Dell PowerVault MD3060e
The Dell PowerVault MD3060e is a 4U dense SAS enclosure with five drawers and room for 60 drives, managed by two enclosure management modules. It expands PowerVault MD3 dense arrays and can also act as a JBOD behind a supported SAS HBA in 12th and 13th generation PowerEdge servers. Dell caps SSDs at 25 per enclosure.
Also written as: MD3060e, Dell MD3060e, PowerVault MD3060e Dense Enclosure
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerVault MD |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Drive bays | 60 drives in five drawers, up to 12 per drawer, in 4U |
| Management modules | Two enclosure management modules (EMMs) |
| Host interface | 12Gb SAS when used as a storage enclosure with supported SAS HBAs |
| Power supply | Two power supplies and two fan modules |
| Max enclosures per configuration | 4 |
| Max sas cable length m | 4 |
| Max ssd per enclosure | 25 |
Compatible parts
Hard drives
12GYY Dell 4TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (MG03SCA400)
14X4H Dell 3TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (MG03SCA300)
1P7DP Dell 2TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST2000NM0023)
2M5JK Dell 300GB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST300MM0078)
2RR9T Dell 900GB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST900MM0006)
3NKW7 Dell 300GB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (AL14SEB030N)
3P3DF Dell 900GB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST900MM0007)
3PRF0 Dell 6TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (MG04SCA60EE)
43N12 Dell 1.8TB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST1800MM0018)
453KG Dell 600GB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (AL14SEB060N)
4RYFR Dell 1.2TB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST1200MM0027)
529FG Dell 4TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST4000NM0023)
55H49 Dell 3TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST3000NM0023)
6P85J Dell 4TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST4000NM0063)
7YX58 Dell 600GB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST600MM0006)
829T8 Dell 2TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (MG03SCA200)
89D42 Dell 1.2TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (AL14SEB120N)
DGNTV Dell 1TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST1000NM0045)
FCHXF Dell 4TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST4000NM0135)
FNW88 Dell 1TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST1000NM0023)
GKWHP Dell 8TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST8000NM0075)
GPP3G Dell 1TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (MG03SCA100)
GWD7D Dell 1TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST1000NM0005)
K7VW5 Dell 2TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST2000NM0045)
N9VVV Dell 900GB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (AL14SEB090N)
NWCCG Dell 6TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST6000NM0034)
PDFHC Dell 8TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST8000NM0135)
PGHJG Dell 300GB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST300MM0006)
PRNR6 Dell 6TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST6000NM0034)
R7FKF Dell 2TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST2000NM0005)
RHVWG Dell 6TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST6000NM0095)
RMCP3 Dell 1.2TB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST1200MM0007)
TNX32 Dell 900GB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST900MM0036)
V2KWT Dell 1.2TB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST1200MM0108)
VJ7CD Dell 1.8TB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST1800MM0168)
WHR0G Dell 1.8TB 10K rpm SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST1800MM0078)
XWM1W Dell 4TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST4000NM0005)
XY986 Dell 2TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST2000NX0273)
Y6W8N Dell 2TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 2.5-inch SFF hard drive (ST2000NX0453)
YXG4K Dell 4TB 7.2K rpm NL-SAS 3.5-inch LFF hard drive (ST4000NM0025)
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 PowerVault MD3060e.
- 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 PowerVault MD3060e: what to check
Check that both EMMs, both power supplies and both fan modules are present and that every drawer slides and latches cleanly. Disks must fill slots 0, 3, 6 and 9 of each drawer first. Ask whether the unit came out of an MD3 array or a JBOD setup, because the cabling and firmware differ.
FAQ
How many disks does the MD3060e hold?
Sixty, in five drawers of up to 12. Dell requires at least four disks per drawer, filling slots 0, 3, 6 and 9 first.
Which SAS HBAs does Dell list for the MD3060e?
The Dell support matrix lists the LSI 9207-8e SAS HBA for 12th and 13th generation PowerEdge, the Dell 12Gb SAS HBA for 13th generation only, and the ATTO R680.
Buying or selling PowerVault MD3060e?
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 Storage Enclosure Support Matrix for PowerVault MD3060e, A08, checked 2026-10-28
- Setting Up Your Dell PowerVault MD3060e Storage Enclosure, checked 2026-10-28