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Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI 2-Port Controller AMP01-RSIM

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Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI 2-Port Controller AMP01-RSIM

Part no.Dell_MD3000i_Controller

€450.00

In stockCondition: Refurbished

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Module Type
iSCSI RAID Storage Interface Module (RSIM)
Host Interface
2x 1 GbE iSCSI (RJ45)
Drive-Side Interface
SAS-2 (6.0 Gb/s)
On-Board Cache
512 MB (battery-backed)

How this unit is built

Recovered from end-of-life equipment, inspected and tested before it ships.

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Description

Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI 2-Port RAID Controller, P/N AMP01-RSIM: This is a hot-swappable RAID Storage Interface Module (RSIM) for the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI storage array. The module provides two Gigabit Ethernet iSCSI host ports plus a SAS expansion port for daisy-chaining MD1000 expansion shelves. This is a controller module, not a complete storage array and not a JBOD-only SIM. This is a refurbished unit.

Engineering Context

The AMP01-RSIM is one half of an active/active controller pair in the MD3000i. It carries 512 MB of mirrored battery-backed write cache, a 6.0 Gb/s SAS-2 backplane connection to the drive shelf, and an out-of-band Ethernet management port. Multipath failover is provided by Dell's MPIO driver on the host. Voltage range is 110–240V multi-supply via the chassis.

Deployment & Use Cases

Replacement controller for failed RAID modules in production MD3000i arrays. Spare-pool stocking for managed-services and break-fix shops supporting Dell PowerVault customers. Conversion of a single-controller MD3000i to a redundant active/active configuration. Lab and staging gear for VMware iSCSI multipathing and Microsoft MPIO testing.

Technical Specifications

  • OEM: Dell
  • Part Number: AMP01-RSIM
  • Module Type: iSCSI RAID Storage Interface Module (RSIM)
  • Host Interface: 2x 1 GbE iSCSI (RJ45)
  • Drive-Side Interface: SAS-2 (6.0 Gb/s)
  • On-Board Cache: 512 MB (battery-backed)
  • Management: Dedicated Ethernet management port
  • Voltage: 110–240V (chassis-supplied)
  • Hot-Swap: Yes, in active/active pair
  • Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS

Compatibility & Hard Constraints

Compatible only with the Dell PowerVault MD3000i chassis. Not interchangeable with the SAS-attached MD3000 controller (different host transport) or the Fibre-Channel MD3000FC. Will not work in MD3200i, MD3220i, or MD3600i — those use a different controller generation. Two RSIMs are required for active/active redundancy; a single module yields a non-redundant array. Firmware must match the partner controller before bringing the array online.

Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS

T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS bench-tests every controller for cache battery health, port link, and SAS backplane continuity before shipment. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for our full Dell PowerVault inventory. Handling time 1–3 business days with global shipping and warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host interface does the MD3000i have?

The MD3000i host interface is 2x 1 GbE iSCSI (RJ45), as listed in the specifications for MD3000i.

What is the MD3000i NOT compatible with?

This is a controller module, not a complete storage array and not a JBOD-only SIM. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MD3000i.

What condition is the MD3000i supplied in, and who sells it?

The MD3000i is supplied in Refurbished condition by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS from EU stock, with 1-3 business day handling and worldwide B2B shipping. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com/product-page/dell-powervault-md3000i-iscsi-2-port-controller-amp01-rsim-used.