Simple. Fast. Affordable. | Scalable, Optimized Storage for SMBs to Enterprise SAN/DAS Environments

The Dell PowerVault ME5 storage platforms are purpose-built for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that value simplicity, affordability, and efficiency. Designed to tackle a wide range of physical and virtual workloads, the ME5 series provides a straightforward, cost-effective way to meet your business's growing data demands. Using fast Intel Xeon processors, Dell PowerVault ME5 storage implements a dual-active controller architecture, 12GB/sec read, and 10GB/sec write throughput and uses a 12Gb SAS backend protocol for rapid capacity expansion.

Ideal for SMBs looking to consolidate block storage or manage data growth without expensive, low-latency flash or NVMe, the PowerVault ME5 offers intelligent data management and scalability. Its architecture supports up to 8PB of capacity, enabling you to expand as your needs evolve-all while keeping operations smooth and reliable.

Flexibility is at the core of the PowerVault ME5. With support for multiple protocols and a variety of drive types and capacities, it adapts to your specific requirements. Seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge Servers ensures a cohesive, stress-free experience. Plus, the all-inclusive software delivers the tools you need to store, organize, and protect your critical data-all in one easy-to-use package.

For SMBs seeking a storage solution that's both affordable and simple to manage, the Dell PowerVault ME5 strikes the perfect balance. It's a scalable, flexible, and future-ready platform designed to help your business thrive in a data-driven world. Using fast Intel Xeon processors, Dell PowerVault ME5 storage implements a dual-active controller architecture, 12GB/sec read, and 10GB/sec write throughput and uses a 12Gb SAS backend protocol for rapid capacity expansion.

Dell PowerVault ME5 base system and expansion models

The two non-dense ME5 base arrays start at 2U and the dense ME5 array starts at 5U. The base models all support dual-active controllers with each controller including 16GB of memory.

Optional ME5 expansion enclosures let you scale up to 336 drives or 8PB1. PowerVault ME512 and ME524 expansion enclosures can only be used with either ME5212 or ME5224 base arrays. The ME584 dense expansion enclosure is supported behind any of the ME5 base arrays. A variety of SSD, 10K and NLSAS drives (including SPECIFICATION SHEET © Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. FIPS SEDs) are available

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