Dell PowerVault ME5024 vs Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H
Side-by-side specifications from the vendors' own documents. The Dell PowerEdge ME5024 is an enterprise 2U rack server powered by 2 Dual active-active controllers, Intel Xeon 8-core processor per controller (16 cores total) and 24 memory slots supporting up to 32GB DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM. The ThinkSystem DE2000H is Lenovo's entry-level hybrid SAN storage array, built on NetApp E-Series architecture and running SANtricity OS.
| Dell PowerVault ME5024 | Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Dell | Lenovo |
| Status | current | current |
| Released | Feb 2022 | Sep 2018 |
| Form factor | 2U rack | 2U rack |
| Cpu platform | Dual active-active controllers, Intel Xeon 8-core processor per controller (16 cores total) | — |
| Memory max (GB) | 32 | — |
| Drive bays | 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SSD drives in base array; expands up to 264 drives via ME412/ME424/ME484 DAEs | 12x 3.5-inch LFF or 24x 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap bays |
| Raw capacity | Up to 184TB raw in base enclosure (up to 2.4 PB with expansion shelves) | Up to 1.47 PB across 96 drives with expansion units |
| Network onboard | 4 host ports per controller (8 ports total) supporting 32Gb/16Gb FC, 25GbE/10GbE iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS | — |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 580W power supplies | Dual redundant 913W AC hot-swap power supplies |
Buying or selling a ME5024 or DE2000H?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.