Dell Technology Enhances PowerStore Array with Increased Capacity and Improved Resilience
Summary:
- Dell Technology has updated its PowerStore unified file and block storage array to offer increased capacity, stronger digital resilience, and simpler file management.
- The new 30TB QLC drive allows customers to store up to two petabytes of data in a 2U rack space, doubling the capacity per rack unit and delivering better power efficiency.
- The updated OS, PowerStore 4.3, introduces various replication methods to protect data, including synchronous replication over Fibre Channel, asynchronous replication, and metro sync replication for files with automated failover.
Article:
Dell Technology has recently announced enhancements to its PowerStore unified file and block storage array, offering organizations increased capacity, stronger digital resilience, and simplified file management. These updates aim to help customers increase storage density per rack unit and reduce total cost of ownership by up to 15%.
One of the key improvements is the introduction of the 30TB QLC drive, which enables customers to store up to two petabytes of data within a 2U rack space. This effectively doubles the capacity per rack unit and delivers up to 23% better power efficiency compared to previous models equipped with 15TB QLC drives.
Furthermore, the latest version of the PowerStore operating system, PowerStore 4.3, brings several new features to the table. One notable addition is the introduction of various replication methods for data protection. These include synchronous replication over Fibre Channel to prevent data loss, asynchronous replication for achieving recovery point objectives (RPO) down to five minutes, and metro sync replication for files with automated failover, ensuring zero RPO/RTO for mission-critical workloads.
Overall, the enhancements to the PowerStore array demonstrate Dell’s commitment to providing customers with innovative storage solutions that offer increased capacity, improved resilience, and simplified management.
