High-performance, efficient and resilient mission-critical storage. Accelerate and consolidate demanding enterprise workloads in an ultra-dense footprint with scalable dynamic fabric architecture and multicloud flexibility.
Capacity per array:
15.36 TBu - 8 PBe
Nodes per array:
2 or 4 nodes
NVMe flash drive types:
3.84 TB, 7.68 TB, 15.36 TB, 30.72 TB
Processors:
Up to 4 Intel Xeon CPUs. 2.8 GHz, 64 cores per node pair
Cache per array:
896 GB up to 15.36 TB
Cybersecurity:
U.S. Department of Defense APL certified, STIG compliant, FIPS 140-2 encrypted drives are optional
Intel Xeon, 2.8 GHz Cores per Node/Array: Memory configs 1-3: 64/128 Cores per Node/Array: Memory config 4: 72/144
Functional
All-flash, end-to-end NVMe mission-critical storage Unified support for block, file, mainframe, IBM i, vVols, and container-based workloads
Memory
Cache memory: 896 GB – 15.36 TB
System Overview
Base enclosure 3U enclosure with dual active/active nodes 2 to 4 NVMe SED Flash modules per node pair (vault drives) Eight IO modules per node pair Redundant and hot-pluggable power supplies and cooling fans
Expansion enclosures 2U dynamic media enclosure (up to two per array) 48 2.5” NVMe Flash drive slots Affordable single-drive non-disruptive upgrades Redundant and hot-pluggable power supplies and cooling fans
Expansion Capacity
Expansion method Scale-up: 1 node pair plus 1 expansion enclosure Scale-out: Up to two node pairs per array Optional two-node pairs with a single drive enclosure
Front-end network ports per node pair Max network ports: 32 Max 16/32Gb FC ports: 32 Max 10/25 GBE/iSCSI ports: 32
Management ports Dual 1Gbe ports
Media Types
NVMe SSDs 3.84 TB 7.68 TB 15.36 TB 30.72 TB
Software
All software required to store data and manage the system is included with each PowerMax purchase. PowerMaxOS upgrades are non-disruptive and take under six seconds.
Data Reduction 5:1 DRR guarantee Hardware-based compression Global inline deduplication and compression Manage data reduction by storage group
Data Protection
Local Protection SED-based encryption with self-managed and external key management Local Point-In-Time Copies (Snapshots and Thin Clones) Immutable & Secure Snapshots The industry’s most scalable cyber recovery, 64M Secure Snapshots per array
Remote protection The gold standard in remote replication Native Synchronous/Asynchronous Block Replication Native Synchronous/Asynchronous File Replication Native Synchronous/Asynchronous vVol Replication SRDF/Metro Smart DR (4-site replication optional) Native PowerProtect Data Domain integration - manage local or multicloud backups from PowerProtect
Security
Security US Department of Defense: Approved Products List, STIG hardening Common Criteria FIPS 140-2 for Data-at-Rest Encryption (optional) (KMIP) compliant external key manager IPv6 USGv6-R1 certification Immutable Hardware Root of Trust, Secure Boot Chain of Trust Digitally signed firmware updates Multi-factor authentication via RSA SecurID Secure and immutable snapshots Tamper-proof audit logs Ransomware anomaly detection and alerting PowerMax cyber recovery vault
Other compliance Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance Secure TLS 1.3 communication
Management
PowerMax Unisphere Manager (GUI) CLI, REST API APEX AIOps for intelligent IT infrastructure insights Proactive Assist: Configure remote support, online chat, open a service request, etc. Quality of Service via Host I/O Limits Syslog support (including alerts) Power Consumption Dashboard (iPDU): rack-level power/environmental monitoring and alerting
Ecosystems
PowerMax supports a wide variety of protocols and advanced features available via various software suites and packs including but not limited to:
VMware Dell Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) for VMware vSphere™: For provisioning, management, and cloning VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) Integration: Managing failover and failback making disaster recovery rapid and reliable Virtualization API Integration: VMware: VAAI and VASA. vRO Plugin for PowerMax
Native import/migration from other platforms Dynamic Data Mobility: Block storage migrations to and from Dell and non-Dell storage arrays RiverMeadow Cloud Mobility for Dell: Move workloads between PowerMax and any public cloud
Physical
System Bay 1, Single Node Pair, Single Drive Enclosure Height: 199.2 cm / 78.4 in Width: 60 cm / 23.5 in Depth: 114.8 cm / 45.2 in Max. Weight: 306 kg / 675 lbs
System Bay 1, Dual Node Pairs, Two Drive Enclosures Height: 199.2 cm / 78.4 in Width: 60 cm / 23.5 in Depth: 114.8 cm / 45.2 in Max. Weight: 408 kg / 900 lbs
Power
AC line voltage 200-240 VAC ± 10%, single phase, 50 to 60 Hz 200-240 VAC ± 10%, three-phase, 50 to 60 Hz
Maximum Power consumption Single cabinet, Single Node Pair, Single Drive Enclosure Typical operating temp (26°C): 2.213 kVA max at 200V-240V Maximum operating temp (35°C): 3.131 kVA max at 200V-240V
Maximum Heat Dissipation Single cabinet, Single Node Pair, Single Drive Enclosure Typical operating temp (26°C): 7,551 Btu/hr max at 200V-240V Maximum operating temp (35°C): 10,683 Btu/hr max at 200V-240V
Regulatory
Dell Information Technology Equipment is compliant with all currently applicable regulatory requirements for Electromagnetic Compatibility, Product Safety, and Environmental Regulations where placed on market. Detailed regulatory information and verification of compliance is available at the Dell Regulatory Compliance website. https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/regulatory-compliance
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