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Silver 2U rack enclosure with 24 front 2.5-inch drive bays and dual controllers

DELL

DELL ME5024 24 x 2.5" barebone server dual-control 580W redundant SAS rails

SKU CH-G24J-AEV7E MPN ME5024

A 24-bay 2.5-inch storage enclosure with dual controllers, 580W redundant power and SAS connectivity, plus rack rails included

  • CPU TypeNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
  • CPU SocketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)

interface FC

  • 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays provide high-density storage capacity
  • Dual-controller design delivers continuous availability for critical workloads
  • 580W redundant power supplies maintain operation during a single unit failure
  • Included rack mounting rails simplify deployment in standard cabinets
  • SAS host interface enables direct connection to compatible servers and HBAs

24-bay SAS storage enclosure

The Dell ME5024 is a 2U barebones enclosure that accepts up to 24 2.5-inch drives and ships with dual controllers for high-availability storage duties. It targets IT teams building shared storage pools or backup targets that need SAS host connectivity without integrated compute.

Dual-controller resilience with redundant power

Two active controllers share the drive bays so a single controller failure does not interrupt access, while the 580W redundant supply keeps the chassis running if one unit faults. Front-loading drive trays and included rack rails let technicians swap disks or service the unit without removing it from the cabinet.

Upgrade path for single-controller JBODs

Organisations replacing single-controller JBODs or direct-attached shelves gain automatic failover and multipath I/O without adding a separate RAID appliance. The jump is worthwhile when uptime requirements exceed what a single path can guarantee and the host environment already speaks SAS.

Highlights

  • 24 x 2.5-inch drive bays provide high-density storage capacity
  • Dual-controller design delivers continuous availability for critical workloads
  • 580W redundant power supplies maintain operation during a single unit failure
  • Included rack mounting rails simplify deployment in standard cabinets
  • SAS host interface enables direct connection to compatible servers and HBAs

Specifications

BrandDell
SeriesPowerEdge ME5024
ModelME5024
CPU TypeNone (Storage device, no CPU included)
CPU SocketNone (Storage device, no CPU socket)

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Questions about this item

What SAS host interface does the ME5024 use, and what speed does it cap at?

The enclosure connects through a SAS host interface; the practical throughput ceiling is set by the SAS generation implemented in the dual controllers installed.

What physical space and mounting hardware does the ME5024 require to fit in a rack?

The unit occupies 2U of rack height and ships with mounting rails that secure it in a standard four-post cabinet.

How is the ME5024 installed, and which step is most often missed?

Slide the enclosure onto the supplied rails, secure the front panel screws, then connect both controllers to separate SAS host paths for full redundancy.

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