Description
Dell PowerVault MD3200 with 12x 8TB SAS HDDs, dual RAID controllers & redundant PSUs. Enterprise-grade storage for data centers & high-performance workloads.
Product Features
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Preconfigured with 12 x 8TB SAS HDDs for massive storage capacity
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Dual RAID controllers for high availability and redundancy
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Redundant 2x 600W power supplies for reliable uptime
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Optimized for enterprise storage, virtualization, and backups
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Rack-mountable 2U form factor for data centers
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Advanced data protection with RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50
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Seamless integration with Dell servers and VMware, Hyper-V, Linux environments
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Scalable solution – expand with Dell PowerVault MD1200/MD1220 enclosures
General Product Information
The Dell PowerVault MD3200 Storage Array delivers enterprise-class storage performance, scalability, and reliability for businesses of all sizes. This configuration includes 12x 8TB SAS HDDs, providing an impressive 96TB of raw storage capacity, making it ideal for handling big data, virtualization, backups, and mission-critical applications.
With dual RAID controllers, the MD3200 ensures high availability, load balancing, and redundancy, minimizing downtime and protecting your valuable data. Support for multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50) gives IT administrators the flexibility to tailor storage configurations for speed, protection, or a balance of both.
Designed with 2x hot-swappable 600W redundant power supplies, the MD3200 ensures reliable operation in enterprise environments. Its 2U rack-mountable chassis integrates seamlessly into data centers, offering efficient use of space while delivering scalable storage expansion via Dell’s MD1200 or MD1220 enclosures.
Whether you are managing virtualized workloads, database clusters, or high-capacity file storage, the Dell PowerVault MD3200 provides the performance, reliability, and scalability your IT infrastructure demands.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerVault MD3200 |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5” SAS hot-swappable |
| Installed Drives | 12 x 8TB SAS HDDs (96TB raw capacity) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 |
| RAID Controllers | Dual redundant RAID controllers |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-mount |
| Power Supplies | 2 x 600W redundant PSUs |
| Interfaces | 6Gb/s SAS connectivity |
| Expansion Options | Supports Dell MD1200 / MD1220 enclosures |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Management | Dell Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) |
| Condition | Refurbished / Tested working |
| Warranty | Seller or manufacturer warranty (depending on source) |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R710, R720, R730, R740, etc.)
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Dell MD1200 / MD1220 expansion enclosures
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux, Ubuntu Server
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Backup software: Veeam, Symantec NetBackup, Commvault
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise data centers for scalable storage solutions
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Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) hosting large VM environments
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Database storage for Oracle, SQL, and high-I/O workloads
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Backup and disaster recovery systems
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File and media storage for enterprise-level file servers and video editing
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier Dell PowerVault models, the MD3200 provides faster SAS 6Gb/s connectivity, larger drive support, and dual RAID controllers for superior redundancy. With hot-swappable drives, fans, and power supplies, it ensures greater uptime and serviceability than many competing mid-range storage arrays.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R720, R730, R740) for integrated storage solutions
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Dell MD1200 or MD1220 expansion shelves for scalability
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Enterprise SAS SSDs for hybrid tiered storage performance
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Dell PERC RAID controllers and HBA cards
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Backup solutions (Dell EMC Data Domain, tape libraries)