DELL PowerVault MD3400 Data Storage System

The DELL PowerVault MD3400 is a modern direct-attached storage (DAS) array featuring high-speed 12Gb/s SAS connectivity. Designed for organizations that require balanced performance and affordability, the MD3400 doubles the throughput of previous SAS generations. With up to 8GB of cache per controller and optional TurboMode technology, it is optimized for high-IOPS workloads such as large transactional databases. This 2U enclosure supports up to 12 x 3.5-inch drives, including SSDs for tiered storage performance. The inclusion of Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) minimizes the complexity of traditional RAID management while significantly improving data protection and rebuild times during drive failures.

Key Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount.

• Drive Support: Up to 12 x 3.5" hot-plug SAS, NL-SAS, and SSDs.

• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS (backwards compatible with 6Gb/s).

• Controllers: Dual Active-Active controllers with mirrored cache and battery-backed protection.

• Connectivity: Supports up to 4 HA-servers or 8 non-HA servers via direct SAS.

• Cache: 4GB or 8GB per controller with permanent flash-based protection.

• Data Protection: Standard RAID levels and Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP).

• Power: Redundant 600W AC or 700W DC power supplies.