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MD1000 - Dell PowerVault MD1000 SAS/SATA Storage Array
- Capacity: 4.5TB (using 6 x 750GB drives)
- Drive Type: SATA
- Drive Size: 3.5-inch
- Number of Bays: 15
- Controller: SAS 2 (6Gb/s)
- Host Interface: SAS
- Form Factor: Rackmount (2U)
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Key specifications
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- Storage Array
- Maximum Capacity
- Up to 15TB (with 1TB drives)
- Included Capacity
- 4.5TB
- Drive Configuration
- 6 x 750GB SATA
- Drive Bays
- 15 x 3.5-inch
- Controller
- SAS 2 (6Gb/s)
Product details
The Dell MD1000 PowerVault is a high-capacity storage array designed to expand storage for Dell servers. It offers a substantial 4.5TB of raw capacity using 750GB SATA drives and features a SAS 2 controller for high-speed connectivity.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Storage Array |
| Maximum Capacity | Up to 15TB (with 1TB drives) |
| Included Capacity | 4.5TB |
| Drive Configuration | 6 x 750GB SATA |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Bays | 15 x 3.5-inch |
| Controller | SAS 2 (6Gb/s) |
| Host Interface | SAS |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
Description
The Dell MD1000 PowerVault is a robust and scalable storage solution designed to provide significant capacity expansion for Dell PowerEdge servers and other compatible systems. This particular configuration offers a base capacity of 4.5TB, achieved by utilizing six 750GB 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. The array is housed within a 2U rackmount chassis, allowing for efficient integration into standard data center racks. Beyond the initial six drives, the MD1000 boasts a total of fifteen 3.5-inch drive bays. This provides substantial room for future growth, allowing organizations to scale their storage capacity as their data needs evolve. The array is managed by a SAS 2 (Serial Attached SCSI) controller, which operates at 6Gb/s, ensuring high-speed data transfer rates between the host server and the storage drives. This high-speed interface is critical for performance-sensitive applications and for handling large data sets. The Dell MD1000 is an ideal solution for businesses requiring centralized, high-capacity storage for backups, archives, file sharing, or direct-attached storage expansion. Its ability to accommodate a large number of large-form-factor drives, combined with the performance of SAS 2 connectivity, makes it a versatile and cost-effective option for enhancing storage infrastructure. The array typically supports various RAID levels for data redundancy and performance optimization, depending on the specific controller used.
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