PowerMax - Enterprise NVMe Storage | Dell Australia

Industry's most secure and energy efficient mission-critical storage for demanding enterprise applications .

Leading cybersecurity. Breakthrough storage efficiency.

PowerMaxOS 10 supports demanding open systems, mainframe, and virtualised environments. The latest release delivers up to 2x more performance , up to 14x more storage density , and 80% power savings over previous models .

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PowerMax is the cornerstone of the data center. Its cyber resiliency and intrinsic value of data safety give us peace of mind.

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Next-gen PowerMax gives us peace of mind of protection from cyberattacks.

Why choose Dell PowerMax

Safeguard your data with the highest levels of cybersecurity to prevent, detect, and recover from cyberattacks. PowerMax accelerates Zero Trust adoption with hardware root-of-trust, ransomware anomaly detection, and the most granular cyber recovery at scale (up to 65M snaps).

Get results faster with next-generation automation for repetitive management tasks. Each system comes with built-in machine-learning for predictive analytics and pattern recognition. Maximise performance with no overhead management.

Consolidate workloads at scale by adding compute and media elements independently with integrated, modern NVIDIA BlueField Data Processing Unit (DPU) technology. Deliver predictable performance and access any flash drive in the system from any node on the fabric, regardless of physical location.

PowerMax delivers improvements in performance, storage density, and data reduction. Store more data, with 80% power savings per terabyte. Dell offers a 4:1 data reduction guarantee for open systems and 3:1 data reduction guarantee for mainframe data.

Where PowerMax Excels

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As customers modernise their infrastructure and move to an application-centric storage approach with VMware vVols, PowerMax offers an ideal datastore for mission-critical applications.

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Companies need secure and resilient IT infrastructure to prevent and recover from aggressive cyberattacks. PowerMax delivers advanced security that adheres to stringent government regulations and corporate compliance requirements like FIPS 140-2 and the U.S. DoD Approved Products List.

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Storing data across a cluster of disparate systems is expensive and time-consuming to manage and access. Learn how Boston Scientific solved this by by deploying PowerMax, the crowned jewel of the data center.

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Experience PowerMax management software with self-paced virtual labs and guided demos.

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DATA SHEET

PowerMax 2500 & 8500

PowerMax 2500 & 8500 offer the first automated end-to-end NVMe/TCP deployment and most secure mission-critical storage matched with unbeatable speed.

DATA SHEET

PowerMax 2000 & 8000

PowerMax 2000 & 8000 simplify operations and save capacity while powering performance-demanding workloads.

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Ready for anything with NVMe

With extreme capacity and adaptability, PowerMax is the industry’s most scalable storage replication software.

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Next-generation PowerMax

The new architecture, features, and functions of PowerMax 2500 and 8500 meet the demands our customers face.

STORAGEREVIEW

Supercharge Energy-Efficiency & Cybersecurity

Achieve new levels of energy efficiency, AI-driven automation, cybersecurity with the latest PowerMaxOS release.

OVERVIEW

Top reasons to choose PowerMax

Read why customers deploy PowerMax for trusted, intelligent, and innovative storage solutions for mission-critical data.

INFOGRAPHIC

The future of high-end storage

Redefine modern storage with powerful architecture, simple operation, and trusted innovation from PowerMax.

STORAGEREVIEW

Deliver performance and scalability

Next-generation PowerMax transforms cybersecurity, data reduction, and intelligent automation.

OVERVIEW

One platform for Oracle databases

PowerMax delivers performance for demanding workloads and dramatically simplifies Oracle database management.

OVERVIEW

Designed for VMware environments

Achieve new levels of performance and operational efficiency for today’s demanding VMware environments with PowerMax.

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One platform for Microsoft SQL

PowerMax increases the performance and capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server, regardless of version.

OVERVIEW

Transform your SAP^® landscapes

PowerMax brings secure, mission-critical storage with proven data protection to your SAP^® workloads.

DATA SHEET

PowerMax 2500 & 8500

PowerMax 2500 & 8500 offer the first automated end-to-end NVMe/TCP deployment and most secure mission-critical storage matched with unbeatable speed.

DATA SHEET

PowerMax 2000 & 8000

PowerMax 2000 & 8000 simplify operations and save capacity while powering performance-demanding workloads.

Professional in Warehouse with Device

VIDEO

Ready for anything with NVMe

With extreme capacity and adaptability, PowerMax is the industry’s most scalable storage replication software.

WHITE PAPER

Next-generation PowerMax

The new architecture, features, and functions of PowerMax 2500 and 8500 meet the demands our customers face.

STORAGEREVIEW

Supercharge Energy-Efficiency & Cybersecurity

Achieve new levels of energy efficiency, AI-driven automation, cybersecurity with the latest PowerMaxOS release.

