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LPU4F8-2 Overview
LPU4F8-2 is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for enterprise-level applications. It features 8 drive bays supporting a mixed range of drive types—including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD—to deliver a total storage capacity of up to 256 TB. The system natively supports advanced RAID configurations such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10.
LPU4F8-2 is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB. It offers versatile connectivity with USB 3.0 ports, 10GbE network ports, and Fibre Channel support. The device includes expansion options, redundant fan cooling, and a redundant 350W power supply. Ideal for SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server environments, this system is designed to deliver robust performance and high availability.
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LPU4F8-2 Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- 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
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 2
- USB Ports
- USB 3.0
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 350W
- 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
- LPU4F8-2
- Height
- 2 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 24 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| LPU4F8-2 |  DAE12425U2-DC-1 |  9000-C36B2-4T |  N8500-EHS-N2M192G-DC-1 |  SN2Z10FCSP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 24-bay | 4-bay | 24-bay | 24-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 | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Depth | 24 inches | 24 inches | 27 inches | 25.0 inches | 29.5 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 2 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 4.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 256 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | Fibre Channel |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 500W | 750W | 350W |
| Product Name | LPU4F8-2 | DAE12425U2-DC-1 | 9000-C36B2-4T Enterprise Storage Array | N8500-EHS-N2M192G-DC-1 | SN2Z10FCSP Enterprise SAN 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 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 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| 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 | 45 lbs | 25 lbs | 32 lbs | 45 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
U
Ulysses Whitman
4
Reliable Fibre Channel throughput across workloads.
V
Vincent Holloway
4
Stable connectivity with zero link drops.
W
Walter Cranford
4
Professional expansion module for SAN scaling.
X
Xander Whitfield
5
Consistent performance during heavy traffic.
Y
Yale Harrington
5
Improved fabric flexibility immediately.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor LPU4F8-2 Fibre Channel I/O module?
The Huawei OceanStor LPU4F8-2 is a hot-swappable 4-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel I/O module designed for OceanStor arrays, delivering enterprise-grade throughput, low latency, and SAN reliability.
How much bandwidth does the LPU4F8-2 module provide?
Each LPU4F8-2 module delivers up to 32 Gbps of aggregated bandwidth across its four 8 Gbps ports, ensuring high-speed data transfers for demanding SAN workloads.
Which Huawei OceanStor models support the LPU4F8-2 module?
The LPU4F8-2 is compatible with Huawei OceanStor V3, V5, V6, Dorado, and S series arrays, enabling flexible deployment in diverse enterprise storage environments.
How do I install the LPU4F8-2 module in my OceanStor system?
Power down the array, insert the LPU4F8-2 into an available I/O slot until it clicks, secure the latch, reconnect fibre cables, and power on for automatic detection.
What cable types are compatible with the LPU4F8-2?
The LPU4F8-2 supports standard 8 Gbps SFP+ Fibre Channel transceivers and both multimode (OM3/OM4) and single-mode LC fibre optic cables.
Does the LPU4F8-2 support port trunking or link aggregation?
Yes, the LPU4F8-2 supports Fibre Channel port trunking, enabling multi-port grouping for higher throughput, load balancing, and improved SAN resilience.
How can I update the firmware on the LPU4F8-2 module?
Use Huawei eManager or CLI tools to upload the latest firmware package to the OceanStor system, then follow on-screen prompts to apply the update to the module.
What is the maximum cable distance for the LPU4F8-2 module?
With single-mode LC fibre, the LPU4F8-2 supports links up to 10 km; with multimode OM4 fibre, it supports distances up to 150 m at 8 Gbps.
How many devices can each LPU4F8-2 port support?
Each Fibre Channel port on the LPU4F8-2 can support up to 127 devices per fabric, in compliance with the FC-SW-2 standard for SAN scalability.
Can I hot-swap the LPU4F8-2 without downtime?
Yes, the LPU4F8-2 is hot-swappable. You can replace or install modules without powering down the array, provided redundant paths are configured.
What are common troubleshooting steps for the LPU4F8-2?
Verify cable integrity, confirm SFP+ compatibility, check port status via eManager/CLI, inspect firmware versions, and validate zoning and WWN mappings.
Is the LPU4F8-2 module energy efficient?
Yes, the LPU4F8-2 features optimized power management, consuming under 5 W per port under full load to minimize energy usage in dense deployments.
What warranty covers the Huawei OceanStor LPU4F8-2?
Huawei offers a standard 3-year limited hardware warranty on the LPU4F8-2, including replacement services and 24/7 technical support to ensure high availability.
How does the LPU4F8-2 improve data center performance?
By delivering 8 Gbps per port, low latency, and port trunking, the LPU4F8-2 accelerates SAN workloads, enhances VM responsiveness, and supports high-IOPS applications.
Where can I purchase the LPU4F8-2 module?
You can purchase the Huawei OceanStor LPU4F8-2 through authorized Huawei partners or the official Huawei store; contact your regional sales team for pricing and availability.
How do I configure zoning with the LPU4F8-2 module?
Use your Fibre Channel switch management interface to create zones, assign LPU4F8-2 port WWNs to those zones, and apply the configuration to secure SAN traffic.