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Dell MD1220 PowerVault 24 x 600GB 2.5-inch HDD SAS 6Gb/s Controllers 2 x 600W PSU Storage Array
- Enclosure Type: 2.5-inch Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
- Drive Bays: 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD/SSD
- Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
- Controllers: Dual 6Gb/s SAS controllers
- Power Supplies: Dual redundant 600W AC PSUs
- Host Connectivity: Connects to Dell PowerEdge servers via SAS HBA or RAID controller
- Form Factor: 2U rackmount
- Management: Integrated management capabilities via server
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Product Overview
The Dell PowerVault MD1220 is a 2.5-inch direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosure designed to expand storage capacity for Dell servers. It supports up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives and features dual 6Gb/s SAS controllers and redundant 600W power supplies for high availability and performance.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Storage Array Enclosure |
| Model | PowerVault MD1220 |
| Drive Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Max Drive Capacity | 24 drives |
Additional Specifications
| Drive Interface | SAS/SATA 6Gb/s |
| Controller Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Power Supplies | 2 x 600W Redundant |
| Rack Height | 2U |
Product Description
The Dell PowerVault MD1220 is a high-density, 2U rackmount storage enclosure designed to provide scalable storage expansion for Dell PowerEdge servers. It offers a flexible solution for organizations needing to increase their storage capacity without replacing their existing server infrastructure. The enclosure supports up to 24 hot-swappable 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, allowing for a mix of high-performance SAS drives and cost-effective SATA drives, or SSDs for performance-critical applications. Connectivity is established through dual 6Gb/s SAS controllers, which provide high-speed data transfer rates and redundancy. These controllers connect directly to a host Dell server's SAS Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or RAID controller, making it a direct-attached storage solution. The MD1220 is designed for environments where high availability is crucial, featuring redundant 600W AC power supplies to ensure continuous operation even in the event of a single PSU failure. Management of the MD1220 is typically handled through the connected server's management interface or Dell's storage management tools. This allows administrators to monitor drive status, configure RAID levels (if supported by the host controller), and manage storage pools. The 2.5-inch drive form factor allows for a dense storage configuration within the 2U chassis, making it an efficient choice for consolidating storage resources.
