Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series User Manual

Technical Guide Book for PowerVault MD3200MD3220
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transferred to the first controller, its flash memory is updated, and the controller is rebooted. The
firmware is then passed from the first controller to the second, and the process is repeated. With a multi-
path driver installed, access to all storage arrays’ virtual disks is maintained throughout the process.
Host Operating System Support
The MD3200 series of storage arrays support the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 2008
Microsoft Windows 2003
Microsoft Hyper-V
RedHat Enterprise Linux
SuSE Enterprise Linux
VMware
Xen Server (RTS+)
Please consult with the MD3200/MD3220 Support Matrix for a complete list of supported configurations.

Dell PowerVault MD3200 Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	2U Rackmount
Drive Bays	12 x 3.5-inch or 24 x 2.5-inch
Operating Temperature	10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
RAID Levels	0, 1, 5, 6, 10
Host Connectivity	6Gb/s SAS
Controllers	Dual controllers
Power Supply	Dual redundant 600W power supplies
Drive Support	SAS
Expansion Enclosures	MD1200 or MD1220 expansion enclosures
Management	Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM)
Cache Memory	2GB per controller
Maximum Number of Drives	Up to 96 with expansion enclosures
Cache	2GB per controller