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Dell ME4012 SAN Storage Array | 16Gb FC & 10Gb iSCSI

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Dell ME4012 is a business-critical SAN storage platform delivering flexible Fibre Channel and iSCSI connectivity, high availability, RAID-based protection, and scalable shared storage for virtualization, databases, backup, and enterprise applications.

OVERVIEW

  • The Dell ME4012 is an enterprise-class SAN storage array designed for organizations requiring dependable performance, flexible connectivity, and simplified storage management. Positioned within the Dell PowerVault ME4 family, this model combines dual-protocol Fibre Channel and iSCSI networking with redundant architecture to support growing data demands. Its dual-controller design enhances availability, while advanced RAID technologies safeguard critical business information. Ideal for virtualization platforms, databases, and centralized storage environments, the ME4012 helps reduce operational complexity while maximizing infrastructure ROI.

USE CASES

  • VMware vSphere shared storage deployment
  • Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure
  • SQL Server database storage platform
  • Oracle database environments
  • Enterprise backup and recovery repositories
  • Disaster recovery storage infrastructure
  • Centralized departmental SAN storage
  • Private cloud and hybrid cloud deployments
  • Business-critical application hosting
  • Multi-server storage consolidation projects

KEY FEATURES

  • Provides deployment flexibility across Fibre Channel and Ethernet SAN environments.
  • Ensures uninterrupted data access and enhanced storage availability.
  • Centralizes storage resources for improved utilization and management.
  • Protects business-critical data against drive and hardware failures.
  • Maintains continuous operations during power supply replacement.
  • Delivers reliable performance for VMware and Hyper-V workloads.
  • Accelerates database transactions and application responsiveness.
  • Expands alongside increasing business and application requirements.
  • Simplifies storage provisioning, monitoring, and administration.
  • Supports demanding databases, backup systems, and business applications.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Dell
  • Product Family: PowerVault ME4 Series
  • Model: ME4012
  • Product Type: Enterprise SAN Storage Array
  • Storage Architecture: Block Storage SAN
  • Form Factor: 2U Rackmount Chassis
  • Drive Bay Configuration: 12 x SFF (2.5-inch) Drive Bays
  • Controller Configuration: Dual Active-Active Storage Controllers
  • Host Connectivity: Fibre Channel and iSCSI
  • Fibre Channel Speed: 16Gb FC
  • Fibre Channel Ports: 4 x 16Gb FC Ports
  • iSCSI Speed: 10Gb Ethernet
  • iSCSI Ports: 4 x 10Gb iSCSI Ports
  • Network Protocols: Fibre Channel, iSCSI
  • Storage Expansion: Supported through ME4 Expansion Enclosures
  • RAID Levels Supported: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
  • Data Protection: RAID-Based Fault Tolerance
  • Availability Architecture: High Availability (HA) Design

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • Supports both Fibre Channel and iSCSI networks, reducing infrastructure limitations.
  • Dual controllers and redundant power supplies help maintain uninterrupted operations.
  • Consolidates storage resources while simplifying management and maintenance.
  • Optimized for virtual machine environments and private cloud infrastructure.
  • Advanced RAID capabilities improve storage resilience and business continuity.
  • Supports future storage expansion as organizational requirements increase.
  • Built on the trusted PowerVault platform widely deployed in enterprise environments.
  • PowerVault Manager enables efficient provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

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