
Versatile, High-Capacity Direct-Attached Storage Array
Dell™ PowerVault MD1200 direct-attached storage array offers versatility and high-capacity storage for mainstream applications, with optimal performance in sequential (streaming) applications.
- Seamless server expansion for 6Gb/s SAS environments
- Supports mainstream and capacity-intensive applications such as e-mail, backup to disk and video streaming
- Deployment and drive versatility good for investment protection and data tiering
At a Glance
Dell PowerVault MD1200 direct-attached storage array offers versatility and high-capacity storage for mainstream applications, with optimal performance in sequential (streaming) applications.

Expansion for Mainstream and Capacity-Intensive Single Server Applications
Dell PowerVault MD1200 direct-attached storage array is the second generation of Dell’s low-cost, high-capacity expansion enclosure that improves density, versatility and performance over previous generation to enhance support for mainstream and capacity-intensive applications.The PowerVault MD1200 offers seamless expansion for Dell PowerEdge servers with the PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter and provides you with the most drive flexibility of any Dell direct-attach storage arrays.
Easily Expand Your Server Capacity: The PowerVault MD1200 is engineered to seamlessly expand the capacity of Dell PowerEdge servers. This expansion array can support twelve, 9 cm (3.5")- or 6 cm (2.5") SAS hard-disk drives (HDDs) or solid-state drives (SSDs)* in a 2U array and expands up to 8 arrays behind a single PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter.
Versatility and Flexibility to Meet Most Business Needs: The PowerVault MD1200 is Dell’s most versatile direct-attached storage array. Featuring support for 6 cm (2.5") drives, as well as the ability to mix 6 cm (2.5")1 and 9 cm (3.5") enclosures behind a single PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter, PowerVault MD1200 delivers capacity and performance to support most customer deployments.
Support the Business, no Matter the Need
The PowerVault MD1200 supports most mainstream business requirements with added flexibility and versatility to mix 6 cm (2.5") drives in a 9 cm (3.5") enclosure1 and mix 6 cm (2.5")- and 9 cm (3.5") enclosures behind a single PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter*.

This offers customers the ability to support mainstream, capacity-intensive and performance-intensive applications in a single storage solution. This flexibility makes it easy to tier your data by matching your data requirements and drive characteristics to maximize the efficiency of your storage solution.
Support for 6 cm (2.5") and 9 cm (3.5") drives in PowerVault MD1200. Additionally, customers can mix 6 cm (2.5") and 9 cm (3.5") enclosures behind a single PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter
Mix and Match 7.2K (Nearline), 10,000 and 15,000 RPM SAS Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) with Solid State Drives (SSD). This includes SAS HDDs that support SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) technology.
Keeping Your Data Safe
Access and accuracy of your data are key to the success of any business. The PowerVault MD1200 has been engineered to help maximize your uptime and security of your data.

Redundant Path with I/O Load Balancing: You can rest assured that your data will be available when you need it. Even if a single cable path fails from one port of the PERC H800, you will continue to have access to your data through the second port.
Self-Encrypting Drives (SED): Self-encrypting drives help to ensure that your data is secure with drive-level encryption, so, even if a drive is removed from its storage system or the server it in which it is housed, the data on the drive is encrypted and rendered useless to anyone who attempts to access it without the appropriate security authorization. Additionally, SED supports Instant Secure Erase of drives, is designed to permanently remove data when repurposing or decommissioning drives.
Hot-Swappable Drives: With hot-swappable drives, you can remove and replace drives even when your system is operating. No need to shut down, and no need to reboot: New drives are available right away.
Leveraging the PERC H800 RAID Controller
The PowerVault MD1220 leverages the PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter with the latest PCI Express 2.0 interface, offering excellent performance for enterprise.- The configuration of the PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter helps to increase reliability and fault tolerance by enabling the software to recognize the entire array as a single unit, regardless of how many disks are activated for storage in the array. With the PERC H800, customers can choose the RAID option that supports their application. The PERC H800 supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.
- Dell PowerVault MD1200 storage array is engineered to work optimally with Dell PowerEdge servers. Dell OpenManage™ Storage Manager Software can manage both the external array and internal storage within the server itself.
- Streamlining storage management through a single, common interface helps reduce resource load on the system, and is easier to navigate for the user as well. The PowerVault MD1200 utilizes the same 6 cm (2.5") and 9 cm (3.5") drives as 11th Generation PowerEdge servers, and the same power supplies and fans as the PowerVault MD1220, helping to reduce the number of spares required.
Dell can offer, via Local Partners, a wide range of Services to suit you and your business. Extensions to the parts or exchange warranty, upgrades to any service level required, International warranty, Installation Services, and other competitive items are available. Dell can also offer Custom Factory Integration (CFI) to customise hardware settings and add Asset Services.
Please contact your Local Partner for further information.
Please contact your Local Partner for further information.
Stocare
- Up to twelve (12) hot-pluggable SAS Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) at 7200, 10K and 15K rpm and SAS Solid State Drives (SSDs)*
9 cm (3.5") SAS HDDs
15,000 RPM 6Gb/s SAS drives available in 300GB , 450GB* and 600GB*
7,200 RPM (Nearline) 6Gb/s SAS drives available in 500GB , 1TB , and 2TB
6 cm (2.5") SAS HDDs in 9 cm (3.5") carrier*
15,000 RPM 6Gb/s SAS drives available in 73GB and 146GB
10,000 RPM 6Gb/s SAS drives available in 146GB, 300GB and 600GB
7,200 RPM (Nearline) 6Gb/s SAS drives available in 500GB
6 cm (2.5") SAS SSDs in 9 cm (3.5") carrier
3Gb/s SSDs available in 150GB
Maximum Capacity (per enclosure)
24TB using twelve 2TB 7,200 RPM 6Gb/s SAS disk drives
Expansion Capabilities
PERC H800 Host-RAID adapter enables expansion to 8 enclosures (4 enclosures per port)
More Details on PERC
Conectivitate
- Support for the following configurations:
Unified mode (single path) for daisy chaining of up to 8 enclosures per PERC H800 (4 enclosures per port, single path)
Unified mode (redundant path) for daisy chaining up to 4 enclosures per PERC H800 (4 enclosures connected to both ports via redundant path cabling)
Split mode with dual Enclosure Management Modules providing direct connectivity to drives 0 though 5 and a separate connectivity to drives 6 through 11.
Sistem de operare
- Refer to RAID Card for details on supported Operating Systems:
PERC H800
Şasiu
- Height
9 cm (3.14")
Width
45 cm (17.57")
Depth
51 cm (20")
Weight
28.39 kg (62.6 lb) (maximum configuration)
8.84 kg (19.5 lb) (empty)
Alimentare
- Two fully redundant power supplies
Wattage
600 W
Heat dissipation
188 W
Voltage
100-240 VAC, auto sensing
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Amperage
8.6 A at 100 V, 4.3 A at 240 V
Available Drive Power (per slot)
Supported drive power consumption (continuous):
up to 1.16 A at +5V
up to 1.6 A +12V
Administrare
- EMM modules provide redundant enclosure management capability
Condiţii de mediu pentru funcţionare
- Temperature:
Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with maximum temp gradation of 10°C per hour
Storage: -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) with temp gradation of 20°C per hour
Relative humidity
Operating: 8% to 85% (non-condensing) with maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour
Storage: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating: -16 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft)
Storage: -16 to 10,600 m (-50 to 35,000 ft)
BTU per hour
1181
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