PowerStore Lifecycle Extension Puts Modernization on Autopilot

tl;dr: PowerStore’s Lifecycle Extension turns storage modernization into an ongoing benefit, not a disruptive event. Flexible upgrade paths, fast eligibility, predictable cost savings, and built-in deployment expertise help you stay modern without the fine print and hidden restrictions that slow down traditional refresh programs.

Let’s face it – technology was supposed to make IT simpler.
Instead, most teams I talk to are more buried than ever.

• • More tools.
  • More integrations.
  • More “urgent” refresh projects.

And somehow, staying modern still means planning your next migration before the last one is even wrapped. These cycles drain time and morale – and they are exactly the problem that PowerStore and its Lifecycle Extension program were built to solve.

The last platform refresh you’ll ever need

Lifecycle Extension is built around a simple but bold idea:

PowerStore could be the last storage platform you ever need to buy.

Instead of churning through disruptive migrations every few years, your storage evolves in place – delivering better economics, less downtime, and more control.

Not all modernization programs deliver

More organizations than ever are turning to lifecycle programs to keep pace with accelerating demands – but many still fall short where it counts. Typical pitfalls include:

• • Rigid upgrade paths.
  • Long waiting periods before eligibility.
  • Hidden costs, such as forced upgrades just to expand capacity.

For already-stretched IT teams, the impact of these restrictions adds up fast. Lifecycle Extension removes the friction – delivering true agility without the fine print.

A smarter approach to lifecycle management

Lifecycle Extension blends technology, economic and human-expertise advantages into a modernization experience that adapts flexibly to evolving business requirements.

What sets it apart?

1. More ways to upgrade

Choose the best path for your business, any time during your contract:

• • Jump to the next generation as soon as it’s released
  • Boost performance with a higher-model upgrade
  • Scale out by adding a second appliance when needed

2. Modernize on your schedule – not a vendor’s

• • Full eligibility in just 180 days.¹
  • One commitment unlocks your first upgrade.
  • No eligibility resets due to capacity expansion.

And because deployment services are included, most upgrades are as simple as telling your Dell team when you want them to occur.

3. Reduce costs at every stage

• • Up to 38% off appliance upgrades.²
  • 25% off ongoing capacity expansion – while keeping your existing drives!³
  • No forced jumps to higher tiers just to grow – every PowerStore model scales equally.

4. Expert guidance included

• • Your appointed Dell Technical Advisor provides annual performance, capacity, and efficiency reviews to keep PowerStore optimized year after year.