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Dell Storage MD1400 and MD1420 Enclosures Deployment Guide

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Deployment guide for Dell Storage MD1400 and MD1420 direct-attached storage enclosures. Covers connection procedures and cabling configurations including single port, redundant, and multi-chain topologies. Provides instructions for RAID controller configuration, drive installation, LED status interpretation, and enclosure management via Dell OpenManage Storage Services. Targeted at storage administrators deploying MD-series DAS enclosures with PowerEdge servers.

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Page 1 Dell Storage MD1400 and MD1420 Enclosures Deployment Guide
Page 2 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of ...
Page 3 Contents 1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................4 2 Connecting the enclosure......................
Page 4 Introduction An enclosure containing physical disk drives accessed through EMMs (Enclosure Management Modules) is called a storage enclosure. A storage enclosure includes various hardware components s...
Page 5 Connecting the enclosure The storage enclosure is connected to a host server by using one or both of the two EMMs. The EMMs are named as EMM 0 and EMM 1. You can connect the enclosure in three differe...
Page 6 NOTE: Connectors on both ends of the SAS cable are universally keyed. You can connect either end of the cable to the EMM or the RAID controller. To remove the SAS cable, pull the pull-tab to release t...
Page 7 Single port configuration Redundant configuration Mutli-chain configuration NOTE: Clustering is not supported on MD1400 and M1420 enclosures. Related Links Single port configuration Redundant configur...
Page 8 Redundant configuration In Redundant configuration, the enclosures are daisy-chained with one of the enclosures connected to both the ports on the controller card. See Figure 3. Figure 3. Redundant co...
Page 9 Figure 4. Multi-chain configuration
Page 10 Managing your storage enclosure Physical disk drive storage within the enclosure can be configured using either the BIOS configuration utility or Server Administrator. For optimal management and servi...
Page 11 Downloading firmware You can download firmware updates for storage enclosure using the Dell Update Package available at dell.com/support.
Page 12 Getting help Locating your system service tag Your system is identified by a unique Express Service Code and Service Tag number. The Express Service Code and Service Tag are found on the back of the s...

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Brand Dell
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Published June 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three possible configurations for connecting the storage enclosure?

You can connect it using Single Port, Redundant, or Multi-chain configurations.

How does the storage enclosure communicate with host systems?

Management requests and events are communicated using in-band SAS connections.

Who is authorized to perform repairs on the enclosure?

Only a certified service technician can perform repairs.

What safety warnings apply to lifting the system?

Get assistance from others to avoid injury when lifting the system.

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