Quick Specs
2U rack server
Storage | Max: 120 Drives12 LFF SAS (HDD/SSD)
Mix and match drives:Supported
Controllers:Supports up to 2
Cache Per Controller:2GB or 4GB
Ports Per Controller:- Four x4 6Gb SAS Host Connectivity
- One x4 6Gb SAS Expansion Connectivity
- One RJ-45 1Gb Ethernet Remote Management
- One PS/2 Serial Service Management
Requires the use of the 6Gb SAS HBA.
Single Controller Models:Supports up to 4 servers directly connected
Dual Controller Models:Supports up to 8 servers directly connected in a non-HA configuration or 4 servers in a HA configuration
Expansion Storage:Scale up to 120 (180 disks with premium feature kit) total drives using MD1200 and/or MD1220 expansion enclosures
Other Storage Arrays in the MD Series (JBOD)
MD3200 Series
Data Speeds1Gb iSCSI
6Gb SAS
Server Options
MD3060e
MD3200 12 Bay SAS
MD3200i 12 Drive iSCSI
MD3220 24 Drives SAS
MD3220i 24 Drives iSCSI
MD3400 Series
Speeds12Gb SAS
10GBase-T iSCSI
16Gb FC
Server OptionsMD3400 12 Drives
MD3420 24 Drives
MD3460 60 Drives
MD3600 Series
Speeds10GBase-T iSCSI
8Gb FC
Server Options
MD3600i 12 Drives iSCSI
MD3600f 12 Drives Fibre
MD3620i 24 Drives iSCSI
MD3620f 24 Drives Fibre
MD3660i 60 Drives iSCSI
MD3660f 60 Drives Fibre
MD3800 Series
Speeds10GBase-T iSCSI + 12Gb SAS
16 FC + 12Gb SAS
Server Options
MD3800i 12 Drives iSCSI
MD3800f 12 Drives Fibre
MD3820i 24 Drives iSCSI
MD3820f 24 Drives Fibre
MD3860i 60 Drives iSCSI
MD3860f 60 Drives Fibre
The Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3200/MD3220 series of storage arrays is a high-performance 6Gb shared storage solution providing high availability data access. As the next generation of our directly connected shared Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) arrays, this series offers exceptional flexibility and scalability and is ideal for consolidating up to four servers in clustered or virtualized environments. The PowerVault MD3200 array is well-suited for deployments where cost per GB is a key requirement. The PowerVault MD3220 array is an optimal solution when cost/performance (IOPS) is a primary consideration
Connecting the MD3200 and MD3220 to servers requires the use of the 6Gb SAS HBA. The SAS 5/E HBA will not work with the MD3200 series of arrays.
Below are general configuration rules for MD3200 series of arrays.
- Up to 8 direct attached servers with single I/O paths to a dual controller storage array
- Up to 4 direct attached servers with redundant I/O paths to a dual controller storage array
- Up to 32 physical hosts can be supported on a single storage system (includes both single and dual controller models)
- Up to 120 total drives consisting of SSD, SAS and/or near-line SAS drives per storage system
- SSD drives are limited to a single shelf (12 drives for a MD3200 or 24 drives for a MD3220)
- MD1200 and/or MD1220 storage enclosures can be add to a MD3200 or MD3220 storage array for expansion up to 120 total hard drives
- Up to 30 hard disk drives per disk group in a RAID 5 & RAID 6
- Up to 120 hard disk drives per disk group in a RAID1/10
- RAID level configurations 0, 1, 5, 10 or 6.
- Disk groups with different RAID levels can coexist in a single storage system.
- Disk groups are comprised of either SSD or SAS drives. A given disk group cannot have both SSD and SAS drives.
- Up to 256 virtual disks (LUNs) per storage array
- Each virtual disk can support 8 snapshots, with a maximum of 128 snapshots per storage array.
The Dell PowerVault MD3200 series of arrays raises the bar for scalability and flexibility in the entry-level storage space. You can connect up to four high-availability servers or eight non-redundant servers for balanced performance in mixed virtualized workloads. MD3200 series arrays are ideal for Microsoft® Hyper-V™ and VMware® ESX virtual environments.
