Description
Dell PowerVault ME4012 with 72TB storage, dual 12Gb/s SAS controllers, and redundant 580W PSUs. Scalable 2U enterprise storage array for datacenters.
Product Features
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Enterprise-class Dell PowerVault ME4012 storage array
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Pre-configured with 6x 12TB SAS drives (72TB total)
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Dual 12Gb/s SAS controllers for high availability and performance
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Redundant 580W hot-plug PSUs for maximum uptime
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2U rackmount form factor – compact yet highly scalable
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Certified with multiple international compliance standards
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Ideal for datacenters, storage expansion, virtualization, and backup solutions
General Product Information
The Dell PowerVault ME4012 is a powerful and scalable 2U rackmount storage array, designed to deliver enterprise-class performance, capacity, and reliability. This unit is configured with 6x Dell 12TB 3.5" SAS enterprise drives, providing a massive 72TB of raw storage capacity ready for deployment in datacenter and enterprise environments.
Featuring dual 12Gb/s SAS controllers, the ME4012 ensures high availability, fast throughput, and seamless integration into existing enterprise infrastructures. The dual-controller design supports redundancy and minimizes downtime, making it ideal for mission-critical applications.
Equipped with two 580W redundant hot-plug power supplies, the PowerVault ME4012 is built for continuous operation, delivering efficiency and failover protection for demanding IT workloads.
Perfect for virtualization environments, enterprise databases, cloud deployments, or backup and disaster recovery systems, the Dell PowerVault ME4012 provides the storage scalability and performance needed to handle modern data growth.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand / Model | Dell PowerVault ME4012 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount Storage Array |
| Drive Configuration | 6x Dell 12TB 3.5" SAS HDDs (72TB total) |
| Controller Modules | 2x 12Gb/s SAS controllers |
| RAID Support | Supported via Dell Storage Management (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) |
| Networking | SAS back-end connectivity |
| Power Supply | 2x 580W Hot-Plug Redundant PSU |
| Voltage / Current | 100–240V AC, 8.0–3.0A (x2) |
| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Certifications | TÜV, GS, UL, CE, FCC, VCCI, EAC, UKCA, NOM, RoHS |
| Expansion Support | Compatible with Dell PowerVault expansion enclosures |
| Condition | working |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R740, R640, R540, etc.)
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Enterprise SAS HDDs & SSDs (12Gb/s SAS)
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VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Proxmox VE
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Microsoft Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022)
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Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian)
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Dell PowerVault expansion units (ME4024, ME4084)
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization clusters (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox)
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Enterprise database hosting (Oracle, SQL, SAP)
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Cloud computing and storage expansion
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Backup and disaster recovery infrastructure
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Archival storage for media, analytics, or big data workloads
Comparison Angle
Compared to earlier PowerVault MD series, the ME4012 delivers 12Gb/s SAS connectivity, support for larger-capacity drives, improved redundancy, and enhanced storage management features. Its modular design makes it easier to scale as storage demands grow, while maintaining efficiency and high performance.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Additional Dell 12TB, 14TB, or 16TB enterprise SAS drives
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Dell PowerVault expansion enclosures (ME4024, ME4084)
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Dell PowerEdge rack servers (R740, R640) for storage integration
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12Gb/s SAS HBAs and cables for connectivity
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Redundant PSU spares for ME4012