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Dell ME5012 12-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure with dual controllers and rack rails

DELL

DELL ME5012 12-bay 3.5" barebone server dual-controller 580W redundant FC rails

SKU CH-B3B5-ZZWZ5 MPN ME5012

A 12-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure with dual controllers, redundant 580W power and Fibre Channel connectivity, supplied with rack rails

  • ProcessorNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
  • Processor socketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)
  • 12 x 3.5-inch bays give high-density storage capacity
  • dual-controller design provides continuous operation during failures
  • 580 W redundant power supply maintains uptime through outages
  • included rack rails simplify cabinet installation
  • Fibre Channel interface enables fast SAN connectivity

12-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure

The Dell PowerEdge ME5012 is a 12-bay 3.5-inch storage enclosure designed for rack deployment. It ships as a barebones unit with dual controllers and a 580W redundant power supply. Rack mounting rails are included for installation. Fibre Channel host interface connectivity is supported.

Dual-controller reliability for FC environments

This platform suits organisations that need a high-density 3.5-inch drive array with dual-controller redundancy and Fibre Channel host connectivity. Buyers who require a different host interface protocol should evaluate other platforms because this model only presents FC ports. Teams without rack infrastructure or redundant power requirements may find the feature set excessive.

12 x 3.5-inch drive bays

The defining specification is the twelve 3.5-inch drive bays that set the raw capacity ceiling for the enclosure. Dual controllers and a 580W redundant power supply provide the availability framework around that capacity. Confirm that your host infrastructure can connect via Fibre Channel before selecting this unit.

How it compares

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Price $7,668.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePowerEdge ME5012
Model nameME5012
Processor
ProcessorNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
Processor socketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)

Questions about this item

Which 3.5-inch drives must I supply to populate the 12 bays?

The enclosure accepts twelve 3.5-inch drives; choose drives that match your capacity and performance needs.

Will my existing Fibre Channel host bus adapters and switches work with the dual-controller FC interface?

The dual-controller design presents standard FC host ports, so compatible HBAs and switches can connect directly.

How do I confirm both controllers and the redundant 580W supplies are operating after racking the unit?

Each controller and power supply has status LEDs; green indicates normal operation for both controllers and both 580W units.

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