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Dell Exascale Storage

Adaptable storage for extreme-scale AI and HPC
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Power Multimodal AI with Seamless Flexibility

Dell Exascale Storage is the only four-in-one storage solution built for extreme-scale artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and demanding enterprise workloads. Flexibly deploy file, object, block and parallel file systems on the latest Dell PowerEdge servers to manage multimodal workloads without complex re-architecture.
Up to

800 GbE

network connectivity
The only

4-in-1

storage built for extreme-scale AI, HPC and demanding enterprise workloads
Up to

6 TB/sec

performance per rack

One hardware architecture for many storage personalities

Managing massive data environments requires infrastructure that can adapt at a moment of notice. Dell Exascale Storage provides a shared architecture that helps you improve hardware utilization, reduce resource waste, and simplify your operations.
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Dell Exascale storage rack

Switch Storage Personalities Dynamically

Allocate and reallocate capacity across file, object, block and parallel file systems without redesigning the underlying hardware. License once and dynamically rebalance as demands grow.

Achieve Extreme Performance at Scale

Meet the demands of multimodal AI with up to 6 TB/sec of read performance per rack. Support for NVIDIA CX-8 and CX-9 SuperNICs and up to 800 GbE connectivity delivers the unparalleled throughput needed to keep data pipelines moving fast.

Simplify Operations and Lower Costs

Effortlessly manage large fleets scaling to exabytes. Built-in automation accelerates deployment and simplifies scaling in massive environments, reducing operational overhead. Familiar and proven software eliminates steep learning curves, enabling teams to focus on innovation.

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Dell Exascale Storage Resources
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Dell Lightning File System

Drive faster, more efficient AI outcomes with the parallel file system designed for the most demanding workloads.
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Dell AI Data Platform

Unleash your data at scale.
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Dell PowerScale

Secure and efficient scale-out NAS storage that is purpose-built for AI.​
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ObjectScale

Scalable, object storage built for modern apps and AI
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FAQs

Dell Exascale Storage—4-in-1 storage built for extreme-scale AI, HPC and demanding enterprise workloads—gives IT teams the flexibility to deploy Dell’s best of breed file, object, block and parallel file system storage software on the latest Dell PowerEdge servers. Customers can allocate Dell PowerScale, Dell ObjectScale and/or Dell Lightning File System storage resources on a common hardware platform to support the most demanding AI and HPC environments, such as high frequency trading and neoclouds.
Dell Exascale Storage is not a standalone product but rather a software-first architecture. While our appliance families remain the go-to choice for most enterprise deployments, Dell Exascale Storage offers a unique approach for extreme-scale environments.
Dell Exascale Storage is best suited for organizations operating at tens of petabytes and above that need two or more storage personalities (for example, file + object, or file + parallel file) on a shared PowerEdge foundation. It is particularly relevant for Select AI accounts, neocloud providers, high‑frequency trading firms and large enterprises building extreme‑scale AI and data services.
Dell Exascale Storage supports the following software:

  • Dell PowerScale (file storage)
  • Dell ObjectScale (object storage)
  • Dell Lightning File System (parallel file system storage)
  • Dell PowerFlex (block storage)
  • Dell Exascale Storage: Multi‑personality, software‑defined storage on PowerEdge, ideal when customers need two or more storage personalities on shared infrastructure with the flexibility to rebalance capacity and licenses over time.
  • Individual SDS deployments on PowerEdge: Best when a single personality (such as PowerScale or ObjectScale) dominates, and hardware can be tuned for that stack alone.
  • Appliances: The simplest, turnkey experience for mainstream enterprises that want integrated hardware, software and support without needing to treat file/object/parallel file as interchangeable services on shared infrastructure.