Dell Tailor Made PowerVault ME5012 Storage Array
Earn 15,988 points when you buy me!
Dell PowerVault ME5012 is a dual-controller, block-level storage array offering high availability, flexibility, and all-inclusive data management software. Supports up to 264 drives, multiple protocols, auto-tiering, thin provisioning, and virtualization integration. Ideal for business-critical applications, databases, and mixed workloads.

High-performance, scalable storage for SMB workloads
The Dell PowerVault ME5 storage platform delivers greater performance and scalability for small to medium-sized business workloads. Optimized for SAN and DAS environments with dual-active controller architecture, it is ideal for high-performance computing, databases, small-scale VDI, and security applications.
With support for multiple drive types and capacities, the ME5 platform ensures your storage infrastructure grows with your business while maintaining reliability and efficiency.
All-inclusive software simplicity
PowerVault ME5 simplifies installation, configuration, and serviceability, enabling IT generalists to efficiently manage resources and focus on critical business priorities.
The included software stack provides advanced storage features for data protection, management, and efficiency:
- ADAPT (Distributed RAID) for faster drive rebuild times
- Thin Provisioning to allocate storage as needed
- Snapshots for point-in-time data recovery
- Replication to any global location or ME storage system
- Volume Copy for seamless relocation and disk-based backup
- SSD Read Cache to speed application execution
- 3-Level Auto-tiering to optimize data performance cost-effectively
- Virtualization integration with VMware vSphere, vCenter SRM, and Microsoft Hyper-V


Flexible, fast, and cost-efficient
The ME5 storage platform supports a variety of mixed workloads—physical and virtual—allowing SMBs to consolidate storage, scale capacity, and optimize data management with intelligent features. Optional ME5 expansion enclosures enable scaling up to 336 drives or 8PB, with ME412, ME424, and ME484 expansion options validated with ME5 base arrays.
- Supports multiple drive types including SSD, 10K, and NLSAS drives, including FIPS-certified SEDs
- All-inclusive software for storing, managing, and protecting your data
- Scales up to 8PB capacity and integrates with Dell PowerEdge servers
- Optimized for SAN and DAS workloads with dual-active controller architecture
- Simple deployment, management, and expansion for growing SMB requirements
| MFG Number | PV-ME5012 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Item Condition : Brand New |
| Price | $15,988.99 |
| Storage Rack Units | 2U |
| Power Supply | 580W |
| SAS Storage | 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5in Hot-plug Hard Drive |
| Order Processing Guidelines | Order Processing Guidelines: Inquiry First – Please reach out to our team to discuss your requirements before placing an order. |



