Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD4200
The EMC Data Domain DD4200 is an enterprise-tier backup and recovery appliance built to consolidate heterogeneous backup streams across large corporate data centers. Delivering up to 22 TB/hr ingest throughput and managing up to 540TB of physical raw capacity, the DD4200 provides robust data deduplication, Data Invulnerability Architecture, and network-efficient replication.
Also written as: EMC Data Domain DD4200, Dell EMC DD4200, DD4200 Enterprise Storage
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerProtect DD |
| Form factor | 2U controller + shelves |
| Released | Jul 2013 |
| End of sale | Jan 2018 |
| End of support | Jan 2023 |
| Cpu platform | Dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 processors |
| Memory max (GB) | 128 |
| Raw capacity | Up to 540TB raw usable capacity across external shelves |
| Ingest throughput | Up to 22 TB/hr with DD Boost |
| Network onboard | Modular front-end I/O supporting 10GbE optical, 10GBASE-T, and 8Gb Fibre Channel |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 800W power supplies |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD6800
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 DD4200 connects to servers, storage and the network: 2 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R220 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R320 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R420 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R430 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R520 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R530 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell Connectrix MDS-9710 14U director chassis
Dell Connectrix MDS-9718 26U director chassis
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S4148U-ON 1U switch
Optics
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 R320 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R420 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R430 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R520 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R530 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
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup 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 DD4200.
- 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 DD4200: what to check
Examine SSD cache drives in the controller, verify electronic licenses in DD OS, test 10GbE network cards, and ensure external SAS cables to ES30 shelves are provided.
FAQ
What is Data Invulnerability Architecture (DIA)?
DIA provides continuous end-to-end data verification and self-healing to prevent silent data corruption on disk.
How many ES30 shelves can connect to a DD4200?
The DD4200 can scale up to multiple ES30 shelves across redundant SAS loops up to 540TB capacity.
Buying or selling Data Domain DD4200?
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 DD4200 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27