DELL PowerVault MD3820f Data Storage System

The DELL PowerVault MD3820f is a high-performance, Fibre Channel (FC) based storage array designed to deliver stability and speed for demanding SAN infrastructures. Optimized for virtualized environments like VMware, Hyper-V, and Citrix, it supports the vSphere Storage API for enhanced integration. This 2U chassis houses up to 24 x 2.5-inch drives (SAS, NL-SAS, or SSD) and offers enterprise-grade scalability, supporting up to 192 drives total via MD1200/MD1220 expansion enclosures. Features such as remote replication, snapshots, and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support make it a reliable choice for securing mission-critical data while maintaining high availability.

Key Specifications:

• Form Factor: 2U Rackmount.

• Drive Bays: 24 x 2.5" SFF hot-plug bays.

• Connectivity: 8Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel protocol.

• Max Capacity: Scalable up to 192 drives.

• Cache: 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB per controller with flash-based backup.

• Virtualization: Full support for VMware VAAI, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix.

• Security: Optional Self-Encrypting Drives (SED).

• Redundancy: Dual active-active controllers and redundant power supplies.