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- Huawei OceanStor N8500 Cluster Heads Enhanced Version(Two Nodes,AC,4*CPU,384GB Cache,8*GE Host Port,SPE61C0200) N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1
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N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 Overview
N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 is an enterprise SAN storage system featuring 4 drive bays that support SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD in a mixed configuration. It offers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB, supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores, and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory that can be upgraded to a maximum of 64 GB.
Designed for demanding use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers, the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 provides versatile connectivity with 10GbE network ports, USB 3.0 interfaces, and expansion support for additional modules. It features redundant cooling with a redundant fan configuration, dual power supplies delivering 350W each, and an integrated custom operating system to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability in highly critical environments.
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N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 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
- N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 |  SN2Z03FCSP |  S5500T-2C32G-7K2G-UNI |  S5500T-2C32G-10T-SAN |  CSBM000DSK03 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 8-bay | 16-bay | 4-bay | 24-bay |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27.6 in | 28.0 inches | 27 inches | 28 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.4 in | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 512 TB | N/A | 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 | 350W | 500W | 750W | 500W | 750W |
| Product Name | N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 | SN2Z03FCSP | S5500T-2C32G-7K2G-UNI | S5500T-2C32G-10T-SAN | CSBM000DSK03 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 10 / JBOD | 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 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 50 lbs | 50 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 in | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
G
Grant Brookstone
5
Reliable 384GB cache for demanding workloads.
H
Harrison Kingsley
5
Stable multi CPU architecture across nodes.
I
Isaac Harrington
4
Professional enterprise file storage backbone.
J
Julian Cranford
4
Consistent scalability and uptime.
K
Kenneth Whitlock
5
Improved business continuity significantly.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor N8500 Cluster Heads Enhanced Version (SKU N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1)?
The Huawei OceanStor N8500 Cluster Heads Enhanced Version (SKU N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1) is a two-node high-performance storage controller with 4× CPUs, 384 GB cache and 8× 1 GbE host ports, designed for enterprise block and file workloads.
How many nodes are included in the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 configuration?
The N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 configuration includes two active-active cluster head nodes for continuous availability and non-disruptive upgrades.
What CPU specifications does SKU N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 feature?
Each cluster head in the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 ships with four high-frequency multi-core CPUs optimized for mixed block and file workloads.
How much cache memory does the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 provide?
The N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 delivers 384 GB of DDR4 cache per node, ensuring low latency and high IOPS performance.
What host interfaces are supported by the OceanStor N8500 Enhanced Version?
The N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 supports 8× 1 GbE host ports, configurable for iSCSI, FC over IP or NFS/CIFS file services.
What power supply type is used in SKU N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1?
This SKU uses dual AC power supplies with hot-swap capability, providing N+1 redundancy for uninterrupted operation.
What peak performance can I expect from the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1?
The N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 delivers up to 1 million IOPS and 12 GB/s throughput, scalable as you add additional nodes and shelves.
Which storage protocols does OceanStor N8500 support?
Huawei OceanStor N8500 supports iSCSI, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), NFS, CIFS/SMB, and Object Protocol for versatile block, file and object storage.
How scalable is the Huawei OceanStor N8500 Cluster?
The OceanStor N8500 scales from 2 to 16 cluster nodes and up to 4,608 drives, supporting up to 20 PB of raw capacity in a single namespace.
What management tools are included with SKU N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1?
The system includes Huawei Storage Management Console (SMC) for unified configuration, monitoring, diagnostics and firmware updates.
What data protection features are available on the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1?
Built-in features include RAID-TP, snapshots, remote replication, asynchronous mirroring and application-consistent backup integration.
Which use cases is the OceanStor N8500 Enhanced Version ideal for?
This solution excels in VDI, database acceleration, virtualization infrastructures, big data analytics and mixed enterprise workloads.
What are the dimensions and weight of each cluster head node?
Each node measures 2U (482 × 442 × 88 mm) and weighs approximately 17 kg, fitting standard 19″ racks with front-to-back airflow.
What warranty and support options are available for this SKU?
Huawei offers a 3-year Onsite Warranty with optional 7×24 NBD response, plus software maintenance and extended support packages.
How energy efficient is the Huawei OceanStor N8500 Enhanced Version?
The N8500 uses variable-speed fans, voltage optimization and SSD caching to reduce power consumption by up to 30%.
How do I deploy and configure the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-AC-1 in my data center?
Deployment includes rack-mounting nodes, connecting AC power, network cabling and running the Huawei SMC Quick Start Wizard for automated configuration.