We’re excited to announce the release of PowerMaxOS 10.3, the latest evolution of Dell Technologies’ most powerful data storage platform. This software update brings powerful new features designed to help customers accelerate progress, streamline operations, and secure their mission-critical environments. From QLC flash drive support for PowerMax 2500 to smarter automation, advanced security, and increased performance gains, PowerMaxOS 10.3 sets a new standard for enterprise storage.
With each new release, our goal is simple: empower organizations to reach further, adapt faster, and trust their storage to drive human achievement. PowerMaxOS 10.3 embodies this vision, delivering enhancements that address today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s opportunities.
Automation elevated: Simple, fast, transformative
Complexity is the enemy of progress. That’s why PowerMaxOS 10.3 introduces advanced automation, designed to reclaim valuable time and streamline routine processes. Customers now benefit from:
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- 1-Click Software Updates: Stay secure and current with the fastest, most reliable update experience yet. Updates are customer-initiated, risk-free, and entirely non-disruptive.
- Zero-Touch Management Installs: Gone are the days of lengthy, error-prone setups. Install new arrays management software in mere seconds, freeing up IT staff for higher-value work.
- Workload Planning Dashboard: Gain predictive insights with “what-if” simulations and detailed visibility into performance and capacity usage across multiple PowerMax arrays. Plan, allocate, and optimize resources with new levels of confidence.
Further automation improvements deliver up to a 66% reduction in steps to change replication modes and remarkable savings in configuration task times. These changes transform operational efficiency, making it easier to adapt to change and focus on innovation.
QLC drives debut for PowerMax 2500: Consolidate & scale with confidence
A major highlight of PowerMaxOS 10.3 is the introduction of QLC (Quad-Level Cell) flash drives specifically for PowerMax 2500—marking the first time this technology is available for the 2500. QLC unlocks new pathways for organizations to manage capacity-intensive workloads efficiently and affordably.
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- Capacity-Driven Value: QLC drives enable support for data-rich, petabyte-scale applications and large archives, empowering teams to economically consolidate vast amounts of mission-critical data.
- Cost-Efficiency without Compromise: Experience a lower total cost of ownership compared to TLC models, while maintaining the reliability PowerMax is known for with full software compatibility.
- Flexible, Future-Ready Scaling: Start small with a 10-drive minimum (122TB) and push boundaries, expanding to 8.8PBe per array thanks to cost-effective single-drive expansion and built-in intelligence.
PowerMaxOS 10.3 leverages a next-gen cache-centric architecture and innovative write-folding techniques to extend QLC flash durability. This approach delivers an outstanding consolidation solution with genuine, real-world impact, all within the trusted PowerMax framework.
Next-level security: Built-in peace of mind
Protecting mission-critical data is non-negotiable. PowerMaxOS 10.3 introduces enhanced security features to help organizations meet the highest standards of data integrity and compliance:
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- Single Sign-On (SSO) with Microsoft Entra ID: Easily integrate PowerMax with your existing identity landscape for streamlined, secure access backed by multi-factor authentication.
- Secure Email Alerts with Encryption: Receive real-time alerts on the state of your arrays via encrypted SMTP, supporting up to 20 customizable recipients and comprehensive severity tagging.
These enhancements make PowerMax the world’s most secure mission-critical storage1 platform, so you can lead with confidence knowing your operations are always protected.
Performance unleashed: Scale for demanding workloads
Data growth and performance demand show no signs of slowing down. PowerMaxOS 10.3 delivers up to 25% more IOPS performance on both PowerMax 2500 and 8500 systems, enabling customers to meet the exacting requirements of high-performance databases, analytics, and large-scale transactional workloads with room to grow. These performance gains come from optimized, write-intensive algorithms and continual software innovations, ensuring your storage is always ready to support the most demanding business-critical applications like SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce.
Scalability remains a central pillar—PowerMax’s highly scalable Dynamic Fabric architecture allows organizations to consolidate more workloads than ever, simplifying management while delivering consistent, reliable results across diverse environments.
Ready for what’s next
PowerMaxOS 10.3 wasn’t just designed for today—it’s engineered for wherever your business is headed next. Whether you’re moving between synchronous and active-active replication modes, leveraging smart migration recommendations, or planning for ongoing consolidation, every innovation in this release keeps you one step ahead.
Best of all, PowerMaxOS 10.3 upgrades are free and non-disruptive for existing customers with a Dell service contract, ensuring continuous innovation with no hidden costs.
Discover how you can unlock new possibilities—seamlessly, securely, and at scale—with PowerMaxOS 10.3.
Experience the future of mission-critical storage. Visit Dell Technologies to learn more and get started today.
