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- Huawei OceanStor N8500 Cluster Heads Enhanced Version(Two nodes,DC,4*CPU,384GB Cache,8*GE Host Port,SPE61C0200) N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1
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N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 Overview
N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 is a high-performance SAN storage solution designed for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. This model features a rackmount form factor with a 2-bay drive configuration and supports a mix of SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drive types with a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. Its hardware RAID capabilities include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 60, and JBOD, making it suitable for SMB backup, media servers, and demanding enterprise applications.
N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 32 GB of pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, expandable to a maximum of 128 GB. The system offers connectivity through a 10GbE network port, 2 LAN ports, and USB 3.2, while also providing expansion support. It incorporates redundant fan cooling, a redundant 500W power supply, and robust interfaces to ensure high reliability for diverse use cases including enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server deployments.
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N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 2-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD
- 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
- Redundant Fan
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 35 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 |  55V3-128G-DC316 |  DAE12425U2-DC-1 |  STHZ05UCC |  S2600T-2C8G-32T-UNI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 2-bay | 16-bay | 24-bay | 12-bay | 24-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 | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Active | Active |
| Depth | 28 inches | 27 inches | 24 inches | 28 inches | 28.7 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB | 32 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 | 350W | 350W | 500W | 250W |
| Product Name | N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 | 55V3-128G-DC316 | DAE12425U2-DC-1 | STHZ05UCC Storage System | S2600T-2C8G-32T-UNI |
| 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 | 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 |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 55 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
N
Nathan Brookfield
5
Reliable 384GB cache for high demand workloads.
O
Oliver Cranford
5
Stable multi CPU architecture.
P
Patrick Whitman
4
Professional enterprise file storage solution.
Q
Quincy Kingswell
5
Consistent scalability and uptime.
R
Russell Whitlock
5
Improved business continuity significantly.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor N8500 Cluster Heads Enhanced Version (SKU: N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1)?
The Huawei OceanStor N8500 Cluster Heads Enhanced Version (SKU: N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1) is a two-node, high-performance storage front end equipped with 4 CPUs, 384 GB cache, 8×GE host ports and DC power supplies, designed for enterprise-grade data centers.
What are the key specifications of N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1?
The N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 features two cluster head nodes, 4× Intel CPUs per node, 384 GB shared cache, eight 1 GbE host ports, and redundant DC power modules, delivering enterprise-class availability and throughput.
How does the 384 GB cache enhance performance?
With 384 GB of ultra-low-latency cache, the OceanStor N8500 speeds up read/write operations, reduces I/O bottlenecks and accelerates application response times under mixed workload scenarios.
How many host ports are available and what interface do they use?
The system provides eight 1 GbE host ports (GE) per cluster head, supporting multipath connectivity for high availability and load balancing.
What does the DC power option mean for this cluster head?
DC power represents direct current input modules, ideal for data centers with -48 V DC infrastructure, ensuring stable power delivery and simplified cabling.
What level of scalability does the OceanStor N8500 support?
The OceanStor N8500 scales non-disruptively up to 8 cluster heads and 10,000+ drives, accommodating petabyte-level growth without performance degradation.
Which workloads are best suited for this storage solution?
N8500 is optimized for large-scale database, virtualization, cloud computing and high-performance file services, delivering consistent IOPS and low latency.
How does the N8500 ensure data reliability and redundancy?
It employs dual-controller clustering, fault-tolerant components, hot-swappable fans and power modules, plus advanced RAID and snapshot technologies for continuous data protection.
What management tools come with the OceanStor N8500?
The system is managed via Huawei’s OceanSuite software, offering GUI/Web UI, CLI and automated monitoring with predictive analytics and troubleshooting.
Can the OceanStor N8500 integrate with existing SAN and NAS environments?
Yes. It supports iSCSI, FC, NFS, CIFS/SMB and object protocols, enabling seamless integration with heterogeneous network and virtualization platforms.
What is the expected power consumption of the N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1?
Typical power consumption is around 400 W per cluster head under full load, with redundant DC modules ensuring energy-efficient operation.
What physical dimensions and rack units does it occupy?
Each cluster head occupies 3U in a standard 19-inch rack, with dimensions of 438 mm (W) × 655 mm (D) × 133.6 mm (H).
What warranty and support services are available?
Huawei offers a standard 3-year warranty with 24×7 phone support, next-business-day hardware replacement and optional software maintenance contracts.
How do I order or request a quote for SKU N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1?
Contact your authorized Huawei reseller or visit Huawei’s enterprise website, provide the SKU N8500-EHS-N2M384G-DC-1 and receive a customized quotation within 24 hours.
What deployment and maintenance services are offered?
Huawei Authorized Services deliver installation, configuration, migration, performance tuning and regular health checks to ensure optimal system operation.
How does the N8500 handle firmware upgrades and patches?
OceanSuite enables online firmware upgrades with zero downtime, automated patch management and rollback capabilities to maintain uninterrupted service.