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- Huawei OceanStor S5500T Controller Enclosure(2U,3.5",Dual Controllers,DC,16GB Cache,8*8G FC,4*24G SAS Back-End Port,SPE31C0212) S5500T-2C16G-01-DC
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S5500T-2C16G-01-DC Overview
S5500T-2C16G-01-DC is a SAN storage system engineered for high-demand enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. It features 8 drive bays that support mixed drive types including SATA, SAS, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, and offers a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB with RAID configurations such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 16 GB of pre-installed DDR4 RAM, expandable to 64 GB, ensuring robust performance for critical applications.
S5500T-2C16G-01-DC provides versatile connectivity with multiple Ethernet options including 10GbE and supports Fibre Channel, as well as USB 3.2 ports for peripheral integration. Designed with enterprise use in mind, it includes expansion support, active cooling, and a redundant power supply rated at 500W to deliver continuous uptime for SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications.
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S5500T-2C16G-01-DC 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
- 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
- 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
- S5500T-2C16G-01-DC
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| S5500T-2C16G-01-DC |  DAE12425U2-AC-4 |  55V3-128G-AC310 |  6800V3-256G-AC |  55V3-48G-AC3-10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 24-bay | 4-bay | 8-bay | 48-bay |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 18.5 inches | 28 inches | 30 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 512 TB | 256 TB | 256 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 | 500W | 350W | 350W | 500W | 500W |
| Product Name | S5500T-2C16G-01-DC | DAE12425U2-AC-4 | 55V3-128G-AC310 | 6800V3-256G-AC | 55V3-48G-AC3-10 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 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | NAS | NAS | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 50 lbs | 35 lbs | 22 lbs | 60 lbs | 50 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Owen Blythe
5
Reliable dual controller redundancy.
P
Philip Broadmoor
4
Stable FC performance across paths.
Q
Quincy Easton
5
Professional SAN enclosure for enterprise.
R
Raymond Farrow
5
Consistent latency during peak IO.
S
Samuel Cainsley
4
Improved operational resilience.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor S5500T-2C16G-01-DC storage enclosure?
The Huawei OceanStor S5500T-2C16G-01-DC is a 2U dual-controller storage enclosure with 16GB cache, 8×8G FC host ports and 4×24G SAS back-end ports, designed for high-performance block storage in DC environments.
Which drive types and capacities does the OceanStor S5500T support?
The S5500T supports up to 24× 3.5-inch SAS or NL-SAS drives, enabling flexible capacity expansion from a few terabytes to petabyte-scale configurations.
How do dual controllers enhance availability on the S5500T-2C16G-01-DC?
Dual active-active controllers deliver non-disruptive failover and load-balancing, ensuring continuous I/O service and eliminating single points of failure.
What host connectivity options are available on the S5500T-2C16G-01-DC?
This model includes 8 native 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, supporting SAN connectivity for VMware, Hyper-V, and other enterprise virtualization environments.
Can I expand the OceanStor S5500T’s storage capacity over time?
Yes. You can add up to four expansion enclosures, allowing seamless capacity scaling without downtime and preserving existing data.
What backend architecture does the Huawei OceanStor S5500T use?
The S5500T uses a 4× 24 Gbps SAS back-end fabric to deliver high throughput and low latency between controllers and drive shelves.
How does the 16GB cache improve performance?
The 16 GB of read/write cache accelerates I/O operations by buffering hot data and smoothing burst workloads for consistent low latency.
Is the S5500T-2C16G-01-DC optimized for data centers requiring DC power?
Yes. This SKU is configured for -48 V DC input to support telco and specialized data center power infrastructures.
What management tools are available for the OceanStor S5500T?
Huawei iManager and Storage Expert provide intuitive GUI and CLI tools for provisioning, performance monitoring, and firmware upgrades.
How secure is data on the Huawei OceanStor S5500T?
The S5500T offers AES-256 encryption, role-based access control, and secure wipe features to safeguard data at rest and in transit.
What are the typical use cases for the OceanStor S5500T series?
Ideal for OLTP databases, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and mid-tier virtualization where predictable performance and high availability are critical.
Does the S5500T-2C16G-01-DC support virtualization environments?
Yes. It integrates seamlessly with VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, and OpenStack, supporting advanced features like thin provisioning and snapshots.
How do I perform non-disruptive upgrades on the OceanStor S5500T?
Huawei’s software stack enables rolling firmware and module upgrades without service interruption using controller redundancy and online maintenance mode.
What warranty and support options are available?
Huawei offers a standard three-year hardware warranty with optional 24×7 on-site support, accelerated parts replacement, and software maintenance contracts.
How energy-efficient is the Huawei OceanStor S5500T?
The S5500T features dynamic power management and variable-speed fans, achieving up to 30% energy savings compared to legacy mid-range arrays.
Can I integrate the S5500T with cloud backup or DR solutions?
Yes. It supports NDMP, VTL, and Huawei CloudBackup Gateway to seamlessly replicate and protect data to on-premises or public clouds.