Each LUN on OceanStor Dorado is owned by a specific controller.

Unlike traditional storage architectures that use an Asymmetric Logical Unit Access (ALUA) model where a LUN is " owned " by a primary controller, Huawei OceanStor Dorado utilizes a Symmetric Active-Active architecture. In this design, LUNs do not have a specific owner. Instead, all controllers in a cluster can simultaneously receive and process I/O requests for the same LUN.

This is made possible by the SmartMatrix full-mesh interconnect , which allows any interface module to communicate with any controller, and any controller to access any disk. Because there is no concept of " LUN ownership, " there is no need for time-consuming " LUN handovers " if a controller fails. This symmetry eliminates performance bottlenecks, ensures balanced load distribution across all hardware resources, and provides a smoother experience for host-side multipathing software. This architectural shift is a key differentiator for the Dorado series, enabling it to deliver consistent, high-speed performance even during controller maintenance or failure.