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#1 scale-out storage solution available on the market

Dell PowerScale for Public Cloud is a high-performance file storage solution that securely integrates PowerScale software to your chosen public cloud. It simplifies data movement between on-premises and the cloud, delivering enterprise-class performance, scale, and operational consistency.

Built for your workloads

AI and analytics

Deliver linear scalability, high performance, and large capacity across AI and GenAI workloads.

Cloud burst

Burst data and applications to the cloud using replication tools.

DR and ransomware protection

Address regulatory, compliance, availability, and security requirements with a consistent experience.

Data center to cloud migration

Move file data from on-premises to run natively in the cloud without changes to storage architecture.

A powerful public cloud solution

That brings the reliability and performance of Dell PowerScale on-premises to the public cloud.

QoS

Experience superior cluster management and intelligent protocol operation handling for all traffic types.

Data Reduction​

Maximize available space to save storage capacity and reduce costs.

Multi-Protocol Access

Share a global permissions structure across users and protocols (NFS, SMB, HDFS, S3).

SyncIQ

Effortlessly manage replication with an intuitive web-based interface, prioritizing business continuity.

SmartConnect​

Ensure seamless client load balancing and dynamic failover for optimal cluster utilization.

SmartQuotas

Easily manage storage demands with thin provisioning and dynamic capacity scaling.

Snapshots

Achieve rapid restoration and effortlessly meet recovery time objectives.

CloudPools

Automate tiering by using cloud storage for inactive data, reducing overall expenses.
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FAQs

Dell PowerScale for Public Cloud is a trusted, scalable, and high-performance enterprise-class file storage solution designed for public cloud environments. It extends the capabilities of on-premises PowerScale by delivering the same PowerScale OneFS software across both on-prem and cloud platforms. This ensures seamless data management, multi-protocol access, and consistent user experience. By leveraging the flexibility and scalability of the cloud, Dell PowerScale for Public Cloud combines enterprise-grade performance and security with the agility of cloud infrastructure.
Dell PowerScale is compatible with AWS and Azure cloud platforms, offering enterprises the flexibility to seamlessly integrate their storage solutions with their cloud strategies. PowerScale supports scaling up to 1.6 PiB per cluster in AWS, up to 5.6 PiB per cluster in Azure (Customer Managed), and up to 8.4 PB of usable capacity in Azure (Dell Managed).
PowerScale OneFS cloud editions support NFS v3/v4, SMB 3, S3, and HDFS, allowing for a unified namespace across different protocols. This multi-protocol support ensures compatibility with a wide range of applications and workloads.
PowerScale delivers high performance for AI/GenAI pipelines with exceptional file storage, low-latency data access, and a scale-out architecture supporting up to 18 nodes in a single namespace. It supports demanding modern workloads, overcoming typical public cloud limitations to manage large datasets and high-throughput workloads.
PowerScale includes SyncIQ for replication, Snapshots for data recovery, SmartLock WORM for immutability, protection for redundancy, antivirus, and disaster recovery tiering. These features enhance data protection and resilience against ransomware attacks.
Customers can choose between two distinct service options, Customer Managed offers on AWS and Azure, and a Dell Managed Native Integration on Azure. The Customer Managed service is ideal for those who want maximum customization with granular control over infrastructure, design architecture, deployment, and scalability. The Dell Managed option is the choice for those who want a streamlined experience, with Dell handling deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.
Yes, Dell PowerScale is eligible for AWS EDP and Azure MCA credits. Private offers facilitate customized billing and pricing terms.