PowerVault MD3200

Exceptional performance, flexibility and scalability
A dedicated, high-availability, next-generation shared-storage array designed to offer superior performance and capacity for storage consolidation and server virtualization, deployment flexibility and scalability.

• Maximize performance with 6Gb/s serial-attached SCSI (SAS), 2GB cache per controller and solid-state drive (SSD) support
• Single and dual controller models available
• Mix and match drives to create a tiered-storage environment
• Scale up to 96 drives with MD1200 and/or MD1220 expansion enclosures

Features:

Move up in performance
MD3200/MD3220 SAS arrays deliver an exceptional price/performance ratio, offering unmatched value in a dedicated shared-storage solution.

• 6Gb/s SAS doubles the throughput capability compared to the previous generation of Dell SAS.
• Four SAS ports and 2GB cache per controller ensure peak system performance for large database applications.
• Optional High Performance Tier firmware enhancement helps boost performance even further.
• SSD support optimizes the system for the most demanding I/O applications.

New levels in flexibility and scalability
MD3200/MD3220 SAS arrays allow you to mix and match components to create a tiered-data environment.

• Directly connect up to eight non-HA-configured servers or four HA-configured servers to a single MD3200 or MD3220 storage system.
• Deploy up to a total of 96 additional HDDs by simply plugging in PowerVault MD1200 and/or PowerVault MD1220 expansion enclosures behind the MD3200/MD3220 arrays.

System management is easy
The MD3200/MD3220 arrays are managed by next-generation MD Storage Manager software, an intuitive, easy-to-use client-based Java application.

• Two different management paths offer easy user interaction, even for those with only a basic familiarity of storage systems.
• The enterprise window feature monitors multiple systems through a single interface.
• Wizard-based array management helps simplify the configuration process.
• Software detects and alerts you of any problems and launches an automatic recovery guru to help troubleshoot and resolve the issues.