Description
Dell PowerVault MD3220i 2U iSCSI SAN storage with single controller and dual 600W PSUs. Ideal for SMB/enterprise SAN, virtualization, and storage expansion.
Product Features
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Enterprise-class iSCSI SAN storage in a compact 2U form factor.
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Equipped with a single iSCSI storage controller for efficient SAN management.
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Redundant 600W power supplies ensure high availability and fault tolerance.
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iSCSI over Ethernet interface simplifies integration with existing network infrastructure.
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Hot-swappable components (controllers, drives, PSUs) reduce downtime.
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Optimized for SAN environments, SMB/enterprise storage expansion, and virtualization.
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Scalable solution to meet growing storage demands.
General Product Information
The Dell PowerVault MD3220i is a reliable and cost-effective iSCSI SAN storage solution built for small to medium businesses and enterprise data centers. Designed in a 2U rackmount form factor, this system provides flexible, high-performance storage expansion while maintaining simplicity and ease of use.
Featuring a single iSCSI storage controller, the MD3220i integrates seamlessly into Ethernet-based SAN infrastructures. Its iSCSI over Ethernet interface makes it ideal for organizations looking to expand storage without the need for expensive Fibre Channel fabrics.
The unit is powered by dual 600W redundant power supplies, ensuring continuous availability and enterprise-level fault tolerance. With hot-swappable hardware, administrators can perform maintenance without disrupting workloads, reducing downtime and improving efficiency.
Perfect for virtualization clusters, database workloads, and backup storage, the Dell PowerVault MD3220i delivers the scalability and reliability required for mission-critical IT environments.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerVault MD3220i |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Controller | 1 × iSCSI Storage Controller Module |
| Interface | iSCSI over Ethernet |
| Expansion | Supports SAN scaling and JBOD expansion |
| Power Supply | 2 × 600W Redundant PSUs |
| Hot-Swap Support | Controllers, PSUs, and drives |
| Management | Web GUI & CLI |
| Use Case | SAN, virtualization, SMB/enterprise storage expansion |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R-series, T-series)
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SAN switches (Cisco, Brocade, Juniper)
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
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Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu environments
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Backup solutions: Veeam, Commvault, Dell NetVault
Ideal Use Cases
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SAN storage expansion for growing enterprises
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Virtualization clusters needing shared storage
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Database hosting (Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA)
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Backup and disaster recovery environments
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SMB IT infrastructures scaling toward enterprise storage
Comparison Angle
The Dell PowerVault MD3220i offers an affordable yet scalable SAN solution compared to previous PowerVault systems. With its Ethernet-based iSCSI connectivity, it eliminates the complexity and cost of Fibre Channel, making it highly attractive for SMBs and enterprises seeking simple SAN expansion. Its redundant power design and hot-swappable architecture deliver reliability typically found in higher-tier systems.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell PowerVault MD3220 (dual controller version) for added redundancy
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Dell PowerVault MD3260 for high-capacity expansion
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Dell EqualLogic SAN arrays for larger deployments
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SAN switches (Cisco MDS, Brocade) for optimized iSCSI connectivity
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Dell EMC backup solutions for integrated data protection