Dell PowerVault ME5024

Name: Dell PowerVault ME5024
Brand: Dell

CurrentStorage2U rack

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. Configured with 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SSD drives in base array; expands up to 264 drives via ME412/ME424/ME484 DAEs and PCIe expansion risers, the ME5024 delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.

Also written as: PowerVault ME5024, Dell ME5024, ME5024 SAN/DAS

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Specifications

Brand	Dell
Family	PowerVault
Form factor	2U rack
Released	Feb 2022
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
Raw capacity	Up to 184TB raw in base enclosure (up to 2.4 PB with expansion shelves)
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
Power draw	idle 180 W, typical 320 W, max 520 W (rack-density.com)

Generations

Previous generation: Dell PowerVault ME4024

About the ME5024

The Dell PowerEdge ME5024 is an enterprise 2U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 2 Dual active-active controllers, Intel Xeon 8-core processor per controller (16 cores total) across 24 memory slots supporting up to 32GB DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM, the ME5024 balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the ME5024 succeeded the POWERVAULT-ME4024, positioned alongside rival systems including MSA-2062, THINKSYSTEM-DE4000F.

Options and compatibility

Processor support on the ME5024 utilizes 2 embedded dual storage controllers sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the ME5024 require DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. The ME5024 chassis utilizes proprietary array drive carrier drive trays across its 2.5-inch drive backplane bays. Networking on the ME5024 uses optical front-end host I/O modules, and expansion cards install into PCIe expansion risers risers.

How to identify it

Physical identification of the ME5024 is verified by the Dell EMC enterprise storage array front fascia with the ME5024 badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the ME5024 control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In Array Management Controller, the server identifies as ME5024 with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.

Buying used

When evaluating a pre-owned ME5024, inspect the embedded dual storage controllers CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 24 memory slots of the ME5024 to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the ME5024 match in wattage and that Array Management Controller Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required ME5024 drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.

Compatible parts

Hard drives

400-ATKP Dell 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive

SSDs

400-BDSE Dell 7.68TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
400-BDSF Dell 15.36TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
400-BDSG Dell 960GB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
400-BDSJ Dell 1.92TB SAS Mixed Use 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
400-BDSK Dell 3.84TB SAS Mixed Use 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
400-BKGE Dell 800GB SAS Write Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD (10 DWPD)
400-BKGF Dell 1.6TB SAS Write Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD (10 DWPD)

HBAs

405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter

Works together

How the Dell PowerVault ME5024 connects to servers, storage and the network: 3 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SAN iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet Direct-attached SAS

Fibre Channel SAN

Serverwith an FC HBAFC switchtwo fabrics, A and BStorage arrayFC host ports

Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).

Servers

Adapters for the server

540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter

Switches

Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack

Optics

407-BBOG Dell 16Gb Short Wave SFP+ Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
407-BCBI Dell 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
4M27A09984 Lenovo ThinkSystem 32Gb FC SFP+ Optical Transceiver

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Server10/25/100GbE NICEthernet switchstorage VLAN, two switchesStorage arrayiSCSI or NVMe/TCP ports

Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.

Servers

Adapters for the server

540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter

Switches

Optics

407-BBOU Dell 10GbE SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 300m MMF)
407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
46C3447 Lenovo ThinkSystem 10Gb SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

Direct-attached SAS

Serverexternal SAS HBASAS cableMini-SAS HD, no switchArray or JBODSAS host ports or EMM

12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.

Servers

Adapters for the server

405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
05-50076-01 Broadcom HBA 9500-16e PCIe 4.0 Tri-Mode 16-Port External Host Bus Adapter
4Y37A09724 Lenovo ThinkSystem 440-16e SAS/SATA PCIe Gen4 12Gb HBA

Direct-attached SAS: how it fits together

Plan and size it

Power draw of the Dell PowerVault ME5024: about 320 W typical and 520 W at full load, 2U. Measured figures on rack-density.com.

Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com

Equivalent models from other brands

HPE Msa 2062
Lenovo Thinksystem DE4000F

FAQ

What is the peak IOPS performance of the ME5024?

Up to 640,000 read IOPS when configured with all-flash SAS solid-state drives.

Does PowerVault ME5 require licensing for advanced features?

No, all software features including snapshots, replication, tiering, and thin provisioning are all-inclusive.

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Sources

Dell PowerVault ME5024 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27