Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD2200
The EMC Data Domain DD2200 is an entry-level 2U deduplication storage appliance developed for small-to-medium businesses and remote regional offices. Offering 4TB to 36TB of raw usable capacity, the DD2200 enabled smaller IT departments to eliminate tape backups and leverage enterprise Data Domain deduplication, encryption, and WAN replication.
Also written as: EMC Data Domain DD2200, Dell EMC DD2200, DD2200 Entry Backup
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerProtect DD |
| Form factor | 2U appliance |
| Released | Feb 2014 |
| End of sale | Jan 2018 |
| End of support | Jan 2023 |
| Cpu platform | Single Intel Xeon E5-2400 v2 processor |
| Memory max (GB) | 32 |
| Raw capacity | 4TB to 36TB raw usable capacity within internal 2U drive bays |
| Ingest throughput | Up to 4.7 TB/hr with DD Boost |
| Network onboard | 4x 1GbE Base-T onboard; optional dual 10GbE SFP+ optical card |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 550W power supplies |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell PowerProtect DD3300
Compatible parts
HBAs
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Transceivers
407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
Rail kits
770-BCKW Dell ReadyRails II Sliding Rails for 2U PowerEdge Servers (B6)
Drive caddies
DXD9H Dell 2.5-inch Gen14/Gen15/Gen16 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (SFF)
Works together
How the Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD2200 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R220 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R430 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R530 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R630 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R730 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R730xd 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch N2024 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N2024P 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N2048 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N2048P 1U switch
Optics
407-BBOU Dell 10GbE SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 300m MMF)- 407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
SFP-10G-LR-AR Arista 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Optical Transceiver Module
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- iSCSI explained mrplanb.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- Network monitoring tools compared mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD2200.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used Data Domain DD2200: what to check
Verify licensed storage capacity tier (4TB, 7.5TB, 17TB, or 36TB), inspect drive caddies and SATA/SAS disk smart health, check power supplies, and test network ports.
FAQ
Can the DD2200 add external expansion shelves?
The 36TB configuration of the DD2200 supports attaching a single ES30-16 expansion shelf.
Does the DD2200 include hardware encryption?
Yes, optional Data Domain Encryption provides in-flight and at-rest AES 256-bit encryption for sensitive backup volumes.
Buying or selling Data Domain DD2200?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- EMC Data Domain DD2200 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27