Dell PowerStore 1200T data storage system

The Dell PowerStore 1200T is a high-performance enterprise-class data storage system that provides scalability, flexibility and efficient data management for a wide range of workloads. PowerStore 1200T is part of the PowerStore T line of systems, which are characterized by the use of a traditional two-controller architecture and support for All-Flash technologies for high performance.

Main technical characteristics of Dell PowerStore 1200T:

1. Architecture :

   • Unified Storage : Supports both block (SAN) and file (NAS) storage protocols, allowing the system to be used for a variety of workloads.
   • Scale-up/Scale-out : Supports scaling both up (adding additional drives) and out (adding additional PowerStore units).
   • Active/Active controllers : Both controllers work simultaneously to ensure high performance and fault tolerance.

2. Form factor :

   • 2U (2 units) for optimal use of space in a data center rack.
   • The system supports up to 25 NVMe drives or SAS SSDs (depending on the configuration).

3. Disks :

   • Supports NVMe SSDs for maximum performance.
   • SAS SSDs are optionally supported for more economical storage options.
   • Storage Class Memory (SCM) can be used to further accelerate operations.

4. Productivity :

   • Thanks to NVMe technology, the PowerStore 1200T provides high throughput and low latency.
   • Support for inline compression and deduplication allows efficient use of disk space with a storage efficiency ratio of 4:1 .

5. Scalability :

   • The system can scale from a single configuration to multiple clusters, allowing for increased overall capacity and performance.
   • Capacity can be expanded up to 2.8 PB (petabytes) of effective capacity by connecting additional units.

6. Connection interfaces :

   • Supports several connection options for different types of work environments:
     • Fiber Channel (16/32 GB).
     • iSCSI (25/10 Gb Ethernet).
     • NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF) for maximum throughput.
   • NAS protocols are also available for file access over the network.

7. Software :

   • Works on the basis of PowerStoreOS , which provides automation and intelligent management of workloads.
   • Supports integration with solutions such as VMware vSphere , Microsoft Hyper-V and container platforms based on Kubernetes .
   • Features include thin provisioning , snapshots , clones , replication , disaster recovery , and more.

8. Security and fault tolerance :

   • Built-in data encryption (Data at Rest Encryption) for data protection.
   • Data replication for disaster recovery and backup, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous replication.
   • Support for zoning and multi-level access to protect and securely access data.

9. Efficiency of energy use :

   • An energy-efficient solution with low power consumption that allows you to reduce operating costs at high storage density.

Purpose of Dell PowerStore 1200T:

1. Virtualization :

   • An ideal solution for supporting virtualized environments such as VMware , thanks to the support of high-performance protocols and the ability to work with vVols .
   • Support for container platforms , which allows you to run containerized workloads directly on the PowerStore system.

2. Databases and analytics :

   • High performance and low latency make the PowerStore 1200T an ideal choice for databases (Oracle, SQL) and intensive analytical tasks.

3. High-throughput workloads :

   • NVMe-oF support allows the system to be used for intensive workloads such as big data processing , scientific research and artificial intelligence .

4. Corporate applications :

   • Suitable for running mission-critical corporate applications such as ERP , CRM , file servers that require high availability and performance.

5. Consolidation of workloads :

   • PowerStore 1200T allows you to consolidate several types of data (block and file) in a single storage, which simplifies management and reduces infrastructure costs.

6. Cloud and hybrid environments :

   • The system can be used in hybrid cloud environments , providing integration with public clouds for data replication and disaster recovery.

Conclusion:

Dell PowerStore 1200T is a powerful and flexible data storage system that combines high performance, scalability and functionality to meet the needs of medium and large enterprises. It is suitable for mission-critical applications, virtualization, working with databases and consolidating workloads. Thanks to modern technologies such as NVMe , SCM and containerization support, PowerStore 1200T can effectively cope with intensive workloads and provide fast access to data in various environments