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Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U storage enclosure
2U; 87.3 × 482 × 607 mm H×W×D enclosure body; rails/bezel extend further. JBOD expansion enclosure, not compute server; requires supported PERC/HBA and SAS cables; Dell carriers/EMMs.
VARIANT / ARCHIVAL CAVEAT: Not MD1420 (24 SFF) or NAS. Check HBA support, firmware, cable length, EMM redundancy and array interoperability.
Mechanical specifications and fit
| Catalog identity / revision | Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U storage enclosure |
|---|---|
| Dimensions / construction | 2U; 87.3 × 482 × 607 mm H×W×D enclosure body; rails/bezel extend further. |
| Drive bays / storage | Twelve 3.5-inch SAS hot-plug bays, dual EMM and redundant power/cooling. |
| Board, system and compatibility | JBOD expansion enclosure, not compute server; requires supported PERC/HBA and SAS cables; Dell carriers/EMMs. |
| Revision / service note | Not MD1420 (24 SFF) or NAS. Check HBA support, firmware, cable length, EMM redundancy and array interoperability. |
Preservation and installation notes
Match the chassis PID/service tag to the backplane, drive carriers, risers, fan modules, PSU units and rail kit; same-family servers often have incompatible option cages.
- Photograph the complete model label, assembly revision and option identifiers before opening; keep matching covers, brackets, shields, trays and fasteners together.
- Confirm rack depth, rail travel, cable-management clearance and host/HBA support before installation; hot-swap bay count alone does not identify backplane compatibility.
Manufacturer manuals and model-specific sources
- Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U storage enclosure manufacturer specifications / product referenceModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.
- Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U storage enclosure manual and service documentationModel-specific manufacturer specification, owner/service manual or technical reference; verify exact model and revision.
Where normalized dimensions or option-specific limits are not published, the record states that limitation rather than asserting a generic fit. Verify the cited manual revision against the specimen.