Dell ME424 Overview

The Dell ME424 is Dell EMC PowerVault ME424 is an expansion storage solution designed for simplicity, speed, and affordability in SAN (Storage Area Network) and DAS (Direct Attached Storage) environments. This purpose-built storage array brings high-end storage features to small to medium-sized businesses, offering accelerated performance and essential storage capabilities at an attractive price point.

Dell ME424 Specifications

• Expansion Enclosure Options:
  • ME412: 12 x 3.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS)
  • ME424: 24 x 2.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS)
  • ME484: 84 x 3.5” drive bays (12Gb SAS), also available as JBOD
• Network and Expansion I/O:
  • Host Interface: FC, iSCSI, SAS (supports simultaneous multiprotocol FC/iSCSI)
  • Max 16Gb FC Ports: 8 per array (auto-negotiate to 8Gb)
  • Max 10Gb iSCSI Ports: 8 SFP+ or BaseT ports per array
• Disk Expansion Protocol: 12Gb SAS
• Data Optimization:
  • Auto-tiering: Up to 3 primary tiers (2 level tiering supported)
  • RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, or Adapt (mix of RAID levels in a single array)
• Data Protection and Security:
  • Replication: Asynchronous block replication via FC or iSCSI
  • Snapshots: Up to 1024 maximum snapshots per array
  • Encryption: Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 certification
• Management:
  • Management Interface: ME Storage Manager (MESM) HTML5 GUI, CLI
  • VMware Integration: VMware vCenter plugin for ME4 arrays
  • Datasheet

Key Features

• Simple Deployment: Easy setup and management make the ME424 ideal for IT generalists, simplifying storage administration and operations.
• Affordable Performance: The ME424 delivers high-performance storage with features like snapshots, replication, and 3-level tiering at an affordable cost.
• Flexible Connectivity: Multi-protocol connectivity options, including 10G iSCSI, SFP+, 12G SAS, and 16G FC, ensure compatibility with various networking environments.
• Scalable Expansion: Expandable up to 336 drives using ME412, ME424, and ME484 expansion enclosures, offering flexibility and scalability as storage needs grow.
• Robust Data Protection: Includes enterprise-class features such as replication, snapshots, encryption (SED), and distributed RAID for data protection and disaster recovery.
• Intuitive Management: Web-based (HTML5) ME Storage Manager provides a user-friendly interface for easy configuration and management of ME424 arrays.