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Dell PowerVault MD3220i iSCSI SAN Storage Array
Exceptional Performance, Flexibility and Scalability

Dell PowerVault MD3220i iSCSI SAN Storage Array

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Overview:

The PowerVault™ MD3220i series is a next generation iSCSI SAN solution that is ideal for entry-level storage consolidation in virtualized environments that require high availability. PowerVault MD3200i arrays are designed for environments that need higher capacity solutions while PowerVault MD3220i arrays are ideal for deployments that require increased density and higher performance.

The PowerVault™ MD3220i is a next-generation Ethernet-based array designed for exceptional performance and flexibility for storage consolidation, with system scalability for unexpected business demands, optional data protection features for added security and optional high-performance tier firmware upgrade for enhanced performance.

  • Implement your storage area network (SAN) on cost-effective Ethernet networks.
  • Choose from available single and dual controller models.
  • Mix and match drives to create a tiered-storage environment.
  • Scale up as you grow, supporting a base configuration of 120 hard drives, with an optional upgrade up to 192 hard drives.

Consolidation = Efficiency

Reduce the effort required to store and manage your data. The MD3220i arrays raise the bar for performance, flexibility and scalability.

  • Supports up to 32 physical servers when connected to one or more Ethernet switches
  • With an option to scale up to 192 total hard drive storage capacity with PowerVault MD1200 and/or MD1220 enclosures
  • Cuts management complexity with a single management interface
  • Four times the base capacity over the previous generation
  • Six times the capacity over the previous generation

Now it's simple to improve storage utilization by pooling storage resources. Increase availability with redundant hardware and a streamlined management and backup process.

iSCSI Storage is Ideal for Virtual Server EnvironmentsiSCSI Storage is Ideal for Virtual Server Environments

The MD3220i arrays offer several advantages 

  • 1 Gb Ethernet is a mature, well-understood technolo gy that is less complicated
  • Ethernet hardware is cost-effective and readily available.
  • Widespread familiarity with Ethernet technology can help cut training time and costs.

The PowerVault™ VMware vCenter™ Plug-In 5.0 support provides VMware administrators with powerful capabilities designed to increase their productivity and simplify their jobs.

The Plug-In is designed to monitor and manage the MD arrays used in conjunction with VMware virtualization software, allowing administrators to monitor and provision the storage subsystems they employ — with the ultimate goal of ensuring the performance and availability of the virtual infrastructure they are managing.

MD storage systems are certified for use in virtualized application environments with VMware ESX, Citrix XenServer™ and Microsoft Hyper-V™ software. Please see hardware support matrix for more details.

In addition, the MD series storage arrays support vSphere™ Storage APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA). This enables unprecedented coordination between vSphere/vCenter and storage arrays. It provides built-in storage insight in vCenter to support intelligent VM storage provisioning, bolster storage troubleshooting and enable new DRS-related use cases for storage.

New Levels in Flexibility and Scalability

MD3200/MD3220 SAS arrays enable you to mix and match components to create a tiered data environment.

  • Directly connect up to eight non-HA-configured servers or four HA-configured servers to a single MD3200 or MD3220 storage system.
  • Deploy up to a base total of 120 hard disk drives, with an option to upgrade to 192 hard drives, by simply plugging in PowerVault MD1200 and/or PowerVault MD1220 expansion enclosures behind the MD3200/MD3220 arrays.
  • Scale your system with a mix of both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch hard drives.

The PowerVault VMware vCenter Plug-In 5.0 support provides VMware administrators with powerful capabilities designed to increase their productivity and simplify their jobs.

The Plug-In is designed to monitor and manage the MD arrays used in conjunction with VMware virtualization software, allowing administrators to monitor and provision the storage subsystems they employ — with the ultimate goal of ensuring the performance and availability of the virtual infrastructure they are managing.

MD storage systems are certified for use in virtualized application environments with VMware ESX, Citrix XenServer and Microsoft Hyper-V™ software. Please see hardware support matrix for more details.

In addition, the MD series storage arrays support vSphere™ Storage APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA). This enables unprecedented coordination between vSphere/vCenter and storage arrays. It provides built-in storage insight in vCenter to support intelligent VM storage provisioning, bolster storage troubleshooting and enable new DRS-related use cases for storage.

Overview MonitorSystem management is easy

The MD3220i arrays are managed by next-generation MD Storage Manager software, an intuitive, easy-to-use client-based application.

  • Two different management paths offer easy user interaction, even for those with only a basic familiarity of storage systems.
  • The enterprise window feature monitors multiple systems through a single interface.
  • Wizard-based array management helps simplify the configuration process.

Software detects and alerts you of any problems and launches an automatic Recovery Guru to help troubleshoot and resolve the issues.

Keep pace with ever-increasing performance demands

The MD3220i arrays deliver an excellent performance/price ratio.

  • Four iSCSI ports per controller enable twice the throughput compared to previous Dell MD3000i iSCSI arrays.
  • Increased cache sizes of up to 2GB per controller meet large database application needs.
  • SSD support optimizes the system for the most demanding I/O applications.

Reach new levels of flexibility and scalability

MD3220i arrays enable you to mix and match components to create your optimal tiered-storage environment.

Deploy up to 192 HDDs by simply plugging in PowerVault MD1200 and/or PowerVault MD1220 enclosures behind MD3220i arrays. Scale your system with a mix of both 3.5” and 2.5” hard drives.

  • Four times the base capacity over previous generation arrays
  • Six time capacity over previous generation with optional PFK for hard drives

Tested, validated and warranted to operate within the highest current temperature and humidity guidelines issued by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), the MD Family of arrays are capable of short-term, excursion-based operation in temperatures up to 113º F (45º C). By leveraging the thermal and reliability advantages engineered into this portfolio of equipment, customers are able to run data centers even warmer, helping reduce additional maintenance and infrastructure costs while enabling lower overall energy consumption.

Optional Data Protection

  • Snapshots 
    Each virtual disk supports up to sixteen snapshots, with a total of 256 snapshots per system. These are typically used when data needs to be 'frozen' in time.
  • Virtual disk copy 
    Virtual disk copy is full replication of an existing virtual disk at any point in time, often used for decision support and application development testing.
  • Self-encrypting drives 
    If a drive is removed, the SED, which encrypts data written to the drive and decrypts data read from the drive, 'locks' to prevent unauthorized access.
  • High Performance Tier (HPT)
    Meet the most demanding performance requirements for your organization to remain productive and competitive.
  • Additional Hard Drive Premium Feature Key 
    Ability to add up to 192 hard drives providing additional capacity to the MD Series of arrays.

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