DELL POWER VAULT 5012

High-density, scalable storage array designed for entry-level SAN and DAS environments

  • 12-drive 2U rack-mount enclosure with SAS support
  • Supports 3.5" or 2.5" HDDs and SSDs for flexible storage configurations
  • Scalable architecture supporting up to 4 enclosures daisy-chained
  • Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans
  • Ideal for backup, archiving, and departmental storage needs
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Enterprise-Grade Storage, Made Simple and Scalable

The Dell PowerVault ME5012 is purpose-built for entry-level storage environments needing simplicity, performance, and affordability. It delivers flexible connectivity, enterprise-class features, and scalability to support your business growth — ideal for SAN and DAS use cases.

High Performance Architecture

Equipped with dual-active controllers and Intel Xeon processors, the ME5012 delivers fast and consistent performance for demanding workloads.

Flexible Scalability

Start small and scale up easily with support for up to 276 drives and expansion enclosures (ME412 & ME424), reaching up to 3.1PB raw capacity.

Reliable Data Protection

Safeguard your data with advanced features like snapshots, volume copy, and remote replication, ensuring business continuity and integrity.

Technical Specifications

Form Factor & Enclosure

  • Type: 2U rack-mounted enclosure
  • Drives per Enclosure: Supports 12 x 3.5" drives
  • Expansion: Up to 276 drives with expansion enclosures (ME412, ME424)
  • Chassis: High-density with front-accessible drive bays

Storage & Drive Support

  • Drive Types: SAS HDDs, SSDs (3.5" and 2.5")
  • Max Raw Capacity: Up to 1.92PB (with expansion)
  • Drive Interface: 12Gb SAS
  • RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50

Controllers & Cache

  • Configuration: Single or dual-active controllers
  • Cache Memory: 8GB per controller (16GB total for dual)
  • Processor: Dual-core, high-performance controller CPUs
  • High Availability: Redundant components for failover protection

Common Use Cases

Data Storage for SMEs

Ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises requiring high-capacity, reliable data storage with centralized access and efficient data management. The PowerVault ME5012 ensures consistent performance for daily business operations.

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Offers a robust backup and disaster recovery solution with support for RAID configurations, replication, and snapshots. This helps businesses minimize data loss and downtime during unexpected events.

Virtualized Environments

Perfect for virtualized IT environments using VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Citrix. The ME5012 provides the performance and scalability needed for running multiple virtual machines and handling dynamic workloads.

Virtualization Environments

Ideal for small to mid-size businesses running VMware, Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms. The ME5012 provides reliable and high-performance shared storage for multiple virtual machines.

Support & Services

24/7 Technical Assistance

Round-the-clock expert support for troubleshooting, firmware updates, and configuration guidance to keep your storage running smoothly.

ProSupport and ProSupport Plus

Advanced support packages offering proactive monitoring, onsite service, and next-business-day part replacement for minimized downtime.

Comprehensive Documentation

Access to user manuals, configuration guides, release notes, and white papers to help you deploy and manage your system efficiently.