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Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array

The 4U Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array is a direct-attached storage (DAS) which connects to the SAS ports of a host server. It offers up to 60 dual-ported, hot-swappable 3.5-inch HDD drive bays, which are accessible from the top after removing the system cover. The system requires a minimum of 12 drives to operate. You can connect up to two arrays to the host server, supporting a total of 120 drives and offering up to 2.40PB of storage. Please note, the enclosure is not compatible with SSDs, NVMe, SATA, or vSAS drives.
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Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array - System Overview

Description

Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array front panel

The high-density storage is suitable for data center applications dealing with large-scale storage. Compared to previous Dell MD storage arrays, the Dell MD2460 doubles the amount of bandwidth and delivers up to 24Gb/s SAS4. On the rear of each chassis are hot-swappable, dual-redundant 1500W power supplies, as well as 2x redundant enclosure management modules (EMMs). Both EMMs must be installed since it only supports redundant configurations.

Compatible 14G & 15G Dell PowerEdge Servers*

  • PowerEdge R760
  • PowerEdge R660
  • PowerEdge R7625
  • PowerEdge R6625
  • PowerEdge R7615
  • PowerEdge R6615

    • *Additional servers may be added to this list.

    To manage the system Administrators can access the host system’s management software, the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) or Server Hardware Manager Command Line Interface (SHMCLI. The enclosure, and multiple systems, can be controlled either remotely or at-chassis from a single interface, even when the server is not on. Real time alerts can keep your business running without any delays.

Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array - Specifications

Chassis Overview

    Rack Size

  • 4U

    • Power/Wattage

  • 1500W/200-240 VAC

    • Internal Storage

  • 60 x 3.5” drive bays

Expansion Capacity

    PowerEdge Servers

  • 14G/15G servers; R760, R660, R7625, R6625, R7615, R6615 servers

    • Max Drive Count

    14G/15G PE Servers

  • Up to 120 for HBA355e
  • Up to 120 for H840 PERC
    • 16G PE Servers
  • Up to 120 for HBA355e

    • Max Capacity

  • 2.40PB (20TB HDD)

    • Max Enclosures

    14G/15G PE Servers

  • 2 (with HBA355e)
  • 2 (with H840 PERC)
    • 16G PE Servers
  • 2 (with HBA355e)

    • PERC Support

  • Yes

    • Storage Media

  • 7.2K SAS/FIPS 3.5” drives
  • 20TB; 16TB; 12TB; 8TB; 4TB
  • FIPS: 8TB

Network and Expansion I/O

    Host Interface

  • 12Gb/24Gb SAS

    • I/O & Ports

  • 2x 4-lane 24Gbps SAS host connect per EMM (MD2412, MD2424)
  • 4x 4-lane 24Gbps SAS host connect per EMM (MD2460)
  • 1x USB-C debug ports per EMM

    • Expansion Protocol

  • 24Gb SAS4

    • Supported

  • All-Flash, Hybrid Flash 7.2K HDD only

Management

    Management

  • Enclosure Management Modules (EMM)
  • 2 HA EMM per enclosure provide redundant enclosure management capability with iDRAC or SHMCLI

Dimensions

    Form Factor: 4U
    Depth: 875mm (34.45 inches)
    Height: 174.3 cm (6.86 inches)
    Width: 423 cm (16.65 inches)
    Weight (empty): 47.18 kg (104.03 lbs) without drives
    Weight (maximum configuration): 90.70 kg (199.96 lbs)

Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array - Documentation

Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array Specs Sheet Dell PowerVault MD2460 Storage Array Owner's Manual
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