Name: MD1200 Dell PowerVault 12-Bay 2U Direct-Attached Storage Expansion Enclosure
Brand: Dell
SKU: MD1200
Price: 395.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (114 reviews)

Product Overview
The MD1200 Dell PowerVault 12-Bay 2U DAS Expansion Enclosure provides a reliable way to increase storage by connecting directly to servers. It fits into existing rack setups and supports a mix of SAS and SATA drives, making it useful for businesses looking to expand their storage without moving to more complex solutions.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	MD1200

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	3.42 x 19.0 x 27.5 inches (86.9 x 482.6 x 698.5 mm) (2U rack profile)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes

Product Description
The MD1200 Dell PowerVault is designed to expand storage capacity by connecting directly to servers using SAS interfaces. It is often found in data centers or enterprise environments where additional, reliable storage is needed without complex network setups. Built for IT professionals managing growing data requirements, the enclosure offers a straightforward way to increase available disk space. Key Features Holds up to twelve 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives for flexible storage options Dual controllers provide redundancy and improve reliability Supports up to 6Gb/s SAS transfer speeds for efficient data handling Fits in a 2U rack space, balancing capacity and footprint Compatible with Dell PowerEdge systems to ensure smooth integration This enclosure is typically deployed in server rooms and storage arrays where expanding existing storage without overhauling infrastructure is essential. It plays a key role in handling backup, archiving, or high-capacity storage needs while keeping management straightforward and cost-effective.

Use Cases
The Dell PowerVault MD1200 is commonly deployed in medium to large enterprise data centers and remote office environments where direct-attached storage expansion is required. It benefits IT administrators managing virtualization workloads or growing storage needs without the complexity of SAN infrastructure. How It's Used: Expanding storage capacity for Dell PowerEdge server clusters in virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V. Providing dedicated high-throughput storage for database servers in enterprise IT infrastructures. Augmenting storage pools for remote or branch offices requiring local data access with low latency. Supporting backup and archival solutions where scalable, direct-attached storage is essential. Facilitating storage consolidation projects by centralizing multiple server storage onto a single enclosure. This enclosure supports operational efficiency by enabling scalable storage growth within existing rack setups without disrupting ongoing workloads. Its compatibility with SAS drives ensures performance consistency, making it suitable for environments where predictable storage expansion is critical.

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MD1200 Dell PowerVault 12-Bay 2U Direct-Attached Storage Expansion Enclosure

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