Huawei launches its next generation of all-flash OceanStor Dorado storage, focusing on critical workloads for artificial intelligence.
The company claims that it is "recovering" from the sanctions imposed by the United States.
Huawei has introduced the seventh generation of its OceanStor Dorado flash storage system, claiming it will meet the data storage needs of enterprises in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). This new storage solution is specifically designed for critical applications, offering what the company describes as “extreme performance and resilience” for complex AI workloads.
The OceanStor Dorado range has been divided into three product groups: the high-end models 8000 and 18000, the mid-range 5000 and 6000, and the entry-level 3000. The Dorado 18000 is reported to provide performance three times greater than that of the previous generation.
One of the standout features of the new generation is the inclusion of a SmartNIC based on a DPU, which separates data and control flows, minimizing bottlenecks in processors. Additionally, the enhanced collaborative algorithm between the FLASHLINK disk controller and the DPU allows management of over 100 million IOPS, with an extremely low latency of 0.03 ms.
Huawei claims that its new storage solution offers “extreme resilience,” thanks to its SmartMatrix full-mesh architecture, which enables the system to withstand the failure of up to seven out of eight controller enclosures without service disruption, ensuring system reliability of 99.99999%. It is also mentioned that the solution achieves a 99.99% ransomware detection rate and ensures total data availability after recovery using smart snapshot technologies.
The native unified storage architecture of OceanStor Dorado supports various applications, including databases, file systems, and container storage. Meanwhile, the Data Management Engine (DME) uses artificial intelligence to “improve operational and maintenance efficiency by five times,” conducting proactive detections and resolving anomalies.
Currently, Huawei reports that its data storage products are being used by over 26,000 customers globally, among which are 53 of the top 100 banks.
In a recent statement, Yang Chaobin, Chairman of the Board and President of ICT Products and Solutions, mentioned the challenges Huawei faces as a Chinese company, noting that customers are eager to learn about this new generation as the company begins to recover from the difficulties caused by U.S. sanctions.
