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SMARTIO8FC Overview
SMARTIO8FC is a NAS storage system featuring an 8-bay configuration that supports SATA HDD, SAS HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD drives with a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB. It supports 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 DDR4 memory, expandable up to 64 GB.
The device interfaces include USB 3.1, Ethernet 10GbE, and Fibre Channel options, and offers robust network support and expansion capabilities. SMARTIO8FC is equipped with redundant fan cooling and a redundant power supply of 500W, making it ideal for use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers.
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SMARTIO8FC Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- 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
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 64 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- 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
- No
- Use Case
- SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization
- Product Name
- SMARTIO8FC
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 27.5 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| SMARTIO8FC |  LPU2GE10V3 |  S5800T-2C96G-DC |  S5500T-2C32G-DC |  9000-P36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 2-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 36-bay |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 4 | 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 | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Depth | 27.5 inches | 28.0 inches | 29 inches | 28 inches | 27 inches |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches | 4 inches | 3 inches |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 1 PB | 1 PB |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Linux | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 500W | 350W | 500W | 750W | 750W |
| Product Name | SMARTIO8FC | LPU2GE10V3 Storage System | S5800T-2C96G-DC | S5500T-2C32G-DC | 9000-P36 Enterprise 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 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 | NAS | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD |
| Surveillance Support | No | No | No | No | No |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| Use Case | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Media Server / Virtualization |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 40.0 lbs | 55 lbs | 75 lbs | 75 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reviews & Ratings
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Zachary Harrington
4
Stable port performance across SAN environment.
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Anthony Kingsley
4
Seamless integration and predictable throughput.
B
Brandon Fairchild
5
Professional expansion for Fibre Channel networks.
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Caleb Radcliffe
5
Consistent latency during peak operations.
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Derek Whitmore
5
Improved fabric flexibility immediately.
Questions & Answers
What is the Huawei OceanStor 4-port SmartIO I/O module (SMARTIO8FC)?
The SMARTIO8FC is a high-performance 4-port SFP+ Fibre Channel expansion module for Huawei OceanStor arrays, delivering up to 8 Gbps per port.
What key benefits does the SMARTIO8FC offer?
It enhances storage throughput, reduces latency, and expands SAN connectivity with flexible deployment and easy maintenance.
Which Huawei storage platforms support the SMARTIO8FC?
The module is fully compatible with Huawei OceanStor series V3 and Dorado storage arrays equipped with SmartIO expansion slots.
How do I install the SMARTIO8FC module?
Slide the module into an available SmartIO slot on your OceanStor chassis, secure the latch, power on the array, and the system will auto-detect and configure it.
What transceiver types are compatible with the SMARTIO8FC?
It supports SFP+ 8 Gbps Fibre Channel transceivers compliant with the SFF-8472 standard.
How do I configure zoning for the SMARTIO8FC?
Use the OceanStor management console to assign WWN zones and map LUNs to hosts, ensuring secure and isolated SAN traffic.
Can I mix SMARTIO8FC modules with different port speeds?
Yes, you can mix 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps SmartIO modules in the same array, with each operating at its native speed.
How can I monitor the health of the SMARTIO8FC module?
Monitor port status, error counters, and throughput metrics via the DeviceManager GUI or CLI for real-time diagnostics.
What firmware version is required for the SMARTIO8FC?
The module requires OceanStor firmware release V300R020C00 or later to ensure full functionality and feature support.
What are the power and cooling requirements for the SMARTIO8FC?
Each SMARTIO8FC consumes up to 20 W and is cooled by the array’s integrated fans, operating reliably between 5 °C and 35 °C.
How does the SMARTIO8FC improve storage performance?
By adding four dedicated 8 Gbps FC ports, it increases aggregate bandwidth and reduces I/O bottlenecks in SAN environments.
What redundancy options are available with the SMARTIO8FC?
Install paired SmartIO modules in redundant slots and configure active-standby or active-active paths for high availability.
Is the SMARTIO8FC hot-swappable?
Yes, it supports hot swapping to minimize service disruption during maintenance or upgrades.
What warranty and support cover the SMARTIO8FC?
Huawei provides a one-year warranty with optional extended maintenance services, including 24/7 technical support and on-site assistance.
Where can I purchase the Huawei SMARTIO8FC?
Authorized Huawei resellers and the official Huawei website list the SMARTIO8FC module, with global shipping options available.
How do I upgrade the SMARTIO8FC firmware?
Download the latest firmware from Huawei Support, upload it via DeviceManager, and follow the upgrade wizard to complete the process.