Dell PowerVault MD3060e - Manual (Page 4)

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NOTE: This Support Matrix contains the latest compatibility and interoperability
information. Should you encounter inconsistencies between this
information and other MD- series documentation, this document should be
considered superseding.
Changes in A04
• Updated drive support
• Updated EMM firmware support
• Added note for Dell 12Gbps max enclosures supported
Introduction
When the MD3060e is used for server expansion, connected to servers or other MD3060e
enclosures, it is referred to as a Storage Enclosure. This document provides information
about supported software, firmware and hardware for the MD3060e when used as a Storage
Enclosure.
When the MD3060e is used for MD3 Series (MD32/MD36/MD38) Storage Array expansion it is
referred to as an Expansion Enclosure. Refer to the MD3 Series Storage Array support matrix for
information about the MD3060e when used as an Expansion Enclosure.
Dell PowerVault MD3060e Storage Enclosure Rules
This section contains consideration rules for the MD3060e storage enclosure.
Table 1. MD3060e Storage Array Rules
RULES
Maximum number of servers.
2 – Windows with Storage Spaces
1 – Linux
Maximum number of dual- port HBA cards in a single server.
4 – R730/R720
3 – R730xd/R720xd
3 – R630/R620 three- slot model
2– R630/R620 two- slot model
Maximum SAS cable length. 4m