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The Dell PowerVault ME424 12Gb SAS 8GB Cache Expansion Array CTO is a powerful storage expansion solution for businesses that require high-performance storage with the ability to expand and scale as their storage needs grow. This expansion array is designed to work seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers, offering increased performance and reliability.
Works well with the following: PowerEdge Servers and ME4 Storage Arrays.
Featuring 12Gb SAS connectivity and an 8GB cache, this expansion array delivers lightning-fast data transfer speeds and quick access to frequently used data. With support for up to 24 2.5-inch SAS or nearline SAS drives, businesses can store large amounts of data with ease, while the hot-swappable drive bays allow for easy maintenance and upgrades.
The Dell PowerVault ME424 expansion array is designed for ease of use and management, with a user-friendly interface and intuitive controls. IT administrators can monitor the performance and health of the array through a centralized management console, while automated features such as hot spare and RAID rebuild make data protection and recovery simple and efficient.
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Chassis format | All-in-one (single/dual controllers, internal drive bays, networking) with expansion options |
Rack size | 2U or 5U |
Controllers | 2 hot-swappable per chassis (dual active) Single/dual controller support for 2U Dual controller only support for 5U |
Processor | Intel® 2-core, 2.2GHz |
System memory | 8GB per controller |
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NAS Support | Supported with NX Series Windows NAS appliance |
Storage media | SAS and NL-SAS drives; different drive types, transfer rates, rotational speeds can be mixed in the same system:
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What does our ECS warranty cover?
We offer 1 year warranty as standard and additional years can be added to fit your needs. Please reach out to a sales associate via the Contact Us page or live chat for more information on extended coverage options. During the coverage period if your product fails we will offer a Next Business Day replacement. If we are unable to replace the product we will refund its original selling price. Shipping costs and tax are not refundable. Express Computer Systems retains the right to decide whether the goods will be replaced or refunded.
What is not covered by our warranty?
Our warranty does not cover any problem caused by the following conditions:
Important notes:
Express Computer Systems is committed to transforming our customers’ IT infrastructure with high quality products at affordable costs. Our sales reps and customer support engineers understand our customers rely heavily on advanced technology to run their business but need to do so without breaking the bank.
We specialize in building custom server configurations, custom storage solutions, networking solutions, and components from top manufacturers including HPE, Dell, Cisco, NetApp, Dell EMC, HPE Nimble and many others.
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