Owner manual

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About Your System
Introduction
The MD3800f and MD3820f Series storage array is designed for high availability, offering redundant
access to data storage. Its features support both single and dual RAID controller configurations.
The Dell PowerVault MD3800f and MD3820f Series storage array provides Fibre Channel (FC)
connectivity to the host server. It enables access for up to eight non-redundant servers or four redundant
servers.
The MD3800f and MD3820f Series storage array includes a number of components. These components
are:
• RAID controller module(s)
• PSU/fan modules
• Disk drives (also called physical disks/hard drives in this document)
• A front bezel (optional)
• A system enclosure, into which the other components are plugged
Front-Panel Features and Indicators
Figure 1. Front-Panel Features and Indicators—Dell PowerVault MD3800f
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