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Dell PowerVault ME5 SAN storage, new with Dell ProSupport.
New Dell PowerVault ME5012 and ME5024 arrays with dual 32Gb Fibre Channel controllers: simple, fast block storage for virtualisation, databases and backup. Supplied by a Dell Technologies Authorized Partner, with Dell ProSupport.
12 or 24 drive bays
ME5012 with 12 × 3.5″ bays or ME5024 with 24 × 2.5″ bays, both in 2U.
32Gb Fibre Channel
Dual active controllers with 8 × 32Gb FC host ports per array.
Grows to 276 drives
Add ME412, ME424 or ME484 expansion enclosures as you grow.
Dell ProSupport
New arrays with Dell ProSupport, plus our own engineers.
What it’s for
Shared storage for the systems you run every day.
ME5 arrays give your servers fast, shared block storage over Fibre Channel, without the cost or complexity of a high-end SAN.
Virtualisation clusters
Shared storage for VMware vSphere and Hyper-V clusters.
Databases and ERP
All-flash or hybrid volumes for SQL Server, Oracle and ERP systems.
Backup and archive
High-capacity NL-SAS drives for backup targets and long-term retention.
Video and surveillance
Large, sequential workloads such as camera recordings and media files.
Branch and regional offices
Simple, reliable storage that does not need a storage specialist on site.
Replacing an ageing SAN
Move off older arrays onto new hardware with current Dell support.
Why PowerVault ME5
Entry-level price. Enterprise data services.
Simple to manage
PowerVault Manager runs in your browser, with a CLI and Redfish/Swordfish APIs for automation.
ADAPT data protection
Distributed erasure coding for faster rebuilds, alongside RAID 1, 5, 6 and 10.
Automatic tiering
Up to three tiers of SSD, SAS and NL-SAS, with hot data moved to the fastest drives.
Snapshots and replication
Up to 1,024 snapshots per array, and replication over Fibre Channel or iSCSI.
Thin provisioning
On by default, so you only use capacity as you write data.
VMware and Hyper-V ready
vCenter plugin and Site Recovery Manager support, plus Hyper-V support.
Specifications
Dell PowerVault ME5012 and ME5024 specifications.
Dell’s published specifications. Drives, capacity and expansion are configured to your needs and confirmed on your quote.
ME5012 and ME5024 hardware
| Form factor | 2U |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | ME5012: 12 × 3.5"; ME5024: 24 × 2.5" |
| Drive types | SSD, 10K SAS and 7.2K NL-SAS, mixable in one array |
| Expansion | ME412 (12 × 3.5"), ME424 (24 × 2.5") and ME484 (84 × 3.5") enclosures, up to 276 drives |
| Controllers | Two hot-swappable, active-active controllers |
| Host interface (our arrays) | 32Gb Fibre Channel, 8 ports per array (auto-negotiates to 16Gb) |
| Other host options | 25GbE iSCSI, 10GBase-T iSCSI, 12Gb SAS |
| Management ports | 2 × 1GbE |
| Power | Dual redundant 580W power supplies |
Software and support
| RAID | RAID 1, 5, 6, 10 and ADAPT |
|---|---|
| Snapshots | Up to 1,024 redirect-on-write snapshots per array |
| Replication | Over Fibre Channel and iSCSI |
| Thin provisioning | Enabled by default |
| Tiering | Up to 3 media tiers |
| Management | PowerVault Manager (HTML5), CLI, Redfish/Swordfish API, OpenManage Enterprise |
| Integrations | VMware vCenter plugin, Site Recovery Manager, Hyper-V |
| Support | Dell ProSupport |
How we deliver
From sizing to storage your servers can use.
01
Size your storage
We work out the capacity, performance and RAID you need, today and as you grow.
02
Choose the drives
SSD, SAS or NL-SAS, sized to your data.
03
Configure & test
Firmware updated, pools and volumes set up and tested before delivery.
04
Deliver & connect
Racked, cabled to your Fibre Channel network and presented to your hosts.
05
Support
Dell ProSupport on new arrays, plus our own engineers.
Choose your array
Two new ME5 arrays, and a budget option.
12 × 3.5″ bays
PowerVault ME5012
New · Dell ProSupport
High-capacity 3.5″ drives for backup, archive and video.
24 × 2.5″ bays
PowerVault ME5024
New · Dell ProSupport
2.5″ SSD and SAS drives for virtualisation and databases.
Budget option
Dell EMC Unity
Refurbished · 1-year NBD
Refurbished Unity 300, 300F, 350F and Unity XT 380F arrays with a 1-year next-business-day warranty. Ask us for availability.
Are the ME5012 and ME5024 new?
Yes. They are new arrays with Dell ProSupport, supplied by a Dell Technologies Authorized Partner.
What is the difference between the ME5012 and the ME5024?
Both are 2U arrays with the same controllers and software. The ME5012 has 12 bays for 3.5″ drives, which suit high-capacity backup and archive. The ME5024 has 24 bays for 2.5″ drives, which suit SSDs and fast SAS drives for virtualisation and databases.
How do my servers connect to the array?
Our arrays have 32Gb Fibre Channel controllers, with 8 host ports per array. Servers connect through Fibre Channel switches, or directly to the array for smaller setups.
Can I add more capacity later?
Yes. You can add ME412, ME424 or ME484 expansion enclosures, up to 276 drives in total.
Do you offer refurbished storage?
Yes. As a budget option we can supply refurbished Dell EMC Unity arrays, including the Unity 300, 300F, 350F and Unity XT 380F, tested and with a 1-year next-business-day (NBD) warranty. Ask us for current availability.
Do you deliver and install in Egypt and the UAE?
Yes. We deliver, rack, cable and configure the array at your office, data centre or colocation facility in Egypt or the UAE. See on-site support.
How do I get a price?
Answer three quick questions in the form on this page. A storage engineer replies within 24 working hours with a recommended configuration and price.
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Configure your ME5 array.
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- New ME5 arrays with Dell ProSupport
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