Appliance System Limits

• Max Initiators: 2,000
• Max Block Volumes/Clones (FC/iSCSI): 3,000
• Max Block Volumes/Clones (NVMe-oF): 3,000
• Max Volumes per Volume Group: 75
• Max Volume Groups: 125
• Max Volume Size: 256 TB
• Max Snapshots (Block): 100,000
• Max User File Systems*: 2,000
• Max NAS Servers*: 50
• Max File System Size*: 256 TB
• Max vVol Storage Containers: 50
• Max vVols: 10,600

Benefit: Designed to handle large-scale enterprise workloads with high limits for volumes, snapshots, and file systems.

Connectivity Options

• Two-Port 10 Gb/s Optical Module (Block)
• Four-Port 32 Gb/s Fibre Channel Module (Block only)
• Four-Port 25 Gb/s Optical Module (Block only)

Benefit: High-speed connectivity options to integrate seamlessly with SAN and enterprise networks.

Disk Expansion Enclosure

• Drive Types Supported: SAS SSD
• Controller Interface: 12 Gb SAS

Benefit: Flexible storage expansion with SAS SSD support for high-performance workloads.

Supported Media

• NVMe TLC SSD: 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB, 15.36 TB
• NVMe Optane SCM SSD: 750 GB

Benefit: Wide range of high-performance SSDs to meet different capacity and speed requirements.

Protocols and Facilities Supported

• Access-based Enumeration (ABE) for SMB
• KMIP compliant external key manager for D@RE
• DFS Distributed File System (Microsoft) as Standalone Root Server
• NAS Servers Multi-protocol for UNIX and SMB clients (Microsoft, Apple, Samba)
• Lock Manager (NLM) v1-v4
• IPv4/IPv6 Management & Data Ports
• Kerberos Authentication, LDAP, NTLM
• Fail Safe Networking (FSN), Network Status Monitor (NSM)
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), Network Time Protocol (NTP) Client

Benefit: Comprehensive protocol support ensures interoperability with enterprise networks and applications.

Software

• PowerStore Manager
• CloudIQ: Cloud-based storage analytics
• Thin Provisioning
• Dynamic Resiliency Engine (DRE) – Single & Dual parity
• Data Reduction: Zero Detect/Deduplication/Compression
• Proactive Assist: Remote support, chat, service requests
• Quality of Service (Block and vVols)
• Local Protection: SED Based Encryption, Immutable & Secure Snapshots
• Remote Protection: Native Block and File Replication, PowerProtect DD integration
• Optional Solutions: AppSync Advanced, Connectrix SAN, Data Protection Suite, RP4VM, PowerPath, VPLEX

Benefit: Comprehensive software ecosystem for management, protection, and optimization of storage workloads.

Power

• AC Line Voltage: 100-240 VAC ± 10%, single phase, 47-63 Hz (500T)
• AC Line Voltage: 240 VAC ± 10%, single phase, 47-63 Hz (1000-9000)
• Power Factor: 0.95 minimum at full load @ 200 VAC
• In-rush Current: 45 Apk “cold”, 120 Apk “hot”
• AC Protection: 20 A fuse per power supply
• Ride-through Time: 10 ms minimum
• Current Sharing: ±5% between power supplies

Benefit: Reliable and redundant power design for uninterrupted operation in enterprise environments.

Weight and Dimensions

• Weight (empty/full): 35.80/41.7 kgs (79/92 lbs)
• Vertical size: 2 NEMA units
• Height: 8.72 cm / 3.43 inches
• Width: 44.72 cm / 17.61 inches
• Depth: 79.55 cm / 31.32 inches

Benefit: Compact and dense design optimized for enterprise data centers.

Cluster System Limits

• Max Appliances: 4
• Max Front End Ports: 96
• Max iSCSI sessions: 2,048

Benefit: Supports high-performance clustering for enterprise-scale deployments.

Recommended Support

• Choose Dell ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell ProSupport for premium storage and software support for your PowerStore solution.
• Consulting and deployment services are available to ensure seamless setup.
• Contact your Dell representative today for more information.
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