Free Capacity, 138

front bezel installing, 198 removing, 198

H

hard drive

drive carrier, 202 installing, 202 removing, 200

Hard-Drive Indicator

Patterns, 28

Hardware Features Back panel features, 27 Front panel features, 24

Hard drive indicator patterns, 28 Power indicator codes, 30 Power supply and cooling fan

features, 29

Host Group Adding, 97 Create, 96 Moving a Host, 97 Removing a host, 97 Removing a Host Group, 98

Host Topology, 98

Host-to-Virtual Disk

Mapping, 126

Host-to-Virtual Disk Mappings Creating, 126

Modifying and Removing, 128 Removing, 129

Hot Spare

Drive Protection, 123

Global Hot Spares, 123

Operation, 123

Hot Spares and Rebuild, 123

I

I/O Data Path Protection, 100 Inside the box, 19

installing backplane, 220

control panel MD1200, 216 drive blank, 200

EMM, 208 EMM blank, 206 front bezel, 198 hard drive, 202 hard drives, 202

power supply/cooling fan module, 214

L

Load Balancing, 55

Locating a Physical Disk, 240

M

Managing Host Groups, 96

Managing Host Port

Identifiers, 101

Index

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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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