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Huawei OceanStor 5310 Hybrid Flash Storage
Cost-effective hybrid flash storage with end-to-end NVMe and unified SAN & NAS
The Huawei OceanStor 5310 is a future-oriented hybrid flash storage system that combines NVMe and SAS SSDs with high-capacity SAS and NL-SAS disks. It scales to 16 active-active controllers, converges block, file, container and virtualization services, and adds ransomware protection and gateway-free HyperMetro for always-on enterprise workloads.
Key features
Multi-controller active-active
Up to 16 controllers run in a fully symmetric active-active design; any controller can serve every LUN or file system.
Flash-like latency
End-to-end NVMe design and SmartAcceleration drive latency to about 0.05 ms and double performance over the previous generation.
Tiered media support
Mix NVMe SSDs, SAS SSDs, SAS and high-capacity NL-SAS disks in one system to balance performance and cost.
Five-way convergence
Block, file, container, virtualization and cross-generation services are consolidated in one array to lift utilization and lower TCO.
Gateway-free active-active
HyperMetro provides integrated SAN and NAS active-active without gateways, with a smooth path to 3DC and 4DC disaster recovery.
Ransomware protection
Air-gap copies, secure snapshots and end-to-end encryption help defend production data against ransomware.
Typical use cases
Mixed enterprise workloads
Databases, file services and virtualization consolidated on a single, tiered storage platform.
Growing mid-range data centers
Scale from two to 16 controllers and add NVMe, SAS and NL-SAS capacity without disruption.
Disaster recovery
Gateway-free SAN and NAS active-active with a smooth path to 3DC and 4DC topologies.
The balanced choice for mixed workloads
Not every workload needs an all-flash array, but most modern applications do need flash-level response. The OceanStor 5310 bridges the two: NVMe and SAS SSDs accelerate hot data, while high-capacity SAS and NL-SAS disks hold bulk data. SmartAcceleration and an end-to-end NVMe design push latency to about 0.05 ms and roughly double performance over the previous generation.
The architecture is built for growth and uptime. Up to 16 controllers operate in a fully symmetric active-active design, so every controller can serve every volume and file system. HyperMetro integrates SAN and NAS active-active without gateways and can be extended smoothly into 3DC or 4DC disaster recovery.
Convergence is where the 5310 lowers TCO. A single system provides block, file, object, container and virtualization services, while SmartVirtualization brings older third-party storage under the same management plane. Combined with air-gap copies, secure snapshots and encryption, it gives mid-range data centers a simpler, more resilient and more cost-effective platform.
Technical specifications
| Product family | OceanStor 5210/5310/5510/5610 (V6, V700R001C20) |
|---|---|
| Maximum controllers | 16 |
| System cache (dual controllers) | 128 GB-2 TB, expanding with controllers |
| Supported storage protocols | FC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, FC-NVMe, NVMe over RoCE, NDMP, NFS over RDMA, NVMe over TCP, S3 |
| Front-end port types | 16/32/64 Gbps FC, 1/10/25/40/100 Gbps Ethernet, 25/100 Gbps RoCE |
| Back-end port types | 100 Gbps RDMA / SAS 3.0 |
| Hot-swappable I/O modules per enclosure | 6 |
| Front-end host ports per enclosure | 40 |
| Disk types | NVMe SSD, SAS SSD, SAS, NL-SAS |
| SCM supported | 800 GB / 1.6 TB SCM |
| RAID levels | RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID-TP |
| Value-added software | SmartDedupe, SmartCompression, SmartVirtualization, HyperMetro, HyperCDP, HyperLock, HyperEncryption |
| Active-active | Gateway-free HyperMetro for SAN and NAS |
| Management software | DeviceManager, NFS+, DME, eService |
| Ransomware protection | Air gap, secure snapshots, E2E encryption |
| Scale-out | Multi-controller active-active, up to 16 |
| Operating temperature | 5C to 35C |
| Typical workloads | Databases, virtualization, files, VDI, private cloud |
Configuration options
Entry hybrid
2 controllers, 128 GB cache and a mix of SSD and high-capacity NL-SAS disks for small and branch deployments.
Balanced mid-range
2-8 controllers, NVMe SSD cache tier and expanded disk enclosures for consolidated database and file workloads.
High-scale consolidation
Up to 16 controllers, 2 TB cache, multiple protocols and HyperMetro active-active.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Huawei OceanStor 5310?
It is a mid-range hybrid flash storage system that combines SSDs with high-capacity SAS and NL-SAS disks to balance performance and cost for general enterprise workloads.
How many controllers does the 5310 support?
It scales from two to 16 controllers in a multi-controller, fully symmetric active-active architecture.
How much cache does the 5310 provide?
Dual-controller cache ranges from 128 GB to 2 TB and grows as controllers are added.
What disk types can be used?
The 5310 supports NVMe SSDs, SAS SSDs, SAS disks and NL-SAS disks, including optional SCM media.
What protocols does it support?
FC, iSCSI, NFS, CIFS, FC-NVMe, NVMe over RoCE, NDMP, NFS over RDMA, NVMe over TCP and S3 are supported.
What is its latency?
The end-to-end NVMe design and SmartAcceleration deliver latency as low as about 0.05 ms.
How does it differ from the 5210?
The 5310 scales to 16 controllers (versus 8), offers more cache, more front-end ports and a richer set of protocols.
Does it support active-active?
Yes, HyperMetro delivers gateway-free SAN and NAS active-active, extendable to 3DC/4DC disaster recovery.
What RAID levels are available?
RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 and RAID-TP, which tolerates three simultaneous disk failures.
How does it protect against ransomware?
Air-gap copies, secure snapshots and end-to-end encryption provide layered ransomware defense.
Can it run containers?
Yes. Block, file, container and virtualization services are converged on the same system.
What workloads is it best for?
Databases, server virtualization, file services, VDI, private cloud and consolidated mixed workloads.
How is the 5310 managed?
Through DeviceManager, with NFS+ multipathing, DME and eService for intelligent, cloud-based O&M.
How can I get a 5310 configuration and price?
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