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Why choose Dell PowerVault ME5

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Edge-enabled solutions

Expand PowerVault ME5 storage capacity at the edge to reduce deployment risks, increase system reliability, and gain real-time insights. Enable edge applications like cloud gaming, oil and gas exploration, and safety and security.

Versatile workload support

Deliver up to 640K IOPs with more capacity, controller memory, and faster host connectivity options than previous generations. Support high-performance computing (HPC), SQL databases, virtualization, and more.

Simplified management

PowerVault Manager, an intuitive interface enables you to store, manage, and protect your data. As your infrastructure grows, easily integrate an extensive ecosystem of management systems.

Versatile and simple ME5 storage capacity expansion.

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Models
Best For
Rack Units
Drives
Max Capacity
Expansion
Front End Connectivity
Downloads
Models
Best For
Rack Units
Drives
Max Capacity
Expansion
Front End Connectivity
Downloads
Models
Description
Native Capacity
Backup Rate
Security
Connectivity
Downloads
PowerVault ME5012 PowerVault ME5012
PowerVault ME5012 Shop Now
Small scale workloads
2U
12 x 3.5”
Up to 5.80 PB
Up to 9 2U or 3 5U enclosures
12 Gb SAS
PowerVault ME5024 PowerVault ME5024
PowerVault ME5024 Shop Now
Medium scale workloads
2U
24 x 2.5”
Up to 5.72 PB
Up to 9 2U or 3 5U enclosures
12 Gb SAS
PowerVault ME5084 PowerVault ME5084
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High capacity workloads
5U
84 x 3.5”
Up to 7.39 PB
Up to 3 5U enclosures
12 Gb SAS
PowerVault ME412 PowerVault ME412
PowerVault ME412 Shop Now
SAN/DAS environments
2U
12 x 3.5”
n/a
n/a
12 Gb SAS
PowerVault ME424 PowerVault ME424
PowerVault ME424 Shop Now
SAN/DAS environments
2U
24 x 2.5”
n/a
n/a
12 Gb SAS
PowerVault ME484
PowerVault ME484 Shop Now
SAN/DAS environments
5U
84 x 3.5”
n/a
n/a
12 Gb SAS
PowerVault MD2412 PowerVault MD2412
PowerVault MD2412 Shop Now
Low-cost dense storage
2U
12 x 3.5”
Up to 1.92 PB
Up to 8 2U enclosures
24 GB SAS4
PowerVault MD2424 PowerVault MD2424
PowerVault MD2424 Shop Now
Performance-optimized storage
2U
24 x 2.5”
Up to 757.28 TB (SSD)
Up to 4 2U enclosures
24 GB SAS4
PowerVault MD2460 PowerVault MD2460
PowerVault MD2460 Shop Now
High-density storage
4U
60 x 3.5”
Up to 2.40 PB
Up to 2 4U enclosures
24 GB SAS4
Dell PowerVault LTO-7 Tape Drive PowerVault LTO-7 Tape Drives
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Great value LTO drive
Up to 6 TB
Up to 300 MB/s
WORM and device-level encryption
6 Gb SAS
Dell PowerVault LTO8 Tape Drive PowerVault LTO-8 Tape Drives
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High capacity LTO drive
Up to 12 TB
Up to 300 MB/s
WORM and device-level encryption
6 Gb SAS
Dell PowerVault LTO9 Tape Drive PowerVault LTO-9 Tape Drives
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Highest capacity LTO drive
Up to 18 TB
Up to 300 MB/s
WORM and device-level encryption
12 Gb SAS
PowerVault 114X LTO-7, LTO-8, and LTO-9 PowerVault 114X Tape Rack Enclosure
PowerVault 114X Tape Rack Enclosure Shop Now
Multi-drive, rack-optimized data backup
Up to 18 TB*
Up to 300 MB/s
WORM and device-level encryption
Up to 12 Gb SAS*
PowerVault TL1000 PowerVault TL1000 Tape Autoloader
PowerVault TL1000 Tape Autoloader Shop Now
Tape autoloader for large servers or small workgroups
Up to 162 TB
Up to 300 MB/s
At the drive level
12 GB SAS
Dell ML3 / ML3E Dell ML3 / ML3E
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Rack mountable 3U tape library expandable up to 640 slots
Up to 11.5PB with 15 expansion modules
Up to 400 MB/s
At the drive level
6 Gb SAS, 12 Gb SAS*, 8 GB FC*

Versatile and simple ME5 storage capacity expansion.

Block-level storage with a dual-active controller architecture optimized for Storage Area Network (SAN) and Direct Attached Storage (DAS) workloads.

Purpose-built with faster connectivity and optimized for servers with the latest PowerEdge RAID controllers.

Reliable back-ups for continuous data protection in offsite storage and long-term archives.

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Experience PowerVault management software with self-paced virtual labs and guided demos.
Learn about key features of PowerVault management through guided demonstrations.
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Better together

PowerVault ME5 plus PowerEdge Metro provide flexibility through multi-platform support and replication to any array.
DATA SHEET

Intro to PowerVault MD JBOD

Maximize PowerEdge servers with high-capacity, cost-efficient storage and flexible multi-petabyte capacity expansion.
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Why choose PowerVault MD series

Implement a dynamic, high performance, and scalable infrastructure combination for any size business.
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PowerVault ME5 and high-performance compute (HPC)

PowerVault ME5 storage systems effectively handle the data-intensive demands of high-performance compute (HPC).

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