PowerVault MD3 1GB iSCSI SAN storage array series

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Consolidate data storage with PowerVault™ MD3 1 gigabyte array series, designed for high availability and affordable expansion across Ethernet networks.

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Operating System

Microsoft^® Windows^® , Linux, VMware^® , Microsoft Hyper-V^®
See PowerVault MD3200i/MD3220i Support Matrix for a list of currently supported operating systems

Connectivity

Hot Swappable controllers
Eight 1 Gb Ethernet ports (4 per controller)

Single Controller Models (MD3200i and MD3220i)
Supports up to 32 servers when configured with 1Gigabyte iSCSI. Available with 2GB cache controllers.

Dual Controller Models (MD3220i, MD3220i, and MD3260i)
Supports up to 32 servers when configured with 1Gigabyte iSCSI. Available with option of 2GB or 4GB cache controllers.

MD3060e Contains two hot-swappable enclosure management modules (EMMs)

Controller features
Each controller contains 2GB or 4GB of battery-backed cache
Dual controllers operate in an active-active environment mirroring each other’s cache
Cache protection is provided via flash memory for permanent data protection
Dynamic Disk Pools* (DDP) eliminates the need for complex RAID management while optimizing data protection, and can be used with existing RAID configurations

Dual controllers required for the MD3260 dense array

4GB cache controller option is only available in dual controller configuration

Environmental Operating Conditions

Temperature
Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour
MD3200i and MD3220i: Supports Fresh Air cooling, up to 35 degrees Celsius

Relative humidity
Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour

Altitude
MD3200i and MD3220i
Operating: -16 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft)
Note: For altitudes above 2950 feet, the maximum operating temperature is de-rated 1°F/550 ft.

MD3260i
Operating: –30.5 m to 3000 m (–100 ft to 9,840 ft)
Note: For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1.8 ºF/1000 ft.

Power

Wattage-MD3200i and MD3220i support DC power supply
MD3200i/MD3220i: AC - 600 W peak output; DC – 700 W
MD3260i: AC - 1755 W

Heat Dissipation (max)
MD3200i/MD3220i: 2047 BTU/hr
MD3260i: 5988 BTU/hr

Voltage
MD3200i/MD3220i: 100 to 240 VAC ; 48V DC
MD3260i: 220V AC, auto ranging, 50 Hz/60Hz

Management

2nd generation multi-protocol Modular Disk Storage Manager, Java based user interface
Multi-path graphical software provides failover management of redundant data paths between the server and storage array

MD3200i and MD3220i Standard Features:
Dynamic Disk Pools*- Optional configuration to RAID disk management
VAAI support- Available for customers using VMware vStorage APIs for Array Integration,
vCenter Plugin- Available for customers using VMware vSphere
VASA- vStorage API for Storage Awareness, available for use in conjunction with the vCenter Plugin
SRA-Sight Recover Manager, available for use with vCenter Plugin
ALUA-Active Active LUN Access
Supports Self Encrypting Drives (SED) that provide an additional level of data protection
Thin Provisioning- Allocate and consume physical storage capacity as needed
Try and Buy licensing- 90 day trial license of premium feature software
Microsoft Windows ODX

MD3260i Standard Features
Same features as MD3200i
High Performance Tiering-increases array IO performance
SSD Cache-accelerates application performance by utilizing SSD drives as extended controller read cache

Optional Premium Features
Snapshots: Up to 128 snapshots per virtual disk and 512 per system
Snapshots Plus Virtual Disk Copy: Up to 512 simultaneous virtual disk copies
High Performance Tier (HPT)firmware upgrade increases array IO performance*
Additional Hard Drives - capacity up to 180* or 192* hard drives
Remote Replication - providing business continuity and disaster recovery
SSD Cache: accelerates application performance by utilizing SSD drives as extended controller read cache*

Storage

Drives

Hot swappable drives:
MD3200i: Up to Twelve (12) 3.5" SAS, NL-SAS, SSD, SED
MD3220i: Up to Twenty-four (24) 2.5" SAS, NL-SAS, SSD, SED
MD3260i: Up to Sixty (60) 2.5’ or 3.5” SAS, NL-SAS, SSD, SED
MD3200i 3.5"--15,000 RPM SAS drives available in 300GB, 450GB* and 600GB*
3.5"--7,200 RPM Near-line SAS drives available in 500GB, 1TB*, 2TB*, 3TB*, 4TB*, 6TB, 8TB
3.5” -- 10K RPM SAS: 600GB
Solid State Drive (SSD) available in 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6T (RI) (available with 3.5" HDD carriers)

