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- Huawei OceanStor S5500T Controller Enclosure(2U,2.5",Dual Controllers,DC,8GB Cache,8*8G FC Front-End Port,4*24G SAS Back-End Port,SPE31C0224) S5500T-2C8G-AC
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S5500T-2C8G-DC Overview
S5500T-2C8G-DC is a high-performance SAN storage system engineered for demanding data center environments. It features a 24‑bay design supporting mixed drive types including SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD, and offers up to 1 PB total storage capacity with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations. The system is powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and comes with 8 GB of pre-installed DDR4 RAM, expandable up to 128 GB, while offering a comprehensive set of interfaces such as USB 3.0, 10GbE Ethernet, and Fibre Channel connectivity.
Optimized for enterprise data centers, the S5500T-2C8G-DC provides robust network support with dual LAN ports and features expansion capabilities that ensure scalability for SMB backup, virtualization, and media server applications. With redundant cooling via a redundant fan design and a redundant 350W power supply, this tower-form storage system delivers the reliability and performance required for mission-critical operations.
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S5500T-2C8G-DC Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- SAN
- Form Factor
- Tower
- Bay Count
- 24-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
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 8 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- 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
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- S5500T-2C8G-DC
- Height
- 4.3 inches
- Width
- 17.3 inches
- Depth
- 28.7 inches
- Weight
- 50 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| S5500T-2C8G-DC |  S2600T-2C16G-4K8G-SAN |  PACK_12TB_NLSAS |  LPU-2-16GFC |  STHZ08UCC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 24-bay | 4-bay | 12-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 2 | 4 | 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 | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Depth | 28.7 inches | 27 inches | 20 inches | 27 inches | 25 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Tower | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 4.3 inches | 2 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| LAN Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 12 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Single | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 350W | 350W | 250W | 350W | 500W |
| Product Name | S5500T-2C8G-DC | S2600T-2C16G-4K8G-SAN | PACK_12TB_NLSAS | LPU-2-16GFC | STHZ08UCC Enterprise NAS 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 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | 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 | 50 lbs | 50 lbs | 25 lbs | 25 lbs | 45 lbs |
| Width | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bennett Harrington
5
Reliable dual controller redundancy.
C
Colton Kingsford
5
Consistent FC connectivity under load.
D
Dominic Radcliffe
5
Professional midrange enclosure for enterprise.
E
Elliot Whitmore
5
Predictable system behavior during backups.
F
Felix Fairchild
4
Improved overall storage reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor S5500T Controller Enclosure S5500T-2C8G-DC?
The S5500T-2C8G-DC is a 2U dual-controller storage enclosure with DC power, 8 GB cache per controller, 8×8 G FC front-end ports, and 4×24 G SAS back-end ports for high-performance block storage.
What are the front-end and back-end port configurations on the S5500T?
It features 8×8 G Fibre Channel ports for host connectivity and 4×24 G SAS ports for disk shelf expansion, enabling flexible and high-speed data access.
How much cache memory does each controller have in the S5500T?
Each controller includes 8 GB of onboard cache to accelerate read/write operations and ensure consistent low-latency performance.
Which disk types are supported by the S5500T enclosure?
It supports 2.5″ SAS, NL-SAS, and SSD drives via its SAS back-end ports, allowing tiered storage configurations for cost-effective performance.
What power supply configuration does the DC version use?
The DC model uses dual hot-swappable DC power modules with a nominal –48 V input to provide redundant, reliable power.
How does the S5500T ensure high availability?
It delivers active-active dual controllers, redundant power and cooling, and hot-swappable components to eliminate single points of failure.
Which management tools are available for the S5500T?
It supports Huawei DeviceManager and iManager, offering web-based monitoring, configuration wizards, and automated diagnostics.
Can the S5500T be scaled for larger capacities?
Yes, you can connect multiple SAS expansion shelves to scale up to 960 drives and achieve petabyte-class storage capacity.
What performance levels can I expect from the S5500T?
The S5500T delivers over 300,000 random IOPS and up to 10 GB/s throughput, ideal for virtualization, databases, and cloud workloads.
Which RAID levels are supported by the S5500T?
It supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, enabling you to balance data protection, usable capacity, and performance according to your needs.
How does the S5500T protect stored data?
It offers AES-256 inline encryption, secure data erasure, and role-based access control to safeguard sensitive information.
What are the operating environment requirements for the S5500T?
It operates from 5 °C to 40 °C, at 20%–80% non-condensing humidity, and up to 3,000 m altitude for data center compatibility.
Which host platforms are compatible with the S5500T?
It is certified for VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, Linux distributions, AIX, and other major OS and hypervisors for broad interoperability.
What warranty and support options does Huawei offer for this enclosure?
Huawei provides a standard three-year warranty with optional 24×7 support, on-site service, and extended maintenance plans.
How energy efficient is the S5500T enclosure?
Its advanced DC power modules and variable-speed fans reduce energy consumption and heat output, optimizing TCO and green compliance.
How are firmware updates handled on the S5500T?
Firmware upgrades are performed online via iManager with non-disruptive updates, ensuring continuous service availability.