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The Dell™PowerVault™MD3 series introduces the next generation of affordable storage. Whether you need to consolidate your storage, support the demands of data intensive applications or optimize your virtual environments, the MD3 series has been designed to meet your growing business needs. The versatility of the MD3 series lets you decide the protocol, supports a wide range of drive types, and has many optional premium software features that you can add as you choose.
Dell PowerVault MD3820f Specs:
Keeping pace with the latest technology
The new 16Gb Fibre Channel controllers offer the latest technology in high speed connectivity. The newest MD3 models offer improved performance and doubles the existing bandwidth. Your data should be available when you need it. The MD3 series offers 8GB cache on dual controller options inFibre Channel providing up 16GB total cache per array. The next generation of MD3 has the efficiency you need to meet your demanding I/O requirements. You get high availability and high performance without sacrificing the ease of use for which the PowerVault MD family is known.
Reduce the effort required to store and manage your data. The MD3 series is available in 24 x 2.5-inch hard drive form factors. And because your storage needs are almost guaranteed to grow, capacity can be added as you need it. The 24-drive form factors can scale up to 192 drives when attached to the PowerVault MD1200 or MD1220 expansion enclosures.
| Feature | Dell PowerVault MD3800 Series | ||
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| Feature | MD3 SAS | MD3 10GBASE-T | MD3 Fibre Channel |
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| Drive types | SAS, NL-SAS, SSD, SED | ||
| 3.5” drive options | SAS 15K RPM: 300GB, 450GB, 600GB NL-SAS 7.2K RPM: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB, 10TB SAS 10K RPM: 600GB SSD: 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6TB (RI) (available with 3.5” HDD carriers) | ||
| 2.5” drive options | SAS 15K RPM: 146GB, 300GB, 600GB NL-SAS 10K RPM: 146GB, 300GB, 600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB, 1.8TB SAS 10K RPM: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB SSD: 200GB, 400GB, 800GB (WI); 400GB, 800GB, 1.6TB (MU); 800GB, 1.6TB (RI) | ||
| Expansion Capabilities | Up to 192 drives using MD1200 and/or MD1220 expansion enclosures: MD3820f/MD3800f/MD3820i/MD3800i/MD3420/MD3400 Up to 180 drives using MD3060e dense enclosures: MD3860f/MD3860i/MD3460 | ||
| Connection | 4 x 12Gb SAS | 2 x 10GBASE-T iSCSI and 2 x 12Gb SAS ports per controller | 4 x 16Gb Fibre Channel and 2 x 12Gb SAS ports per controller |
| Host connectivity | Single controller: supports up to 4 servers directly connected; Dual controller: supports up to 8 servers directly connected in a non-HA configuration or 4 servers in a HA configuration | Single or Dual controllers support up to 64 servers on 12-drive and 24-drive 2U arrays Dual controllers on dense 60-drive 4U arrays Single controller: 2GB, 4GB cache Dual controller: 2GB, 4GB. 8GB cache | |
| RAID Levels | Support for RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6; Up to 180/1924 physical disks per group in RAID 0, 10; Up to 30 physical disks per group in RAID 5, 6; Up to 512 virtual disks; DDP | ||
| Dynamic Disk Pools | DDP available on all models, separate or parallel to traditional RAID | ||
| OS support | Microsoft® Windows®, VMware®, Microsoft Hyper-V®, Red Hat® and SUSE® | ||
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| Snapshots | Up to 128 snapshots per virtual disk and 512 per system (optional on all models) | ||
| Snapshots plus VDC | 511 VDCs in sum but maximum 8 simultaneous VDCs on the array (optional on all models) | ||
| HPT | Standard on MD3860f, MD3860i, MD3460 | ||
| Remote Replication | Asynchronous and synchronous remote replication | ||
| Array Management | Modular Disk Storage Manager | ||
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| Height x width x depth | MD3800f/MD3800i/MD3400i: 8.68 cm (3.42”) x 44.63 cm (17.57”) x 56.1 cm (22.09”) MD3820f/MD3820i/MD3420: 8.68 cm (3.42”) x 44.63 cm (17.57”) x 50.8 cm (20”) MD3860f/MD3860i/MD3460/MD3060e: 17.78 cm (7.0”) x 48.26 cm (19.0”) x 82.55 cm (32.5”) | ||
| Maximum weight | MD3800f/MD3800i/MD3400: 29.3kg (64.59 lb) MD3820f/MD3820i/MD3420: 24.2kg (53.35 lb) MD3860f/MD3860i/MD3460/MD3060e: 105.24kg (232 lb) | ||
| Rails | MD3 2U versions support Dell ReadyRails™ II static rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded-hole racks | ||
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| Power | Wattage: MD3 2U versions support DC power supply MD3 2U models — AC: 600W peak output; DC: 700W MD3 dense models — AC: 1755W | ||
| Heat dissipation (max) | MD3 2U models: 2047 BTU/hr — MD3 dense models: 5988 BTU/hr | ||
| Voltage | MD3 2U models: 100V to 240V AC; 48V DC — MD3 dense models: 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 MD3 2U models 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 | ||
