Last August, Dell Technologies and Nutanix announced we would expand our collaboration by introducing Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform. This powerful combination merges Dell’s high-performance, scalable storage system with the intelligent simplicity of Nutanix’s software-defined architecture. Together, they provide organizations with a robust solution designed to accelerate IT modernization, enhance operational efficiency and simplify storage and infrastructure management.
Today, we are excited to share that this solution is now generally available. This makes Dell PowerFlex the first external storage integrated with Nutanix Cloud Platform¹.
Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform is designed for large, mission-critical environments where resiliency, security, scalability and performance are essential. The software-defined solution brings together the scalability and performance of Dell PowerFlex with a proven hypervisor, integrated disaster recovery and network security from Nutanix. Through the deep integration with Nutanix Cloud Platform, PowerFlex now offers expanded support for Nutanix AHV, providing enterprises with a flexible hypervisor option to meet diverse needs.
Key benefits of this solution include:
Simplified IT Consolidation and Scalability
PowerFlex consolidates virtualized and bare-metal mission-critical workloads on a single platform, eliminating silos and reducing operational costs. Its independent scalability of compute and storage allows businesses to easily adjust compute and storage resources. This enables them to adapt to changing demands without disruptions.
Streamlined and Automated IT Management
Managing complex IT environments can be a daunting task, consuming valuable time and resources. With automation tools like PowerFlex Manager and Nutanix Prism Central, organizations can enhance operational efficiency. These tools simplify IT processes such as updates, resource allocation and ongoing management. They also free up IT teams to focus on strategic priorities that drive impactful business outcomes.
High Performance and Enterprise-Grade Data Protection
PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform supports modern workloads with high performance and enterprise-grade security. It enables businesses to consolidate workloads, scale dynamically and automate critical processes, all while providing robust data protection with built-in cyber-resilience and disaster recovery. Customers will have peace of mind that their critical applications remain secure, highly available and adaptable to evolving demands, offering unmatched reliability and flexibility in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.
Partners like DXC Technology are excited about the performance and flexibility of Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform:
“DXC helps our customers modernize IT while maintaining control and flexibility. We have already guided many customers through the migration of critical workloads in various virtualization environments…our collaboration on Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform as an early adopter empowers global enterprises to modernize without disruption—reducing risk and creating a hybrid IT environment that supports growth, innovation and security.” — David Keasey, Global Revenue Lead DXC GIS
Working Together to Deliver Greater Value to Customers
Dell and Nutanix continue to deliver solutions that help customers easily manage both traditional and modern workloads. PowerFlex’s best-in-class software-defined storage and compute seamlessly integrates with the Nutanix Cloud Platform’s virtualization and management capabilities to create a unified solution with greater flexibility, performance and efficiency. This collaboration also introduces expanded data services, enhancing storage optimization, scalability and resilience across IT environments.
Together, we reaffirm our mission to empower enterprises with innovative tools that drive growth, agility and success in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. And this is just the beginning—our commitment to innovation and future solutions continues to pave the way for what’s next.
Discover the Full Potential Today
If you’re looking to advance your IT modernization efforts, now is a great time to explore how Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform can help.
Come visit our booth at Dell Technologies World (May 19-22, Las Vegas NV) and Nutanix .Next (May 7-9, Washington DC) to hear directly from our leaders. Attend in-depth sessions and experience expert-led demos showcasing how our solutions can transform your organization. In the meantime, visit our website today to learn more.
1 Based on Dell and Nutanix analysis, July, 2024
