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.