at 750W to ensure high reliability for use cases ranging from SMB backup and enterprise data centers to virtualization and media server applications.
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6800V3-256G-CTL Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-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
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 32 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Active
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- 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
- 6800V3-256G-CTL
- Height
- 3.4 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 28.0 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| 6800V3-256G-CTL |  55V3-48G-AC3-16 |  S6800T-2C192G-AC |  STTZ13DAE25 |  5500V3-48G-AC-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 48-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 48-bay |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| 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 | 28.0 inches | 28 inches | 28 inches | 27.5 | 26 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.4 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 | 3 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 512 TB | 192 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| 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 | 750W | 500W | 500W | 350W | 750W |
| Product Name | 6800V3-256G-CTL | 55V3-48G-AC3-16 | S6800T-2C192G-AC | STTZ13DAE25 Enterprise Storage System | 5500V3-48G-AC-3 |
| 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 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 50 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 | 17 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Travis Northwood
5
Reliable cache expansion for intensive workloads.
W
Wesley Harcourt
4
Stable processing under heavy IO.
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Xavier Kingsford
5
Professional upgrade for high performance arrays.
Z
Zachary Bramwell
5
Consistent throughput after upgrade.
A
Alistair Brockton
5
Improved system responsiveness immediately.
Questions & Answers
What are the key specifications of the Huawei OceanStor Controller Module 6800V3-256G-CTL?
The 6800V3-256G-CTL features dual Intel Xeon 6-core CPUs, 256 GB DDR4 cache, up to twelve 12 Gb/s host ports, dual controllers for 2U chassis integration and up to 1 million IOPS performance.
How does the 256 GB cache in the 6800V3-256G-CTL improve storage performance?
The 256 GB DDR4 cache accelerates read/write operations by buffering hot data, reducing disk latency and boosting IOPS by up to 50 %, ideal for high-transaction workloads.
Which Huawei OceanStor storage systems support the 6800V3-256G-CTL controller module?
This module is compatible with OceanStor V3 series arrays, including V3F, V3D and V3 hybrid systems, enabling seamless integration into existing 2U chassis infrastructures.
Can I upgrade my existing OceanStor V3 array with the 6800V3-256G-CTL?
Yes. You can hot-swap legacy controllers with the 6800V3-256G-CTL to upgrade CPU cores and cache without downtime, using Huawei’s online migration tools.
What RAID levels are supported by the 6800V3-256G-CTL module?
The controller supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, offering flexible data protection and performance optimization for mixed application environments.
How does the 6800V3-256G-CTL ensure high availability?
Dual active-active controllers, redundant power supplies and dynamic failover guarantee continuous operation, with sub-millisecond reconnection in case of component failure.
What are the primary use cases for the 6800V3-256G-CTL controller?
Ideal for virtualization platforms, database acceleration, VDI environments and big data analytics, delivering low latency and high throughput under heavy I/O loads.
What is the typical power consumption of the 6800V3-256G-CTL?
Under full load, each controller draws approximately 350 W, with intelligent power management reducing idle consumption by up to 30 %.
What environmental conditions are required for the 6800V3-256G-CTL?
Operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C; relative humidity: 10 %–90 % non-condensing; altitude: up to 3,000 m without performance degradation.
How can I monitor and manage the 6800V3-256G-CTL?
Use Huawei’s Storage Navigator or OceanStor DeviceManager to view real-time health metrics, configure alerts and automate firmware updates across controllers.
Can I expand the cache memory on the 6800V3-256G-CTL?
Yes. The module supports up to 512 GB DDR4 cache. Additional memory kits can be installed in available slots without taking the system offline.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the 6800V3-256G-CTL?
Each controller module measures 445 mm×44 mm×515 mm (L×H×D) and weighs approximately 12 kg, fitting standard 2U rack enclosures.
What warranty and support options are available for the 6800V3-256G-CTL?
Huawei provides a 3-year hardware warranty, 24×7 technical support, on-site service and optional extended maintenance plans for up to 5 years.
How do I configure the 6800V3-256G-CTL after installation?
Use OceanStor DeviceManager’s Quick Start wizard to set up controllers, define storage pools, assign LUNs and configure RAID in under 10 minutes.
Which firmware version ships with the 6800V3-256G-CTL module?
The module ships with OceanStor V300R006 firmware, supporting automatic in-field upgrades to the latest stable releases.
How does the 6800V3-256G-CTL ensure data protection and redundancy?
It combines RAID-level protection with synchronous data mirroring between dual controllers, automated path failover and periodic consistency checks for zero data loss.