| Device Type | 2U expansion enclosure for PowerVault ME4 Series SAN/DAS storage |
|---|---|
| Rack Size | 2U |
| Drive Bays | 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS) |
| Expansion Protocol | 12 Gb SAS |
| Disk Interface Expansion Ports | 2 x 12 Gb SAS wide ports per array (one port per controller) |
| Compatibility | Attaches to PowerVault ME4012 or ME4024 base arrays only |
| 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 | 8.79 cm (3.46 inch) |
| Expansion Width | 48.30 cm (19.01 inch) |
| Expansion Depth | 60.29 cm (23.74 inch) |
| Weight | 25.00 kg (55 lb) maximum configuration; 4.80 kg (10.56 lb) without drives |
| Wattage | 580 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 1980 BTU |
| Voltage | 100 – 240 VAC |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Amperage | 7.6 – 3.0 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 ME424 2U Expansion Enclosure
The Dell PowerVault ME424 2U Expansion Enclosure is a 2U expansion enclosure for PowerVault ME4 Series SAN/DAS arrays, with 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS) on a 12 Gb SAS expansion protocol. Attaches to PowerVault ME4012 or ME4024 base arrays only.
PowerVault ME424 2U Expansion Enclosure Overview
The Dell ME424 is a 2U expansion enclosure for PowerVault ME4 Series SAN/DAS storage,
adding 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS) to an ME4 system over a 12 Gb SAS expansion protocol. Attaches to PowerVault ME4012 or ME4024 base arrays only. 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: 2U
- Drive bays: 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays (12 Gb SAS)
- Disk expansion protocol: 12 Gb SAS
- Disk interface expansion ports: 2 x 12 Gb SAS wide ports per array
(one per controller) - Compatibility: Attaches to PowerVault ME4012 or ME4024 base arrays only
- 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: 8.79 cm (3.46 inch)
- Expansion width: 48.30 cm (19.01 inch)
- Expansion depth: 60.29 cm (23.74 inch)
- Weight: 25.00 kg (55 lb) maximum configuration; 4.80 kg (10.56 lb) without drives
Power and Heat Dissipation
- Power / wattage: 580 W
- Heat dissipation: 1980 BTU
- Voltage: 100 – 240 VAC
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Amperage: 7.6 – 3.0 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.
