Up to 2.4PB Raw Capacity
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Dell PowerVault ME5024 Storage
Entry SAN · 2.4PB Max · SAS/FC
Enterprise SAN storage, made accessible for growing businesses. Dell PowerVault ME5024 Storage delivers true enterprise storage area network capabilities at a price point that SMBs and mid-market organizations can justify. With support for up to 2.4 petabytes of raw capacity and dual SAS or Fibre Channel host interfaces, it provides the scalability your business needs as data volumes inevitably grow. Ideal for centralized backup repositories, video surveillance archives, and shared storage for virtualized environments — the ME5024 gives you enterprise reliability without the enterprise price tag.
Ideal For SMB Backup / Surveillance
Up to 2.4PB Raw Capacity Dual SAS / Fibre Channel Ports
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Key Specifications
Dual SAS / Fibre Channel Ports
24 Drive Bays (SFF/LFF)
SMB and Mid-market Optimized
Entry-Level Block Storage Dell PowerVault ME5024 in 2U Form Factor
Dell PowerVault ME5024 is an entry-level block storage system (Entry-Level SAN/DAS) in a 2U form factor. It is purpose-built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) as well as branch networks. The array is optimized for storage consolidation, database support (e.g., Microsoft SQL), backup, and virtualization environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V). The platform is an evolution of the popular ME4 series, delivering a twofold performance increase, support for modern host interfaces, and an all-inclusive software package.
The ME5024’s key advantage is its “all-inclusive” licensing model. All software functions (ADAPT, Thin Provisioning, Snapshots, asynchronous replication) ship with the array at no additional cost, reducing total cost of ownership and simplifying budget planning.
Use Cases
The Dell PowerVault ME5024 is the optimal solution for organizations requiring:
- Storage consolidation in SMB and branch networks
- Database support (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
- Backup and data recovery
- Virtualization environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
- All-Flash, hybrid, or spinning pools with automatic data tiering (Auto-tiering)
- Building SAN infrastructure with Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or Direct-Attached SAS
- Disaster protection via asynchronous replication over LAN/WAN links
Hardware Architecture and Performance
- Controller unit. The base chassis contains two controllers operating in Dual-Active mode. Each controller is equipped with an Intel Xeon processor and 16 GB of RAM (32 GB total per system).
- Speed metrics. The architecture delivers throughput up to 12 GB/s read and up to 10 GB/s write. Maximum pool performance reaches 640,000 IOPS.
- Cache protection. In the event of a power failure, cache data is automatically flushed to internal non-volatile Flash memory (backed by built-in supercapacitors).
Storage Subsystem and Scaling
The ME5024 configuration is oriented toward high-speed small form factor drives:
- Base capacity. The front panel has 24 slots for 2.5″ SFF drives with SAS 12 Gbps interface.
- Media types. Supports creation of all-flash, spinning (HDD 10K RPM), or hybrid pools with automatic data tiering (Auto-tiering). Available drives: SAS SSD (up to 7.68 TB RI), SAS 10K (up to 2.4 TB), and NL-SAS.
- Expansion enclosures. Via dedicated 12Gb SAS ports on the rear panel, additional enclosures can be connected. The system scales up to 276 drives, providing maximum raw capacity up to 5.22 PB (using high-capacity 5U ME484 enclosures with 3.5″ drives).
Host Connectivity
The controller rear panel supports installation of swappable four-port interface cards (up to 8 ports per storage system), enabling flexible integration of the PowerVault ME5024 into the network fabric via the following protocols:
- Fibre Channel (FC). High-speed ports with 32 Gbps or 16 Gbps optical support.
- iSCSI. IP network connection via optical or copper adapters at 10 Gbps or 25 Gbps.
- Direct-Attached SAS. Direct server connection (DAS) via 12 Gbps SAS interface.
Software Functionality and Fault Tolerance
All software licenses are supplied on an all-inclusive basis with the array:
- ADAPT (Advanced Data Protection Technology). Proprietary distributed RAID technology. It replaces classic RAID 5/6 by distributing data and parity across the entire disk pool. This speeds up array rebuild time several times over when a drive fails and minimizes IOPS degradation. Standard RAID 1, 5, 6, 10 are also supported.
- Thin Provisioning. Allows allocating virtual storage volume to hosts exceeding the physically available capacity at the moment, optimizing drive purchases.
- Replication and snapshots. Built-in instant snapshot mechanisms (up to 1024 samples) and asynchronous replication over LAN/WAN links for disaster protection.
- Integration and monitoring. The storage system is managed via the PowerVault Manager HTML5 interface. The system is fully integrated with end-to-end cloud analytics Dell CloudIQ, the OpenManage Enterprise ecosystem, and has plugins for VMware vCenter integration.
Why GHI SERVERS
- Direct supply from China. We work with CNY and RUB. Turnkey logistics of server equipment from China, including customs clearance and delivery to our Moscow warehouse.
- Custom configuration. We help select controller configurations, drive types (SAS SSD, SAS 10K, NL-SAS), interface cards (FC 32G, iSCSI 25G, SAS 12G), and expansion enclosures (ME484, ME424) for your task and budget.
- Moscow warehouse. Prompt replacement of defective units and warranty service without long downtime.
- 20+ years of expertise. Authorized Dell partner since 2005. Pre-sales engineering, configuration assistance, and post-sales support.
Service and Support
- 24/7 technical support
- Pre-sales engineering and configuration assistance
- OEM warranty and full provenance documentation
- Installation, setup, and deployment of storage systems
- Component replacement and warranty service
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