| Altitude | MD3 2U models: Operating: -16 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) (For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1°F/550 ft) MD3 dense models: Operating: -30.5 m to 3000 m (-100 ft to 9,840 ft) (For altitudes above 2950 ft, the maximum operating temperature is derated 1.8°F/1000 ft) | ||
| OEM-ready version available on certain models | From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. | ||
 Spec Sheet | Technical Guide |
Express Computer Systems can ship to virtually any address in the world and provides you with the best shipping rates possible. Cost of shipping varies depending on what service you require, your destination and size of the shipment. Shipping costs will be calculated separately from your order and billed to you post purchase. In the notes section of your order please provide us with your preferred shipping method and we will get back to you.
Custom configured orders ship within 2 business days after all required products are in stock.
Please allow 3 business days for products that are not in stock to arrive to our facility in Irvine, California.
Domestic Shipments
| Standard Ground | Shipping time: 2-7 business days |
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| Delivery time after order is placed: 2-10 business days | |
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| 3 Business Days | Shipping time: 3 business days |
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| Delivery time after order is placed: 3-6 business days | |
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| 2 Business Days | Shipping time: 2 business days |
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| Delivery time after order is placed: 2-5 business days | |
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| Overnight / Next Business Day | Shipping time: 1 business day |
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International Shipments
| International Economy | Shipping time: 4-6 business days |
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| Delivery time after order is placed: 5-9 business days | |
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| International Priority | Shipping time: 1-3 business days |
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For more information on shipping view our Shipping Information page or send us a message
Express Computer Systems (ECS) provides a 1 year parts warranty against defects in material or workmanship that will affect the products functionality. All refurbished items are tested prior to shipping to guarantee up-time upon arrival. If you are having issues with an item we provided please Contact Us and we will do our best to assist you.
What does our ECS warranty cover?
We offer 1 year warranty as standard and additional years can be added to fit your needs. Please reach out to a sales associate via the Contact Us page or live chat for more information on extended coverage options. During the coverage period if your product fails we will offer a Next Business Day replacement. If we are unable to replace the product we will refund its original selling price. Shipping costs and tax are not refundable. Express Computer Systems retains the right to decide whether the goods will be replaced or refunded.
What is not covered by our warranty?
Our warranty does not cover any problem caused by the following conditions:
Important notes:
Express Computer Systems is committed to transforming our customers’ IT infrastructure with high quality products at affordable costs. Our sales reps and customer support engineers understand our customers rely heavily on advanced technology to run their business but need to do so without breaking the bank.
We specialize in building custom server configurations, custom storage solutions, networking solutions, and components from top manufacturers including HPE, Dell, Cisco, NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE Nimble and many others.
Same-Day Shipping
At Express Computer Systems, we know hardware emergencies can happen at anytime. We also understand that you want to receive the best hardware as quickly as possible. At Express Computer Systems we'll ship the majority of our orders out the same day payment is made. Curious if the item you need will make it out on time? Feel free to contact us directly via the Contact Us link at the bottom, Live Chat feature or (800) 327-0730.
Buy, Sell, Rent, Lease, Trade-In
At Express Computer Systems we not only will sell you equipment at a great value, but we'll also purchase your used Dell, Cisco, NetApp or other networking equipment. Feel free to contact us with the model of the items you're looking to sell and we'll get you a quote ASAP. We also have flexible financing options for your purchasing needs.
In-House Configuration and Testing Lab
Every item we sell is tested on-site in our state-of-the-art hardware engineering lab. We use certified technicians to test every piece of equipment as well as updating all necessary firmware. The highest quality of testing and certification is guaranteed. We warranty all of our items we sell. Ask us today about warranty for a specific item.
