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PowerVault ME5 Storage Expansion Enclosures

Starting at $7,999.01 $7,999.01

Simple. Fast. Affordable.

Storage designed for emerging businesses.

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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

Test drive PowerVault management

Experience PowerVault management software with self-paced virtual labs and guided demos.

Interactive demos
Learn about key features of PowerVault management through guided demonstrations.
"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."

Support

Dell Support

From drivers and manuals to diagnostic tools and replacement parts, Dell Product Support has you covered!

Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

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