MD3220i
2.5"--15,000 RPM SAS drives available in 146GB*, 300GB*, 600GB*, 1.2TB
2.5"--10,000 RPM SAS drives available in 146GB, 300GB*, 600GB*, 900GB*, 1.2TB*, 1.8TB
2.5"--7,200 RPM NL-SAS drives available in 500GB*, 1TB*, 2TB
2.5"--SSD available in 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6TB (RI)

MD3260i 3.5" --7,200 RPM Near-line SAS drives available in 500GB, 1TB*, 2TB*, 3TB*, 4TB*, 6TB, 8TB
2.5"-- 15,000 RPM SAS drives available in 146GB*, 300GB*, 600GB*, 1.2TB
2.5"--10,000 RPM SAS drives available in 146GB, 300GB*, 600GB*, 900GB*, 1.2TB*, 1.8TB
2.5"--7,200 RPM Near-line SAS drives available in 500GB*, 1TB*, 2TB
2.5"-- SSD available in 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6TB (RI) (available with 3.5" HDD carriers)

MD3060e 3.5" --7,200 RPM Near-line SAS drives available in 500GB, 1TB*, 2TB*, 3TB*, 4TB*, 6TB, 8TB
2.5"-- 15,000 RPM SAS drives available in 146GB*, 300GB*, 600GB*, 1.2TB
2.5"--10,000 RPM SAS drives available in 146GB, 300GB*, 600GB*, 900GB*, 1.2TB*, 1.8TB
2.5"--7,200 RPM Near-line SAS drives available in 500GB*, 1TB*, 2TB
2.5"-- SSD available in 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6TB (RI) (available with 3.5" HDD carriers)

See the Dell PowerVault MD Series Support Matrix on Dell Support

Expansion Capabilities

Up to 192 drives with MD1200/MD1220 expansion enclosures (MD3200i and MD3220i)*
Up to 180 drive with the MD3060e dense enclosure (MD3260i only)*

Chassis

Chassis (height x width x depth)
MD3200i: 8.68cm (3.42") x 44.63cm (17.57") x 56.1cm (22.09")
MD3220i:8.68cm (3.42") x 44.63cm (17.57") x 50.8 (20")
MD3260i:177.80mm(7.0”) x 482.60mm(19.0”) x 85.50mm (32.5”)
MD3060e: 177.80mm (7.0”) x 482.60mm (19.0”) x 85.50mm (32.5”)

Weight
MD3200i: 29.3kg (64.59 lbs.) (maximum configuration)
MD3220i:24.2kg (53.35 lbs.) (maximum configuration)
MD3260i:105.23kg(232 lbs.) (maximum configuration)
MD3060e: 105.23kg (232 lbs.) (maximum configuration)

Rack Support for MD3200 and MD3220:
Dell ReadyRails™ II static rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded-hole racks

RAID

Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6
Up to 192 physical disks per group in RAID 0, 10
Up to 30 physical disks per group in RAID 5, 6
Up to 512 virtual disks
See PERC H810 server compatibility matrix for a list of currently supported servers

Back-Panel Connectors

Back-Panel Connectors
Four RJ-45 1Gb Ethernet for host connectivity,
One 6Gb SAS for drive expansion,
One RJ-45 1Gb Ethernet for remote management;
One PS/2 Serial service

Regulatory

Environmental and Regulatory Standards and Compliance

PowerVault 3200i Regulatory Model: E03J
PowerVault 3200i Regulatory Type: E03J001
PowerVault 3220i Regulatory Model: E04J
PowerVault 3220i Regulatory Type: E04J001

PowerVault 3260i Regulatory Model: E08J
PowerVault 3260i Regulatory Type: E08J001

Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment

ENERGY STAR®
The Dell Storage MD3200i, MD3400, MD3800i and MD3800f arrays with the MD1200 expansion enclosure have earned the ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage designation.
The Dell Storage MD3220i, MD3420, MD3820i and MD3820f arrays with the MD1220 expansion enclosure have earned the ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage designation.
The Dell Storage MD3260i, MD3860i and MD3860f arrays have earned the ENERGY STAR Data Center Storage designation.
Click Here to learn more about the ENERGY STAR Storage 1.0 designation.

Consolidate with flexible, high-capacity storage
Simplify the challenges of large-data storage, management and access with a Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3 iSCSI array series.

