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The PowerStore family consists of eleven different models, from the PowerStore 500 model to the PowerStore 9200 model. All PowerStore models use a common base enclosure and I/O modules, while differing by CPU core count and speed, memory size, and number of NVMe NVRAM drives. These hardware differences give each model a unique performance profile, scaling from entry-level to high-end.
All PowerStore T models support Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NVMe SSDs for data storage, while the PowerStore 3200Q model supports Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NVMe SSDs for data storage.
PowerStore deployment modes
PowerStore appliances can be installed in a unified configuration mode that provides file and block access, or in a block-optimized configuration mode that provides block-only access.
You can configure a PowerStore T model or Q model for:
Note: PowerStore T models and Q models alike are certified for running SAP HANA with SAN FC connectivity. The PowerStore 3200Q model is not currently certified for NAS/NFS connectivity, but certification is planned for the near future.