With the latest, future-proof version of the PowerStore storage platform, Dell Technologies addresses these challenges and provides a solid foundation for private cloud management. This version enables higher storage density with 30 TB QLC drives, features always-on cybersecurity, advanced replication options, and improved file functionality.
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Key updates in PowerStore 4.3:
- Maximum savings with high-density QLC: the 30TB QLC drives provide higher storage density and lower costs, with up to 2 PB of storage in just 2U of rack space, doubling the capacity per rack unit.1 The system also delivers up to 23% better energy efficiency2 and up to 15% lower total cost of ownership (TCO), without compromising on performance.3
- Enhanced digital resilience: via Fibre Channel (FC), PowerStore offers improved data protection with synchronous replication against data loss, asynchronous replication with RPO of up to 5 minutes, metro-sync replication with automatic failover for zero RPO and RTO, and multiple authorization for added security of critical changes.
- Simplified file management: support for advanced NFSv4.2 functionality (such as Server-Side Copy, Sparse Files, and Labeled NFS) and the new Top Talkers feature, which provides insights into resource usage and simplifies monitoring of IOPS and bandwidth, as well as applying QoS policies.
By storing more data per rack unit and increasing energy efficiency, PowerStore helps data centers reduce their digital footprint and operational costs, without compromising on performance, data protection, and cybersecurity. The cost-free software update immediately activates built-in capabilities, PowerProtect integration, ecosystem partnerships, and AI-driven anomaly detection, ensuring organizations keep their data safe and available, and can withstand cyber threats or unexpected disruptions.
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Now available
The new PowerStore update is now available. For more information, visit: https://www.dell.com/en-us/blog/powerstore-s-latest-release-smarter-denser-and-more-secure/
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