Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U Storage Array — 6× 18TB 7.2K SAS, 12-Bay LFF, Dual SAS Controllers
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Configured with six 18TB 7.2K SAS hard drives, this Dell PowerVault ME4012 is a 2U storage array for shared block storage. Raw capacity is 108TB in six bays of the 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis, so six remain open for expansion.
Behind the drives sit two SAS controllers with 8GB of cache each and dual 584W power supplies. You also get a rack rail kit.
With dual SAS controllers, the PowerVault ME4012 presents shared block storage to several hosts; typical uses are a small virtualisation cluster or consolidated file and database storage. With six drives, RAID 6 keeps four drives' worth of capacity and survives two simultaneous drive failures. A dual-controller layout is designed so the array stays reachable if one controller fails, provided the hosts are set up with multipath. Capacity can grow later by filling the free bays, without a change of chassis.
Raw capacity is higher than in the smaller ME4012 builds.
Our Johannesburg team inspects and bench-tests the array and wipes any stored data before it is released as certified refurbished.
Specifications
- Drives
- 6 × 18TB 7.2K SAS HDD
Highlights
- 6 × 18TB 7.2K SAS HDD, 108TB raw
- 12 × 3.5-inch LFF drive bays, 6 free
- 2 × SAS controllers, 8GB cache each
- 2 × 584W power supplies, rack rails included
- Certified refurbished, bench-tested in Johannesburg
Storage
- Drives
- 6 × 18TB 7.2K SAS HDD
- Raw capacity
- 108TB
- Storage type
- HDD
- Drive bays
- 12 × 3.5-inch LFF
Networking
- Array connectivity
- 2 × SAS controllers, 8GB cache each
Power
- Power supplies
- 2 × 584W
Chassis
- Form factor
- 2U rack
- Rack rails
- Included
Condition
- Condition
- Certified refurbished
General
- Model
- PowerVault ME4012
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Frequently asked questions
How does the PowerVault ME4012 connect to servers?
- Through its two SAS controllers; hosts attach over SAS.
How much raw storage does this PowerVault ME4012 have?
- 6 × 18TB 7.2K SAS HDD, 108TB of raw capacity in total. Usable space depends on the RAID level you configure.
Is there room to add more drives?
- Six bays are populated in the 12-bay 3.5-inch chassis, leaving six free for additional drives.