Dell PowerStore All-Flash Storage 500T

The Dell PowerStore 500T is a next-generation all-flash, NVMe-based storage appliance designed for unmatched performance, operational simplicity, and future-proof scalability. With unified support for block, file, vVols, and container-based workloads, PowerStore 500T delivers enterprise-grade capabilities in a compact 2U form factor, making it ideal for edge, remote office, and mid-size data center environments.

Built on modern Intel® Xeon® processors, high-speed NVMe SSDs, and advanced data services, the PowerStore 500T optimizes data efficiency, protection, and mobility—empowering businesses to meet demanding application requirements while minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO).

Technical Specifications

Processor

• Dual Intel® Xeon® CPUs
• 24 total cores @ 2.2 GHz

Atmintis

• 192 GB DRAM

System Architecture

Base Enclosure:

• 2U dual-node active/active chassis
• 25 x 2.5” NVMe drive bays
• 4 I/O modules
• Dual redundant power supplies

Expansion Enclosures (ENS24):

• 2U each (up to 3 per appliance)
• 24 x 2.5” NVMe slots per enclosure
• Dual power supply redundancy
• Storage Capacity & Scalability

Per Appliance:

• Max raw capacity: 6.16 PBe
• Max drives: 97

Per Cluster (Scale-Out, up to 4 appliances):

• Max raw capacity: 24.64 PBe
• Max drives: 388

Expansion:

• Scale-Up: Up to 3 expansion shelves per appliance
• Scale-Out: Up to 4 appliances in a cluster with load balancing & seamless data movement

System Limits

• Max Initiators: 2,000
• Max Block Volumes/Clones: 1,500
• Max Volume Size: 256 TB
• Max Snapshots (Block): 50,000
• Max File Systems: 1,500
• Max File System Size: 256 TB
• Max vVols: 9,000
• Max NAS Servers: 50
• Max Volume Groups: 125
• Max vVol Storage Containers: 50

Connectivity

Front-End Protocols:

• Block: FC, NVMe/FC, iSCSI, NVMe/TCP
• vVols 2.0: All above block protocols
• File: NFSv3/v4/v4.1, SMB 1-3.1.1, FTP, SFTP

Network Ports (Max):

• 16/32Gb FC: 16
• 10GBase-T/iSCSI: 24
• 10/25GbE: 24
• 100GbE: 8

Back-End Expansion Ports:

• 4 x 25GbE

Management Port:

• 1GbE

Storage Media Options

• All-NVMe TLC SSDs:
• 1.92 TB / 3.84 TB / 7.68 TB / 15.36 TB
• All drives are SED; FIPS 140-2/140-3 Level 2 certified drives available

Data Efficiency & Optimization

• 5:1 Data Reduction Guarantee
• Thin provisioning & thin clones
• Hardware-based compression
• Global deduplication
• Zero detection
• Dynamic Resiliency Engine

Data Protection & Security

Local:

• SED-based encryption with internal/external key management
• Secure & immutable snapshots
• File-Level Retention (FLR)

Remote:

• Native block & file replication (synchronous/asynchronous)
• Metro Volume Replication with 3rd-site witness
• Native PowerProtect DD integration

Security Compliance:

• DoDIN APL (PowerStoreOS 3.5)
• Common Criteria EAL2 (in progress)
• IPv6 USGv6-R1, KMIP support
• Secure TLS, multi-factor authentication, SHA2 certs
• RoHS compliant, CEPA anti-virus integration

Software & Management

• All-inclusive licensing for storage management and data services
• PowerStore Manager (UI), CLI, REST API
• Infrastructure observability via ProSupport
• Proactive Assist, remote support, syslog
• Block & vVol QoS

Ecosystem Integrations

• VMware: VSI Plugin, SRM, VAAI, VASA, vRO Plugin
• DevOps & Containers: CSI plugin, Ansible module, Terraform provider
• Other: OpenStack Cinder Driver

Data Mobility

• Block Migration: From Dell Unity/Unity XT, VNX, SC, PS Series, and 3rd-party FC/iSCSI arrays
• File Migration: Native from Dell VNX & Unity systems

Physical Specs

Base Unit (2U):

• Empty: 30.38 kg / 66.97 lbs
• Full: 37.4 kg / 82.4 lbs
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.72 cm x 44.72 cm x 79.55 cm

Expansion (ENS24):

Empty: 27.2 kg / 60 lbs

Full: 33.5 kg / 74 lbs

Dimensions: 8.89 cm x 43.18 cm x 65.30 cm

Power & Thermal

Energy Star Certified

Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 47–63Hz

Power Draw (Typical, 26°C): 683.5 W / 697.4 VA

Power Draw (Max, 40°C): 984 W / 1004.1 VA

Heat Dissipation (Typical, 26°C): 2,332 BTU/hr

Heat Dissipation (Max, 40°C): 3,358 BTU/hr