DELL PowerVault MD3860i Data Storage System

The DELL PowerVault MD3860i is a next-generation high-density storage array utilizing the 10Gb iSCSI protocol. Designed for massive scalability and efficient data management, this 4U system supports up to 60 internal drives and can expand to 180 drives total. It is purpose-built for high-availability virtual environments, featuring native support for VMware VAAI/VASA, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix. The array leverages Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) to simplify storage management and drastically reduce drive rebuild times. With advanced features like SSD Caching and High-Performance Tiering (HPT), the MD3860i ensures that critical data is delivered with low latency and high throughput.

Key Specifications:

• Form Factor: 4U High-Density Chassis.

• Connectivity: 10GbE iSCSI (10GBASE-T).

• Storage Capacity: 60 hot-plug drive bays (LFF/SFF mix supported).

• Controllers: Dual Active-Active controllers with 8GB cache each.

• Scalability: Supports up to 180 drives via MD3060e expansion units.

• Software Features: DDP, Snapshots, Virtual Disk Copy, Remote Replication.

• Power: 1755W AC redundant power supplies.