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 Dell EMC Storage MD1400/
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.
• The MD1400/MD1420 enclosure can be used as JBOD attached to 13th and 14th generation servers, but cannot be
used as expansion for PowerVault MD3 Series arrays.
Topics:
• Revision history
• Reference documentation
Revision history
Date
Description
October 2015 Initial release
June 2016 A02 - Updated Sections 2, 3, and 5
December 2016 A03 - Updated Section 5 and added Section 6
February 2018 A04 - Updated Sections 4 and 5
January 2019 A05 - Updated Section 5
Reference documentation
The following table provides information about the documentation resources for your system:
Table 1. Documentation resources
Title Location
Dell EMC Storage MD1400 and MD1420 Getting Started Guide
• https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-
support/product/storage-md1400/manuals
• https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-
support/product/storage-md1420/manuals
Setting Up Your Dell EMC Storage Enclosure
• https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-
support/product/storage-md1400/manuals
• https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-
support/product/storage-md1420/manuals
Dell EMC Storage MD1400 Enclosures Hardware Owner’s
Manual
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/
product/storage-md1400/manuals
Dell EMC Storage MD1420 Enclosures Hardware Owner’s Manual https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/
product/storage-md1420/manuals
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