Dell PowerVault MD3 iSCSI Array Series

The Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3 iSCSI array series offers 1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet iSCSI SAN solutions that are
ideal for entry-level storage consolidation in virtualized environments that require high availability and high
performance without sacrificing ease of use. Designed for flexibility, the MD3 iSCSI array series support a range of
drive types, enclosures and RAID levels all within a single array.

1Gb and 10Gb Ethernet-based network storage Optional features

PowerVault MD3 iSCSI arrays offer exceptional performance and Premium features are now bundled into two options. One option is
flexibility for storage consolidation and scalability to meet your designed to support the high demand for performance and includes
business demands. Now it’s simple to improve storage utilization by the HPT feature. If protecting data is a priority, then the pre-packaged
combining storage resources, increasing availability with redundant Data Protection features ensure the full suite of premium data
hardware, and streamlining the backup process. protection options are available.

iSCSI storage, ideal for virtual server environments Snapshots: Supports up to 128 snapshots per virtual disk and a total
of 512 snapshots per system in the Premium Feature Key, which
Implement your high performance network storage solution for less provides additional data availability.
with MD3 iSCSI array series using low-cost, well-understood 1Gb or
10GBASE-T Ethernet technology. Along with significant savings in Virtual disk copy (VDC): VDC is full replication of an existing virtual
hardware, IP SANs can also lower training investment. Ethernet is a disk at any point in time, often used for decision support and
familiar technology, so there’s usually no learning curve. application development testing. Reads and writes are supported
while doing a virtual copy.
Now you can effectively consolidate storage to support the value of
your virtual environment with the performance to meet both IOPs- Self-encrypting drives (SEDs): With SEDs, if a drive is removed from
intensive as well as high bandwidth applications. MD3 storage systems the array or powered down, the data on that drive is encrypted and
are fully-qualified for use in virtualized application environments with useless to anyone who attempts to access it without the appropriate
VMware® ESX™ and Microsoft® Hyper-V® software. security authorization.
HPT: Meet the most demanding performance requirements for your
Keep pace with the latest technology organization to remain productive and competitive.
MD3 iSCSI arrays offer maximum performance and capacity at an SSD cache: Help improve performance when combined with the
affordable price. They easily handle the application demands of High Performance tiering option.
large databases with increased processing capability. These arrays
also support solid-state drives (SSD) to meet the most demanding Remote replication: Replicating data over a common IP network
I/O requirements. An optional High Performance Tier (HPT) feature increases the flexibility of backing up data.
is available to increase array I/O and throughput performance and
enables the SSD cache feature to improve your read performance Standard features
by storing frequently read data and making it quickly accessible. A Reliable storage is enhanced with software features that provide
maximum of 16GB cache is available with the dual controller option, added data protection, improved virtualization and ease of
leveraging 8GB cache per controller. management. The integration of VMware VAAI helps improve
performance where you need it, freeing your server from storage
Gain a new level of management efficiency related tasks. Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP) simplifies data management
MD3 iSCSI arrays are managed by the advanced MD Storage Manager and improves storage efficiencies with self-healing dynamic disk
software, an intuitive client-based Java application designed for rebalancing, without the worries of traditional RAID configurations.
easy user interaction with the system no matter what your level of With just a few clicks you can add or delete disks from DDP to
familiarity with storage systems. It offers two different management increase or decrease your pools size as needed. DDP supports up
paths and features an enterprise window that monitors multiple arrays to 20 disk pools and can support up to 120 SSD drives with up to
through a single interface. 1024TB of storage.2
With the MD Storage Manager, all administrative tasks, including Other software feature enhancements include thin provisioning,
configuration, re-configuration, expansion, maintenance and vCenter Plug-in and enabling VASA and SRA. The high density
performance-tuning, can be performed without system downtime models have standard features to ensure high performance for
or interruption to array performance. MD Storage Manager’s general purpose computing or applications with high bandwidth
configuration flexibility includes the ability to mix RAID levels, segment requirements, including HTP and SSD cache.
sizes, array sizes and cache policies all within a single storage array.

Deployment scalability and flexibility

Scale easily: Up to 64 servers can be connected to a single MD3 iSCSI
Array. Storage capacity can be expanded up to a base of 120 hard Introducing the new
drives1 on all MD3 iSCSI models. If additional capacity is needed, the
2U models can scale by simply hot-plugging additional PowerVault
MD1200 or MD1220 expansion enclosures to grow capacity up to MD3, the next generation
192 hard drives.1 4U dense arrays can scale up to 180 hard drives1 in
just 12U using two MD3060e expansion enclosures.
Mix and match drives: 2U arrays hold up to 12 x 3.5” or 24 x 2.5” of affordable storage
drives, and support additional expansion through the MD1200
enclosure (12 x 3.5”) or MD1220 enclosure (24 x 2.5”). Both the 4U
dense array and the MD3060e expansion enclosure hold up to 60
hard drives (3.5” and 2.5”).
Dell PowerVault MD3 iSCSI Array Series Tech Specs

Feature MD3200i/MD3600i/MD3800i MD3220i/MD3620i/MD3820i MD3260i/MD3660i/MD3860i MD3060e

