Dell PowerVault ME484
The Dell PowerVault ME484 is a 5U ultra-dense 84-drive expansion enclosure engineered for massive cold storage, CCTV surveillance archiving, and petabyte-scale file consolidation. Utilizing two independent pull-out drawers holding 42 drives each with continuous power and data connectivity, the ME484 allows hot-swapping individual drives without taking the enclosure offline or unseating SAS connections.
Also written as: PowerVault ME484, Dell EMC ME484, ME484 84-drive High-Density 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 | 84x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive bays across two sliding drawers in a 5U chassis |
| Raw capacity | Up to 1.68PB raw expansion capacity per 5U shelf (using 20TB drives) |
| Interconnect | Dual 12Gb/s mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) ports per ESM module |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 2200W high-efficiency power supplies with 5 cooling fan modules |
Compatible parts
Rail kits
770-BCKW Dell ReadyRails II Sliding Rails for 2U PowerEdge Servers (B6)
Drive caddies
X7K8W Dell 3.5-inch Gen14/Gen15/Gen16 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (LFF)
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 ME484.
- 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 ME484: what to check
Ensure heavy-duty 5U sliding rail kit and internal drawer cable management arms (CMAs) are undamaged, test dual 2200W power supplies on 208V-240V circuits, and confirm all 84 drive carriers are present.
FAQ
What power input is required for the ME484 enclosure?
The ME484 requires 200V-240V high-line AC power due to the dual 2200W redundant power supplies.
Can the ME484 attach to a ME4024 controller?
Yes, ME4012, ME4024, and ME4084 controllers can all connect to ME484 expansion shelves up to maximum array limits.
Buying or selling PowerVault ME484?
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