| Processor | 2 Intel® Xeon® CPUs |
|---|---|
| Functional | All-flash, all-NVMe storage appliance |
| Memory | 192 GB DRAM |
| System Overview | Base enclosure |
| Expansion Capacity | Expansion method |
| Connectivity | Front-end network protocols |
| Media Types | NVMe TLC SSDs |
| Software | All software required to store data and manage the appliance is included with PowerStore purchase. Upgrades are non-disruptive. |
| Data Optimization | Efficiency |
| Data Protection | Local Protection |
| Security | US Department of Defense: DoDIN APL for PowerStoreOS 3.5 |
| Management | PowerStore Manager UI |
| Ecosystems | PowerStore supports a wide variety of protocol and advanced features available via various software suites and packs including but not limited to: |
| Data Mobility | Block Migration |
| Physical | Base unit |
| Power | Energy Star certified |
Storage
PowerStore 500T All-Flash Storage
Intelligent data storage designed to accelerate block, file and vVols workloads while minimizing manual effort. Energy-efficient, end-to-end NVMe design with multicloud backup integration.
Overview
The PowerStore 500T All-Flash Storage is a Dell PowerStore all-flash, all-NVMe unified storage appliance with dual active/active nodes in a 2U enclosure. Powered by 2 Intel Xeon CPUs; 24 cores; 2.2 GHz with 192 GB of memory, it scales to 6.16 PBe and 97 NVMe drives per appliance (24.64 PBe and 388 drives per cluster).
At a glance
- Processor: 2 Intel® Xeon® CPUs; 24 cores, 2.2 GHz
- Functional: All-flash, all-NVMe storage appliance; Unified support for block, file, vVols and container-based workloads
- Memory: 192 GB DRAM
- System Overview: Base enclosure; 2U enclosure with dual active/active nodes; 25 2.5” NVMe drive slots; Four IO modules; Dual redundant power supplies; Expansion enclosures; 2U enclosure (up to three per appliance); 24 2.5″ NVMe drive slots; Supported model: ENS24; System Limits; Max Initiators: 2,000; Max Block Volumes/Clones (FC/iSCSI/NVMe): 1,500; Max Volumes per Volume Group: 128; Max Volume Groups: 125; Max Volume Size: 256TB; Max Snapshots (Block): 50,000; Max User File Systems: 1,500; Max NAS Servers: 50; Max File System Size: 256TB; Max vVol Storage Containers: 50; Max vVols: 5,700
- Expansion Capacity: Expansion method; Scale-out: Up to 4 appliances per cluster; Clusters include load balancing intelligence, allow seamless data movement between appliances.; Per appliance; Max capacity: 6.16 PBe; Max drives: 97; Per cluster; Max capacity: 24.64 PBe; Max drives: 388
- Connectivity: Front-end network protocols; Block: FC, NVMe/FC, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP; VMware vVols 2.0: FC, NVMe/FC, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP; File: NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFSv4.2; CIFS (SMB 1), SMB 2, SMB 3.0, SMB 3.02, and SMB 3.1.1; FTP and SFTP; Front-end network ports; Max network ports: 24; Max 16/32Gb FC ports: 16; Max 10GBase-T/iSCSI ports: 16; Max 10/25 GBE/iSCSI ports: 24; Back-end expansion ports; 100GbE QSFP; Management ports; 1Gbe
- Media Types: NVMe TLC SSDs; 1.92TB; 3.84TB; 7.68TB; 15.36TB; * All drives are SED. FIPS 140-2 or 140-3 level 2 validated drives are available as an option. Consult a Dell or Partner Sales Rep for additional guidance.
- Software: All software required to store data and manage the appliance is included with PowerStore purchase. Upgrades are non-disruptive.
