Dell 12Gbps SAS Interface Board for PowerVault MD Series Storage Arrays (7ZB.A2S01.0007)

Experience high-speed 12 Gbps SAS connectivity with the Dell Interface Board, a hot-swappable controller module engineered for Dell PowerVault MD3400, MD3420, MD3460, MD3800, MD3820, and MD3860 storage arrays. This board provides dual external Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) ports and dual internal Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643) ports, enabling robust host and drive connectivity.

Overview

The Dell Interface Board (part number 7ZB.A2S01.0007) is a proprietary module designed for high-availability dual-controller configurations. It integrates with Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM) for streamlined management and features LED indicators for status, fault, and link/activity monitoring.

What stands out

• 12 Gbps SAS data transfer rate for demanding workloads
• Hot-swappable design for minimal downtime
• Dual external and internal Mini-SAS HD ports for flexible connectivity
• Supports redundant controller configurations for enhanced reliability

Technical details

• Host Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gbps
• External Ports: 2x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644)
• Internal Ports: 2x Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8643)
• Compatibility: Dell PowerVault MD3400, MD3420, MD3460, MD3800, MD3820, MD3860
• Form Factor: Proprietary hot-swappable module
• Management: Dell PowerVault Modular Disk Storage Manager (MDSM)
• LED Indicators: Status, Fault, Link/Activity

Our verdict

A reliable and high-performance interface board for Dell PowerVault MD series storage arrays, offering fast SAS connectivity and redundancy support for mission-critical environments.