In early May, Dell EMC introduced a revolutionary storage array built from the ground up. PowerStore differs from competitive solutions and eliminates typical compromises in performance, scalability, and memory efficiency, allowing IT organizations to meet growing demands.
The PowerStoreOS system architecture is based on containers, enabling unprecedented flexibility and ease of management. Dell EMC PowerStore is a specialized array with a built-in hypervisor, enabling applications to be deployed directly on PowerStore for increased flexibility and efficiency. This unique AppsON capability allows running workloads directly on the array, reducing latency and simplifying infrastructure.
Built-in machine learning automates array processes through the PowerStore Manager intelligent engine. The system continuously analyzes performance patterns and automatically adjusts resources to optimize operations. Initial volume placement, data migration between tiers, and load balancing happen autonomously, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring consistent performance.
PowerStore delivers exceptional performance with latency as low as 20 microseconds for reads and 50 microseconds for writes. The NVMe-native design leverages the latest storage technologies, while Intel Optane drives serve as an intelligent cache tier. The array supports both block and file protocols, unifying storage services in a single platform.
Data efficiency features include always-on inline deduplication and compression, typically achieving 4:1 data reduction ratios. The array’s intelligent data placement algorithm ensures optimal performance while maximizing capacity utilization. Native replication capabilities support both synchronous and asynchronous modes for disaster recovery and data protection.
The scale-out architecture allows organizations to start small and grow seamlessly. Adding capacity or performance is non-disruptive, and the system automatically rebalances data across all resources. PowerStore supports clustering up to four appliances, providing up to 18 million IOPS and 11.3PB of effective capacity.
Security features include encryption at rest with support for both internal and external key management. The array integrates with enterprise authentication systems and provides comprehensive audit logging for compliance requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes Dell EMC PowerStore a revolutionary storage array?
Dell EMC PowerStore is built from the ground up with a container-based PowerStoreOS architecture that eliminates traditional compromises between performance, scalability, and storage efficiency. Its AppsON capability allows applications to run directly on the array, reducing latency and simplifying infrastructure compared to conventional separate compute and storage architectures.
What is the AppsON feature in Dell EMC PowerStore?
AppsON is a built-in hypervisor capability that enables organizations to run workloads and applications directly on the PowerStore array itself. This eliminates the need for separate compute infrastructure for certain use cases, reduces latency by keeping processing close to data, and simplifies overall IT architecture.
How does PowerStore's architecture benefit IT organizations managing growing workloads?
PowerStore's container-based architecture provides unprecedented flexibility and ease of management, allowing IT organizations to scale performance and capacity independently based on actual demand. This design meets growing storage requirements without the typical performance penalties that accompany scaling in traditional arrays.
How does Dell EMC PowerStore contribute to data security and business continuity?
PowerStore includes built-in data services such as snapshots, replication, and encryption that support both operational recovery and disaster recovery scenarios. These capabilities, combined with the array's high availability design, help organizations protect data integrity and maintain business continuity even in the event of hardware failures or cyberattacks targeting storage infrastructure.