Drives 12 x 3.5” SAS, NL-SAS, SSD 24 x 2.5” SAS, NL-SAS, SSD Mix and match up to 60 x 3.5” and 2.5” SAS, NL-SAS, SSD

• 15K RPM SAS: 300GB, 600GB • 15K RPM SAS: 146GB, 300GB • 3.5” 7.2K RPM NL-SAS: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB
• 7.2K RPM NL-SAS: 500GB, 1TB, • 10K RPM SAS: 300GB, 600GB, 900GB, • 2.5” 15K RPM SAS: 146GB, 300GB
2TB, 3TB, 4TB 1.2TB • 2.5” 10K RPM SAS: 300GB, 600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB
Drive capacity • SSD: 200GB, 400GB; read- • 7.2K RPM NL-SAS: 500GB, 1TB • 2.5” 7.2K RPM NL-SAS: 500GB, 1TB
intensive SSD: 800GB, 1.6TB • SSD: 200GB, 400GB; read-intensive SSD: • SSD: 200GB, 400GB; read-intensive SSD: 800GB, 1.6TB (available with 3.5”
(available with 3.5” HDD carriers) 800GB, 1.6TB HDD carriers; 3.5” 10K and 15K HDDs are not supported on the dense model)

Up to 2 dense expansion
Expansion capabilities1 Up to 192 drives using the MD1200 or MD1220 Up to 180 drives using the MD3060e
enclosures per MD3660f array

Connection 1GBASE-T or 10GBASE-T iSCSI 6Gb SAS

MD3200i/MD3600i: Single or dual MD3220i/MD3620i: Single or dual

Controllers3 Dual Dual Expansion Management
MD3800i: Dual MD3820i: Dual

MD3200i/MD3600i: Single 2GB MD3220i/MD3620i: Single 2GB cache or MD3260i/MD3660i: Dual 2GB or 4GB
Cache cache or dual 2GB or 4GB cache dual 2GB or 4GB cache cache
MD3800i: Dual 4GB or 8GB cache MD3820i: Dual 4GB or 8GB cache MD3860i: Dual 4GB or 8GB cache

MD32x0i/MD36x0i: 8GB (4GB per controller) Controller dependent

Maximum cache
MD38x0i: 16GB (8GB per controller)

Maximum host 64

2U rack enclosure — Dell ReadyRails™ II static rails for tool-less mounting in

Form factor 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post 4U rack enclosure 4U rack enclosure
threaded-hole racks

Management software MD Storage Manager Managed with controller

DDP, thin provisioning, VAAI, vCenter Plug-

Standard features2 DDP, thin provisioning, VAAI, vCenter Plug-in, VASA, SRA, SEDs
in, VASA, SRA, HPT, SSD cache, SEDs

Snapshot, VDC, remote replication, HDD Controller dependent

Optional features Snapshot, VDC, SEDs, HPT, remote replication, HDD expansion option1
expansion option1

OS support Microsoft® Windows®, VMware®, Microsoft Hyper-V®, Citrix® XenServer®, Red Hat® and SUSE®

Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6; Up to 180/1921 physical disks per group in RAID 0, 1, 10;
RAID levels Managed with controller
Up to 30 physical disks per group in RAID 5, 6; Up to 512 virtual disks; DDP2

8.68cm (3.42") x 44.63cm (17.57") x 8.68cm (3.42") x 44.63cm (17.57") x 17.78cm (7") x 48.26cm (19") x 82.55cm 17.78cm (7”) x 48.26cm (19”) x
Physical dimensions
60.20cm (23.70") 54.90cm (21.61") (32.5") 82.55cm (32.5”)

Maximum weight 29.30 kg (64.6 lb) 24.22 kg (53.4 lb) 105.20 kg (232.0 lb) 105.20 kg (232.0 lb)

Environment

AC: 600W peak output

DC: 700W
Power AC: 1755W
Wattage: 2U arrays (MD3800i/MD3820i/MD3620i/MD3600i/MD3220i/MD3200i)
support DC power supply

Heat dissipation (max) 2047 BTU/hr 5988 BTU/hr

100 to 240 VAC

Voltage 220V AC, auto ranging
48V DC

Frequency range 50/60Hz

Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour
Temperature
2U arrays (MD3800i/MD3820i/MD3620i/MD3600i/MD3220i/MD3200i) support Fresh Air cooling, up to 35°C

Relative humidity Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour

Operating: -16 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Operating: -30.5 m to 3000 m (-100 ft to 9,840 ft)
Altitude NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 feet, the maximum operating temperature is NOTE: For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum operating temperature is
derated 1°F/550 ft. derated 1.8°F/1000 ft

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OEM-ready version available

From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your storage arrays can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you.4 For more information, visit
Dell.com/OEM.
1
Premium Feature Key required for expansion beyond 120 drives.
2
MD32x0i and MD36x0i arrays are limited to a maximum of 10 DDPs up to 256TB. MD38x0i arrays are limited to a maximum of 20 DDPs per array up to 1024TB.
3
2GB available as single or dual controller option; 4GB and 8GB only available as dual controller option.
4
OEM-ready available on certain models.

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