DELL PowerVault ME5012 storage Overview

DELL PowerVault ME5012 storage Overview

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The Dell PowerVault ME5012 is a direct-attach storage (DAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN) solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses and edge deployments that require a balance of performance, capacity, and affordability.

Here are its technical specifications and intended tasks:

Technical Specifications of the Dell PowerVault ME5012:

• Form Factor: 2U rackmount enclosure.
• Drive Bays: 12 x 3.5" drive bays, with support for 2.5" drives using carriers.
• Controller: Dual-active controllers for high availability and performance. Each controller has an Intel Xeon Processor and 8GB of system memory (16GB total cache per array).
• Connectivity (Host Interface): Highly versatile with multiple protocol support:
• Fiber Channel (FC): Up to 8 x 32Gb FC ports per array.
• iSCSI: Up to 8 x 25Gb iSCSI SFP+/SFP28 ports or 8 x 10Gb iSCSI Base-T ports per array.
• SAS: Up to 8 x 12Gb SAS ports.
• Backend Connectivity: 12Gb SAS for rapid capacity expansion.
• Drive Support:
• HDD: Supports SAS (10K RPM) and NL-SAS (7.2K RPM) drives in various capacities (eg, 4TB, 8TB, 12TB, 16TB, 20TB, 22TB, 24TB).
• SSD: Supports SAS SSDs for read-intensive (RI) and mixed-use (MU) workloads (eg, 960GB, 1.6TB, 1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB).
• Supports FIPS-certified Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) for data security.
• Allows mixing of different drive types, transfer rates, and rotational speeds within the same system.
• Scalability (Capacity):
• Raw Capacity (Base Array): Up to 288TB (with 24TB HDDs).
• Maximum Raw Capacity (with expansion enclosures): Can reach up to 2.4 PB with 9 x ME412 (12-bay 3.5") expansion enclosures, or up to 1.89 PB with 9 x ME424 (24-bay 2.5") expansion enclosures. With ME484 (84-bay 3.5") expansion enclosures, it can reach up to 4.7 PB or even 6.72 PB (firmware is designed to support up to 8PB as higher drive capacities are validated).
• Min/Max Drive Count: 2 to 264 drives.
• Performance:
• Up to 640K IOPs.
• 12GB/s Sequential Read throughput.
• 10GB/s Sequential Write throughput.
• Software Features (All Premium Software Features Included):
• ADAPT (Distributed RAID): For faster data recovery, no spare disks (built-in spare capacity), and simplified initial setup.
• Thin Provisioning: Allocates storage capacity as needed.
• SSD Read Cache: Improves application performance by caching frequently accessed data.
• Remote Replication (IP & FC): For disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Snapshots: For easy data recovery from accidental deletion or alteration.
• 3-Level Tiering: Optimizes performance with less hardware expense.
• Volume Copy/Clones: For seamless volume relocation and disk-based backup/recovery.
• Encryption (SEDs): Drive-level encryption for data protection.
• Virtualization Integrations: Supported with VMware vSphere, vCenter SRM, and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Power & Environment:
• Power Supply: 580W redundant power supplies.
• Heat Dissipation: 1980 BTU.
• Voltage: 100-240 VAC.
• Operating Temperature: 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).
• Physical Dimensions:
• Height: 8.79 cm (3.46 inches)
• Width: 48.30 cm (19.01 inches)
• Depth: 61.87 mm (24.36 inches)
• Weight (max configuration): 32.00 kg (71.00 lbs).

Intended Tasks and Use Cases:

The Dell PowerVault ME5012 is designed for organizations that need a powerful, reliable, and scalable storage solution for various demanding workloads, particularly in SMB and edge environments. Key use cases include:

• Virtualization: Ideal for virtualized environments (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) providing high-performance storage for virtual machines and VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure).
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Can handle demanding computational workloads with its high IOPs and throughput.
• Databases: Suitable for transactional databases that require fast read/write speeds and low latency.
• Backup and Archiving: Offers significant capacity for backup targets and long-term data archiving.
• Safety and Security: Relevant for applications like CCTV/surveillance that require continuous video capture and high write endurance.
• General Data Management: Provides flexible and efficient storage for a wide range of business applications and data.
• Edge Applications: Its compact 2U design and robust features make it suitable for deployments at the edge of the network.

In summary, the PowerVault ME5012 is a versatile and cost-effective storage array that provides enterprise-class features and performance in a compact form factor, making it an excellent choice for organizations looking to optimize their storage infrastructure.

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