DELL PowerVault MD3820i Data Storage System
The DELL PowerVault MD3820i is a high-performance 10Gb iSCSI storage array designed to simplify data management while providing exceptional scalability. Optimized for small form factor (SFF) drives, this 2U enclosure supports up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS or SSD drives. The MD3820i excels in virtualized environments, offering dual active-active controllers with 8GB of cache each for high throughput and redundancy. It can support up to 64 servers and scales up to 192 drives total using MD1200/MD1220 expansion enclosures. With its 10GBase-T connectivity, the MD3820i provides a cost-effective yet powerful solution for mission-critical applications requiring high availability.
Key Specifications:
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Form Factor: 2U Rackmount.
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Drive Count: 24 x 2.5" SFF hot-swap bays.
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Connectivity: High-speed 10Gb iSCSI (Ethernet).
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Cache: 4GB (single controller) or 8GB (per dual controller) with battery-backed flash protection.
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Expansion: Scale up to 192 drives via MD12xx expansion units.
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Server Support: Up to 64 hosts.
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Redundancy: Dual active-active controllers and hot-swap power supplies.
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