- Data Optimization: Efficiency; Thin provisioning; Thin clones; Dynamic Resiliency Engine; Data Reduction; 5:1 DRR guarantee; Hardware-based compression; Global deduplication (entire appliance); Zero detect
- Data Protection: Local Protection; SED-based encryption with self-managed and external key management; Local Point-In-Time Copies (Snapshots and Thin Clones); Immutable & Secure Snapshots; File Level Retention (FLR); Remote Protection; Native Synchronous/Asynchronous Block and File Replication; Native Metro Volume Synchronous Block Replication (including 3rd-site Witness); Native Metro Synchronous File Replication (including 3rd site witness); Native PowerProtect DD integration – manage local or multicloud backups directly from PowerStore
- Security: US Department of Defense: DoDIN APL for PowerStoreOS 3.5; Common Criteria EAL2 – PowerStoreOS 3.5 certified; Data-at-Rest Encryption; (KMIP) compliant external key manager; IPv6 USGv6-R1 certification; Multi-factor authentication via RSA SecurID; Secure and immutable snapshots; Native SHA2 certificate; Dell Common Event Enabler; AntiVirus Agent (CEPA); Other compliance; Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance; Secure TLS communication
- Management: PowerStore Manager UI; CLI, REST API; Infrastructure Observability (cloud-based storage analytics) with ProSupport; Proactive Assist: Configure remote support, online chat, open a service request, etc.; Quality of Service (Block and vVols); Syslog support (including alerts)
- Ecosystems: PowerStore supports a wide variety of protocol and advanced features available via various software suites and packs including but not limited to:; VMware; Dell Virtual Storage Integrator (VSI) for VMware vSphere™: For provisioning, management, and cloning; VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) Integration: Managing failover and failback making disaster recovery rapid and reliable; Virtualization API Integration: VMware: VAAI and VASA.; vRO Plugin for PowerStore; DevOps/Containers; Container Storage Interface (CSI) Plugin for PowerStore; Ansible Module for PowerStore; Terraform Provider; Other; OpenStack Cinder Driver
- Data Mobility: Block Migration; Native block migration from Unity, Unity XT, PS Series, SC Series, VNX2, VMAX3, XtremIO, and 3rd-party arrays; File migration; Native file migration for Unity, Unity XT, VNX2
- Physical: Base unit; Empty weight: 30.38 kg/66.97 lb; Full weight: 37.4 kg/82.4 lb; Vertical size: 2 NEMA units; Height: 8.72 cm/3.43 in; Width: 44.72 cm/17.61 in; Depth: 79.55 cm/31.32 in; Expansion enclosure (ENS24); Empty weight: 27.2 kg/60 lb; Full weight: 33.5 kg/74 lb; Height: 8.89 cm / 3.5 in; Width: 43.18 cm / 17 in; Depth: 65.30 cm / 25.71 in
- Power: Energy Star certified; DC line voltage:; -39 to -72 VDC; DC line current Operating maximum:; • 28.2 max at -39 VDC; • 22.9 max at -48 VDC; • 15.3 max at -72 VDC; Power consumption Operating maximum: 1100 W; Heat Dissipation Operating maximum: 3.96 x 106 J/hr (3,753 Btu/hr); View Data Sheet; View Spec Sheet; Demo PowerStore management; Experience PowerStore management software with self-paced virtual labs and guided demos.; Browse PowerStore labs; IT made easy with built-in intelligence; Simplify operations with an intuitive management interface ranked #1 in Ease of Use*.; Optimize resources with automated and AI-driven tools enabling 3x faster provisioning*.; Streamline infrastructure management through powerful performance and capacity insights.; Review the Powerstore Ease of Use infographic; The smart choice for all-flash storage; Leverage AI-assisted operations for automated performance and efficiency optimization.; Adapt to diverse workloads effortlessly with resilient, secure, and scalable architecture.; Drive continuous innovation with end-to-end NVMe technology and AIOPs infrastructure insights.; Watch the PowerStore video
When to choose this storage system
Choose it for unified block, file and container workloads. A 2U enclosure with dual active/active nodes and a 5:1 DRR guarantee data-reduction guarantee makes it suited to consolidation, and it scales to 24.64 PBe across a cluster of up to four appliances.
Reading the specifications
capacity and controller count set the usable scale and performance headroom; memory and processing power drive cache and metadata performance; supported protocols decide which hosts and applications can attach; media type (NVMe TLC/QLC) sets the latency and cost profile; data-reduction, protection and security features set the resilience level.
Platform & compatibility
Front-end block access is over FC, NVMe/FC, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP and file access over NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFSv4.2; CIFS (SMB 1), SMB 2, SMB 3.0, SMB 3.02, and SMB 3.1.1; FTP and SFTP; connectivity includes Max network ports: 24; Max 16/32Gb FC ports: 16; Max 10GBase-T/iSCSI ports: 16; Max 10/25 GBE/iSCSI ports: 24. Confirm the host OS, protocol, capacity and controller configuration for your environment before ordering.
Deployment notes
The PowerStore 500T All-Flash Storage is supplied as a configured system; capacity, controllers and licensing are selected at order time. Availability, firmware and licensing are confirmed against the current release at order time. Send the required capacity, protocol and performance target for a firm configuration and quote.
FAQ
Is it block, file or both? Unified — block (FC, NVMe/FC, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP) and file (NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFSv4.2; CIFS (SMB 1), SMB 2, SMB 3.0, SMB 3.02, and SMB 3.1.1; FTP and SFTP).
How much capacity? 6.16 PBe per appliance and 24.64 PBe per cluster.
How many drives? 97 per appliance and 388 per cluster, NVMe SSD.
How do I get pricing? Send the required capacity and topology; quotes depend on quantity, options and destination.
Related
Configuration, availability and lead time depend on the required quantity, deployment topology and delivery destination. Send your requirement to receive a quotation.
