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Processor

Intel® Xeon Processor

Network and Expansion I/O

Disk interface expansion options:
Up to 9 2U expansion enclosures per 2U base array
Up to 3 5U expansion enclosures per 2U base array
Up to 3 5U expansion enclosures per 5U base array

Media Types

Storage Media
NLSAS 7.2K 3.5" - 4TB, 8TB, 8TB SED/FIPS, 12TB, 16TB, 16TB SED/FIPS, 20TB, 24TB
SAS 10K 2.5" - 1.2TB, 2.4TB, 2.4TB SED/FIPS
SSD 1.6TB, 1.92TB, 3.2TB SED/FIPS, 3.84TB, 7.68TB

Physical

Base

ME412 (2U), ME424 (2U), ME484 (5U)

Physical

Expansion height 
ME412: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)  
ME424: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)  
ME484: 22.23 cm (8.75 inches) 

Expansion width 
ME412: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)  
ME424: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)  
ME484: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches) 

Expansion depth 
ME412: 60.29 cm (23.74 inches)  
ME424: 60.29 cm (23.74 inches)  
ME484: 97.47 cm (38.31 inches) 

Weight (max configuration) 
ME412: 28.00 kg (62.00 lbs)  
ME424: 25.00 kg (55.00 lbs)  
ME484: 130.00 kg (287.00 lbs) 

Weight (empty) 
ME412: 4.80 kg (10.56 lbs) without drives  
ME424: 4.80 kg (10.56 lbs) without drives    
ME484: 64.00 kg (141.00 lbs) without drives

 

Power

Power Supply

Storage Enclosures:
ME5012: 580W, 1980 BTU
ME5024: 580W, 1980 BTU
ME5084: 2200W, 7507 BTU

Expansion Enclosures:
ME412: 580W, 1980 BTU
ME424: 580W, 1980 BTU
ME484: 2200W, 7507 BTU

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"The Dell PowerVault ME5 storage arrays deliver the performance and scalability required for successful edge deployment." — Storage Review

Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage

"Designed to be simple, fast, and affordable, the PowerVault ME5’s workload versatility is exceptional."

Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage: “An excellent option for SMBs, edge storage, or a number of other use cases where there’s a need for low-cost, fully-featured, reliable storage." — StorageReview

Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage

"An entry-level block storage array purpose-built and optimized for price-sensitive SAN & DAS environments focused on simplicity, performance, and affordability."

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