PowerStore

Dell PowerStore is a modern, software-driven storage platform designed to meet the needs of today and adapt to the challenges of tomorrow. With its modular, future-proof architecture, advanced data reduction for cost efficiency, and intuitive AI-driven management, PowerStore delivers a seamless storage experience, empowering businesses of all sizes to modernise their infrastructure.

PowerStore is designed to handle a wide range of workloads with support for block, file and container workloads with protocols like NVMe-oF (TCP and FC), Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and SMB/NFS. PowerStore’s flexibility and high performance make it ideal for diverse workload consolidation such databases (OLTP/OLAP) that demand sub-millisecond latency for faster transactions and queries, virtualised environments that benefit from simplified management and data efficiency, and file-based transactional workloads requiring fast response times and high throughput for quick access and updates

NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is an advanced transfer protocol designed to maximise the performance and efficiency of solid-state drives (SSDs). PowerStore leverages high-speed NVMe media, advanced NVMe-oF networking technologies and an autonomous dual-controller architecture to provide superior performance, lower latency, and better efficiency compared to spinning disk and hybrid HDD/SSD arrays.

PowerStore is engineered to deliver 99.9999% availability with redundant hardware and active/active controllers that optimise workload performance and stay operational in the event of upgrades or failures. Robust data protection features, managed through an easy-to-use workflow, offer local, remote, and cloud-based protection across any distance and RTO/RPO requirement. PowerStore defends against cyberthreats with immutable snapshots, data-at-rest encryption, and role-based access controls to safeguard mission-critical applications for businesses of all sizes.

The difference between PowerStore T and Q models lies in their flash storage technology. T models use TLC (Triple-Level Cell), optimised for performance-intensive workloads like transactional databases and virtual machines while Q models use QLC (Quad-Level Cell) for more cost-effective capacity-driven use cases such as data archiving and file repositories. Both models deliver the same ultra-fast NVMe performance, enterprise data services, flexible scalability, and data reduction, so you can choose based on workload or capacity without compromising value or efficiency.

Zero-Trust is a security model that assumes no user or device is trusted by default and access is continuously verified. PowerStore implements Zero-Trust through access controls including multifactor authentication (MFA), secure and immutable snapshot while hardware root of trust, drive-level encryption and built-in threat detection through Dell AIOps help prevent, detect, and respond to cyber attacks. STIG certified and on the US Department of Defense’s Approved Products List, PowerStore is trusted to secure the data in the world’s most sensitive environments.

PowerStore lowers total cost of ownership and delivers excellent ROI through advanced, always-on data reduction (5:1 DRR guaranteed for reducible data), higher performance density than spinning and hybrid arrays and automation that reduces admin hours. PowerStore eliminates disruptive and expensive platform upgrades enabling you to grow as needed by adding capacity in single drive increments (scale-up), mixing and matching up to 4 appliances for added performance (scale-out) and the Lifecycle Extension with ProSupport program which includes capacity expansion savings, dedicated technical account managers, and non-disruptive upgrades to extend the usable lifespan of the hardware.

PowerStore’s Metro Volume delivers continuous availability for mission-critical workloads across geographically separated sites without downtime. It’s easy to set up in as few as 6 clicks and supports automated failover and prevents split-brain scenarios via a no-cost third-site witness, delivering zero-disruption operations, resilient business continuity, and confident scale for Windows, Linux, and VMware environments.

PowerStore delivers superior outcomes by delivering more efficiency, flexibility, and modernisation paths including key differentiators like: - Consistent scale across every model: Grow to the same maximum capacity on any PowerStore model without having to perform costly controller upgrades. - Granular growth: Scale in single-drive increments to align spend with demand and mix and match scale-out models to balance performance and capacity needs. - Advanced Technology: No compromise architecture with dual active/active controllers that optimise I/O across nodes and always-on data reduction with zero performance impact on workloads - Guaranteed efficiency: Industry-leading 5:1 Data Reduction Ratio (DRR) guarantee for reducible workloads locks in long-term savings, valid for the entire pre-paid maintenance contract with transparent remediation process. - Flexible upgrades: Lifecycle Extension with ProSupport offers several options to modernize your investment with next-gen, higher model, and scale-out upgrade. - Better together: PowerStore’s unique integrations with Dell’s portfolio streamlines datacenter operations with integrations with PowerProtect DataDomain and Dell Private Cloud - Easy to manage: Ranked #1 in Ease of Use, PowerStore’s AI-driven management interface automates tasks and dramatically simplifies workflows.

Traditional storage forces you into costly, disruptive upgrades just to stay current. PowerStore ends that cycle with Lifecycle Extension (LCE) – a Dell ProSupport offer that blends flexible technology upgrades, expert guidance and always-on support to simplify every phase of storage ownership. Delivering continuous modernisation combined with long-term cost savings, LCE is designed to make PowerStore the last storage platform you’ll ever need to purchase.

More upgrade paths – Choose from non-disruptive Next Gen, Higher Model or Scale-out benefits to meet your unique needs as you go

Access any time in contract – You can redeem your upgrade just 180 days after enrollment, unlike competitors who make you wait up to 3 years for eligibility.

No forced controller or capacity upgrades – Model tiers are NOT tied to capacity limits, and higher-model controller swaps never require a capacity purchase.

Reduced capacity costs, every time you expand or upgrade drives. There’s no limit to how often you can use this benefit – and no need to decommission or return existing drives!

Dedicated technical advisor – Get an expert annual review of your environment, with actionable recommendations for architectural optimisation and workload planning.

Includes full deployment services for both Next Gen and Higher Model upgrades.

Plus…you get all the benefits of world-class ProSupport services, a 3-year satisfaction guarantee, all-inclusive software licensing and more. With Lifecycle Extension, you’ll never outgrow your storage!