PowerFlex
Comprehensive and adaptable software-defined infrastructure that combines compute, block storage, and file storage.
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Software-defined infrastructure for maximum agility, performance, and scale.
Deliver consistent, predictable outcomes at large scale for the most demanding mission-critical environments. Combine block storage, file storage, and compute in a singularly-managed integrated platform. PowerFlex supports a broad range of hypervisors and operating environments. The latest release enhances system monitoring, infrastructure optimization, performance, and file storage capabilities.
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2022 Gartner Peer Insights Customer's Choice for HCI
PowerFlex has been a flexible, stable and scalable storage solution within our HCI ecosystem. We use PowerFlex within our private cloud (OpenStack) and with our Kubernetes ecosystem. We have no plans of moving away from PowerFlex and will be growing the footprint.
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PowerFlex has given us the ability to rapidly and cost-effectively deploy next-generation Big Data workloads within our private cloud. PowerFlex provides us the stability, scalability, resiliency, and performance that our leading-edge applications require. — Burak Hoban, Principal Platform Architect
High-value
IDC projects up to
276%
three-year return on investment IDC projects that these benefits generate an average annual value of $7.24 million per organization, which would result in a three-year ROI of 276%.
Trusted
Storage solution for
4/5
of the largest US banks by total assets Based on Dell analysis on publicly Available information, March 2023.
Reliable
Up to
Six 9s
availability Based on research conducted by IDC. Interviews with existing PowerFlex customers determining what the outcomes of implementing PowerFlex in their environments.
Efficient
Guaranteed
2x
data reduction with PowerFlex rack and appliance Storage Data Reduction Guarantees: Requires customer signature and purchase of a ProSupport for Infrastructure 4-hour or NBD support agreement, a ProSupport Plus for Infrastructure support agreement, or a valid support contract with a valid Dell support partner, agreed with and approved by Dell Technologies. Terms and conditions apply.
The ultimate software-defined infrastructure
EXTREME BUSINESS AGILITY
Flexible deployment options and extensive automation create a versatile architecture. Easily scale compute and storage resources independently or together without disruption and adjust resource pools to meet changing business requirements.
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SCALE
Software-driven optimization consolidates resources across nodes while improving data path and placement. Deliver unrestricted I/O and throughput performance with sub-millisecond latency and linear scalability to thousands of nodes.
UNCONSTRAINED CONSOLIDATION
Easily integrate with DevOps workflows with a common infrastructure that features a rich ecosystem of modern application delivery and container management tools and platforms.
Where PowerFlex excels
Enterprise databases and workloads
Validated for solutions that span traditional relational databases, modern cloud-native NoSQL databases, throughput-intensive analytics workloads, and more. Deliver the optimal speed, scale, and reliability required by enterprise workloads.
Analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
Ideal for applications with demanding ingest, indexing, and search performance needs. Reduce infrastructure footprint and management overhead with flexible architecture that delivers scalable throughput and I/O performance.
Modern containerized applications
PowerFlex’s software-defined platform is easy to integrate with agile DevOps workflows. Harness a rich ecosystem of modern tools and platforms for application delivery and container management.
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PowerFlex rack
A rack-scale system with integrated networking. Engineered, built, managed, supported, and sustained as a single system with full lifecycle support.
UNIQUE FEATURES:
- Fully integrated rack-scale fabric
- No assembly required
Powerflex appliance
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PowerFlex appliance
A base configuration of four nodes that integrates with existing network infrastructure. Flexible form factors are pre-configured and validated to simplify deployments.
UNIQUE FEATURES:
- Flexible networking options
- Minimal assembly required
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PowerFlex custom nodes
Validated server building blocks configured for use with PowerFlex. Thousands of configuration options make custom nodes ideal for IT teams who prefer to build their own environments.
UNIQUE FEATURES:
- DIY networking and management
- Fully customizable
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Dell APEX Block Storage for Public Cloud
Software-defined storage for block-based workloads in the public cloud. Experience the same performance, linear scalability, and resiliency as on-premises storage services.
DEPLOYMENT PLATFORMS:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
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Dell PowerFlex: unbounded software-defined infrastructure
Combine compute and high-performance software-defined storage resources in a managed, unified fabric for both block and file storage.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IDC summary: The Business Value of Dell PowerFlex
PowerFlex is a software-defined infrastructure platform with high ROI and TCO benefits.
WHITEPAPER
IDC full report: The Business Value of Dell PowerFlex
"Each study participant achieved a payback on their PowerFlex investments within eight months, on average."
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Dell APEX Block Storage for Public Cloud
Increase agility, accelerate deployment time, and improve overall TCO.
SPEC SHEET Dell PowerFlex: unbounded software-defined infrastructure
Combine compute and high-performance software-defined storage resources in a managed, unified fabric for both block and file storage.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IDC summary: The Business Value of Dell PowerFlex
PowerFlex is a software-defined infrastructure platform with high ROI and TCO benefits.
WHITEPAPER IDC full report: The Business Value of Dell PowerFlex
"Each study participant achieved a payback on their PowerFlex investments within eight months, on average."
INFOGRAPHIC Dell APEX Block Storage for Public Cloud
Increase agility, accelerate deployment time, and improve overall TCO.
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LIBRARY Storage events & webinars
Register for and explore on demand events to gain expertise and industry insight for the latest technology trends.
LIBRARY Interactive PowerFlex demos and hands-on labs
Browse our library of walk-through demonstrations and virtual, real-time environments to get familiar with the key features of PowerFlex.
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SOLUTION CloudIQ infrastructure insights
Get intelligent insights to help reduce risk, plan ahead, and improve productivity.
SERVICE Infrastructure support services
Increase uptime and detect issues before they impact your business with Dell support services.
SERVICE Deployment services
Expert-led deployments from basic hardware installation through planning, configuration, and complex integrations.
SERVICE Cyber recovery services
Increase your cyber resilience with a Dell-managed cyber recovery solution. Get the hardware, software, and services you need to protect your critical data – all in one convenient subscription.
