Dell PowerVault ME5012 12-Bay 3.5" 12G 2U SAN/DAS Array

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Dell PowerVault ME5012 12-Bay 3.5" 12G 2U SAN/DAS Array
Manufacturer:
Dell
Condition:
Refurbished
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Description

Revolutionizing Data Storage with Dell PowerVault ME5012

Unlock Unparalleled Performance

Introducing the Dell PowerVault ME5012, the epitome of entry storage that marries blistering speed, extensive capacity, and uncomplicated usability. Equipped with a dual-active controller architecture, this storage solution is optimized for both SAN and DAS, making it the go-to choice for high-performance computing, databases, and a multitude of other demanding applications.

Purpose-Built for Efficiency

PowerVault ME5 series is renowned for its effortless integration into mixed workload environments. Its adaptability makes it the cornerstone for small to medium-sized businesses aiming for streamlined block storage, intelligent data management, and impressive scalability to align with exponential data growth. Thanks to the incorporation of fast Intel Xeon processors and a 12Gb SAS backend protocol, expect nothing less than exceptional performance and rapid capacity expansion.

Expansion and Adaptability

Accommodating your growing business needs is seamless with the PowerVault ME5012. With optional ME5 expansion enclosures, scale up to an astounding 336 drives or 8PB1 capacity. The ME5012 supports a variety of drive types and capacities, ensuring flexibility and customization tailored to your specific requirements. The array’s robust operating environment, backed by powerful Intel Xeon processors and dual-active controllers, guarantees up to 640K IOPs performance and up to 12GB/s sequential read throughput.

All-Inclusive Software Innovation

Get equipped with an arsenal of software features designed to store, manage, and protect your data. From ADAPT (Distributed RAID) ensuring swift drive rebuild times, Thin Provisioning for efficient physical storage capacity allocation, to snapshots for effortless data recovery - every tool you need is at your fingertips. The PowerVault ME5012 is also fortified with SSD Read Cache to accelerate application execution and 3-Level Auto-tiering to optimize data performance economically.

Simplicity and User Experience

Simplifying your experience, PowerVault ME5012 is engineered for easy configuration and management. With intuitive HTML5 web-based management, monitoring and adjusting your storage settings is effortless. The array is also optimized for SAN and DAS, ensuring that connecting to a Dell PowerEdge server or SAN not only expands server capacity but ensures reliable, high-speed data access.

Data Security at its Finest

Your data’s security is our priority. Features like replication for global data relocation, snapshots for easy recovery, and self-encrypting drives ensure your information is safeguarded against unauthorized access. The incorporation of CloudIQ offers proactive health notifications, remediation advice, and more, ensuring your data infrastructure operates optimally.

2-Year Next Business Day Replacement Warranty

We stand by the reliability and quality of the PowerVault ME5012. With Enterasource, enjoy peace of mind with a 2-Year Next Business Day Replacement Warranty, ensuring that your business operations remain uninterrupted, always.

NetApp Configuration

Max Drive Quantity264
Max Capacity5.80PB (total with 3 ME484)

Environmental Limits

Operating environment: 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F, derated by 1°C per 300mm above 900m), -12C dew point minimum, 8% to 85% maximum, non-condensing humidity.

Heat Dissipation1980 BTU

Power Requirements

Input Voltage100-240 VAC
Amperage7.6-3.0A (x2)

Technical Specs

Part TypeModular SAN Array
MPNME5012
ManufacturerDell
ConditionRefurbished
Product LinePowerVault ME
Rack Units2U
3.5" Drive Bays12
RAID Levels SupportedRAID 1, 5, 6, 10, or ADAPT RAID
Storage ControllersFC, iSCSI (optical or BaseT), SAS
Cache Memory per Controller16GB per controller
Drive Types SupportedNL-SAS and SSD drives
Power Supply Slots2
Power Supply TypeAC
PSU Wattage580W
Dimensions8.79 cm (3.46 inches) x 48.30 cm (19.01 inches) x : 61.87mm (24.36 inches)
Operating SystemWindows 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
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