Dell ME412: 12-bay hybrid array—dual controllers, inline dedupe/compression, FC & iSCSI. Reliable midrange storage. Fast UAE delivery!
Overview
The Dell EMC ME412 is a 2 U hybrid flash array blending SSD performance with HDD capacity. With 12 hot-swap 2.5″ bays, dual Active-Active controllers, and inline dedupe/compression, it delivers sub-millisecond latency for mixed I/O workloads in space-constrained racks.
Product Description
Engineered for midrange enterprise environments, the ME412 supports 12 front-load bays that accept SAS HDDs or SSDs. Dual redundant controllers each include 16 GB cache (32 GB total) and automatic failover. Inline deduplication and compression boost usable space up to 4×. Native snapshots, replication, and AES-256 encryption secure data. Connectivity options include 8 × 16 Gb Fibre Channel and 4 × 10 Gb iSCSI ports, plus SAS expansion. Dell Unisphere GUI/CLI/API simplifies provisioning, monitoring, and firmware updates—keeping admins in control with minimal fuss.
Key Features
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12 × 2.5″ hot-swap bays for SAS HDD or SSD
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Dual Active-Active controllers with 16 GB cache each
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Inline dedupe & compression for up to 4× space savings
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8 × 16 Gb Fibre Channel ports; 4 × 10 Gb iSCSI ports
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Snapshots, replication & AES-256 encryption built-in
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SAS expansion ports for scale-out growth
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Dell Unisphere for unified GUI, CLI, and REST API
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Form Factor |
2 U rack-mount chassis |
| Drive Bays |
12 × 2.5″ SAS HDD/SSD hot-swap |
| Controllers |
2 × Active-Active, 16 GB cache each (32 GB total) |
| Data Reduction |
Inline dedupe & compression (up to 4× efficiency) |
| Fibre Channel Ports |
8 × 16 Gb FC |
| iSCSI Ports |
4 × 10 GbE iSCSI |
| Expansion Ports |
2 × SAS for expansion enclosures |
| Data Services |
Snapshots, local & remote replication, encryption at rest |
| Management |
Dell Unisphere (GUI, CLI, REST API) |
| Power & Cooling |
Dual hot-swap PSUs; redundant fans; N+1 cooling |
Supported OS / Applications / Industries
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OS: VMware ESXi, Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE, Ubuntu
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Applications: OLTP/OLAP databases, VDI, file services, analytics
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Industries: Finance, healthcare, education, government, SMB
Benefits & Compatibility
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Hybrid Flexibility: Mix HDDs & SSDs to balance cost and performance
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High Density: 12 drives in 2 U footprint saves rack space
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High Availability: Redundant controllers and hot-swap components
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Data Efficiency: Inline reduction boosts usable capacity up to 4×
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Seamless Integration: Certified for VMware, Hyper-V, and OpenStack
Purpose of Use
Ideal for midrange workloads needing both capacity and speed—database acceleration, virtual desktop pools, and file-share consolidation in SMB to enterprise settings.
How to Use
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Rack-mount the ME412 in a 2 U slot.
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Populate bays with SAS HDDs or SSDs per tiering plan.
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Connect Fibre Channel or iSCSI networks.
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Launch Dell Unisphere to configure pools, LUNs, and host mappings.
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Monitor health and performance via GUI or REST API.
Packaging / Weight / Dimensions
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Dimensions: 88 mm H × 482 mm W × 700 mm D
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Weight: ~25 kg (fully loaded)
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Packaging: Shock-absorbent crate with quick-start guide
Warranty & FAQs
FAQ:
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Can I mix HDDs and SSDs? Yes—mix freely across the 12 bays.
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How do I expand capacity? Add SAS expansion enclosures via SAS ports.
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Is data encrypted at rest? Yes—supports AES-256 self-encrypting drives.
Performance, Quality, Durability & Reliability
Engineered for 99.9999% availability, the ME412 uses redundant controllers, power, and cooling, plus non-disruptive firmware updates to ensure continuous operation under mixed workloads.
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Disclaimer
Specifications and pricing are subject to change without notice. Images are illustrative only. Verify details with our sales team before purchase
