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Dell PowerEdge 3800F 12-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure dual-controller 600W dual PSU

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DELL 3800F 12-bay 3.5in barebone server dual-controller 600W dual PSU

SKU CH-N0CK-M3GP0 MPN 3800F

A 12-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure with dual controllers and dual 600W power supplies for redundant operation

  • ProcessorNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
  • Processor socketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)
  • 12 x 3.5-inch drive bays for high-capacity storage
  • dual-controller design improves system reliability
  • no drives included so you choose your own
  • 600W dual power supply provides redundancy
  • barebone enclosure enables cost-effective storage expansion

12-bay storage enclosure for 3.5-inch drives

The Dell 3800F is a barebone server chassis that provides twelve 3.5-inch drive bays in a dual-controller layout. It arrives without any drives installed, so you can populate it with the exact capacity and drive type your workload requires. This makes it a practical foundation for storage expansion in environments that need high density and redundancy.

Dual-controller design with redundant 600W power

Two independent controllers share the enclosure, removing a single point of failure in the data path. The unit includes dual 600W power supplies that can sustain operation if one supply or feed is lost. This architecture keeps the storage online during routine maintenance or unexpected component faults.

Barebone chassis ready for custom drive sets

Because no drives are included, you choose the spindle speed, capacity and interface that match your application. The 12-bay front layout gives straightforward access for hot-swap changes, while the dual-controller backplane handles the connectivity. It suits teams that want to build a tailored array without paying for pre-configured disk sets.

How it compares

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Price $4,434.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePowerEdge 3800F
Model name3800F
Processor
ProcessorNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
Processor socketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3800F into a rack and connect the dual 600W power supplies for redundancy?

Mount the enclosure using the supplied rails, connect each 600W PSU to an independent PDU or circuit, then insert the 3.5-inch drives into the twelve bays ensuring both controllers detect every drive.

Which components of the 3800F will need replacement after extended operation?

The two 600W power supply modules and the twelve drive bay sleds are the primary field-replaceable units; controllers and backplane are not designed for user swap-out.

What limit appears first on the 3800F when all twelve bays are populated and the system runs continuously?

Thermal headroom of the dual-controller backplane becomes the limiting factor before the 600W redundant power budget is reached.

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