The Dell PowerVault MD3000 RAID storage device is a hardware device. This document provides information about the system overview, storage device configuration, and hardware configuration.
The Dell PowerVault MD3000 is a 3U rack‑mount external RAID storage array that can hold up to 15 SAS disks and, with up to two MD1000 expansion units, access up to 45 disks. It provides dual active‑active RAID controller modules, redundant power supplies, and redundant fans for high availability.
The manual covers hardware installation, front and rear panel indicators, RAID controller and cache details, connection procedures, RAID level options, hot‑spare and rebuild processes, virtual disk management, and troubleshooting steps for both hardware and software issues. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Maximum SAS disks (with expansion) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Cache per RAID controller module | 512 MB |
| Battery backup duration | 72 hours |
| Maximum virtual disks | 255 |
| Maximum virtual disk size | 2 TB |
Each RAID controller module includes 512 MB of mirrored cache.
The battery backup can protect the cache for up to 72 hours.
The system supports up to 255 virtual disks.