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Quick Specs
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
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
Expansion Options
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.
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.
4-port FC/iSCSI 
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- Four Port 16Gb/s FC or 10GbE iSCSI
- One Port 1GbE RJ-45 Network
- One Port 12Gb mini-SAS HD Expansion
- 8GB Cache
4-port iSCSI 10Gbase-T 
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- Four Port 10Gbase-T iSCSI
- One Port 1GbE RJ-45 Network
- One Port 12Gb mini-SAS HD Expansion
- 8GB Cache
4-port mini-SAS HD 
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- Four Port 12 Gb mini-SAS HD
- One Port 1GbE RJ-45 Network
- One Port 12Gb mini-SAS HD Expansion
- 8GB Cache
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 |
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System maximum is up to 4 PB or 336 disk drives, whichever comes first. For example:
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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.
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Embedded SMI-S provider:
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Presenting the same volume (LUN) through FC AND iSCSI to one or more hosts or host groups is not supported.
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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.
Current Configuration
(List below serves as quick links to each section)
Select Chassis
Bezel
Converged Network Controller (CNC) Modules
HDD (3.5") SAS Drives
HDD (2.5") SAS Drives
SSD (2.5") SAS Drives
Cables
Rail Kit
Power Supplies
ECS Warranty
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Base Standard Capabilities
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| Chassis format | All-in-one (single/dual controllers, internal drive bays, networking) with expansion options |
| Rack size | 2U or 5U |
| Controllers | 2 hot-swappable per chassis (dual active) Single/dual controller support for 2U Dual controller only support for 5U |
| Processor | Intel® 2-core, 2.2GHz |
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| System memory | 8GB per controller |
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| NAS Support | Supported with NX Series Windows NAS appliance |
| Storage media | SAS and NL-SAS drives; different drive types, transfer rates, rotational speeds can be mixed in the same system:
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| Host interface | FC, iSCSI, SAS (supports simultaneous multiprotocol FC/iSCSI) |
| Max 16Gb FC ports | 8 per array (support auto-negotiate to 8Gb) |
| Max 10Gb iSCSI ports | 8 SFP+ or BaseT ports per array (BaseT only support auto negotiate to 1Gb) |
| Max 12Gb SAS ports | 8 12Gb SAS ports |
| Max multi-protocol ports | 4 ports 16Gb FC SFP+ 4 ports 10Gb iSCSI SFP+ |
| Max management ports | 2 per array (1Gb BASE-T) |
| Disk expansion protocol | 12Gb SAS |
| Disk interface expansion ports | 2 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 |
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| Auto-tiering | Up to 3 primary (media-based) tiers (2 level tiering supported) |
| RAID support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 or Adapt; any combination of RAID levels can exist in single array |
| Adapt | Distributed erasure coding that reduces rebuild times when drive failures occur |
| Thin provisioning | Active by default on all volumes, operates at full performance across all features |
| Snapshots | 1024 maximum snapshots per array |
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