Dell MD3820i iSCSI SAN Storage - 24 SFF, Dual 8GB Cache

• VMware vSphere shared storage deployments
• Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization clusters
• Citrix virtual desktop infrastructure environments
• Enterprise database hosting platforms
• Private cloud storage infrastructure
• Business continuity and high-availability environments
• Centralized storage consolidation projects
• ERP and CRM application storage
• Multi-server SAN deployments
• Medium-to-large enterprise data centers 

• Dual Active-Active Controllers for Continuous Operations
• 16GB Combined Cache for Faster Application Response
• 24 SFF Drive Bays for High Storage Density
• 10GbE iSCSI Connectivity for SAN Performance
• Multi-RAID Architecture for Data Protection
• Hot-Swap Components for Simplified Maintenance
• Enterprise-Class Design for Critical Workloads
• Optimized Platform for Virtualized Infrastructure
• Scalable Storage Architecture for Future Growth
• Redundant Power and Cooling for Reliability

• Brand: Dell
• Product Family: PowerVault MD Series
• Model: MD3820i
• Manufacturer Part Number: MD3820i
• Product Type: Enterprise iSCSI SAN Storage Array
• Storage Category: Networked Shared Storage
• Architecture: SAN (Storage Area Network)
• Form Factor: 2U Rack-Mount
• Chassis Type: Enterprise Storage Enclosure
• Rack Height: 2U
• Controller Configuration: Dual Active-Active Controllers
• Number of Controllers: 2
• Cache Memory per Controller: 8GB
• Total Cache Memory: 16GB
• Controller Redundancy: Yes
• Failover Support: Automatic Controller Failover
• Host Interface: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE)
• Storage Protocol: iSCSI
• Network Connectivity: Ethernet SAN Connectivity
• Network Type: IP-Based Storage Networking

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Dual-controller architecture minimizes downtime and supports continuous business operations.
• 16GB total cache accelerates storage access and improves application responsiveness.
• 24 SFF drive bays provide high-capacity storage density in a compact 2U footprint.
• 10GbE iSCSI connectivity enables cost-efficient SAN deployment using Ethernet networks.
• Advanced RAID support enhances data protection and operational resilience.
• Hot-swappable drives, power supplies, and fans simplify maintenance procedures.
• Compatible with leading virtualization platforms for streamlined infrastructure deployment.