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PowerStore features multiple integration points with VMware vSphere virtualization technology that is used in data centers today. Many of these powerful integration points are embedded in the system and are designed with the end-user experience in mind. They can be easily managed directly from the HTML5-based PowerStore Manager user interface. In addition to the integration points that are built into the system, off-array software and plug-ins are available. These plug-ins enable PowerStore to be used with existing tools and fit the specific requirements of each organization. Storage and virtualization administrators can use these features to create simple, modern, flexible, and affordable solutions.
PowerStore is designed to have deep integration with VMware vSphere. These integrations include VAAI and VASA support, event notifications, snapshot management, storage containers for VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes (vVols), and virtual machine discovery and monitoring in PowerStore Manager.
PowerStore can also be deployed in a Dynamic AppsON configuration, which is an exclusive integration between compute-only Dell VxRail dynamic nodes and a Dell PowerStore storage system. This enables independent scaling of compute and storage, providing flexibility of choice by increasing the extensibility of both platforms. It provides VxRail environments access to PowerStore enterprise efficiency, data protection, and resiliency features. It also helps PowerStore environments quickly expand compute for CPU-intensive workloads in a traditional three-tier architecture. For more information about Dynamic AppsON, see the document Dell VxRail and Dell PowerStore: Better Together Through Dynamic AppsON.