Dell MD3820i Storage Array | Dual 8GB Cache | 24 SFF Drive Bays

• VMware and Hyper-V virtualization storage backend
• Enterprise database storage (SQL, Oracle workloads)
• Private cloud infrastructure storage layer
• Business continuity and disaster recovery storage
• Centralized enterprise SAN storage consolidation
• High-performance application hosting environments
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments
• Backup and archival storage systems
• Cloud hybrid storage integration
• Multi-tenant enterprise storage environments

• Dual-controller architecture for high availability
• 8GB cache per controller for improved performance
• 24 SFF (Small Form Factor) drive bays for scalability
• 10Gb iSCSI SAN connectivity for high-speed data transfer
• Enterprise-grade storage redundancy and resilience
• Optimized for virtualization and cloud workloads
• Supports scalable SAN expansion strategies
• Enhances database and application performance
• Centralized storage management for IT efficiency
• Reduces latency in high-demand environments
• Improves workload consolidation capabilities
• Supports hybrid cloud and legacy integration
• Strengthens disaster recovery readiness
• Enables infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Provides cost-efficient enterprise storage scaling

• Brand: Dell
• Product Type: Storage Area Network (SAN) Array
• Model: Dell MD3820i (DELLST022)
• Controller: Dual Controller Architecture
• Cache Memory: 8GB per controller
• Drive Bays: 24 x SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Connectivity: 10Gb iSCSI
• Storage Type: Enterprise SAN Storage Array
• Deployment: Data Center / Virtualization / Cloud

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose the Dell MD3820i for its balance of performance, scalability, and enterprise-grade reliability in SAN storage environments. It is particularly effective for virtualized infrastructures where consistent I/O performance and centralized storage management are critical.
• Unlike basic NAS or single-controller storage systems, this model delivers dual-controller architecture with dedicated cache memory, ensuring high availability and improved data access performance under heavy workloads. The 10Gb iSCSI connectivity enables faster network storage access, reducing latency for virtualization and database applications.
• From a procurement standpoint, it delivers strong ROI by consolidating storage resources, reducing infrastructure sprawl, and extending lifecycle value through scalable expansion and hybrid deployment compatibility.