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Dell PowerVault ME4012 12x3.5" SAN Storage Array CTO

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Converged Network Controller (CNC) Modules

Supports up to (2) Controllers
Do not mix Protocols.
The SAS 12Gbps EMM Module is for Expansion Configurations.

HDD (3.5") SAS Drives (Optional)

Supports up to (12) 3.5" Drives

HDD (2.5") SAS Drives (Optional)

Supports up to (12) 3.5" Drives
All 2.5" Drives will be installed in a 3.5" HD Carrier.

SSD (2.5") SAS Drives (Optional)

Supports up to (12) 3.5" Drives
All 2.5" Drives will be installed in a 3.5" HD Carrier.

Cables (Optional)

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Power Supplies

Must have (2) PSU.

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Quick Specs

Form Factor:

2U rack server

Storage:

12 x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” supported)

Max Storage:

264 Drives | 3.1PB (with ME484 expansion)

Controller:

Supports up to 2

Controller Options:
  • 4x 16Gb/s FC or 10 GbE iSCSI
  • 4x 10Gbase-T iSCSI
  • 4x 12Gb mini-SAS
Processor Per Controller:

Intel® 2-core, 2.2GHz

Cache Per Controller:

8GB

Ports Per Controller:
  • One 1GbE RJ-45 Ethernet port for Remote Management
  • One 12Gb/s SAS port for Expansion Connectivity

The Dell PowerVault ME4012 is an exceptional storage array that offers high-speed data transfer and ample cache memory for optimal performance. With 8GB of cache in the 12 3.5" HDDs chassis, this storage array is designed to meet the needs of small businesses that require a reliable and efficient storage solution.

Dell ME4 Converged Network Controller (CNC) Modules

One of the standout features of the Dell PowerVault ME4 is the flexibility it offers in terms of storage controller options. With three different options to choose from you can select the protocol that best suits your needs.

Expansion Options (ME412, ME424, ME484)
3 port 12Gb SAS Expansion Module

6 x 12Gb SAS ports per array
These same chassis form factors are used for the supported expansion enclosures; but with I/O modules instead of controller modules. To make this system an expansion Array you simply need to install the 3-port 12Gb IOM SAS Module in the rear of the system. With this new I/O Module installed you can daisy chain up to 9 2U or 3 5U Systems to the ME4024 SAN Storage Array.

Rule SAS 10GBaseT iSCSI CNC
System maximum is up to 4 PB or 336 disk drives, whichever comes first. For example:
  • 336 disk drives x 12 TB = 4 PB
  • 252 disk drives x 16 TB = 4 PB
  • 224 disk drives x 18 TB = 4 PB
X X X
Up to nine additional ME412/ME424 expansion enclosures or three ME484 expansion enclosures are supported. A combination of ME412/ME424 and ME484 expansion enclosures is not supported.
  • 2U12 storage system + nine 2U12 expansion enclosures = 120 disk drives
  • 2U12 storage system + nine 2U24 expansion enclosures = 228 disk drives
  • 2U12 storage system + three 5U84 expansion enclosures = 264 disk drives
  • 2U24 storage system + nine 2U12 expansion enclosures = 132 disk drives
  • 2U24 storage system + nine 2U24 expansion enclosures = 240 disk drives
  • 2U24 storage system + three 5U84 expansion enclosures = 276 disk drives
X X X
Embedded SMI-S provider:
  • Maximum mapping paths (where a path is a volume that is presented through a host port to an initiator) = 250
  • SMI-S is not supported for a system with 5U84 enclosures
X X X
Presenting the same volume (LUN) through FC AND iSCSI to one or more hosts or host groups is not supported.
  • Maximum mapping paths (where a path is a volume that is presented through a host port to an initiator) = 250
  • SMI-S is not supported for a system with 5U84 enclosures
N/A N/A X

The ME4012 and ME4024 base arrays are available in non-dense configurations starting at 2U, while the dense ME4084 array starts at 5U. Both models include dual controllers with Dual-core Intel Xeon processors, 8GB per controller, and 4x10Gb iSCSI, 4x12Gb SAS, and 4x16Gb FC network connections (auto-negotiation supported on iSCSI and FC).

ME4012 and ME4024 storage systems support up to nine ME412/ME424 expansion enclosures or three ME484 expansion enclosures. However, a combination of ME412/ME424 and ME484 expansion enclosures is not supported. ME4084 storage systems support up to three ME484 expansion enclosures.

