Dell PowerVault ME5024 Storage Array 2U Rack Rails

Here’s the full specification for the Dell PowerVault ME5024 Storage Array 2U Rack Rails:

Key Features:

1. Model: Dell PowerVault ME5024 Storage Array
2. Form Factor: 2U rack-mounted
3. Total Drives Supported: 24 x 2.5″ drives (SAS, SATA, and SSD options)
4. RAID Support: Multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60
5. Maximum Storage Capacity: Up to 92TB (with 24 x 3.84TB SSDs)
6. Drive Types:
   • Supports SSD (Solid-State Drives)
   • Supports SAS and SATA HDDs
7. Connectivity:
   • Dual-port 12Gb/s SAS (Small Form Factor) connectivity
   • Front-end: 2 x 12Gb/s SAS ports
   • Rear-end: 2 x 12Gb/s SAS ports
8. RAID Controllers:
   • Redundant RAID controllers for high availability
   • Automatic failover protection
9. Performance:
   • 12Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer
   • Optimized for high-performance applications and virtualized environments
10. Cache:
    • 8GB or 16GB cache memory (depending on configuration)
11. Power Supply:
    • Dual, redundant power supplies (500W or 800W options depending on configuration)
    • Hot-plug, redundant power supplies for high availability
12. Cooling:
    • Redundant, hot-plug fans to maintain temperature
13. Management:
    • Dell OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS) for management and monitoring
    • Supports SNMP for remote monitoring
14. Dimensions:
    • Height: 3.4 inches (87 mm)
    • Width: 17.5 inches (445 mm)
    • Depth: 22.2 inches (563 mm)
15. Weight:
    • Approximately 32.5 kg (71.6 lbs) without drives (may vary with configuration)

Other Features:

• Data Protection: Supports data encryption, power-fail protection, and drive failure prediction
• Operating System Support: Compatible with Windows, Linux, VMware, and Hyper-V environments
• Hot Swappable Components: Drives, power supplies, and fans can be replaced without downtime
• Rack Rails: Included for easy 2U rack installation

Use Cases:

• Virtualization environments
• Backup and recovery solutions
• Storage expansion for SMBs and enterprises
• Cloud storage solutions
• Data-intensive applications

Warranty:

• Dell provides a 3-year warranty with next business day (NBD) onsite support and service options.

This storage array is ideal for businesses looking for a reliable, high-performance solution for their data storage needs, offering scalability and ease of management.