Dell PowerVault ME5224 SAN Storage Array – 10Gb iSCSI Dual Controller, 12TB HDD + 7.68TB SSD
The Dell PowerVault ME5224 is an entry-level 2U block storage array engineered for SAN and DAS workloads, combining simplicity, performance, and affordability for business-critical environments. This configuration pairs a redundant 10Gb iSCSI dual controller with tiered SAS storage — 5× 2.4TB 10K HDDs for capacity and 2× 3.84TB SSDs for performance — giving IT teams flexible, cost-effective storage for virtualization, backup, and general enterprise workloads.
Key Features
- Dual 10Gb iSCSI Base-T controller (8 ports total) for redundant, high-availability host connectivity
- Tiered storage design combining high-capacity SAS HDDs with fast SAS SSDs
- 2U rack-mount chassis with 24× 2.5" hot-plug drive bays
- Redundant 580W power supply for continuous uptime
- Includes rack rails and ME Series bezel for standard 19" rack deployment
- 3-Year Dell ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Dell PowerVault ME5224 |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount, 24× 2.5" hot-plug bays |
| Controller | 10Gb iSCSI Base-T, 8-Port Dual Controller |
| HDD Configuration | 5× 2.4TB, 12Gbps SAS, ISE, 10K RPM, 512e, 2.5" Hot-Plug |
| SSD Configuration | 2× 3.84TB, up to 24Gbps SAS, ISE RI, 512e, 2.5" Hot-Plug, 1 DWPD (AG Drive) |
| Total Raw Capacity | ~19.68TB (12TB HDD tier + 7.68TB SSD tier) |
| Power Supply | 580W, Redundant, Worldwide (WW) |
| Rack Rails | Included (2U) |
| Bezel | ME Series Bezel included |
| Warranty / Support | 3 Years Dell ProSupport + Next Business Day Onsite Service Extension |
Compatibility
Compatible with Dell PowerVault ME5 Series expansion enclosures for scale-out capacity. Designed for standard 19" server racks (rack rails included).
Ideal For
- Small-to-mid enterprise SAN/DAS deployments
- Virtualized server environments
- Backup and secondary storage targets
- Businesses needing a mix of high-capacity and high-performance tiered storage without the cost of an all-flash array
Why Choose This Product
This configuration balances cost and performance by combining high-capacity 10K SAS HDDs with SAS SSDs in a single chassis, letting IT teams tier workloads without deploying separate storage systems. The dual-controller iSCSI design provides path redundancy for high availability, and the bundled 3-year ProSupport with next-business-day onsite service reduces long-term operational risk for business-critical storage.