Making the Move to PowerStore Easy

Together, PowerStore native migration tools, Storage vMotion and Datadobi create a robust, automated and non-disruptive migration strategy that supports diverse data types and workloads.

Simplify Your Storage Migration with PowerStore’s Built-In Tools

Dell PowerStore’s Universal Storage Import (USI) tools offer a built-in solution to simplify and automate file and block data migrations to the PowerStore platform. Integrated into the PowerStore Management GUI, these tools enable seamless migrations from Dell and third-party storage arrays, reducing complexity, time, and cost. This user-friendly integration eliminates the need for extra tools, allowing IT teams to focus on higher-value tasks that drive business growth.

Say Goodbye to Extra Tools and Hello to Seamless Integration

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Intuitive and simple migration tools built right into your PowerStore Manager

For end users, USI tools transform complex, resource-intensive migrations into a streamlined, automated process. Customers can consolidate data from multiple sources—Unity, Unity XT, SC Series, PS Series, VNX2, VMAX3, XtremIO, and third-party platforms—onto a single PowerStore system. These tools ultimately ensure that migrated data benefits from enterprise-grade data services, exceptional performance, cost efficiency, scalability, integrated data protection, robust cybersecurity, and sustainability features, all with minimal downtime and uninterrupted operations.

Boost VMware Migrations with Powerful Partnerships

PowerStore fully supports the use of vMotion to migrate your VMs

It doesn’t stop with PowerStore’s native migration tools for file and block storage—VMware environments can benefit from using Storage vMotion to complement these tools. Together, they provide a powerful combination for simplifying and accelerating transitions to modern infrastructure. Dell’s expertise in VMware solutions ensures seamless workload mobility, zero-downtime migrations, and efficient resource utilization, enhancing performance and operational simplicity. Dell extends these benefits further with ongoing support, innovative solutions, and advanced technologies, helping organizations build a resilient and future-ready IT foundation.

Enhance Scalability with Dell’s Large-Scale File Migration Options

For large-scale (50TB+) file storage migrations, Dell Services provide flexible access to Datadobi, enabling comprehensive migration capabilities.

A Unified Approach to Data Migration and Management

PowerStore includes DataDobi a software license for large scale file migration (50TB+)

Together, PowerStore USI tools, Storage vMotion, and Datadobi create a robust, automated migration strategy that supports diverse data types and workloads.

PowerStore’s unified approach delivers a future-ready storage platform that simplifies data consolidation and management, ensuring a seamless and efficient migration experience. For end users, this means a scalable, versatile solution that supports all workloads while reducing complexity and maximizing operational efficiency—making PowerStore the ideal choice for organizations looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.

About the Author: Joe Catalanotti

Joe Catalanotti is a Product Marketing Manager for Dell EMC Midrange and Entry Storage that focuses on bringing industry leading solutions Dell EMC Unity and SC Series to a global market. Joe has over 25 years experience in product and channel marketing with storage technologies, asset management software, and CAD/CAM solutions. Joe has been instrumental in the development and execution of marketing content, launch planning, and other facets of product and marketing lifecycles including authoring white papers and speaking. Joe holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Northeastern University as well as a degree in Architectural Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology.