Dell PowerVault MD1200 — a genuine Dell PowerVault MD1200 — a 12-bay 3.5" direct-attached storage (DAS) expansion enclosure. It is a passive JBOD shelf, not a SAN storage array: it has no onboard RAID controller, no Fibre Channel, and no iSCSI — it connects via 6Gb SAS to a host server's own RAID controller (such as a PERC H800), which does the RAID work.
Key Specifications
- Brand: Dell
- Model: PowerVault MD1200
- Type: DAS / JBOD Expansion Enclosure (no onboard RAID controller)
- Form Factor: 2U
- Drive Bays: 12x 3.5" SAS (2.5" via carriers)
- Enclosure Management: Dual EMM (Enclosure Management Modules, redundant — not RAID controllers)
- Host Connectivity: 6Gb/s SAS via SFF-8088, 1x SAS IN port per EMM
- RAID: None onboard — RAID is handled by the host's RAID controller (e.g. PERC H800)
- Expansion: Up to 8 MD1200/MD1220 enclosures behind a single PERC H800 HostRAID adapter
- Max Raw Capacity: Depends on drives installed and host controller
- Condition: Certified Refurbished
- Warranty: 90 Days – 1 Year
Typical Use
Expanding local storage capacity on a Dell PowerEdge server or an MD3600-series SAN array that has run out of internal bays — connects directly via SAS, no network/FC switching required.
Note
This is a DAS/JBOD enclosure, not an independent SAN storage array — it needs a host RAID controller to function and does not have Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or its own active-active controllers.
Condition & Testing
Certified Refurbished. Powered on, load-tested, and inspected before dispatch.
Why Buy From Serverwale
Tested unit, warranty-backed (90 Days – 1 Year), pan-India delivery, GST invoice. Call +91-87968-22044 to confirm current stock and exact configuration before ordering.
