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Dell PowerVault ME5012 12x3.5" SAN Storage Array CTO
Quick Specs
2U rack server
Storage:12 x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” supported)
Max Storage:264 Drives | 5.28PB (with 3xME484 expansion)
Controller:Supports up to 2
Controller Options:- 4x 32Gb/s FC
- 4x 25GbE iSCSI
- 4x 10Gbase-T iSCSI
- 4x 12Gb mini-SAS
Intel® Xeon Processor
Cache Per Controller:16GB
Ports Per Controller:- One 1GBase-T RJ-45 Ethernet port for Remote Management
- One 12Gb/s SAS port for Expansion Connectivity
Expansion Options
Dell PowerVault ME5, the new gold standard for entry storage, affordably brings the essential features and data devices of mid-to-high-end storage to small-medium businesses (SMBs). PowerVault ME5 unleashes substantial performance, capacity, and bandwidth gains over its predecessor system without compromising simplicity, features, or business outcomes. Designed to meet several SMB data storage challenges, PowerVault ME5 reduces complexity, drives more performance, supports higher capacity, ensures data protection, and achieves budget stability when supporting a diverse SMB workload and application environment.
- 2X more performance
- 4X more capacity
- 70% more throughput
- 4X larger virtual pools
- Faster host protocols
- Faster Intel Xeon Processor
- Cross-gen replication
- Simpler, intuitive management
- PowerEdge 16G ready
One of the standout features of the Dell PowerVault ME5 is the flexibility it offers in terms of storage controller options. With Four different options to choose from, you can select the protocol that best suits your needs.
4-port 32Gb FC 
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- Four Port 32Gb/s FC
- One Port 1GbE RJ-45 Network
- One Port 12Gb mini-SAS HD Expansion
- 16GB Cache
4-port 25GbE iSCSI 
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- Four Port 25GbE iSCSI
- One Port 1GbE RJ-45 Network
- One Port 12Gb mini-SAS HD Expansion
- 16GB Cache
4-port 10Gbase-T iSCSI 
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- Four Port 10GBase-T iSCSI
- One Port 1GbE RJ-45 Network
- One Port 12Gb mini-SAS HD Expansion
- 16GB Cache
4-port 12Gb SAS 
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- Four Port 12Gb SAS
- One Port 1GbE RJ-45 Network
- One Port 12Gb mini-SAS HD Expansion
- 16GB 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 ME5012 SAN Storage Array.
PowerVault ME5 Storage and PowerEdge Servers
Adding external storage to servers can create many tangible benefits for SMBs. Separating servers from storage means you won’t be faced with server upgrades or server swaps due to lack of capacity. With PowerVault controller-based arrays or JBOD, server upgrades and maintenance can occur without data disruption as data remains in place. PowerVault ME5 storage, validated with Dell PowerEdge Servers running different host operating systems, gives IT organizations a dynamic, high-performance, and scalable infrastructure for any size business – simply and economically.
Simple. Fast. Affordable.
PowerVault ME5 is the new gold standard for entry SAN/DAS storage workloads with radical simplicity, awesome performance and scalability and a balance of performance and price making it cost-effective to fit the budgets of Small to Medium Size Businesses - so you can stay focused on your business outcomes. So, whether you’re looking to start small or grow to hundreds of terabytes to support high-value workloads, Dell PowerVault ME5 has you covered.
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