Dell PowerVault MD3400 Dual Controller SAS Storage

• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization storage
• Enterprise database hosting environments
• Shared storage for application servers
• Business continuity and backup repositories
• Private cloud infrastructure deployments
• Data center storage consolidation projects
• File sharing and centralized storage platforms
• High-availability clustered environments
• Disaster recovery storage infrastructure
• Enterprise IT modernization initiatives

• Dual Controllers for Continuous Storage Availability
• 12Gb SAS Connectivity for Faster Data Access
• 12 Drive Bays for Flexible Capacity Expansion
• 4GB Cache per Controller Enhances Performance
• Redundant Architecture Minimizes Downtime Risks
• Enterprise Storage for Virtualized Workloads
• Rack-Optimized Design for Data Center Deployment
• Supports SAS and SATA Drive Flexibility
• Scalable Infrastructure for Future Growth
• Reliable Platform for Critical Business Applications

• Brand: Dell
• VPN: DELLST004
• Product Type: External Storage System
• Model: PowerVault MD3400
• Storage Family: Dell PowerVault MD Series
• Controller Configuration: 2 × Storage Controllers
• Controller Cache: 4GB per Controller
• Total Cache Memory: 8GB
• Drive Bays: 12 Bays
• HBA Included: 4 × 12Gb/s SAS Host Bus Adapters
• Host Connectivity: 12Gb/s SAS
• Drive Interface Supported: SAS / SATA
• Storage Architecture: Dual Controller
• Form Factor: Rack-Mountable Enclosure
• Expansion Capability: Scalable Storage Platform
• Availability Features: Controller Redundancy
• Performance Optimization: Controller Cache Acceleration
• Deployment Type: Shared Enterprise Storage
• Infrastructure Compatibility: Enterprise Servers and Storage Networks
• Target Workloads: Virtualization, Databases, Business Applications
• Application Environment: Data Centers, Private Cloud, Enterprise IT
• Management Purpose: Centralized Storage Management

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Dual controllers create a redundant storage architecture that helps maintain data accessibility during hardware events.
• Four 12Gb/s SAS HBAs provide high-bandwidth connectivity for demanding enterprise workloads.
• Twelve drive bays offer flexible capacity growth as storage requirements increase.
• Centralized shared storage supports efficient deployment of virtual machines and clustered workloads.
• Enterprise-grade Dell architecture helps improve reliability for business-critical applications.
• Supports both SAS and SATA drives, enabling cost-effective storage tiering strategies.
• Rack-mounted design integrates easily into existing enterprise infrastructure.