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PowerFlex is available in multiple consumption options to help customers meet their project and data center requirements. The PowerFlex appliance and PowerFlex rack give customers the flexibility to choose a deployment option to meet their exact requirements.
The PowerFlex rack is a fully engineered system with integrated networking that enables customers to simplify deployments and accelerate time to value.
The PowerFlex appliance allows customers the flexibility and savings to choose their compatible networking. The PowerFlex appliance offers customers a smaller starting point of four nodes while enabling them to use their existing network infrastructure.
With PowerFlex, the customers deploy to match their initial needs and easily expand with massive scale potential, without having to compromise on performance and resiliency.