| Device Type | 5U expansion enclosure for PowerVault ME4 Series SAN/DAS storage |
|---|---|
| Rack Size | 5U |
| Drive Bays | 84 x 3.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS); also available as JBOD |
| Expansion Protocol | 12 Gb SAS |
| Disk Interface Expansion Ports | 2 x 12 Gb SAS wide ports per array (one port per controller) |
| Compatibility | Supported behind any PowerVault ME4 base array |
| Maximum Enclosures per Base Array | 2U base array: up to 9 x 2U expansion enclosures or 3 x 5U expansion enclosures |
| NAS Support | Supported with the NX Series Windows NAS appliance |
| Storage Media | NL-SAS 7.2K 3.5-inch: 4 TB, 8 TB, 10 TB, 12 TB, 12 TB SED |
| Expansion Height | 22.23 cm (8.75 inch) |
| Expansion Width | 48.30 cm (19.01 inch) |
| Expansion Depth | 97.47 cm (38.31 inch) |
| Weight | 130.00 kg (287 lb) maximum configuration; 64.00 kg (141 lb) without drives |
| Wattage | 2200 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 7507 BTU |
| Voltage | 200 – 240 VAC |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Amperage | 11.07 – 9.23 A (x2) |
| Environmental Operating Conditions | Operating temperature 5 – 35 C (41 – 95 F) |
| Services and Warranty | Dell ProSupport with deployment and consulting services. ProSupport Plus is optionally available with proactive and preventative services. Dell Optimize is available for ongoing strategic counsel from a trained system analyst. |
PowerVault ME484 5U Expansion Enclosure
The Dell PowerVault ME484 5U Expansion Enclosure is a 5U expansion enclosure for PowerVault ME4 Series SAN/DAS arrays, with 84 x 3.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS) on a 12 Gb SAS expansion protocol. Supported behind any PowerVault ME4 base array.
PowerVault ME484 5U Expansion Enclosure Overview
The Dell ME484 is a 5U expansion enclosure for PowerVault ME4 Series SAN/DAS storage,
adding 84 x 3.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS); also available as JBOD to an ME4 system over a 12 Gb SAS expansion protocol. Supported behind any PowerVault ME4 base array. The ME4 Series is
purpose-built for price-sensitive SAN and DAS environments, with dual storage processors, an
all-inclusive software model and a full 12 Gb SAS back end. It scales to 4 PB of raw capacity and is
highly aligned with Dell PowerEdge servers.
Expansion Capacity
- Rack size: 5U
- Drive bays: 84 x 3.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS); also available as JBOD
- Disk expansion protocol: 12 Gb SAS
- Disk interface expansion ports: 2 x 12 Gb SAS wide ports per array
(one per controller) - Compatibility: Supported behind any PowerVault ME4 base array
- Maximum enclosures per base array: 2U base array: up to 9 x 2U expansion enclosures or 3 x 5U expansion enclosures
5U base array: up to 3 x 5U expansion enclosures - NAS support: supported with the NX Series Windows NAS appliance
Storage Media
NL-SAS 7.2K 3.5-inch: 4 TB, 8 TB, 10 TB, 12 TB, 12 TB SED
NL-SAS 7.2K 2.5-inch: 2 TB, 2 TB SED
SAS 10K 2.5-inch: 1.2 TB, 1.8 TB, 2.4 TB, 2.4 TB SED
SAS 15K 2.5-inch: 900 GB, 900 GB SED
SSD: 480 GB, 960 GB, 1.92 TB, 1.92 TB SED
SAS and NL-SAS drives of different types, transfer rates and rotational speeds can be mixed in the same system; FIPS-certified SEDs available
Physical Specifications
- Expansion height: 22.23 cm (8.75 inch)
- Expansion width: 48.30 cm (19.01 inch)
- Expansion depth: 97.47 cm (38.31 inch)
- Weight: 130.00 kg (287 lb) maximum configuration; 64.00 kg (141 lb) without drives
Power and Heat Dissipation
- Power / wattage: 2200 W
- Heat dissipation: 7507 BTU
- Voltage: 200 – 240 VAC
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Amperage: 11.07 – 9.23 A (x2)
Environmental Operating Conditions
Operating temperature 5 – 35 C (41 – 95 F)
Non-operating temperature -40 – 65 C (-40 – 149 F)
Operating humidity 10% to 80% non-condensing with 29 C (84.2 F) maximum dew point
Non-operating humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing with 33 C (91 F) maximum dew point
Services and Warranty
Dell ProSupport with deployment and consulting services. ProSupport Plus is optionally available with proactive and preventative services. Dell Optimize is available for ongoing strategic counsel from a trained system analyst.
Ordering
Configuration, availability and lead time depend on the required model, drive mix, protocols and delivery destination. Send your requirement to receive a quotation.





