Dell PowerVault ME5284 5U 84-Bay SAS SSD Storage Array with 645TB Raw Capacity and Dual 32Gb FC Controllers
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Dell PowerVault ME5284 5U 84-Bay SAS SSD Storage Array with 645TB Raw Capacity and Dual 32Gb FC Controllers
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Description
The Dell PowerVault ME5284 is a high-density 5U enterprise storage platform designed for organizations that require substantial capacity, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity, and scalable enterprise storage performance. This configuration provides an 84-bay chassis populated with 84 x 7.68TB SAS SSDs, delivering approximately 645.12TB of raw flash capacity in a single storage enclosure. For data centers, SAN environments, virtualization platforms, and high-volume enterprise applications, the Dell PowerVault ME5284 offers a powerful foundation for centralized storage.
Built in a 5U rack-mounted form factor, this 5U storage array is optimized for high-density deployments where maximizing storage capacity per rack unit is important. The chassis supports up to 84 LFF drive positions, while the supplied hybrid carriers allow the 2.5-inch SAS SSDs to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive architecture. With 84 x 7.68TB SSD drives installed, the system provides a massive flash-based storage pool suitable for demanding workloads that require both capacity and low-latency access.
The storage configuration uses SAS SSD storage with 7.68TB Read Intensive drives. This makes the system particularly suitable for workloads dominated by read operations, including virtualization repositories, database data sets, analytics, content repositories, backup targets, and large-scale file services. The 84-drive configuration provides significant aggregate storage capacity while retaining the performance characteristics of enterprise SSD storage.
For high-speed SAN connectivity, the system is equipped with dual controllers featuring a total of eight 32Gb Fibre Channel host ports, with four ports available per controller. Eight 32Gb FC SFP+ optical transceivers and eight 3-meter LC-to-LC OM4 multimode fiber cables are included. This 32Gb Fibre Channel architecture provides high-bandwidth connectivity between the storage array and compatible FC switches, servers, and SAN infrastructure while supporting redundant controller connectivity.
The dual-controller architecture is designed for enterprise deployments where availability, centralized management, and redundant storage access are critical. Combined with SAN storage connectivity and a dense SSD configuration, the platform can be integrated into modern data center infrastructures supporting virtualization, databases, private cloud platforms, high-performance file services, and other mission-critical applications. The redundant 2200W power supplies further support continuous operation in professional rack environments.
For organizations looking to buy high capacity storage without deploying multiple smaller storage shelves, this configuration combines extremely high raw capacity and flash storage density in one 5U platform. With approximately 645.12TB raw capacity, the system provides a strong option for customers seeking a storage array for sale with enterprise-class SAS SSDs and Fibre Channel connectivity.
Key Features
- Model: Dell PowerVault ME5284 enterprise storage array.
- Form Factor: 5U rack-mounted high-density storage chassis.
- Drive Bays: Up to 84 x 3.5-inch LFF drive positions.
- Installed Storage: 84 x 7.68TB SAS SSDs.
- Total Raw Capacity: Approximately 645.12TB.
- SSD Type: SAS Read Intensive enterprise SSD, 2.5-inch form factor.
- Drive Integration: 2.5-inch SSDs installed using 3.5-inch hybrid carriers.
- Controllers: Dual 32Gb Fibre Channel controllers.
- FC Connectivity: 8 x 32Gb FC host ports total, 4 ports per controller.
- Optics: 8 x 32Gb FC SFP+ optical transceivers included.
- Fiber Cabling: 8 x 3m LC-to-LC Duplex OM4 multimode fiber cables.
- Power: 2 x 2200W redundant power supplies.
- Rack Accessories: 5U heavy-duty sliding rack rails included.
- Deployment: Suitable for SAN, virtualization, database, analytics, backup, and high-capacity data center workloads.
