Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage
"Designed to be simple, fast, and affordable, the PowerVault ME5’s workload versatility is exceptional."
PowerVault ME5 Storage
Simple. Fast. Affordable.
PowerVault ME5 is the new gold standard for entry storage with blazing speed, higher capacity limits and even greater simplicity.
Simple. Fast. Affordable.
PowerVault ME5 is the new gold standard for entry storage with blazing speed, higher capacity limits and even greater simplicity.
Tech Specs & Customization
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Processor
Intel® Xeon Processor
Operating System
Windows 2022, 2019 and 2016
RHEL 8.2 and 7.8
SLES 15.2 and 12.5
VMware 7.0 and 6.7
Citrix XenServer 8.x and 7.x
Functional
All-flash, hybrid flash, HDD only arrays
Native block-level SAN or DAS
Expansion Capacity
Primary Hard Drive
ME5012: 12 x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” drive carriers supported)
ME5024: 24 x 2.5” drive bays
ME5084: 84x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” drive carriers supported)
Connectivity
10Gb iSCSI BaseT 8 port
25Gb iSCSI SFP+ 8 port
12Gb SAS 8 port
32Gb FC 8 port
1Gb BaseT 2 port (Management Port)
Network and Expansion I/O
Host interface: FC, iSCSI (optical or BaseT), SAS
Disk expansion protocol: 12Gb SAS
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, 12TB, 16TB, 16TB FIPS, 18TB
SAS 10K 2.5” – 1.2TB, 2.4TB, 2.4TB FIPS
SSD – 960GB, 1.6TB, 1.92TB, 1.92TB FIPS, 3.84TB, 3.84TB FIPS, 7.68TB
SDD and HDD: FIPS-certified SEDs
Software
PowerVault ME5 provides simplified, all-inclusive software
ADAPT RAID
Auto-tiering
CloudIQ (with ProSupport)
Key management
Management GUI
Replication
Snapshots
SSD Read Cache
Thin provisioning
Volume Copy
Data Optimisation
RAID: 1, 5, 6, 10, or ADAPT RAID
Auto-tiering
SSD Read Cache
Snapshots
Thin provisioning
Data Protection
Extended Services
VMware Site Recovery Manager
Data-at-rest encryption (SED)
Key management
Management
PowerVault Manager HTML5 GUI element manager, CLI
VMware vCenter plugin
Redfish/Swordfish REST API, CLI API scripting
VMware vSphere (ESXi), vCenter; SRM, Microsoft Hyper-V
Data Mobility
Asynchronous replication: FC or iSCSI – ME4 to ME5; ME5 to ME4; ME5 to ME5
Volume Copy
Physical
Base
All-in-one: dual controllers, internal drive bays, networking and with expansion options
2U or 5U
Physical
Base system height:
ME5012: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)
ME5024: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)
ME5084: 22.23 cm (8.75 inches)
Base system width:
ME5012: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
ME5024: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
ME5084: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
Base system depth:
ME5012: 61.87mm (24.36 inches)
ME5024: 54.78mm (21.56 inches)
ME5084: 981mm (38.62 inches)
Weight (max. cfg):
ME5012: 32.00 kg (71.00 lbs)
ME5024: 30.00 kg (66.00 lbs)
ME5084: 135.00 kg (298.00 lbs)
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
Regulatory
Product Safety and Environmental Datasheets (in English)
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page (in English)
Dell and the Environment (in English)
Test drive PowerVault management
Experience PowerVault management software with self-paced virtual labs and guided demos.
Ratings & Reviews
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."
Drivers, Manuals & Support
Dell Support
From drivers and manuals to diagnostic tools and replacement parts, Dell Product Support has you covered!
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