Support Matrix

Introduction
When you use an enclosure for server expansion, and connect the enclosure to servers or other enclosures, it is known as a
storage enclosure. This document provides information about supported software, firmware, and hardware for the MD1400 and
MD1420 when used as a storage enclosure.
NOTE:
● This Support Matrix contains the latest compatibility and interoperability information. This document supersedes all
other documentation information.
● MD1400 and MD1420 enclosures can be used as JBODs attached to PowerEdge 13th, 14th, and 15th generation servers,
but cannot be used as expansion for PowerVault MD3 Series arrays.
Topics:
• Revision history
• MD1400 and MD1420 reference documentation
Revision history
Table 1. Document revision history
Revision Date Description
A01 October 2015 Initial release
A02 June 2016 Updated Chapters 2, 3, and 5
A03 December 2016 Updated Chapter 5 and added Chapter 6
A04 February 2018 Updated Chapters 4 and 5
A05 January 2019 Updated Chapter 5 Supported drives
A06 March 2021 Updated Chapter 5 Supported drives
A07 July 2021 Updated Chapter 4 Supported controllers and adapters
MD1400 and MD1420 reference documentation
The following table provides information about the documentation resources for your system:
Table 2. Documentation resources
Title Location
MD1400 and MD1420 Getting Started Guide
● https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/
product/storage-md1400/docs
● https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/
product/storage-md1420/docs
Setting Up Your Storage Enclosure
● https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/
product/storage-md1400/docs
● https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/
product/storage-md1420/docs
MD1400 Enclosures Hardware Owner’s Manual https://www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/
product/storage-md1400/docs
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