Storage arrays

Data availability, security, and system speed are key to efficient IT infrastructure today. A storage array is not just a file repository – it's the central point for managing disk space within a company. At hardwaredirect.pl, you'll find Dell PowerVault and EMC storage arrays that can successfully handle everything from backing up a few workstations to supporting hundreds of simultaneous transactions in ERP applications or AI systems. For a startup, a bank, a data center, or a cloud – we have equipment that will perform at any scale and from any angle.

A storage array is a device that combines multiple disks into a single, logical structure – managed by a RAID controller. This allows data to be written in parallel, with automatic replication and the ability to rebuild in case of disk failure. For small companies, this means simple and secure backups, file sharing among teams, or running a basic virtual environment.

Models like the Dell PowerVault MD1200 offer 12 SAS/SATA drive slots, support for RAID 5 or 6, and an affordable price – making them ideal for entering the world of professional storage wisely. Important: even the most budget-friendly array in this category provides you with something a standard NAS cannot – scalability, reliability, and the ability to integrate with server infrastructure.

Our offering is highly diverse, which is why the server storage arrays available in this category can truly be used in any conditions and in varied environments.

• For the office – a Dell MD1400 with 12x 3.5" SAS 6 Gb/s is sufficient for daily backup and data sharing among 10–50 users.
• For a school or a company with branches – a Dell MD3400 with encryption and automatic tiering can handle email systems, monitoring, accounting, and virtualization.
• For a data center or AI environment – a Dell PowerVault ME5024 with 24x 2.5" slots, 25GbE ports, and NVMe SSDs is the foundation for solutions requiring maximum throughput and minimal latency.

In practice: when selecting an array, you consider not only capacity but also interface speed (SAS, iSCSI, FC), media type, and management features (RAID, tiering, cloud integration).

If your goal is fast file access and simple space management – an MD1200 or MD1400 with 2TB or 4TB SATA drives will suffice. For critical environments requiring business continuity, FC arrays like the MD3600F, offering 16 or 32 Gb/s per port and redundant power supplies, are a better fit. For systems demanding low latency and integration with multiple servers – such as in cloud environments, AI/ML clusters, or data analysis – the ME5024 or ME4084 provide 25GbE ports and scalability to over 2 PB of capacity. Want to simplify array management? Choose models with Predictive Analytics – they automatically detect disk issues and optimize data access.

At hardwaredirect.pl, you'll find storage arrays in complete configurations – with rails, cables, disks, and warranty, no surprises. Entry-level models, like the MD1220 with 12x 1TB SAS, are ready for operation in minutes. Mid-range equipment – MD3400, MD3620i, MD3600F – falls into a different price bracket depending on the number of slots, interface type, and features (tiering, encryption, FC/iSCSI). Enterprise systems, such as the ME5024 or ME4084, cost more – but also deliver more: up to 40 Gb/s throughput, SSD support, and integration with SDN and cloud. The key difference? With us, everything is tested, ready for installation, and covered by a 36-month warranty.

When you buy an array from hardwaredirect.pl, you're not just buying a 'box with disks'. You're buying tested, described, and verified equipment – often with a full configuration history, controller numbers, interface photos, and information on the best use case environment. We help you choose the right model for your needs – whether it's backup for a 10-person office or data replication between clusters in two locations. Have compatibility questions? Tell us the server model, operating system, application – and we'll tell you what will work seamlessly. Add to this immediate shipping, technical support, and the availability of items simply not found in 'IT supermarkets' – and you get a storage array purchased smartly, not blindly.