Dell product family
Dell PowerStore and PowerVault storage
Data center
Block, file and unified storage arrays for primary and secondary data.
PowerStore handles unified block and file primary storage; PowerVault is the cost-sensitive option for secondary storage — backup targets, archives, and data that doesn't need primary-tier performance. Both scale by adding capacity rather than requiring a full hardware replacement.
This tier usually comes up once a business outgrows the storage built into its servers (direct-attached storage) and needs shared, centrally managed capacity that multiple servers or applications can draw from.
- PowerStore for unified block and file primary storage
- PowerVault for cost-sensitive secondary storage
- Scales by adding capacity without a forklift upgrade
Best for: Businesses outgrowing direct-attached server storage.