Dell PowerVault MD3260 Disk Array with 2 x Controllers; 2 x Fans; 2 x PSU; 60 Bay LFF; Trays included; No HDD; Rail Kit; Refurb

The Dell PowerVault MD3260 is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade storage enclosure designed for expanding data storage in demanding environments. This refurbished unit features a 60-bay large form factor (LFF) configuration in a 4U chassis with dual controllers, redundant cooling, and power supplies. It supports a wide variety of drive types and RAID configurations, making it ideal for scalable data storage solutions.

Key Features:

• High-Density Storage:

  • 60 drive bays in a 4U enclosure for up to 600TB internal capacity.
  • Supports SAS, NL-SAS, and SSD drives with various RPM and capacities.

• Reliability and Redundancy:

  • Dual controllers, fans, and power supplies ensure continuous operation and high availability.
  • Hot-swappable drives, PSUs, and fans allow maintenance without system downtime.

• Advanced RAID and Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP):

  • Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and DDP for flexible performance and data protection.
  • Manage large disk groups with support for up to 512 virtual disks.

• Scalable Expansion Capabilities:

  • Expandable to support additional drives and enclosures, accommodating growth up to 192 drives or more.
  • Seamlessly integrate with Dell PowerEdge servers via SAS connections for high-performance, direct-attached storage.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Enterprise Data Centers:
  Ideal for large-scale storage deployments where high capacity, redundancy, and performance are critical. Use it to store vast amounts of data for virtualization, databases, and backup archives.

• Scalable Business Storage:
  Suitable for businesses needing to expand their storage without increasing rack space significantly. Supports dynamic growth and mixed drive types to optimize storage for various workloads.

• High Availability Applications:
  Perfect for mission-critical applications that require continuous data access and uptime. Dual controllers and redundant power/fan systems minimize downtime during maintenance or component failure.

• Data Intensive Workloads:
  Excellent for environments requiring fast read/write speeds and large storage, such as media editing, scientific research, and real-time analytics, thanks to support for various RAID levels and SSDs.

Specifications:

• Condition: Refurbished device with minor signs of previous use, thoroughly tested for 100% functionality.
  
• Model: Dell PowerVault MD3260
• Drive Bays: 60 LFF bays in a 4U chassis
• Controllers: Dual integrated controllers
• Cooling: 2 fans
• Power Supplies: 2 redundant PSUs
• Drive Support: SAS, NL-SAS, SSD drives; internal disk trays included (no HDDs)
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10; supports Dynamic Disk Pools (DDP)
• Connectivity: Designed for direct SAS connection to Dell PowerEdge servers with included SAS cables
• Physical Dimensions: Approximately 17.78 cm (H) x 48.26 cm (W) x 82.55 cm (D)
• Weight: ~105.24 kg (232 lb)
• Expansion: Supports scalable expansion with additional enclosures for increased drive count and capacity
• Warranty: 6 Month Carry-in Warranty
  
• Management & Compatibility:
  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows®, VMware®, Hyper-V®, Citrix XenServer®, Red Hat®, SUSE®, and more
  • Managed via host server software through in-band SAS connections

What's in the Box:

• Dell PowerVault MD3260 Disk Array Enclosure
• Internal disk trays for 60 drives
• SAS cables