Quick Specs
4U rack server JBOD
Maximum HA host:2 and up to 4 MD3060e JBODs behind a single server
Storage: 60 LFF SAS/NL-SAS (HDD/SSD)
Supports up to 25 SAS SSD Drives.
Supports up to 2
Cache Per Controller:N/A
Ports Per Controller:- Two 6Gb/s SAS ports for Host Connectivity
- One 6Gb/s SAS port for Expansion Connectivity
- One RJ-45 Ethernet port for Remote Management
The Dell PowerVault MD3060e dense enclosure - the ultimate storage expansion solution for Dell™ PowerEdge™ server workloads. With the MD3060e, you can increase your server capacity and efficiency while reducing power and cooling expenses. The versatile mix and match hard drive option supports more capacity than ever, allowing you to save space within your data center.
Capacity based on your design
The MD3060e enclosure holds up to 60 (2.5” or 3.5”) hard drives, with the ability to expand up to 240 drives¹ when fully utilized. This means that you can store up to 2.4PB of data using 10TB drives, all while using less than one-half of a rack. And with hot-swappable drives, fans, EMMs and power supplies, you can easily manage your storage needs without any downtime.
Established reliability
Designed for Dell PowerEdge R630 , R730 and R730xd servers, the MD3060e supports 6Gbps SAS connectivity with a host bus adapter (HBA¹), allowing administrators to non-disruptively scale to meet application demands. You can mix and match 3.5” and 2.5” hard drives using your choice of NL-SAS, SAS or SSDs (solid-state disks) within the same enclosure based on your specific capacity and performance requirements.
The Dell PowerVault MD3060e dense enclosure offers reliable and scalable storage expansion options for your Dell PowerEdge servers. With its simple design and versatile mix-and-match hard drive options, you can easily manage and expand your storage needs as your business grows.
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Spec Sheet 4
| Feature | MD3060e |
|---|---|
| Drives | 60 |
| Drive type | Mix and match 3.5” and 2.5” SAS, NL-SAS, SSD, SED |
| 3.5" drive capacity | NL-SAS 7.2K RPM: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB SSD: 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6TB (RI) (available with 3.5” HDD carriers) |
| 2.5" drive capacity | SAS 15K RPM: 146GB, 300GB, 600GB SAS 10K RPM: 146GB, 300GB, 600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB NL-SAS 7.2K RPM: 500GB3, 1TB, 2TB SSD: 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6TB (RI) 3.5” 10K and 15K HDDs are not supported on the dense model |
| Expansion capabilities | Up to 4 dense enclosures behind a single server |
| Controllers | Dual Enclosure Management Modules (EMMs) |
| Maximum HA host | 2 |
| Form factor | 4U rack enclosure |
| Management software | Server controller dependent |
| Server support | Dell PowerEdge R630, R730 and R730xd servers |
| OS support | Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.5, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, and Debian 7.4 |
| Physical dimensions (height x width x depth) |
177.8 mm (7.0”) x 482.6 mm (19.0”) x 825.5 mm (32.5”) |
| Maximum weight | 105.20 kg (232.0 lb) |
| Environment | |
| Power | AC: 1755W |
| Heat dissipation (max) | 5988 BTU/hr |
| Voltage | 220V AC, auto ranging |
| Frequency range | 50/60Hz |
| Temperature | Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) with a maximum temperature gradation of 10°C per hour |
| Relative humidity | Operating: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour |
| Altitude | Operating: -30.5 m to 3000 m (-100 ft to 9,840 ft) Note: For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1.8°F/1000 ft. |








































