Dell EMC PowerStore 500T All-Flash Storage: Leading China Suppliers and Factory Solutions for Modern Workloads
Product Description
Core Configuration & Specifications
The system is based on two Intel Xeon CPUs (24 cores/2.2GHz) and 192GB ECC memory, providing high processing performance; in terms of storage capacity, a single device can support up to approximately 6.16PB (composed of 97 NVMe TLC SSDs), and can be scaled up to 24.64PB (up to 388 drives) through clustering, and supports encrypted drive options certified to FIPS 140-2/3 Level 2; network connections include various front-end interfaces such as 10/25GbE, 32Gb FC and iSCSI, with a maximum support of 24 network ports, and back-end expansion is achieved through 100GbE.
Features & Advantages
The PowerStore 500T adopts a dual-active node architecture to enhance data throughput efficiency, supports both horizontal and vertical expansion (up to 3 expansion cabinets/clusters), is suitable for virtualization, databases, file storage and hybrid cloud scenarios; its software functions cover data reduction, snapshot and migration tools, and are provided with centralized management through the PowerStore Management Console.
Technical Specifications
| Specification Metric | Configuration Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 Intel Xeon CPUs, 24 cores, 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | 192 GB DRAM |
| Maximum number of initiators | 2,000 |
| Maximum number of data block volumes/clones (FC/iSCSI/NVMe) | 1500 |
| Maximum number of volumes per volume group | 75 |
| Maximum number of volume groups | 125 |
| Maximum volume size | 256 TB |
| Maximum number of snapshots (data blocks) | 50000 |
| Maximum number of user file systems | 1500 |
| Maximum number of NAS servers | 50 |
| Maximum number of vVol storage containers | 50 |
| Maximum number of vVol | 9000 |
| Maximum capacity per device | 6.16 PB |
| Maximum number of drives per device | 97 |
| Maximum capacity per cluster | 24.64 PB |
| Maximum number of drives per cluster | 38 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What workloads is the PowerStore 500T designed to handle?
The PowerStore 500T is specifically designed to accelerate data block, file, and virtualization workloads, such as VMware VVols and containers, utilizing an end-to-end NVMe architecture.
What are the processor and memory specifications of this system?
The system is built on two Intel Xeon CPUs featuring 24 cores running at 2.2 GHz, paired with 192 GB of ECC DRAM to deliver high processing performance.
What is the maximum storage capacity of the PowerStore 500T?
A single device supports up to approximately 6.16 PB of capacity (using up to 97 NVMe TLC SSDs). Through clustering, the system can scale up to 24.64 PB with a maximum of 388 drives.
What network interfaces are supported for connectivity?
The PowerStore 500T supports front-end connections including 10/25GbE, 32Gb FC, and iSCSI (supporting up to 24 network ports total), and uses 100GbE for back-end expansion.
Does the PowerStore 500T support data reduction and encryption?
Yes, it features software capabilities for data reduction and supports encrypted drive options certified to FIPS 140-2/3 Level 2 standards.