Inside the Box of the Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series Storage Array

Unless specified, MD3600f Series represents Dell PowerVault MD3600f and Dell PowerVault MD3620f.

Your MD3600f Series product package includes:

•Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series storage array

•Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver (2 per controller)

•Fiber optic cables (optional)

•Power cables (2)

•Bezel (optional)

•Mounting rails (2) (optional)

•Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series resource media

•The Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your enclosure into a rack

•The Getting Started With Your System provides an overview of enclosure features, setting up your enclosure, and technical specifications

Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series Storage Array

The Dell PowerVault MD3600f Series is a 2U rack-mounted external redundant array of independent disks (RAID) storage array capable of accommodating up to 12 3.5" or 24 2.5" 6.0-Gbps Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) disks. The MD3600f Series storage arrays can be daisy-chained with MD1200 Series expansion enclosures, providing access to a maximum of 96 disks in the entire storage array. Connectivity between the storage array and the host server is provided by a Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapter (HBA).

Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager

Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) application, used to configure and manage one or more MD3600f Series Storage Arrays. The MDSM software is located on the MD3600f Series resource media.

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MD3620F, MD3600f specifications

Dell's MD3620F and MD3600F storage arrays are designed for businesses seeking dependable, high-performance storage solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern data management. These models offer a blend of scalability, efficiency, and advanced features, making them well-suited for a range of applications, from virtual environments to critical database operations.

One of the primary features of the MD3620F and MD3600F is their support for a hybrid storage architecture. This approach allows organizations to combine flash storage with traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) to optimize performance and cost. The MD3620F focuses heavily on all-flash configurations, delivering exceptional speed and lower latency, ideal for I/O-intensive workloads.

Scalability is another hallmark of these storage solutions. The MD3600F allows users to scale up to 120 drives, providing robust capacity to meet growing data needs. The MD3620F is engineered for environments where data availability and speed are paramount, with support for high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) and consistent performance under stress.

In terms of data management, both systems integrate with Dell’s proprietary software, which enhances operational efficiency through features like automated tiering. This technology optimizes data placement between different storage types based on access frequency, ensuring that hot data is readily available while reducing costs associated with less critical data.

Reliability is crucial for businesses that depend on their storage systems. The MD3620F and MD3600F come equipped with advanced data protection mechanisms, such as RAID support, which safeguards against data loss, and snapshot capabilities that provide point-in-time copies of data. Moreover, these solutions include hot-swappable components, ensuring minimal downtime for maintenance and repairs.

Connectivity is also a strong suit of these storage arrays. They support multiple connectivity options, including SAS and iSCSI, allowing for flexible integration into existing IT infrastructures. This adaptability enhances their appeal to a wide range of enterprise environments.

In summary, the Dell MD3620F and MD3600F stand out as robust storage solutions with a combination of hybrid and all-flash configurations, scalability, advanced data management tools, and enhanced reliability features. These characteristics make them ideal for organizations looking to enhance their data storage capabilities while maintaining high performance and efficiency.
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