Dell PowerVault ME5024 24-Bay 2.5" 12G 2U SAN/DAS Array

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Dell PowerVault ME5024 24-Bay 2.5" 12G 2U SAN/DAS Array
Manufacturer:
Dell
Condition:
Refurbished
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Description

Unleashing Performance and Efficiency with Dell PowerVault ME5024

Your Ultimate Storage Solution

The Dell PowerVault ME5024 elevates the standards of storage efficiency, blending superior speed, immense capacity, and unyielding simplicity. Engineered with a dual-active controller architecture and optimized for both SAN and DAS environments, this storage array is your strategic asset for high-performance computing, database management, small-scale VDI, and beyond.

Advanced RAID Controller and Drives Options

Dive into the world of choices with RAID controllers crafted to accommodate diverse and complex operational needs. SAS, NL-SAS drives, and self-encrypting drives (SEDs) offer a versatile storage media mix. The 12G backend protocol equips the system with rapid capacity expansion, supporting up to 6.72PB capacity, attuned to the most demanding data environments.

2-Year Next Business Day Replacement Warranty

With Enterasource, experience an added layer of security with a 2-Year Next Business Day Replacement Warranty. In the event of any malfunction, a swift, seamless replacement process is guaranteed, minimizing operational interruptions and ensuring continued efficiency.

Customized Power and Enhanced Security Features

Navigate through the arrays of power supply options, fortified by the ME C13 100-240V 580W AC Power Supply, ensuring your storage array’s optimal performance. Security features including drive-level encryption and self-encrypting drives (SEDs) ensure your data remains inaccessible to unauthorized users, even if the drive is extricated from the enclosure.

Redefining the Technical Specifications

Boasting Intel Xeon Processors, the ME5024 is not just about storage but also about processing power, ensuring data is not only stored but also accessed and managed at unprecedented speeds. It supports a variety of SSD, 10K, and NLSAS drives, including FIPS-certified SEDs, offering flexibility and scalability in storage.

The ME5024 integrates easily with virtualized workloads, making it a perfect match for businesses leveraging virtualization for enhanced operational efficiency. It’s adept at supporting both SAN and DAS environments, presenting a flexible and adaptive solution for diverse business needs.

Automated Data Optimization and Management

Data optimization is realized through features like ADAPT (Distributed RAID) for improved data protection and faster drive rebuild times, Thin Provisioning, and 3-Level Auto-tiering optimizing data performance economically. Virtualization integration with VMware vSphere, vCenter SRM, and Microsoft Hyper-V consolidates its stance as a holistic storage solution.

Protect Your Valuable Data

The PowerVault ME5024 is fortified with features such as Replication for data mirroring to any global location, Snapshots for easy data recovery, and Virtual Disk Copy (VDC) for seamless volume relocation and disk-based backup and recovery. These features ensure that your data is not just stored but is accessible and protected against unforeseen circumstances.

Incorporated with CloudIQ

Experience advanced storage analytics with CloudIQ, a cloud-based application that delivers proactive health notifications, remediation advice, and more. It’s part of the inclusive package that comes with Dell ProSupport and ProSupport Plus services, adding an extra layer of monitoring and management to your storage solution.

NetApp Configuration

Max Drive Quantity276
Max Capacity5.72PB (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
MPNME5024
ManufacturerDell
ConditionRefurbished
Product LinePowerVault ME
Rack Units2U
2.5" Drive Bays24
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, SAS, SSD
Power Supply Slots2
Power Supply TypeAC
PSU Wattage580W
Dimensions8.79 cm (3.46 inches) x 48.30 cm (19.01 inches) x 54.78mm (21.56 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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