 

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Product Specs

Base Standard Capabilities

PowerVault ME4 Series Specifications
Chassis Overview
Chassis formatAll-in-one (single/dual controllers, internal drive bays, networking) with expansion options
Rack size2U or 5U
Controllers2 hot-swappable per chassis (dual active)
Single/dual controller support for 2U
Dual controller only support for 5U
ProcessorIntel® 2-core, 2.2GHz
Internal storage
  • ME4012: 12 x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” drive carriers supported)
  • ME4024: 24 x 2.5” drive bays
  • ME4084: 84x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” drive carriers supported)
System memory8GB per controller
Expansion Capacity
Expansion enclosures
  • ME412: 12 x 3.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS)
  • ME424: 24 x 2.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS)
  • ME484: 84 x 3.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS) Also available as JBOD
Min/Max drive count
  • ME4012: 2/264
  • ME4024: 2/276
  • ME4084: 28/336
Max raw capacity
  • ME4012: 3.1PB (with ME484 expansion)
  • ME4024: 3PB (with ME484 expansion)
  • ME4084: 4PB
NAS SupportSupported with NX Series Windows NAS appliance
Storage mediaSAS and NL-SAS drives; different drive types, transfer rates, rotational speeds can be mixed in the same system:
  • NLSAS (7.2K 3.5”): 4TB, 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, 12TB SED
  • NLSAS (7.2K 2.5”): 2TB, 2TB SED
  • SAS (10K 2.5”): 1.2TB, 1.8TB, 2.4TB, 2.4TB SED
  • SAS (15K 2.5”): 900GB, 900GB SED
  • SSD: 480GB, 960GB, 1.92TB, 1.92TB SED
  • SDD and HDD: FIPS-certified SEDs
Network and Expansion I/O
Host interfaceFC, iSCSI, SAS (supports simultaneous multiprotocol FC/iSCSI)
Max 16Gb FC ports8 per array (support auto-negotiate to 8Gb)
Max 10Gb iSCSI ports8 SFP+ or BaseT ports per array (BaseT only support auto negotiate to 1Gb)
Max 12Gb SAS ports8 12Gb SAS ports
Max multi-protocol ports4 ports 16Gb FC SFP+
4 ports 10Gb iSCSI SFP+
Max management ports2 per array (1Gb BASE-T)
Disk expansion protocol12Gb SAS
Disk interface expansion ports2 12Gb SAS (wide-Port) per array (1 port per controller)
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
Data Optimization
Auto-tieringUp to 3 primary (media-based) tiers (2 level tiering supported)
RAID supportRAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or Adapt; any combination of RAID levels can exist in single array
AdaptDistributed erasure coding that reduces rebuild times when drive failures occur
Thin provisioningActive by default on all volumes, operates at full performance across all features
Snapshots1024 maximum snapshots per array
Physical Base System
Rack size
  • ME4012: 2U
  • ME4024: 2U
  • ME4084: 5U
Base system height
  • ME4012: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)
  • ME4024: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)
  • ME4084: 22.23 cm (8.75 inches)
Base system width
  • ME4012: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
  • ME4024: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
  • ME4084: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
Base system depth
  • ME4012: 60.29 cm (23.74 inches)
  • ME4024: 60.29 cm (23.74 inches)
  • ME4084: 97.47 cm (38.31 inches)
Weight (max configuration)
  • ME4012: 32.00 kg (71.00 lbs)
  • ME4024: 30.00 kg (66.00 lbs)
  • ME4084: 135.00 kg (298.00 lbs)
Weight (empty)
  • ME4012: 4.80 kg (10.56 lbs) without drives
  • ME4024: 4.80 kg (10.56 lbs) without drives
  • ME4084: 64.00 kg (141.00 lbs) without drives
Physical Expansion Enclosure
Rack size
  • ME412: 2U
  • ME424: 2U
  • ME484: 5U
Base system height
  • ME412: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)
  • ME424: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)
  • ME484: 22.23 cm (8.75 inches)
Base system width
  • ME412: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
  • ME424: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
  • ME484: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
Base system depth
  • ME412: 60.29 cm (23.74 inches)
  • ME424: 60.29 cm (23.74 inches)
  • ME484: 97.47 cm (38.31 inches)
Weight (max configuration)
  • ME412: 32.00 kg (71.00 lbs)
  • ME424: 30.00 kg (66.00 lbs)
  • ME484: 135.00 kg (298.00 lbs)
Weight (empty)
  • ME412: 4.80 kg (10.56 lbs) without drives
  • ME424: 4.80 kg (10.56 lbs) without drives
  • ME484: 64.00 kg (141.00 lbs) without drives
Base System Power
Power/wattage
  • ME4012: 580W
  • ME4024: 580W
  • ME4084: 2200W
Heat dissipation
  • ME4012: 1980 BTU
  • ME4024: 1980 BTU
  • ME4084: 7507 BTU
Voltage
  • ME4012: 100-240 VAC
  • ME4024: 100-240 VAC
  • ME4084: 200-240 VAC
Expansion System Power
Power/wattage
  • ME412: 580W
  • ME424: 580W
  • ME484: 2200W
Heat dissipation
  • ME412: 1980 BTU
  • ME424: 1980 BTU
  • ME484: 7507 BTU
Voltage
  • ME412: 100-240 VAC
  • ME424: 100-240 VAC
  • ME484: 200-240 VAC

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