Description
High-Speed Connectivity
The MD3200i Dell PowerVault Storage supports high-speed connectivity with 10Gbps iSCSI connectivity. This provides fast data transfer rates between the storage array and the server, which can help to ensure that data can be accessed quickly and efficiently.
The high-speed connectivity of the MD3200i is particularly important for data-intensive applications that require fast access to data. This includes applications such as databases, virtualization, and media storage, where the speed of data access is critical to performance.
In addition, the MD3200i supports advanced features such as load balancing and failover to ensure high availability and performance. These features help to distribute workload evenly across multiple paths and reduce the risk of data loss due to hardware or network failures.
Easy Management
The MD3200i Dell PowerVault Storage is designed for easy management and can be easily managed through the Dell OpenManage Storage Manager software. This software provides a centralized interface for managing and monitoring the storage array, making administration simple and straightforward.
With Dell OpenManage Storage Manager, users can perform a wide range of tasks, including configuring the storage array, monitoring system health, and managing alerts and notifications. The software also provides real-time performance monitoring, allowing users to monitor the performance of the storage array and identify potential issues before they become problems.
In addition, Dell OpenManage Storage Manager provides support for multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware. This makes it easy to integrate the storage array into a wide range of environments and manage it from a single, centralized interface.
RAID Support
The MD3200i Dell PowerVault Storage supports a variety of RAID configurations, including RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, and 50. RAID, which stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into one or more logical units.
RAID is a critical technology for ensuring data protection, high availability, and performance. By configuring the MD3200i with the appropriate RAID level, users can customize their storage solution to meet their specific needs.
For example, RAID 0 provides high performance by striping data across multiple disks, while RAID 1 provides data protection by mirroring data across two disks. RAID 5 and RAID 6 offer both performance and data protection by using parity data to recover from a failed disk.
RAID 10 combines the performance benefits of RAID 0 with the data protection of RAID 1, while RAID 50 provides the performance benefits of RAID 5 with the data protection of RAID 0.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN: MD3200i
- Type: Enclosure
Power
- Wattage/VA: 7.1W
- Voltage: 6.4V
- Number of Hard Drives Supported: 24