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Spec Sheet 4
| Feature | Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series |
|---|---|
| Hard Disk Drives | MD3200 – Up to twelve (12) 3.5 inch SAS, Near-line SAS and SSD drives; MD3220 – Up to twenty-four (24) 2.5 inch SAS, Near-line SAS and SSD drives |
| 3.5” Drive Performance and Capacities | 15,000 RPM SAS drives available in 300GB, 450GB and 600GB 7,200 RPM Near-line SAS drives available in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 3TB |
| 2.5” Drive Performance and Capacities | 15,000 RPM SAS drives available in 73GB and 146GB 10,000 RPM SAS drives available in 146GB and 300GB 7,200 RPM Near-line SAS drives available in 500GB Solid State Drive (SSD) available in 149GB (available in 3.5” HDD carriers) |
| Expansion Capabilities | Expand up to a base of 120 hard drives with an optional Premium Feature Key to scale up to 192 total drives using MD1200 and/or MD1220 expansion enclosures |
| Host Connectivity | |
| Single Controller Models | Supports up to 4 servers directly connected |
| Dual Controller Models | Supports up to 8 servers directly connected in a non-HA configuration or 4 servers in a HA configuration |
| Storage Controllers and RAID Levels | |
| Storage Controllers | Each controller contains 2GB of battery-backed cache Dual controllers operate in an active-active environment mirroring each other’s cache Cache protection is provided via flash memory for permanent data protection |
| RAID Levels | Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6 Up to 120 physical disks per group in RAID 0, 1, 10 Up to 30 physical disks per group in RAID 5, 6 Up to 512 virtual disks |
| Array Management and Optional Premium Features | |
| Array Management | 2nd generation Modular Disk Storage Manager Multi-path software provides failover management of redundant data paths between the server and storage array |
| Optional Premium Features | Snapshots: Up to 16 snap shots per virtual disk and 256 per system Snapshots Plus Virtual Disk Copy: Up to 16 simultaneous virtual disk copies High Performance Tier firmware upgrade increases array IO and throughput performance Additional Hard Drives - capacity up to 192 hard drives |
| Back-Panel Connectors (per controller) | |
| Host Connectivity | Four x4 6Gb SAS (SFF8088 mini connector) |
| Expansion Connectivity | One x4 6Gb SAS (SFF8088 mini connector) |
| Remote Management | One RJ-45 1Gb Ethernet |
| Service Management | One PS/2 Serial |
| LED Indicators | |
| Front Panel | 1 two-color LED indicator for system status, 1 single-color LED indicator for power, 1 LED unused in this system |
| Hard Drive Carrier | 1 single-color activity LED, 1 two-color LED status indicator per drive |
| Storage Controller | 1 one-color LED power indicator, 1 one-color LED controller fault indicator, 1 one-color LED controller identifier, 1 one-color LED cache activity indicator, 1 one-color LED battery fault indicator |
| Power Supply/Cooling Fan Module | 3 one-color LED status for AC status, DC status and power supply cooling fan fault |
| Power Supplies (per supply) | |
| Wattage | 600 W peak output |
| Maximum Heat Dissipation | 150 W |
| Input Voltage Range | 90 to 264 VAC |
| Frequency Range | 47 to 63 Hz |
| Maximum Input Current at Rated Power | 55 A for 10ms or less, 25 A for 10-150ms |
| Available Hard Drive Power (per slot) | |
| Supported Continuous Consumption | 3.5” drive: 25 Watts; 2.5” drive: 12 Watts |
| Physical | |
| Height x Width x Depth | MD3200: 8.68cm (3.42”) x 44.63cm (17.57”) x 56.1cm (22.09”); MD3220: 8.68cm (3.42”) x 44.63cm (17.57”) x 50.8 (20”) |
| Weight | MD3200: 29.3kg (64.59 lbs.) (maximum configuration); MD3220: 24.2kg (53.35 lbs.) (maximum configuration) |
| Environmental | |
| Expanded Temperature Operating Range | Continuous Operation: 10C to 35C, 10% to 80% relative humidity (RH) with a 26C max dew point. De-rate maximum allowable dry bulb
temperature at 1°C/300 meters above 900 meters (1 degree F per 550 feet) 10% of annual operating hours: 5C to 40C, 5% to 85%RH with a 26C max dew point. For temperatures between 35 and 40C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature 1°C/175 meters above 950 meters (1 degree F per 319 feet) |
| Relative Humidity | 1% of annual operating hours: -5C to 45C, 5% to 90%RH, with a 26C max dew point. For temperatures between 40 and 45C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature 1°C/125 meters above 950 meters (1 degree F per 228 feet) |
| Altitude | Operating: -16 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Note: For altitudes above 2950 feet, the maximum operating temperature is de-rated 1°F/550 ft. |



