OVERVIEW

Top reasons to choose PowerMax

Read why customers deploy PowerMax for trusted, intelligent, and innovative storage solutions for mission-critical data.

INFOGRAPHIC

The future of high-end storage

Redefine modern storage with powerful architecture, simple operation, and trusted innovation from PowerMax.

STORAGEREVIEW

Deliver performance and scalability

Next-generation PowerMax transforms cybersecurity, data reduction, and intelligent automation.

OVERVIEW

One platform for Oracle databases

PowerMax delivers performance for demanding workloads and dramatically simplifies Oracle database management.

OVERVIEW

Designed for VMware environments

Achieve new levels of performance and operational efficiency for today’s demanding VMware environments with PowerMax.

OVERVIEW

One platform for Microsoft SQL

PowerMax increases the performance and capabilities of Microsoft SQL Server, regardless of version.

OVERVIEW

Transform your SAP^® landscapes

PowerMax brings secure, mission-critical storage with proven data protection to your SAP^® workloads.

LAB

PowerMax Hands-on Labs

Try Dell infrastructure products and solutions in a real-time, convenient environment for free.

360 VIEW

Experience PowerMax in 360

Experience PowerMax 8500 from every angle, inside and out, in our virtual lab.

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PowerMax events and webinars

Sign up for on-demand events to gain expertise and industry insight in the latest technology trends.

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Interactive PowerMax demos

Browse our library of walk-through demonstrations to get familiar with PowerMax's key features.

LAB

PowerMax Hands-on Labs

Try Dell infrastructure products and solutions in a real-time, convenient environment for free.

360 VIEW

Experience PowerMax in 360

Experience PowerMax 8500 from every angle, inside and out, in our virtual lab.

LIBRARY

PowerMax events and webinars

Sign up for on-demand events to gain expertise and industry insight in the latest technology trends.

LIBRARY

Interactive PowerMax demos

Browse our library of walk-through demonstrations to get familiar with PowerMax's key features.

TGEN GENOMICS

Genetic research saves lives

PowerMax allowed TGen to rapidly translate discoveries into treatments for cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases.

WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY

Game-changing primary storage innovation

World Wide Technology partnered with Dell Technologies to ensure PowerMax drives real change.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

Optimize IT performance with a simple, standardized strategy.

Northwestern Mutual partnered with Dell Technologies to implement a new infrastructure solution with smaller form factors, resulting in high performance, sustainability and cost reduction.

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TD Securities chooses Dell PowerMax

"Thanks to PowerMax, we've managed to streamline our rack space, reducing it by around 60% and consequently slashed our heating and cooling expenses and carbon footprint." Feisal Anooar, Global Head of Data Storage for Wholesale Banking, TD Securities, Inc.

TGEN GENOMICS

Genetic research saves lives

PowerMax allowed TGen to rapidly translate discoveries into treatments for cancer, Parkinson's, and other diseases.

WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY

Game-changing primary storage innovation

World Wide Technology partnered with Dell Technologies to ensure PowerMax drives real change.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

Optimize IT performance with a simple, standardized strategy.

Northwestern Mutual partnered with Dell Technologies to implement a new infrastructure solution with smaller form factors, resulting in high performance, sustainability and cost reduction.

TD SECURITIES, INC.

TD Securities chooses Dell PowerMax

"Thanks to PowerMax, we've managed to streamline our rack space, reducing it by around 60% and consequently slashed our heating and cooling expenses and carbon footprint." Feisal Anooar, Global Head of Data Storage for Wholesale Banking, TD Securities, Inc.

FEATURED SOLUTION

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Validated Designs

Integrate tested and proven configurations designed to dynamically fit specific use cases.

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Expert-led deployments, from installing basic hardware to planning, configuring, and integrating complex systems.

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Our experts can provide you with best practices and proven methodologies to complete your digital transformation.

FEATURED SOLUTION

CloudIQ intelligent insights

Get intelligent insights to help reduce risk, plan ahead, and improve productivity.

FEATURED SOLUTION

Validated Designs

Integrate tested and proven configurations designed to dynamically fit specific use cases.

FEATURED SOLUTION

VxBlock

Designed for high-value workloads, VxBlock delivers data protection and mission-critical cloud on premise.

SERVICE

ProSupport infrastructure services

Increase uptime and detect issues before they impact your business with Dell support services.

SERVICE

ProDeploy for infrastructure

Expert-led deployments, from installing basic hardware to planning, configuring, and integrating complex systems.

SERVICE

ProConsult advisory

Our experts can provide you with best practices and proven methodologies to complete your digital transformation.