High density in a smaller footprint with PowerVault MD3260i
High performance with the high density of the 60-drive PowerVault™ MD3260i dense array, you can significantly increase your storage capacity without increasing your data center’s footprint.

Protect your data with optional PowerVault capabilities
All PowerVault MD3 array series offer premium feature options, including data protection, data replication, encryption and secure data removal.

The PowerVault MD3 1GB iSCSI array series

MD3200i Ideal for entry-level storage consolidation that requires high availability, high performance and business continuity with 12 2.5” HDDs. Find Out More	MD3260i The PowerVault MD3260i is a dense array has been designed to scale and meet the needs of applications. Find Out More
MD3220i Effectively consolidate storage to support the value of your existing iSCSI environment using 24 2.5” HDDs to meet the needs of high bandwidth applications with the MD3220i array. Find Out More	MD3060e A 60 drive expansion enclosure specifically designed for the MD3 dense array series. Find Out More

Speed recovery with Dynamic Disk Pools

Restore your data quickly with Dynamic Disk Pools, a new technology that recovers data from failed drives faster than standard RAID-6 configurations.

Spend less managing your data

Streamline physical and virtual resource management with MD Storage Manager and PowerVault VMware® vCenter™ Plug-In 5.0.

Global services and support

Dell Services can help reduce IT complexity, lower costs and eliminate inefficiencies by making IT and business solutions work harder for you. The Dell Services team delivers distinctive capabilities, including full data migration solutions to facilitate consolidation from multiple file systems. Dell takes a holistic view of your needs and designs solutions for your environment and business objectives, and uses established delivery methods, local talent and in-depth domain knowledge to help lower your total cost of ownership.

Service and Support

Having the right backup solution is key to protecting your critical information. So is having the right support. Dell™ ProSupport™ is a portfolio of globally consistent, customer-driven support services that provides businesses of all sizes with flexible, reliable and easier support solutions.

Dell ProSupport starts with the Dell ProSupport for IT service model designed for IT professionals like you. Dell ProSupport for IT provides:

24x7 Direct access to Dell Expert Centers
Fast-track dispatch for Dell-certified technicians
Escalation management through Dell’s Global Command Centers

Next, Dell ProSupport Options align to the way you use technology — rapidly responding to your needs, protecting your investment, productivity and sensitive data, and providing enhanced proactive support services to reduce the risk and complexity of managing your infrastructure.

Speed of response

Protection

Premium proactive

Mission Critical* — Perfect for server and storage environments where avoiding unplanned downtime and reducing recovery time through priority response are a must. The package includes priority 4-hour on-site*service or optional 2-hour response with 6-hour hardware repair, Dell’s proven Critical Situation process and emergency dispatch.

Keep your hard drive* — Enables you to control your sensitive data by retaining your hard drive and helps you comply with current data privacy regulations to help mitigate risks associated with regulatory or civil liabilities.

Enterprise-wide contract — Provides enhanced proactive capabilities through:

Designated Service Delivery Manager
Performance benchmarking and custom reporting
Planning and assessments

Proactive maintenance — Maximizes the availability and stability of your infrastructure proactively. The package includes a detailed system assessment and implementation of driver or firmware updates and upgrades for your server or storage systems.

Remote advisory options — Provides telephone and internet access to technical expertise for specialized applications and solutions such as Microsoft® Exchange, Virtualization and more.

Basic Hardware Warranty*

Basic support

Ideal for nonessential application environments. This service offers business-hour, phone-based support for hardware-only issues with Next Business Day On-Site Service following completion of phone-based troubleshooting.

Training Services

Dell Education Services

Decrease downtime, improve utilization and ensure business continuity with storage training from Dell Education Services. A self-paced online training course jump starts the Storage Administrator on managing the PowerVault MD Storage environment.

Additional service offerings

Comprehensive storage training and certification

Through comprehensive storage training courses, Dell provides expertise in implementing Dell storage into an existing IT infrastructure. If you are interested in validating or maintaining your skill set for company compliance, the Dell-certified Network Storage Networking Professional Certification path is available.

Backup and recovery

To sustain the continued operation of your storage solution, you should engineer availability, security and reliability into every process from the outset. Dell can provide backup and recovery solutions that help ensure adequate procedures are in place to minimize or avoid data loss.

Storage consolidation

Our storage experts analyze existing infrastructure, operational practices and technical readiness to develop a roadmap for conducting a storage consolidation. They will also develop a detailed consolidation deployment plan as well as a validated and refined solution design.