ObjectScale

Redefining performance and scale for the AI era

Dell ObjectScale activates more data for AI with proven scale, high-performance enterprise S3 and seamless integration across the Dell AI Data Platform. It turns object storage into a powerful data foundation for AI, analytics, backup and active archive—so you can move faster, simplify operations and unlock more value from your data.

Read the blog

Dell has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Enterprise Storage Platforms.

“ObjectScale is the strategic platform of the future for us. In a hybrid, multicloud world, ObjectScale supports a wide range of applications.” — Johan van Camp, Head of ICT Infrastructure

“With ObjectScale, we can now easily archive petabytes of data with a roadmap to archive some post-release data to a colder tier in the cloud.” — Tim Bicio, Chief Technology Officer

“ObjectScale enabled us to securely store large volumes of data on premises with the ability to search that data quickly.” — Ali Rey Group Head of Technology Platforms

“We chose ObjectScale because it’s a proven platform globally, more reliable and more scalable than other vendor solutions.” — Michael Holm, Director of Product Development

“ObjectScale enables us to quickly recover petabytes of critical and irreplaceable research data in case of a natural disaster or cyberattack.” — Craig Risien, CI Systems Project Manager; Ocean Observatories Initiative

22.8 PB

8x

2x

80%

.vpmfe-logo-river .value-pillars-section{visibility:visible}

Meet the next generation of object storage

Upgrade seamlessly, scale globally, and unlock greater efficiency with flexible deployment on existing or new ECS infrastructure with the latest ObjectScale release.

Exascale scalability streamlines operations, upgrades, and management across global environments with unmatched reliability and performance.

Accelerate AI and advanced workloads with high-speed, low-latency data access. Experience consistent compatibility and processing for generative AI (GenAI) and next-generation applications.

Reduce costs by up to 80% over public cloud while achieving superior efficiency and robust security.

Where ObjectScale excels

Scale with enterprise-grade S3 storage to grow exabytes and deliver high performance across a unified global namespace.

Drive AI advancements with low-latency storage and GenAI-ready features to ensure rapid data processing and S3 compatibility.

.cmfe-noscript-block { display: block !important; } .cmfe-noscript-row { display: table-row !important; }

Compare enterprise object storage solutions

Models

Best Use

Storage

Raw Node Capacity

Nodes per Rack

Raw Rack Capacity

Cache SSD

Downloads

ObjectScale X560

ObjectScale X560 Contact Sales

Traditional and modern workloads, AI data lake

Up to 24 drives,  2 TB to 24 TB

12 TB to 576 TB

Up to 16

60 TB to 9.2 PB

Included

Contact Sales View Spec Sheet

View Spec Sheet

ObjectScale XF960

ObjectScale XF960 Contact Sales

AI training and checkpointing, analytics and fast backup

up to 24 drives, 7.68 TB to 122.88 TB

46 TB to 2.9 PB

Up to 16

230 TB to 47.2 PB

N/A

Contact Sales View Spec Sheet

View Spec Sheet

ObjectScale X7700

ObjectScale X7700 Contact Sales

AI data lake, active archive, long-retention workloads

Up to 102 drives,16 TB to 32 TB

432 TB to 3.26 PB

Up to 7

2.1 PB to 22.8 PB

Included

Contact Sales View Spec Sheet

View Spec Sheet

Models

Best Use

Storage

Raw Node Capacity

Nodes per Rack

Raw Rack Capacity

Cache SSD

Downloads

ObjectScale X560

ObjectScale X560 Contact Sales

Traditional and modern workloads, AI data lake

Up to 24 drives,  2 TB to 24 TB

12 TB to 576 TB

Up to 16

60 TB to 9.2 PB

Included

Contact Sales View Spec Sheet

View Spec Sheet

ObjectScale XF960

ObjectScale XF960 Contact Sales

AI training and checkpointing, analytics and fast backup

up to 24 drives, 7.68 TB to 122.88 TB

46 TB to 2.9 PB

Up to 16

230 TB to 47.2 PB

N/A

Contact Sales View Spec Sheet

View Spec Sheet

ObjectScale X7700

ObjectScale X7700 Contact Sales

AI data lake, active archive, long-retention workloads

Up to 102 drives,16 TB to 32 TB

432 TB to 3.26 PB

Up to 7

2.1 PB to 22.8 PB

Included

Contact Sales View Spec Sheet

View Spec Sheet

HVE

Try ObjectScale

Experience ObjectScale management with self-paced virtual labs in free, real-time virtual environments.

Browse hands-on labs

B2L HP Hero Banner - ObjectScale CRN Award

Dell ObjectScale

Wins CRN® 2025 Product of the Year for Enterprise-Class Storage.

Read about this award

Break through AI with Data

Supercharge your data with the Dell AI Data Platform virtual event.

Watch On Demand

gettyimages-14850694251-franchise-banner-CRN-Award-2025-1900x600 - 1

Dell AI Data Platform wins 2025 CRN Tech Innovators award

ObjectScale forms the foundation of a winning AI Data Platform.

