PowerMax 8500
The Dell PowerMax 8500 storage array provides unmatched performance and availability for mission-critical workloads. Scalable from 2 to 16 nodes, it supports end-to-end NVMe, dual-ported flash, InfiniBand 100Gb/s, and hardware-based data reduction. Designed for always-on operations, PowerMax 8500 combines modular compute, storage, and inclusive software for massive consolidation and simplified management.
Extreme Performance at Scale for Mixed Workloads
The Dell PowerMax 8500 delivers unmatched performance and scalability for massive consolidation of block, file, and mainframe storage. Start small with two nodes and scale up to 16 nodes with up to 18 PBe of total capacity. With the PowerMax cyber vault solution, it provides industry-leading cyber resiliency and continuous availability for mission-critical workloads.
Flexible, Modular Architecture
Built on the Dynamic Fabric architecture and Flexible RAID, PowerMax allows independent growth of nodes and storage capacity in single-drive increments. Utilizing Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors and cutting-edge NVMe technologies—including dual-ported NVMe flash drives, NVMe/TCP connectivity, and InfiniBand 100Gb/s—PowerMax 8500 ensures high-speed, low-latency data access with continuous data reduction.
Each node pair contains two compute nodes with software, cache, redundant power, and connectivity, combined with 48-slot Dynamic Media Enclosures (DMEs) to configure NVMe flash drives. Inclusive software packages provide simplified management and extend system longevity with Dell’s Future-Proof program.
Support for Any Workload
PowerMax 8500’s single architecture supports block, file, and VMware vVols, accommodating traditional and modern workloads—from relational databases and ERP/EMR apps to cloud-native applications and file-based workloads. With DC, low-line power, and NEBS-ready solutions, it simplifies infrastructure consolidation while supporting multi-protocol networks and multi-format storage (physical, virtual, containers, and files) in a single platform.
Performance Optimized for Mission-Critical Applications
- End-to-end NVMe (FC and Ethernet) with dual-port Intel Optane SSDs as Storage Class Memory (SCM)
- Up to 18 PBe total capacity with modular Node Pair scalability
- Support for up to 16 nodes in a cluster, reducing complexity and TCO
- Dynamic Fabric and Flexible RAID architecture for incremental scaling
- Inclusive software package for simplified management and continuous modernization
- Highest levels of availability with 6 nines uptime and cyber resiliency including PowerMax cyber vault
- Ideal for mixed workloads: block, file, and mainframe storage consolidation
- Future-Proof program ensures long-term value and technology upgrades
| MFG Number | PowerMax-8500 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Item Condition : Brand New |
| Price | $0.00 |
| Powermax Workload Data Type | Open systems, mainframe, IBM i, file, virtualized applications |
| Powermax Response Times | Under 60 microseconds |
| Powermax Capacity | 13 TBu - 18 PBe |
| Powermax Nodes | 2-16 nodes |
| Powermax Snapshots | 64K LUNs / 65M snapshots |
| Order Processing Guidelines | Order Processing Guidelines: Inquiry First – Please reach out to our team to discuss your requirements before placing an order. |
