PowerStore: Info Hub - Product Documentation and Videos
Summary: List of technical information resources such as guides, checklist, simple support matrix, and how-to videos to help with PowerStore deployment and use.
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Symptoms
This page features a curated list of PowerStore documents and videos that enable you to securely install and use your PowerStore cluster.
*PowerStore X model customers: For the latest how-to technical manuals and guides for your model, download the PowerStore 3.2.x Documentation Set under Documentation for Previous Versions.
PowerStore customers: It is required that customers maintain Dell Technologies software and Supported Product(s) at the minimum supported release levels as specified in the minimum, recommended, and latest code version KB article 000205512. It’s highly recommended to upgrade to the latest or recommended (LTS) version to receive optimal support. For the latest information about supported upgrade paths, see KB article 000175213 PowerStoreOS Matrix.
Release Notes
If you are running earlier versions of PowerStore, see the Documentation for Previous Versions section at the bottom of this page.
| Release Notes for PowerStoreOS Version | Published/updated | ||
| 4.4.0.0 (Build: 2692403) | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| 4.3.1.x (Service Pack and Patch releases) | View KB Article | -- | February 2026 |
| 4.3.0.0 (Build: 2611831) | View HTML | View PDF | January 2026 |
| 4.1.0.x (Patch releases) | View KB Article | -- | March 2026 |
| 4.1.0.0 (Build: 2435323) | View HTML | View PDF | July 2025 |
Get to Know PowerStore
| Title | Published/updated | ||
| PowerStore Bulletin (March 2026) | -- | View PDF | March 2026 |
| PowerStore Bulletin (December 2025) | -- | View PDF | December 2025 |
| PowerStore Bulletin (September 2025) | -- | View PDF | September 2025 |
| Hardware Information Guide for PowerStore 1000, 1200, 3000, 3200, 5000, 5200, 7000, 9000, and 9200 | View HTML | View PDF | September 2025 |
| Hardware Information Guide for PowerStore 500 | View HTML | View PDF | September 2025 |
| Simple Support Matrix | -- | View PDF | -- |
PowerStore Deployment Guides
If you are deploying PowerStore 3.6 or earlier, refer to the deployment documents in the PowerStore Documentation Set .zip file in the Documentation for Previous Versions section below.
| Title | Published/updated | ||
| DOWNLOAD THE QUICK START GUIDE | View PDF | January 2026 | |
| Optionally, watch the Quick Start video | View Video | August 2024 | |
| 1. Plan your deployment | |||
| Planning Guide | View HTML | View PDF | December 2025 |
| Networking Guide for Initial Deployment (PowerStore T and Q Models) |
View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| 2. Install and discover your appliance. | |||
| Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 1000, 1200, 3000, 3200, 5000, 5200, 7000, 9000, and 9200 | View HTML | View PDF | January 2026 |
| Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 500 | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| See the Quick Start Guide for steps to discover | |||
| 3. Set-up PowerStore Manager | |||
| Setting Up PowerStore Manager Guide | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Note: Other set-up information is provided in the PowerStore Manager online help. | |||
PowerStoreOS Upgrade
| Title | Published/updated | ||
| PowerStore T and Q Software Upgrade Guide | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| PowerStore X Software Upgrade Guide | View HTML | View PDF | June 2023 |
Manage a PowerStore Cluster
| Title | Published/updated | ||
| Setting Up PowerStore Manager Guide | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| REST API Developers Guide | View HTML | View PDF | February 2025 |
| REST API Reference Guide | -- | View PDF | March 2026 |
| CLI User Guide | View HTML | View PDF | February 2025 |
| CLI Reference Guide | -- | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Service Scripts Guide | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Security Configuration Guide | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Networking Guide for Storage Services (PowerStore T and Q Models) |
View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Configuring Volumes | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Configuring Files | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Protecting Your Data | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Virtualization Infrastructure Guide | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Monitoring Your System | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Importing External Storage to PowerStore | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Alerts and Events Reference Guide | View PDF | March 2026 |
Hardware Procedures
| Title | Published/updated | ||
| Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 1000, 1200, 3000, 3200, 5000, 5200, 7000, 9000, and 9200 | View HTML | View PDF |
