Data is a precious resource savvy enterprises leverage to keep ahead of the competition. IT leaders invest in modern infrastructure to enable organizations to become data-driven but this transformation requires more computing. How can you have more computing with fewer resources and meet environmental and sustainability goals?
In this delicate balancing, enterprise storage takes center stage.
Dell Technologies stands at the forefront of data management, with a steadfast commitment to sustainability. At the epicenter of this commitment is Dell PowerStore, a vital component in Dell Technologies’ storage arsenal. It’s fully aligned with our vision for propelling human progress through the harnessing of cutting-edge technology.
The Imperative of Sustainability
In a world with increasing environmental concerns, regulations are shaping the way data centers operate globally. For example, the EU’s Lot 9 declaration is placing strict efficiency and lifecycle management requirements on enterprise-level server and storage products.
At the same time, technology, ever-advancing, presents a paradox. While industry CPUs grow more powerful with each release, the demand for enhanced performance and additional cores escalates, driving infrastructure systems to demand more power.
Intensifying this challenge is the surge in energy costs and the significant energy price increases. Experts[1] estimate that close to 40-60% of data center costs directly result from energy consumption, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
Pioneering Sustainable Practices
Dell Technologies has been a torchbearer for energy efficiency and sustainability for decades. Back in 1992, Dell was the first major PC manufacturer to offer an ENERGY STAR compliant computer. Today, our commitment to sustainability is seamlessly woven into our data center portfolio.
PowerStore is among the 23 ENERGY STAR certified storage products, exemplifying Dell’s dedication to sustainable IT practices and supporting enterprises address their own sustainability goals.
PowerStore Sustainable Storage
PowerStore appliances are way smaller in size and consume much less power compared to storage devices available a decade ago.
With their innovation, they save customers tens of thousands of euros, requiring considerable less space in the data center and allowing for greater infrastructure consolidation.
Our PowerStore storage distinguishes itself in the following key areas, each contributing to its overarching sustainability value.
Dense Storage Design
At the heart of PowerStore’s efficiency lies the Dynamic Resiliency Engine (DRE). This next-gen data protection methodology surpasses traditional RAID systems in distribution, automation, and efficiency. DRE provides greater resiliency and efficiency to your enterprise storage, while lowering costs.
DRE’s automated drive consumption and redundancy creation improve overall performance, allowing scalability as more drives join the array. With a hands-off management approach, DRE simplifies data center operations, ensuring optimal performance without the need for constant oversight. Your IT team will have more time to engage with more growth-oriented developments.
Unified Solution
PowerStore’s unified architecture supports both block and file workloads from a single global storage pool. PowerStore provides storage in multiple formats to applications from physical and virtual volumes to container and traditional files.
This not only streamlines operations but also reduces power, cooling, and rack space requirements. A win-win situation.
With a 2U form factor that scales up in 2U increments, PowerStore offers a versatile and efficient solution. Your teams have the workload flexibility to simplify and consolidate infrastructure.
Guaranteed 4:1 Data Reduction Ratio (DRR)
Enterprise storage solutions utilize data efficiency services such as compression and deduplication to help reduce the amount of physical storage for a given dataset.
Reducing the required storage space enables enterprises to deploy fewer drives which leads to reduced power and cooling needs. Additionally, it can lead to floor and rack space savings in the data center and eventually help lower the TCO of storage.
PowerStore offers a robust data reduction, ensuring a 4:1[2] ratio with clear terms and conditions.
This means that PowerStore guarantees a logical storage capacity of at least four times the physical capacity of the appliance. Integrated Intel QAT technology ensures that data reduction remains on without compromising performance and with no impact for the user. A testament to PowerStore’s commitment to efficiency.
Watch the short video how PowerStore can drastically shrink your data footprint:
A Forrester study revealed that enterprises overprovision their storage environment by 37%[3]. PowerStore helps customers avoid overprovisioning by doing more with less. Less storage capacity required, less hardware, less energy and cooling.
PowerStore redefines IT infrastructure with an open, modern architecture designed for providing customers with the simplicity and agility to harness their data and deliver improved business outcomes. In tandem, it saves them money on energy costs and advances their sustainability efforts reducing their carbon footprint.
Discover the PowerStore product lineup here.
[1] Based on calculations using Schneider Electric’s Data Center PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) Calculator and assuming a range of 1.4-1.6 PUE, https://it-resource.schneider-electric.com/digital-tools/calculator-data-center-efficiency-improve-your-pue
[2] 4:1 average rate guaranteed across customer applications. Rates for individual applications may vary. See Future-Proof Program terms and conditions for details.
[3] Forrester New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impact™ Of Dell Technologies APEX Data Storage Services, June 2021