Configuration
| Component | Specification | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Array | Dell PowerVault ME5284, 5U rack, 84-bay LFF chassis | 1 |
| Controllers | Dual 32Gb Fibre Channel controllers, 4 FC ports per controller | 2 |
| Storage Drives | 7.68TB SAS ISE Read Intensive SSD, 2.5-inch, installed in 3.5-inch hybrid carrier | 84 |
| Raw Storage Capacity | 84 x 7.68TB SAS SSD | 645.12TB |
| FC Transceivers | 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ optical transceivers | 8 |
| Fiber Cables | LC-to-LC Duplex OM4 Multimode Fiber Cable, 3m | 8 |
| Power Supplies | 2200W redundant power supplies | 2 |
| Power Cables | C19 to C20 power cords | 2 |
| Rack Rails | 5U heavy-duty rack sliding rails | 1 set |
Compatibility
The Dell PowerVault ME5284 configuration is designed for enterprise SAN environments using compatible Fibre Channel infrastructure. The integrated dual 32Gb FC controllers provide eight total FC host ports, while the included SFP+ transceivers and OM4 multimode fiber cables simplify connectivity to compatible FC switches and host adapters. Before deployment, administrators should verify the supported Fibre Channel switch, HBA, firmware, multipathing, and operating system requirements for the intended environment.
The 84 installed 7.68TB SAS SSDs are configured as enterprise SAS SSD storage and are installed using compatible 3.5-inch hybrid carriers. The resulting approximately 645.12TB figure represents raw physical capacity; usable capacity will depend on the selected RAID, disk group, protection, spare-drive, and filesystem configuration.
For data center installations, the dual 2200W power supplies should be connected to appropriate redundant power distribution infrastructure. The included 5U heavy-duty rails are suitable for rack installation, but customers should confirm rack depth, vertical clearance, power requirements, cooling capacity, and floor-load limitations before deployment.
Usage Scenarios
The Dell PowerVault ME5284 is well suited to SAN storage environments that require large centralized flash capacity. Its eight 32Gb FC host ports allow organizations to connect storage resources to multiple servers or FC fabrics, making it suitable for consolidated storage architectures and redundant enterprise deployments.
For data center storage deployments, the 5U chassis provides exceptional storage density. Installing 84 x 7.68TB SAS SSDs creates approximately 645.12TB of raw capacity in a single enclosure, helping organizations reduce the number of individual storage systems required for large datasets and centralized storage pools.
The platform is also appropriate for virtualization environments where multiple physical servers access shared storage. High-density all flash storage can provide a responsive storage foundation for virtual machine repositories, application workloads, database platforms, development environments, and private cloud infrastructure, subject to the selected storage protection and workload profile.
Database and analytics applications can benefit from the combination of large SSD capacity and high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity. The 7.68TB Read Intensive SSD configuration is especially attractive for environments with substantial read activity, such as reporting databases, data warehouses, media repositories, research datasets, and content delivery workloads.
For backup and large-scale data repositories, the high capacity storage configuration provides a large raw storage footprint in a single 5U enclosure. Customers purchasing an enterprise storage platform can use the available capacity according to their preferred RAID and data-protection strategy, while the redundant controllers and power supplies provide a strong foundation for resilient storage infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How much raw storage capacity does this Dell PowerVault ME5284 configuration provide?
This configuration includes 84 x 7.68TB SAS SSDs. The total physical raw capacity is approximately 645.12TB. Actual usable capacity will be lower and depends on RAID, disk-group configuration, hot spares, protection overhead, and filesystem or application requirements.
Q2: How many Fibre Channel ports are available?
The configuration uses dual 32Gb Fibre Channel controllers with four FC host ports per controller, providing 8 x 32Gb FC ports in total. Eight 32Gb FC SFP+ optical transceivers are also included.
Q3: Are the 7.68TB SSDs 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives?
The specified drives are 2.5-inch SAS SSDs installed in compatible 3.5-inch hybrid carriers. This allows the 2.5-inch SSD media to be integrated into the ME5284's 3.5-inch drive-bay architecture.
Q4: Is this Dell PowerVault ME5284 suitable for SAN and virtualization workloads?
Yes. With dual 32Gb Fibre Channel controllers, eight FC host ports, high-density SAS SSD storage, and redundant power supplies, this configuration is well suited for enterprise SAN, virtualization, database, analytics, backup, and centralized enterprise storage applications. The final design should be validated against the customer's FC fabric, HBA, multipathing, RAID, and workload requirements.
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