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PowerStore achieves new levels of operational simplicity and agility. Using a container-based microservices architecture, cutting-edge storage technologies, and integrated machine learning, it maximizes the potential of your data. PowerStore is a versatile platform with a performance-centric design that delivers multidimensional scale, always-on data reduction, and support for next-generation media.
PowerStore brings the simplicity of public cloud to on-premises infrastructure, streamlining operations with an integrated machine-learning engine and seamless automation. It also features predictive analytics for effortless monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting with CloudIQ. PowerStore is highly adaptable, providing the flexibility to host specialized workloads directly on the appliance and to modernize infrastructure without disruption.
Additionally, Dell Technologies’ Future-Proof program maximizes your investment across storage, data protection, network, and servers. The program offers satisfaction guarantee, flexible payment options, and anytime upgrade. Learn more about the Future-Proof program by visiting the Dell Technologies Future-Proof Program page.
The PowerStore platform is available in two different models:
PowerStoreOS is the container-based operating system that powers all PowerStore models. The following table lists the supported models for each release.
PowerStoreOS release | Hardware models |
PowerStoreOS 1.0 | 1000T through 9000T |
PowerStoreOS 2.0 | 500T 1000T through 9000T 1000X through 9000X |
PowerStoreOS 3.0 | 500T 1200T through 9200T |
PowerStoreOS 3.2 | 500T 1000X through 9000X 1200T through 9200T |
PowerStoreOS 3.5 | All T models |
PowerStoreOS 3.6 | All T models |
For more information about PowerStore models, see the documents Dell PowerStore: Introduction to the Platform and Dell PowerStore Virtualization Infrastructure Guide.