DELL PowerVault MD1400 Data Storage System

The DELL PowerVault MD1400 is a next-generation direct-attached storage (DAS) solution designed to double the throughput of previous models with its 12Gb/s SAS interface. Tailored for 13th generation Dell PowerEdge servers using the PERC H830 RAID controller, it delivers the high IOPS required for demanding databases and Big Data analytics. This 2U enclosure supports up to 12 hot-plug drives (3.5" or 2.5" with adapters), reaching a capacity of 48TB per unit. With enterprise features like Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) and components shared with PowerEdge servers, the MD1400 provides a reliable, secure, and cost-effective way to scale your data center storage.

Key Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount.

• Drive Count: 12 x 3.5" or 2.5" hot-swap SAS HDDs/SSDs.

• Max Throughput: 12Gb/s SAS interface.

• Expansion: Scale up to 8 enclosures (96 drives) per server.

• I/O Ports: 4 x mini-SAS HD ports per EMM module.

• Security: Optional Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) for hardware-based data protection.

• Management: Integrated with Dell OpenManage for unified server and storage control.

• Efficiency: Shares common power supplies and fans with PowerEdge servers for simplified sparing.