Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage Expansion Enclosures
SAS expansion shelves that scale PowerVault ME5 capacity affordably.
Overview
PowerVault ME5 storage expansion enclosures add affordable capacity to ME5 base arrays over SAS. Available in 2U 12-bay (ME412), 2U 24-bay (ME424) and 5U 84-bay (ME484) form factors, they support a broad mix of NLSAS, 10K SAS and SSD media including SED/FIPS drives. Expansion shelves are managed by the base array and scale up to nine 2U or three 5U enclosures per base.
Why Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage Expansion Enclosures
Processor
Intel Xeon Processor (base array)
Connectivity
SAS, managed by base array (not standalone)
At a glance
- Processor
- Intel Xeon Processor (base array)
- ME412 enclosure
- 2U, 12 x 3.5" bays
- ME424 enclosure
- 2U, 24 x 2.5" bays
- ME484 enclosure
- 5U, 84 bays
- Expansion scaling
- Up to 9 x 2U or 3 x 5U expansion enclosures per base
- NLSAS drives
- 7.2K 3.5": 4/8/12/16/20/24TB (SED/FIPS options)
- SAS drives
- 10K 2.5": 1.2TB / 2.4TB (SED/FIPS)
- SSD drives
- 1.6TB / 1.92TB / 3.2TB SED/FIPS / 3.84TB / 7.68TB
- ME412/ME424 power
- 580W, 1980 BTU
- ME484 power
- 2200W, 7507 BTU
- ME484 weight (max)
- 130 kg (287 lbs)
- Connectivity
- SAS, managed by base array (not standalone)
Frequently asked
Is the Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage Expansion Enclosures available TAA-compliant for government and DoD buyers?
Yes. Uniqcli is an authorized Dell Technologies partner and supplies the Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage Expansion Enclosures in TAA-compliant configurations through NASA SEWP, GSA, and Army CHESS — GPC-payable. We confirm country of origin on your build.
How do I get pricing for the Dell PowerVault ME5 Storage Expansion Enclosures?
Request a quote and a Uniqcli specialist returns a validated configuration and a real, competitive price — often below list — within one business day.
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