--- title: "Dell EMC PowerStore: Designed for the Data Era" --- ![dell-Lock-Up-1](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/dell-Lock-Up-1.jpg?width=350&height=115&name=dell-Lock-Up-1.jpg "dell-Lock-Up-1") [![Consult an Expert](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4609024/3a674a9b-345c-4918-8c90-ef5ff02968da.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4609024/3a674a9b-345c-4918-8c90-ef5ff02968da) ![PowerStore](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/Dell%20EMC/Q220/PowerStore.png "PowerStore") ## Unparalleled Flexibility for Today's Infrastructure The groundbreaking Dell EMC PowerStore family eliminates traditional tradeoffs in performance, scalability, and storage efficiency, with a data-centric, intelligent, and adaptable infrastructure that transforms and mobilises both traditional and modern workloads. PowerStore is a uniquely adaptable infrastructure platform that complements and extends your existing investments. Combining the advantages of cutting-edge storage hardware with the flexibility and simplicity of modern software design, PowerStore gives you unprecedented freedom to evolve your IT, keeping pace with a rapidly changing world. ## NEW SOFTWARE UPDATE ## PowerStoreOS 2.0 software takes a revolutionary architecture to the next level with more enterprise innovation and intelligence.   ![Accelerate-Icon](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Accelerate-Icon.png?width=100&height=74&name=Accelerate-Icon.png "Accelerate-Icon") ## Up to 25% speed boost Latest software update provides more performance for every PowerStore model ![CDW_Icons_Red-01](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/CDW_Icons_Red-01.svg "CDW_Icons_Red-01") ## AppsON scale-out Now cluster up to four PowerStore X model appliances for increased performance or capacity ![icon_networking](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/7562%20CWD%20DT%20Hybrid%20Cloud%20Awareness/icon_networking.svg "icon_networking") ## NVMe-FC Transform your existing infrastructure with end-to-end NVMe  ![Screenshot 2021-06-15 at 14.16.43](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202021-06-15%20at%2014.16.43.png "Screenshot 2021-06-15 at 14.16.43") ## NEW MODEL ### Introducing PowerStore 500 Deployed on its own or in scale-out clusters, new cost-effective entry model makes PowerStore accessible to more businesses and provides the catalyst for innovative edge solutions. Enterprise performance and storage services have never been more affordable. - Up to 1.2PBe per 2U appliance - Same software as other PowerStore models - Block, file, vVols support Data-Centric - **Any workload –** single architecture for physical, virtual, and container-based apps and databases. Designed for “6 9s” availability2 - **Performance optimised –** end-to-end NVMe design3 is up to 7X faster4 than previous arrays with up to 3X better response time.5  - **Scale up and scale out –** independently add capacity or processing power. - **Efficiency without compromise –** always-on inline data reduction with guaranteed 4:1 average DDR6 Intelligent - **Programmable infrastructure –** end-to-end automation streamlines IT and DevOps - **Autonomous appliance –** built-in machine learning optimises resources - **Proactive healthy analytics –** smart monitoring reduces risk and predicts needs ## Adaptable - **Flexible architecture –** container-based software stack enables application mobility - **Flexible deployment –** modernise the core, edge and cloud without disruption - **Flexible consumption –** choice, predictability and investment protection with pay-per-use solutions and data-in-place upgrades Key Features ![icon_hci@2x](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7562%20CWD%20DT%20Hybrid%20Cloud%20Awareness/icon_hci@2x.png?width=50&height=50&name=icon_hci@2x.png "icon_hci@2x") **Single Architecture** provides flexible storage for data in different formats ![Data-Arrows](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/Data-Arrows.png "Data-Arrows") ## **Performance-Optimised Design** ## that delivers 7x more IOPS & 3x lower latency compared to previous generations of Dell EMC storage ![icon_networking@2x](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/7562%20CWD%20DT%20Hybrid%20Cloud%20Awareness/icon_networking@2x.png "icon_networking@2x") ## Efficiency Without Compromise ## provides always-on inline data reduction (4:1 data reduction guaranteed) ![LP2_Icon1](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/24385-CDW-Dell/LP2_Icon1.png "LP2_Icon1") ## **Built-in Machine Learning** ## and automation to simplify appliance discovery and optimise system resources ![LP2_Icon2](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/24385-CDW-Dell/LP2_Icon2.png "LP2_Icon2") ## Smart Monitoring ## delivers real time health and performance measurement and historical tracking of storage usage ![icon_vxrail-overview](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/7562%20CWD%20DT%20Hybrid%20Cloud%20Awareness/icon_vxrail-overview.svg "icon_vxrail-overview") ## **Flexible Architecture** ## enables virtualised hosting of user applications directly on the applicance and seamless integration into IT's larger VMware ecosystem ![icon_vsan](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/7562%20CWD%20DT%20Hybrid%20Cloud%20Awareness/icon_vsan.svg "icon_vsan") ## Flexible Deployment  ## models to modernise the core, edge, and cloud without disruption ![Graph](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/Graph.png "Graph") ## **Scale Up and Out** ## in terms of capacity and performance as workload requirements change ![Icon_deployment@2x](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hubfs/7562%20CWD%20DT%20Hybrid%20Cloud%20Awareness/Icon_deployment@2x.png "Icon_deployment@2x") ## **Drives Automation** ## by streamlining development environments and automating end-to-end workflows ## Acquire Technology on Your Terms with Flexible Payment Solutions from Dell Financial Services ## Dell Financial Services (DFS), part of the Dell Technologies family, delivers innovative payment solutions for hardware, software and services, allowing your organisation to align and scale the cost of IT solutions with technology consumption and budget availability.  [![Discover DFS PowerStore Promotions >](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4609024/57364b59-d29c-47c1-a183-f729d2d341f0.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4609024/57364b59-d29c-47c1-a183-f729d2d341f0)   #### Contact us 020 7791 6000 [Enquire online](https://uk.cdw.com/tools/packages/kelway_forms/contact) #### Keep Updated #### Stay Connected [![twitter](https://news.uk.cdw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/twitter.png?width=40&height=40&name=twitter.png "twitter")](https://twitter.com/CDW_UK) - [Accreditations](https://uk.cdw.com/site-tools/accreditations/) - [Privacy](https://uk.cdw.com/site-tools/privacy/) - [Acceptable Use](https://uk.cdw.com/site-tools/acceptable-use/) - [Cookie Policy](https://uk.cdw.com/site-tools/cookie-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://uk.cdw.com/site-tools/terms-conditions/) - [Slavery Statement](https://uk.cdw.com/site-tools/slavery-statement/) - [UK Tax Strategy](https://uk.cdw.com/site-tools/cdw-uk-tax-strategy/) - [Pay Gap Report](https://uk.cdw.com/files/5915/2224/8223/CDW_PayGapReport_v9_FINAL.PDF)