•Right-click the physical disk and select Hot Spare Coverage from the pop-up menu.

The Hot Spare Physical Disk Options window is displayed.

4Select the appropriate option, you can select:

•View/change current hot spare coverage—to review hot spare coverage and to assign or unassign hot spare physical disks, if necessary. See step 5.

•Automatically assign physical disks— to create hot spare physical disks automatically for the best hot spare coverage using available physical disks.

•Manually assign individual physical disks—to create hot spare physical disks out of the selected physical disks on the Physical tab.

•Manually unassign individual physical disks—to unassign the selected hot spare physical disks on the Physical tab. See step 12.

5To assign hot spares, in the Hot Spare Coverage window, select a disk group in the Hot spare coverage area.

6Review the information about the hot spare coverage in the Details area.

7Click Assign.

The Assign Hot Spare window is displayed.

8Select the relevant Physical disks in the Unassigned physical disks area, as hot spares for the selected disk and click OK.

9To unassign hot spares, in the Hot Spare Coverage window, select physical disks in the Hot spare physical disks area.

10Review the information about the hot spare coverage in the Details area.

11Click Unassign.

A message prompts you to confirm the operation.

12Type yes and click OK.

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MD3200i, MD3220i specifications

The Dell MD3220i and MD3200i are part of Dell's extensive line of modular storage solutions, designed to support organizations in optimizing their data management and scalability requirements. These models offer reliable performance and flexible features, making them suitable for various workloads including virtualization, cloud storage, and disaster recovery.

One of the standout features of the MD3220i and MD3200i is their support for iSCSI storage networking. By utilizing the Internet Small Computer Systems Interface (iSCSI) protocol, these systems provide organizations with a cost-effective way to connect their storage over existing network infrastructure, enabling efficient data transfers and management.

Both models are equipped with dual controllers that ensure high availability and failover capabilities, which are crucial for meeting uptime requirements in mission-critical environments. The dual controllers also facilitate load balancing and increase overall system performance, as they allow multiple paths to the storage, enhancing I/O performance.

Scalability is another key characteristic of the MD3220i and MD3200i. These storage arrays can be expanded to meet growing storage demands, supporting up to 240TB of raw capacity with up to 16 additional expansion enclosures. This flexibility allows organizations to start with a smaller configuration and grow their storage capabilities without a complete overhaul of the existing infrastructure.

The units also support multiple disk types, including traditional spinning disks, solid-state drives (SSDs), and a combination of both. This versatility enables users to tailor storage configurations to their specific performance and budgetary needs. Furthermore, the systems feature advanced data management technologies such as snapshots and remote replication, providing essential tools for data protection.

With their ease of management, the MD3220i and MD3200i are designed for straightforward configuration and operation. The intuitive management interfaces allow IT professionals to monitor performance, configure storage, and manage data effectively, ensuring businesses can maintain optimal system availability.

In summary, the Dell MD3220i and MD3200i are robust, scalable, and versatile storage solutions that cater to diverse organizational needs. Their integrated technologies, such as iSCSI support, dual controller architecture, and advanced data management features, make them an ideal choice for modern data centers looking to enhance storage capabilities while ensuring reliability and performance.
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