January 2026 |
| Installation and Service Guide for PowerStore 500 | View HTML | View PDF | March 2026 |
| Power Down and Reboot Procedures Guide | View HTML | View PDF | February 2025 |
| PowerStore: Embedded Module LEDs | View HTML | -- | March 2025 |
| Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) Videos | -- | PowerStore CRU Videos | -- |
Host Connectivity and Configuration Documentation
| Title | Published/updated | ||
| PowerStore Host Configuration Guide | Note: The PowerStore Host Configuration Guide has been decommissioned and replaced with the E-Lab Host Connectivity Guides. | ||
| Host Connectivity Guide for VMware ESXi Server | -- | View PDF | -- |
| Host Connectivity Guide for Windows | -- | View PDF | -- |
| Host Connectivity Guide for Linux | -- | View PDF | -- |
Other PowerStore Resources
| Title | |||
| Technical White Papers and Videos | View HTML | ||
| PowerStore Training | View HTML |
Documentation for Previous Versions
| Title | Link |
| PowerStore 4.3.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 4.2.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 4.1.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 4.0.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 3.6.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 3.5.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 3.2.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 2.x Documentation Set | Download |
| PowerStore 1.0 Documentation Set | Download |
Release Notes
| Release Notes for PowerStoreOS Version | Published or Updated | ||
| 4.2.0.x (Patch releases) | View KB Article | -- | October 2025 |
| 4.2.0.0 (Build: 2563584) | View HTML | View PDF | January 2026 |
| 4.0.1.3 (Build: 2494147) | View PDF | May 2025 | |
| 4.0.1.2 (Build: 2445526) | View PDF | March 2025 | |
| 4.0.1.0 (Build: 2408234) | View PDF | December 2024 | |
| 4.0.0.2 (Build: 2365061) | View PDF | September 2024 | |
| 4.0.0.1 (Build: 2334337) | View PDF | July 2024 | |
| 4.0.0.0 (Build: 2284811) | View PDF | July 2024 | |
| 3.6.1.5 (Build: 2456810) | View PDF | March 2025 | |
| 3.6.1.4 (Build: 2413340) | View PDF | December 2024 | |
| 3.6.1.3 (Build: 2369400) | View PDF | September 2024 | |
| 3.6.1.2 (Build: 2315284) | View PDF | June 2024 | |
| 3.6.1.1 (Build: 2284788) | View PDF | May 2024 | |
| 3.6.1.0 (Build: 2261541) | View PDF | May 2024 | |
| 3.6.0.0 (Build: 2145637) | View PDF | March 2024 | |
| 3.5.0.2 (Build: 2190165) | View PDF | March 2024 | |
| 3.5.0.1 (Build: 2083289) | View PDF | July 2023 | |
| 3.5.0.0 (Build: 2050321) | View PDF | June 2023 | |
| 3.2.1.6 (Build: 2476179) | View PDF | April 2025 | |
| 3.2.1.5 (Build: 2424458) | View PDF | January 2025 | |
| 3.2.1.4 (Build: 2386214) | View PDF | October 2024 | |
| 3.2.1.3 (Build: 2334099) | View PDF | July 2024 | |
| 3.2.1.2 (Build: 2265367) | View PDF | April 2024 | |
| 3.2.1.1 (Build: 2164586) | View PDF | November 2023 | |
| 3.2.1.0 (Build: 1989710) | View PDF | May 2023 | |
| 3.2.0.1 (Build: 1860013) | View PDF | April 2023 | |
| 3.2.0.0 (Build: 1828615) | View PDF | April 2023 | |
| 3.0.0.1 (Build: 1756676) | View PDF | September 2022 | |
| 3.0.0.0 (Build: 1732745) | View PDF | September 2022 | |
| 2.1.1.2 (Build: 1885194) | View PDF | December 2022 | |
| 2.1.1.1 (Build: 1690550) | View PDF | May 2022 | |
| 2.1.1.0 (Build: 1649887) | View PDF | May 2022 | |
| 2.1.0.1 (Build: 1602345) | View PDF | May 2022 | |
| 2.1.0.0 (Build: 1561821) | View PDF | June 2022 | |
| 2.0.1.3 (Build: 1538564) | View PDF | December 2021 | |
| 2.0.1.2 (Build: 1522902) | View PDF | December 2021 | |
| 2.0.1.1 (Build: 1471924) | View PDF | October 2021 | |
| 2.0.1.0-1452126 | View PDF | December 2021 | |
| 2.0.0.0-1397847 | View PDF | September 2021 | |
| 1.0.4.0.5.006 | View PDF | March 2021 | |
| 1.0.4.0.5.003 | View PDF | February 2021 | |
| 1.0.3.0.5.007 | View PDF | January 2021 | |
| 1.0.2.0.5.003 | View PDF | September 2020 | |
| 1.0.1.0.5.003 | View PDF | August 2020 | |
| 1.0.1.0.5.002 | View PDF | July 2020 | |
| 1.0.0.0.5.109 | View PDF | May 2020 |
Cause
In order to enhance the user experience, finding the PowerStore documents is made easier by providing a page that contains all the relevant documentation resources.
Resolution
This info hub page categorizes and lists documentation resources available for each step in your journey with PowerStore.
Affected Products
PowerStore, PowerStore 1000X, PowerStore 1000T, PowerStore 1200T, PowerStore Expansion Enclosure, PowerStore 3000X, PowerStore 3000T, PowerStore 3200Q, PowerStore 3200T, PowerStore Rack, PowerStore 5000X, PowerStore 5000T, PowerStore 500T
, PowerStore 5200T, PowerStore 7000X, PowerStore 7000T, PowerStore 9000X, PowerStore 9000T
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Article Properties
Article Number: 000130110
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 31 Mar 2026
Version: 141
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