Dell PowerProtect DD9410
The Dell PowerProtect DD9410 is an enterprise deduplication appliance designed for mid-to-large enterprise data centers demanding high-throughput backup windows and deep cloud integration. Delivering up to 72 TB/hr ingest speed and scaling up to 768TB raw capacity, the DD9410 combines Intel Emerald Rapids computing power with proven DD OS algorithms to slash storage footprints and bandwidth.
Also written as: PowerProtect DD9410, Dell DD9410, Next-Gen DD9410 Deduplication Appliance
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerProtect DD |
| Form factor | 2U appliance + shelves |
| Released | May 2024 |
| Cpu platform | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable 5th Gen (Emerald Rapids) processors |
| Memory max (GB) | 512 |
| Raw capacity | Up to 768TB raw / 49PB logical usable capacity with Cloud Tier |
| Ingest throughput | Up to 72 TB/hr with DD Boost |
| Network onboard | Modular I/O supporting 25GbE SFP28, 10GbE, and 32Gb/16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerProtect DD9400
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-BCBI Dell 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
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
400-BDSD Dell 3.84TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
Works together
How the Dell PowerProtect DD9410 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 R HS7710 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R260 1U rack (short-depth)
Dell PowerEdge R670 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6715 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6725 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R770 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 DS-7730B 2U switch
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix MP-7850B 1U switch
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-8B 14U director chassis
Optics
407-BBOG Dell 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver- 407-BCBI Dell 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16G FC SFP+ ELWL 25 km
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 R HS7710 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R670 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R6715 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R6725 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R770 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7715 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 N3248TE-ON 1U switch
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
Dell PowerSwitch N3248PXE-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3224F-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
- 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 DD9410.
- 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 DD9410: what to check
Confirm DD OS version and electronic license transfer, test dual 25GbE optical interfaces, inspect external SAS shelf loops, and verify redundant controller power modules.
FAQ
What protocols does the DD9410 present to backup applications?
It supports DD Boost (IP and FC), NFS, CIFS/SMB, and VTL (Virtual Tape Library) over Fibre Channel.
Can the DD9410 tier data to public cloud providers?
Yes, native Cloud Tier software archives deduplicated long-term retention data directly to AWS S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud Storage.
Buying or selling PowerProtect DD9410?
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 DD9410 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27