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Dell ME4084 84-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure with dual controllers dual power supplies and rack rails

DELL

DELL ME4084 84-bay 3.5-inch barebone server dual controller dual PSU FC rails

SKU CH-JYJ1-HY45E MPN ME4084

High-density 84-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure with dual controllers and dual power supplies for redundant Fibre Channel connectivity, includes rack rails

  • ProcessorNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
  • Processor socketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)
  • 84 drive bays support massive raw capacity
  • Dual controllers eliminate single points of failure
  • Dual power supplies keep the array running during a unit fault
  • Included rack rails simplify cabinet mounting
  • Fibre Channel host interface connects directly to SAN fabrics

84-Bay 3.5-Inch Storage Enclosure

The Dell ME4084 is a barebone storage enclosure designed for environments that require massive 3.5-inch drive density. It provides 84 hot-swap bays in a single chassis, making it suitable for archive, backup or media repository workloads. The dual-controller architecture adds path redundancy for mission-critical data. This unit targets administrators who need raw capacity without integrated compute.

Rack-Mount Installation with Included Rails

The enclosure ships with mounting rails so it can be secured in a standard rack without extra hardware. Dual power supplies and dual controllers are pre-installed, reducing the number of separate components to handle. Weight and depth mean two people or a lift are normally required to seat the chassis safely. Fibre Channel cabling must be routed to each controller for full multipath operation.

Capacity Headroom and Limits

Eighty-four 3.5-inch bays deliver extensive raw capacity for sequential workloads such as video ingest or long-term retention. Performance scales with the number and type of drives populated, so a partially filled chassis will not saturate the Fibre Channel links. The enclosure itself contains no compute or RAID logic; those functions must be supplied by attached servers or a separate array controller. When all bays are occupied, further expansion requires an additional ME4084 unit.

How it compares

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Price $10,368.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePowerEdge ME4084
Model nameME4084
Processor
ProcessorNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
Processor socketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the ME4084 dual-controller enclosure is operating correctly after racking it?

Check that both controllers show healthy status LEDs, verify all 84 drive bays report ready in the management interface, and confirm both power supplies display green indicators.

What ships with the ME4084 barebone and what must I purchase separately?

The unit includes the 84-bay 3.5-inch enclosure, dual controllers, dual power supplies, and rack rails. Drives, Fibre Channel cables, SFP modules and host bus adapters are not included.

Which ME4084 configuration should I select for a Fibre Channel environment needing maximum bay density?

Choose the 84-bay 3.5-inch model with dual controllers and dual power supplies; it provides the highest 3.5-inch capacity in the ME4084 line with native FC host connectivity.

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