Dell ME5024 Storage Array

Accelerate mixed workloads with Dell ME5024—24 drive bays, dual controllers, built-in dedupe/compression. Fast UAE delivery. Order now!

Overview

Meet the Dell EMC ME5024: a hybrid flash array that balances cost and performance in a 2U chassis. With 24 hot-swap bays for SSD/HDD, dual active-active controllers, and inline data reduction, it delivers sub-millisecond latency for databases, VDI, and mixed I/O apps.

Product Description

The ME5024 combines affordability and enterprise features. Dual redundant controllers each host 16 GB cache and handle up to 24 front-load 2.5″ SSD or HDD drives. Inline dedupe and compression can boost efficiency by up to 4×, while snapshots, replication, and encryption safeguard data. Connectivity options include 12× 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports, 4× 10 Gb iSCSI ports, and SAS expansion. Dell Unisphere GUI/UI APIs simplify provisioning, firmware updates, and proactive monitoring—so you stay ahead, no cap.

Key Features

• 24 × 2.5″ hot-swap SSD/HDD bays

• Dual Active-Active controllers with 16 GB cache each

• Inline dedupe & compression for up to 4× space savings

• 12 × 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports; 4 × 10 Gb iSCSI ports

• Integrated snapshots, replication, encryption

• SAS expansion ports for growth

• Dell Unisphere for unified management

Specifications

Supported OS / Applications / Industries

• OS: VMware ESXi, Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu

• Applications: OLTP databases, VDI, file services, analytics

• Industries: Finance, healthcare, education, government, cloud

Benefits & Compatibility

• Hybrid Flex: Mix SSD/HDD to balance cost & performance

• Space-Efficient: 24 drives in 2U rack space

• Data Savings: Built-in reduction boosts usable capacity

• Enterprise-Grade: Snapshots, replication, encryption included

• Easy Integration: Works with VMware, Hyper-V, OpenStack

Purpose of Use

Ideal for mid-range environments needing fast mixed workloads—virtual desktops, databases, or backup targets—without breaking the bank.

How to Use

1. Rack-mount the ME5024 in a 2U slot.

2. Populate with SSDs or HDDs as your tiering needs.

3. Connect Fibre Channel or iSCSI networks.

4. Launch Unisphere to create pools, LUNs, and hosts.

5. Monitor health and performance via GUI or API.

Packaging / Weight / Dimensions

• Dimensions: 88 mm H × 482 mm W × 700 mm D

• Weight: ~30 kg (fully loaded)

• Packaging: Shock-proof crate with quick-start guide

Warranty & FAQs

• Warranty: 3-Year ProSupport with Next-Business-Day Onsite Service

FAQ:

• Can I mix SSDs and HDDs? Yes—any mix across the 24 bays.

• How do I expand capacity? Add SAS expansion enclosures via SAS ports.

• Is data encrypted at rest? Yes—choose self-encrypting drives.

Performance, Quality, Durability & Reliability

Engineered for 99.9999% availability, ME5024 uses redundant controllers, hot-swap components, and non-disruptive firmware updates to ensure continuous operation.

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After Sales Support

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Disclaimer

Specifications and pricing subject to change without notice. Images are illustrative only. Verify details with our sales team before purchase.