Dell PowerStore T Product Line
PowerStore T is a standard deployment model that provides unified block and file storage services for external hosts. The T line offers a wide range of capacity and performance options from all NVMe flash for high performance SAN applications to 2.5” SATA HDDs best suited for backup or DVR workloads. The T line supports capacity up to 18 petabytes (PB), multiple processor sockes, and up to 100Gb ethernet networking.
Dell PowerStore X Product Line
On the other hand, the PowerStore X is a hypervisor deployment model that allows organizations to run applications directly on the array while providing shared block storage services for external hosts. Both models have an active/active performance design and support end-to-end NVMe technology.
Intelligent Management Tools
Dell PowerStore also offers various management software and services as part of its storage solution. These include PowerStore Manager, CloudIQ, Proactive Assist, Quality of Service, AppSync Basic, Dell Common Event Enabler, Antivirus Agent, and more.
NVMe-powered performance
Dell PowerStore’s NVMe-powered performance feature is one of the critical advantages of this storage solution. Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) is a protocol that enables faster and more efficient data transfer between storage devices and hosts. With the NVMe protocol, PowerStore delivers ultra-low latency and high IOPS for demanding workloads. This feature enables users to harness the complete potential data with faster and more efficient storage access.
Unified Storage
With a unified storage feature, PowerStore can simultaneously provide access to block and file storage resources using a single architecture. This ensures users can support various workloads and applications that require different storage formats, from physical to virtual servers, databases, containers, and more. Dell PowerStore’s unified storage feature allows users to consolidate their block and file storage needs on a single, flexible, scalable platform.
Advanced-Data Reduction Technique
PowerStore employs an advanced data reduction technique for optimizing storage capability utilization, including zero-detect, compression, and deduplication. These techniques are integrated into the PowerStore architecture and can work on block and file data and support various protocols. With these advanced techniques, organizations can store more data in less space and lower their total cost of ownership.
Seamless Integration with Emerging Technologies
With PowerStore’s seamless integration with emerging technologies, users can simplify storage management and operations. These include virtualization platforms, cloud services, data protection solutions, and management tools from Dell Technologies or other third-party ecosystems. Users can also benefit from the simplified deployment, operation, and maintenance of PowerStore with these products and services.
Intelligent Insights and Automation Capabilities
PowerStore provides intelligence insights and automation that help to streamline your storage management and optimize your resources. These technologies use machine learning, analytics, and programmability to simplify operations, improve performance, and reduce risks. With PowerStore Manager, CloudIQ, REST API, and other tools, users can monitor, analyze, configure, optimize, and automate systems with minimal effort and maximum results.
Comprehensive Storage Solution for All Organizations
Dell PowerStore offers comprehensive solutions that cater to the diverse needs of all organizations, regardless of their scale and industry. With its advanced features, this solution addresses the challenges and tradeoffs associated with traditional storage systems and propels businesses toward a successful and data-driven future.