Dell EMC PowerStore is a family of all-flash storage arrays with a software-defined architecture. It uses a container-based architecture, so it packages everything you need into a single unit for demanding applications and workflows.

Customers choose PowerStore storage because it’s engineered to deliver incredible performance. Not only does it enable virtualised hosting of user applications, but it does so with seamless integration into the customer’s IT environment.

Here are 6 more reasons:

  1. Software-Defined Architecture

PowerStore’s software-defined architecture delivers unique capabilities with great modularity and deployment flexibility. New modules have been developed specifically for PowerStore, enabling a high degree of configurability. You can integrate AppSync, SRM and other solutions into PowerStore seamlessly.

  1. Agility with AppsON

PowerStore is the only storage array with VMware vSphere built in. You can combine the benefits of a local on-array application environment with unmatched integration with the vSphere management environment. This results in a simpler configuration, where storage resources plug into the virtualisation layer.

  1. Automation

Supporting VMware management including vSphere storage management and provisioning, VAAI, VASA and native vVols. You can also install plugins like CSI, Kubernetes, Ansible and vRealize Operations, PowerStore is one of the only storage arrays that lets you automate storage workflows through integration with a broad ecosystem.

  1. Next-gen storage technology

PowerStore has an all-NVMe architecture. This all-flash hardware delivers the full benefits of solid state storage with higher bandwidth and lower latency. With always-on data reduction, including advanced deduplication and compression, PowerStore optimises itself to ensure maximum performance and availability.

  1. Scale up and scale out

PowerStore has advanced clustering capabilities for scaling. Multiple appliances can be clustered for greater performance and each appliance can grow to over 2.8 PB effective capacity. Add up to three additional appliances. Scale up and scale out to meet the growing needs of your applications and digital workflows.

  1. Future-proof with anytime upgrades

PowerStore storage is designed to never become legacy. It is part of Dell’s Future-Proof Program including a 4:1 Data Reduction guarantee. You can upgrade anytime to take advantage of new technologies. The nodes can be replaced non-disruptively and the Anytime Upgrade program supports the life of the appliance.

Summing up

PowerStore storage is designed to solve modern data centre challenges, including hardware-centric design, manual processes and linear architecture. Customers choose it to solve problems and future-proof their IT storage infrastructure. Learn more