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Dell MD3820I Dual 8G Cache Controller, No hdd, 12 LFF, FC connnection, 600W RPS is a high-performance SAN storage system designed for enterprise data centers and virtualization environments. This rackmount storage solution features 12 LFF drive bays that support a mixed array of drive types including SATA and SAS HDDs, while offering robust RAID support (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10) to ensure data integrity and optimal performance.
Engineered specifically for demanding use cases such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media server applications, the controller delivers dual 8G cache to accelerate data processing. It provides Fibre Channel connectivity for high-speed network integration, redundant power with a 600W RPS design, active cooling, and hot-swap capabilities to support seamless scalability and reliability.
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In a mid-sized financial services firm rolling out 250 VMware Horizon desktops, the Dell MD3820I Storage System (Dual 8G Cache Controller, No HDD, 12 LFF, FC connection, 600W RPS, Rack kit) provides the ultra-low latency and sustained IOPS needed for consistent boot storms and user sessions. The redundant 8GB cache modules and redundant 600W RPS power supplies ensure uninterrupted FC connectivity and rapid data access. Benefit: Accelerates desktop provisioning by 40%, slashes login times by 60%, and delivers 99.99% availability for critical end-user computing.
A healthcare analytics company deploying Microsoft SQL Server clusters uses the Dell MD3820I Dual 8G Cache Controller array with Fibre Channel connectivity and 12 LFF bays to handle high-volume transaction processing and real-time reporting. The dual 8GB cache controllers optimize write-back caching and read-ahead operations, while the 600W redundant PSUs guarantee 24/7 uptime. Benefit: Improves transactional throughput by 55%, reduces query latency by 70%, and supports seamless growth for up to 100TB of patient records.
An international law firm implements the Dell MD3820I Storage System (Dual 8G Cache Controller, No HDD, 12 LFF, FC connection, 600W RPS, Rack kit) as a deduplicated backup target for Veeam and Commvault. The FC-connected chassis delivers high-bandwidth sequential writes and rapid data restores, while dual cache controllers ensure consistent throughput during large-scale backup windows. Benefit: Reduces backup windows by 45%, accelerates full restores by 50%, and scales to store over 500TB of encrypted legal archives with enterprise-grade redundancy.
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 Dell MD3820I Dual 8G Cache Controller, No hdd, 12 LFF, FC connnection, 600W RPS |  Dell MD3820F Controller*1 8G 16GB/s SFP*2 Cable*2 24*Drive Bays |  Dell MD3820I Dual 8G Cache Controller, No hdd, 24 SFF, 10G iSCSI, 600W RPS |  Dell MD3820F Controller*2 4G 16GB/s SFP*4 Cable*4 24*Drive Bays |  Dell MD3820F Controller*1 4G 16GB/s SFP*2 Cable*2 24*Drive Bays | |
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| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 12-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay | 24-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD | SAS HDD / SATA SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | N/A | N/A | N/A | 512 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 / JBOD |
| CPU Type | N/A | N/A | N/A | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | DDR3 | DDR3 | DDR3 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel | 10GbE | Fibre Channel | Fibre Channel |
| LAN Ports | N/A | N/A | 1 | N/A | 2 |
| USB Ports | N/A | N/A | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | N/A |
| Expansion Support | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | N/A | N/A | N/A | 350W | 350W |
| Operating System | N/A | N/A | N/A | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | N/A | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | N/A | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | N/A | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center |
| Product Name | Dell MD3820I Dual 8G Cache Controller, No hdd, 12 LFF, FC connnection, 600W RPS | Dell MD3820F Controller*1 8G 16GB/s SFP*2 Cable*2 24*Drive Bays | Dell MD3820I Dual 8G Cache Controller, No hdd, 24 SFF, 10G iSCSI, 600W RPS | Dell MD3820F Controller*2 4G 16GB/s SFP*4 Cable*4 24*Drive Bays | Dell MD3820F Controller*1 4G 16GB/s SFP*2 Cable*2 24*Drive Bays |
| Height | N/A | 7 inches | N/A | N/A | 1.75 inches |
| Width | N/A | 19 inches | N/A | N/A | 19 inches |
| Depth | N/A | 27 inches | N/A | N/A | 24 inches |
| Weight | N/A | 85 lbs | N/A | N/A | 60 lbs |
The Dell MD3820i is a 12-bay LFF Fibre Channel storage array featuring dual 8 GB cache controllers, 600W redundant power supplies, and no preinstalled HDDs, designed for high-availability SAN environments.
The MD3820i supports 3.5" LFF SAS and Nearline SAS HDDs and SSDs up to 12 TB per drive, providing flexible capacity and performance options.
Each controller has four 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports, for a total of eight ports, ensuring high-speed SAN connectivity and failover protection.
Yes, you can scale capacity up to 384 TB by attaching up to four MD1200 or MD1220 expansion enclosures, supporting seamless online expansion.