Description
Dell PowerVault MD1200 DAS with 12 bays, dual SAS EMM controllers, and redundant 600W PSUs. Scalable enterprise storage for servers and data centers.
Product Features
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12-bay 2U DAS enclosure supporting 3.5" or 2.5" SAS/SATA drives
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Dual SAS EMM (Enclosure Management Modules) for high availability
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2x 600W hot-swappable redundant power supplies
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Scalable storage expansion for Dell PowerEdge servers
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Compatible with Dell MD storage arrays for flexible growth
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High data throughput with 6Gb/s SAS interface
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Rackmount 2U form factor for enterprise environments
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Designed for business continuity & long-term scalability
General Product Information
The Dell PowerVault MD1200 Direct Attached Storage (DAS) Enclosure is a high-density and scalable storage solution built for growing enterprise data needs. With 12 hot-swappable drive bays, it supports both 3.5" and 2.5" SAS/SATA drives, making it ideal for flexible deployment scenarios.
Equipped with dual SAS EMM controllers, the MD1200 ensures redundancy and high availability, minimizing downtime in mission-critical environments. Its two 600W hot-swappable power supplies further enhance reliability, allowing seamless operations even during hardware replacement.
The MD1200 integrates seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers and MD series storage arrays, offering a scalable storage backbone for virtualization, backup, and high-capacity data applications. Whether you need to expand an existing infrastructure or set up a new one, the PowerVault MD1200 provides an enterprise-class, cost-effective solution for efficient and dependable storage management.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerVault MD1200 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Drive Bays | 12x 3.5"/2.5" SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs |
| Controllers | 2x SAS Enclosure Management Modules (EMM) |
| Interface | 6Gb/s SAS |
| Power Supply | 2x 600W Hot-Swappable PSUs |
| Cooling | Redundant cooling fans |
| Dimensions | 3.5" x 17.5" x 21.9" (H x W x D) |
| Weight | ~29 kg (fully loaded) |
| Warranty | Seller/Reseller warranty |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R720, R730, R740, R820, etc.)
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Dell MD series storage (MD3200, MD3220, MD3420, MD3460)
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Broadcom, LSI, and Dell PERC SAS RAID controllers
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Enterprise backup and archival software suites
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise storage expansion
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Virtualized server environments
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High-capacity backup and archiving
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Database and analytics storage
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Media and video content storage solutions
Comparison Angle
The Dell PowerVault MD1200 offers greater drive capacity, redundancy, and modular scalability compared to older MD1000 enclosures. With 6Gb/s SAS performance and dual EMMs, it stands out as a robust storage expansion system for enterprises requiring high reliability and uptime.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell PowerVault MD1220 (2.5" drive enclosure)
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Dell PowerVault MD3200 or MD3420 arrays for storage management
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Dell PowerEdge R720/R730 servers for hosting applications
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Dell PERC H800/H810 RAID controllers
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Enterprise-class SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs