Dell PowerProtect DD3300
The Dell PowerProtect DD3300 is an entry-level 2U deduplication appliance purpose-built for small businesses, remote offices, and departmental branch locations. Built on a PowerEdge 14G chassis, the DD3300 offers easy deployment, starting at 4TB of usable capacity and scaling up to 32TB in-place with software license keys, providing enterprise DD OS data reduction at low cost.
Also written as: PowerProtect DD3300, Dell DD3300, DD3300 Entry Appliance
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerProtect DD |
| Form factor | 2U appliance |
| Released | Feb 2018 |
| End of sale | Jan 2023 |
| End of support | Jan 2028 |
| Cpu platform | Single Intel Xeon Scalable processor (8 or 12 cores) |
| Memory max (GB) | 64 |
| Raw capacity | 4TB to 32TB raw usable capacity (expands to 96TB with Cloud Tier) |
| Ingest throughput | Up to 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 750W power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD2200
- Next generation: Dell PowerProtect DD6400
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)
SSDs
400-AZPZ Dell 1.92TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
Works together
How the Dell PowerProtect DD3300 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 R240 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R340 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740xd2 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R840 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R940xa 4U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6515 1U 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 N3024EF-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3024ET-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3048EP-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3048ET-ON 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 DD3300.
- 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 PowerProtect DD3300: what to check
Confirm base licensed capacity (4TB, 16TB, or 32TB), verify iDRAC enterprise credentials, test internal SAS SSD cache and hard drive status, and test dual 750W power units.
FAQ
Can the DD3300 connect to external disk expansion shelves?
No, the DD3300 does not support external expansion shelves; all capacity resides in its internal 2U drive bays.
Can a DD3300 replicate to a larger Data Domain system?
Yes, native DD Replicator allows remote branch DD3300 units to replicate deduplicated data to a central DD9900 or cloud target.
Buying or selling PowerProtect DD3300?
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
- Dell PowerProtect DD3300 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27