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| PowerVault ME5 Specifications | |
| Chassis Overview | |
| Chassis format | All-in-one: dual controllers, internal drive bays, networking and with expansion options |
| Rack size | 2U or 5U |
| Controllers | 2 hot-swappable per chassis (dual-active) • Single/dual controller support for 2U models • Dual controller support only for 5U model |
| Processor | Xeon Processor |
| Internal storage |
• ME5012: 12 x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” drive carriers supported) • ME5024: 24 x 2.5” drive bays • ME5084: 84 x 3.5” drive bays (2.5” drive carriers supported) |
| Syst. Memory per ctrl | 8GB for controller and 16GB for cache (24GB total) |
| 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) |
| Min/Max drive count |
• ME5012: 2/264 • ME5024: 2/276 • ME5084: 28/336 |
| Max raw capacity per base |
• ME5012: Up to 288TB • ME5024: Up to 184TB • ME5084: Up to 2.01PB |
| 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: • NLSAS 7.2K 3.5” – 4TB, 8TB, 12TB, 16TB, 16TB FIPS, 20TB, 22TB, 24TB • SAS 10K 2.5” – 1.2TB, 2.4TB, 2.4TB FIPS • SSD – 1.6TB MU, 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 3.84TB FIPS, 7.68TB RI |
| Network, Expansion Enclosure and I/O | |
| Host interface | FC, iSCSI (optical or BaseT), SAS |
| Max 32Gb FC ports | 8 per array (support auto-negotiate to 16Gb) |
| Max 25Gb iSCSI ports | 8 SFP+ or SFP28 ports per array |
| Max 10Gb iSCSI ports | 8 BaseT ports per array (only support auto negotiate to 1Gb) |
| Max 12Gb SAS ports | Max 12Gb SAS ports |
| Max management ports | 2 per array (1Gb BASE-T) |
| Disk expansion protocol | 12Gb SAS |
| Disk interface expansion ports |
2 x 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 |
| Functional | |
| Array configurations | All-flash, hybrid flash, HDD only arrays |
| Storage format | Native block-level SAN or DAS |
| Data Optimization | |
| Auto-tiering | Up to 3 primary (media-based) tiers |
| RAID support | RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, or ADAPT RAID; any combination of RAID levels can exist in single array |
| ADAPT RAID | 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 re-direct-on-write snapshots per array |
We usually quote within 24 hours after receiving your inquiry. If you require urgent pricing, please prioritize submission of your detailed requirements through our online platform for an expedited response.
MOQs vary depending on the product type. Please specify your requirements, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Smaller initial evaluation orders are also supported.
We have specialized in enterprise hardware for years. While items might look identical from the outside, internal components, testing validation, and warranty support vary significantly. Our price points reflect strict selection and configuration validation to ensure long-term stability and ROI.
The system supports SAS and NL-SAS drives, including solid-state drives (SSDs). For data protection, you can configure RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, or ADAPT RAID, and mix different RAID levels within a single array.
Depending on the base array model (ME5012, ME5024, or ME5084), you can scale up. The ME5084 supports a maximum drive count of up to 336 drives with expansion enclosures, delivering up to 2.01PB of raw capacity.
