Dell PowerVault ME424
The Dell PowerVault ME424 is a 2U 24-drive 2.5-inch expansion shelf designed to deliver dense performance and SSD flash capacity to PowerVault ME4 series arrays. Dual 12Gb/s SAS ESM modules provide fault-tolerant path redundancy and high-throughput streaming back to the base controller, making it the standard choice for adding flash tiers or 10K RPM high-IOPS spinning pools.
Also written as: PowerVault ME424, Dell EMC ME424, ME424 24-drive JBOD
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerVault ME |
| Form factor | storage shelf |
| Released | Sep 2018 |
| Controller type | Dual hot-pluggable 12Gb SAS Environmental Service Modules (ESMs) |
| Drive bays | 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SSD drive bays in a 2U chassis |
| Raw capacity | Up to 184TB raw expansion capacity (using 7.68TB enterprise SAS SSDs) |
| Interconnect | Dual 12Gb/s mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) ports per ESM for high-bandwidth array loopback |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 580W Platinum power supply modules |
Compatible parts
Rail kits
770-BCKW Dell ReadyRails II Sliding Rails for 2U PowerEdge Servers (B6)
Drive caddies
DXD9H Dell 2.5-inch Gen14/Gen15/Gen16 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (SFF)
SSDs
400-AZPZ Dell 1.92TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
400-BDSD Dell 3.84TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
Transceivers
407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerVault ME424.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used PowerVault ME424: what to check
Inspect 24 2.5-inch drive trays for intact latching springs, verify SAS ESM board firmware versions, confirm redundant power supply fan operation, and verify 0.5m/1m mini-SAS HD cables are included.
FAQ
Can SSDs and HDDs be mixed in the same ME424 enclosure?
Yes, solid-state drives and SAS rotational drives can coexist in the same ME424 enclosure across distinct virtual storage pools.
Which base systems can connect to the ME424?
The ME424 connects to Dell PowerVault ME4012, ME4024, and ME4084 array controllers.
Buying or selling PowerVault ME424?
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.
Sources
- Dell PowerVault ME4 Series Storage System Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27