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August 15th, 2024 15:05
Expanding a 12GB SAS PowerVault MD3420
Hi all,
I have a MD3420 24x 2.5" with 2x 12GB SAS controllers that we're looking to add an expansion array. From what I can see the correct model is the MD1200, but it seems that model is only a 6GB SAS.
Could someone kindly advise which is the correct 12GB SAS expansion array we should consider.
Thank you!
DELL-Charles R
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August 15th, 2024 20:23
Hello,
The only supported expansion enclosures for the MD3420 are the MD1200 (3.5" drive bays) or MD1220 (2.5" drive bays).
Dell EMC PowerVault MD34XX/38XX Series Support Matrix
Page 23, Table 11
https://dell.to/3YMhMvD
You could use a SAS cable that has the 6G connector at one end and 12G connector at the other to connect MD3420 to the MD12xx.
Cable PN#'s you could use:
1502C - ASSY,CBL,SAS,HD2MINI,EXT,3M - Assembly Cable, External HD2Mini, SAS, 3 Meter
5J89T - ASSY,CBL,SAS,HD2MINI,EXT,0.5M - Assembly, Cable, SAS, HD2MINI, EXT, 0.5M
YJXMR - ASSY,CBL,SAS,HD2MINI,EXT,2M - 2 Meter, External HD2Mini SAS Cable for 6G SAS Low Profile
You cannot put a 12GB SAS EMM in a MD12xx.
I would also note that expansion units for MD3420 are no longer sold by Dell.
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August 16th, 2024 01:54
@DELL-Charles R so the MD1400 won't work?
Thanks Charles.
DELL-Joey C
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August 16th, 2024 03:35
Hi,
Unfortunately no, MD1400 cannot be used as expansion for MD3420. Ref: https://dell.to/3X6gI4y