Description
Dell PowerVault MD3200i storage array with 12x 1TB SAS drives, iSCSI controller & dual 600W PSUs. Enterprise 2U rackmount SAN for datacenters & storage.
Product Features
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Enterprise-class Dell PowerVault MD3200i storage array
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Pre-configured with 12x 1TB 3.5" SAS HDDs (12TB total raw capacity)
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iSCSI storage controller for fast network-based storage access
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12x hot-swap drive bays for flexibility and scalability
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Dual 600W hot-plug redundant PSUs for maximum uptime
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2U rackmount form factor for datacenters and enterprise IT setups
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Fully tested and ready for deployment
General Product Information
The Dell PowerVault MD3200i is a high-performance 2U rackmount SAN storage array, designed to deliver reliable and scalable enterprise storage solutions. Configured with 12x 1TB 3.5" SAS enterprise-class hard drives, this system provides a total of 12TB raw capacity, ideal for businesses requiring dependable data storage and accessibility.
Equipped with an iSCSI storage controller, the MD3200i offers flexible network storage connectivity, making it a great choice for virtualization environments, file storage, database hosting, and backup solutions. With 12x hot-swap drive bays, this array allows easy upgrades and replacements without downtime.
The system includes dual 600W redundant hot-plug power supplies, ensuring continuous operation and maximum reliability in mission-critical deployments. Combined with Dell’s trusted enterprise build quality, the MD3200i is a dependable solution for datacenters, SMBs, and enterprise IT environments.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Dell PowerVault MD3200i |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount Storage Array |
| Drive Bays | 12 × 3.5" Hot-Swap Bays |
| Installed Storage | 12 × 1TB 3.5" SAS HDD (12TB total) |
| Storage Controller | 1 × iSCSI Storage Controller |
| RAID Support | RAID levels supported (0, 1, 5, 6, 10) |
| Networking | iSCSI SAN connectivity |
| Expansion | Compatible with MD1200/MD1220 expansion enclosures |
| Power Supply | 2 × 600W Hot-Plug Redundant PSU |
| Voltage / Current | 100–240V AC, ~8–3A |
| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Certifications | UL, CE, TÜV, FCC, VCCI, EAC, RoHS |
| Condition | Used and working |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R710, R720, R730, R740, etc.)
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Dell MD1200 and MD1220 expansion enclosures
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Enterprise SAS HDDs and SSDs (2.5"/3.5")
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Proxmox VE
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Microsoft Windows Server (2008, 2012, 2016, 2019)
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Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian)
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization storage for VMware/Hyper-V/Proxmox
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File storage and data archiving
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Enterprise databases and application hosting
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Backup and disaster recovery solutions
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SMB or enterprise SAN environments
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier MD3000i models, the Dell MD3200i provides:
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Faster iSCSI storage controller performance
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Higher drive capacity support (3.5” SAS drives)
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Improved scalability with Dell expansion shelves (MD1200/MD1220)
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Redundant hot-plug PSUs for enterprise reliability
This makes it a superior choice for organizations needing affordable SAN storage with high availability.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Additional Dell SAS HDDs or SSDs (2TB, 4TB, 8TB)
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Dell MD1200 / MD1220 expansion enclosures
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Dell PowerEdge servers for integration
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iSCSI switches for SAN setup
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Spare 600W redundant PSUs