Read the blog

Data that drives smarter IT decisions

Discover, assess, and modernize your entire infrastructure with Dell Live Optics—from core to cloud to edge.

Get started

Escalate Triangle Icon

Future-Proof Program

Maximize your investments with benefits that span storage, data protection, networking, and servers.

Explore the program

Currency Coins Icon

Payment Solutions

Deploy the technology you need now while maximizing your IT budget.

Explore Dell Payment Solutions

Cart Icon

Consulting AI Services

Dell Professional services for Generative AI help you achieve breakthrough transformation.

Explore services

ObjectScale resources

Resources

Explore all technical resources

TOP REASONS

Modern Dense Object Storage

See why our modern bulk storage tier for the Dell AI Data Platform delivers more capacity, faster pipelines and simplified operations.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Dell ObjectScale Technical Overview

Explore a technical overview of Dell ObjectScale’s platform design and architecture.

BEST PRACTICES

Dell ObjectScale Best Practices

Optimize deployment and management with expert-recommended practices for peak performance and reliability.

GUIDE

Dell ObjectScale High Availability Design

Learn strategies to ensure high availability and system reliability, even in tough conditions.

GUIDE

Enhanced Storage Efficiency with Compression

Discover how advanced compression techniques maximize Dell ObjectScale's storage efficiency.

TOP REASONS

Modern Dense Object Storage

See why our modern bulk storage tier for the Dell AI Data Platform delivers more capacity, faster pipelines and simplified operations.

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

Dell ObjectScale Technical Overview

Explore a technical overview of Dell ObjectScale’s platform design and architecture.

BEST PRACTICES

Dell ObjectScale Best Practices

Optimize deployment and management with expert-recommended practices for peak performance and reliability.

GUIDE

Dell ObjectScale High Availability Design

Learn strategies to ensure high availability and system reliability, even in tough conditions.

GUIDE

Enhanced Storage Efficiency with Compression

Discover how advanced compression techniques maximize Dell ObjectScale's storage efficiency.

Labs, Webinars & Events

LABS

ObjectScale Hands-on Labs

Get hands-on experience with ObjectScale’s capabilities through interactive labs.

DOWNLOADS

ObjectScale Community Edition

Download the latest ObjectScale software and discover its newest features.

EVENTS

Dell Storage Events

Join our digital experiences or find an event near you.

LABS

ObjectScale Hands-on Labs

Get hands-on experience with ObjectScale’s capabilities through interactive labs.

DOWNLOADS

ObjectScale Community Edition

Download the latest ObjectScale software and discover its newest features.

EVENTS

Dell Storage Events

Join our digital experiences or find an event near you.

Partner Solutions

BRIEF

Object Storage as-a-Service

Discover how Wasabi and Dell ObjectScale deliver scalable, secure hybrid cloud storage for seamless data management.

TOP REASONS

Mainframe Data Modernization

Unlock the full potential of your mainframe data with Dell ObjectScale and BMC AMI Cloud solutions.

BRIEF

Enterprise AI Storage

Explore how Dell ObjectScale and Cloudera deliver a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AI and analytics platform with S3-compatible storage for modern enterprise needs.

WHITE PAPER

Advanced Load Balancing

See how ObjectScale and F5 together provide a robust foundation for AI workloads.

PARTNERS

Extended Technologies Complete

Trusted partner solutions that optimize and complete your Dell infrastructure.

BRIEF

Object Storage as-a-Service

Discover how Wasabi and Dell ObjectScale deliver scalable, secure hybrid cloud storage for seamless data management.

TOP REASONS

Mainframe Data Modernization

Unlock the full potential of your mainframe data with Dell ObjectScale and BMC AMI Cloud solutions.

BRIEF

Enterprise AI Storage

Explore how Dell ObjectScale and Cloudera deliver a scalable, secure, and cost-efficient AI and analytics platform with S3-compatible storage for modern enterprise needs.

WHITE PAPER

Advanced Load Balancing

See how ObjectScale and F5 together provide a robust foundation for AI workloads.

PARTNERS

Extended Technologies Complete

Trusted partner solutions that optimize and complete your Dell infrastructure.

Related Offerings

FEATURED SOLUTION

Dell Lightning File System

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

FEATURED SOLUTION

Dell AI Data Platform

Unleash your data at scale.

Dell PowerScale

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

FEATURED SOLUTION

Dell APEX Infrastructure

Enjoy more agility and more control while only paying for what you use.

FEATURED SOLUTION

Dell Lightning File System

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

FEATURED SOLUTION

Dell AI Data Platform

Unleash your data at scale.

Dell PowerScale

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

FEATURED SOLUTION

Dell APEX Infrastructure

Enjoy more agility and more control while only paying for what you use.

Artificial Intelligence

WHITE PAPER

Accelerating AI Workloads with RDMA for S3-Compatible Storage

Discover how Dell ObjectScale leverages RDMA technology to transform AI workloads.

WHITE PAPER

Enabling Generative AI with Scalable Vector Storage

Learn how Dell ObjectScale's S3 Vector Store provides cost-efficient, scalable storage for modern AI needs.

