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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 offered as a PowerStore T model or PowerStore X model appliance. Both models are 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 X models provide flexibility and agility by providing AppsON functionality. This ability enables administrators to run applications directly on the storage system. Due to the embedded VMware ESXi hypervisor on the PowerStore X model nodes, other virtualization features and automation for the configuration process are available on this model. The vSphere hypervisor is embedded on each of the PowerStore X model nodes which allows applications to run directly on the PowerStore appliance. Simultaneously, it can be used as a standard external storage array, providing block-volume access to servers over Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or NVMe-oF.