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 Quantity | 264 |
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| Max Capacity | 5.80PB (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 Dissipation | 1980 BTU |
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Power Requirements
| Input Voltage | 100-240 VAC |
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| Amperage | 7.6-3.0A (x2) |