SOLUTION OVERVIEW

ObjectScale RAG Connector with the Dell AI Data Platform

Explore how the ObjectScale RAG Connector integrates seamlessly with the Dell AI Data Platform.

WHITE PAPER

Scalable KV Cache Offloading with Dell AI Storage Engines

See how Dell AI Storage Engines optimize KV cache offloading, eliminating bottlenecks.

WHITE PAPER

Dell AI Data Platform

Dive into the innovative approach of the Dell AI Data Platform for managing and scaling AI workloads.

WHITE PAPER

Accelerating AI Workloads with RDMA for S3-Compatible Storage

Discover how Dell ObjectScale leverages RDMA technology to transform AI workloads.

WHITE PAPER

Enabling Generative AI with Scalable Vector Storage

Learn how Dell ObjectScale's S3 Vector Store provides cost-efficient, scalable storage for modern AI needs.

SOLUTION OVERVIEW

ObjectScale RAG Connector with the Dell AI Data Platform

Explore how the ObjectScale RAG Connector integrates seamlessly with the Dell AI Data Platform.

WHITE PAPER

Scalable KV Cache Offloading with Dell AI Storage Engines

See how Dell AI Storage Engines optimize KV cache offloading, eliminating bottlenecks.

WHITE PAPER

Dell AI Data Platform

Dive into the innovative approach of the Dell AI Data Platform for managing and scaling AI workloads.

Expert Reviews & Awards

Don't just take our word for it

CRN®

2025 CRN® Products of the Year Awards (Storage – Enterprise-Class)

CRN®

2025 CRN® Tech Innovator Awards (Data and Information Management)

IT Brand Pulse

Product Category: File and Object Storage for AI

IT Brand Pulse

Product Category: File and Object Storage for AI

FAQs

What business problems does Dell ObjectScale solve compared with public-cloud object stores?

Dell ObjectScale addresses challenges like cost efficiency and data sovereignty. It provides on-premises object storage solutions with scalable architecture, ensuring secure and cost-effective data management. This allows businesses to maintain control over their data while reducing reliance on public-cloud providers.

What data protection schemes are available with ObjectScale?

ObjectScale offers erasure coding, replication, and ObjectLock WORM for data protection. Each scheme caters to different needs: erasure coding optimizes storage efficiency, replication enhances resilience, and ObjectLock ensures immutability for compliance.

How does ObjectScale integrate with AI/ML workflows and GPU clusters?

ObjectScale seamlessly integrates with AI/ML workflows by providing high-performance access to data. It supports GPU clusters, enhancing data processing speeds crucial for AI/ML applications, thereby accelerating innovation and insights.

Which compliance and security certifications does ObjectScale meet?

ObjectScale complies with industry standards like TLS 1.3, SEC 17a-4-f, FINRA, GDPR, and follows CISA KEV patch cadence. This comprehensive compliance ensures robust security and regulatory adherence

Can ObjectScale nodes be added to existing ECS clusters?

ObjectScale nodes can be integrated with existing ECS clusters, enhancing storage capabilities while maintaining seamless operations.

Do ObjectScale nodes have dual controllers or support active-active configurations?

Yes, ObjectScale nodes support dual controllers and active-active configurations, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance for critical data operations.

Does Dell ECS or ObjectScale support integration with Azure Blob Storage?

Yes, both Dell ECS and ObjectScale support integration with Azure Blob Storage, facilitating hybrid cloud strategies and data mobility.

What are the available models in the ObjectScale lineup?

Dell offers various models including ObjectScale X560, ObjectScale XF960, and ECS EX5000, along with software-defined options. Each model caters to specific storage needs and performance requirements.

How does smart rebalancing work when adding or retiring nodes in a multi-rack deployment?

Smart rebalancing automatically redistributes data across nodes, optimizing performance and ensuring seamless operations during node additions or retirements.

How does ObjectScale implement multi-site replication and disaster recovery?

ObjectScale supports multi-site replication across unlimited Virtual Data Centers (VDCs), ensuring robust disaster recovery and data resilience.

Redefining performance and scale for the AI era

Gartner®

Ghent University

Lightstorm Entertainment

Emirates NBD

Cloudist

Oregon State University

22.8 PB

8x

2x

80%

Meet the next generation of object storage

Scale to exabytes

Fast object storage for AI

Extreme efficiency and resilience

Where ObjectScale excels

AI-ready data management

GenAI model training

Dell ObjectScale

Break through AI with Data​

Dell AI Data Platform wins 2025 CRN Tech Innovators award

Data that drives smarter IT decisions

Future-Proof Program

Payment Solutions

Consulting AI Services

ObjectScale resources

Modern Dense Object Storage

Dell ObjectScale Technical Overview

Dell ObjectScale Best Practices

Dell ObjectScale High Availability Design

Enhanced Storage Efficiency with Compression

Modern Dense Object Storage

Dell ObjectScale Technical Overview

Dell ObjectScale Best Practices

Dell ObjectScale High Availability Design

Enhanced Storage Efficiency with Compression

Expert Reviews & Awards

Award Winner

Award Winner

Market Leader

Innovation Leader

FAQs

Break through AI with Data