The Dell PowerStore 5200T is an all-flash, all-NVMe enterprise storage appliance designed for maximum performance and reliability. Equipped with 4 Intel Xeon CPUs (96 cores at 2.2 GHz), 1152 GB DRAM, and up to 4.52 PB capacity, it supports block, file, vVols, and container workloads with AI-driven automation, delivering exceptional availability and scalability for data centers, cloud, and AI applications.
What Are Key PowerStore 5200T Specifications?
The PowerStore 5200T features 4 Intel Xeon CPUs with 96 cores at 2.2 GHz, 1152 GB DRAM, and 4 NVRAM cache drives. This unified all-flash NVMe appliance handles block, file, vVols, and container workloads with dual redundant power supplies and Energy Star certification. WECENT supplies original units, ensuring seamless integration for virtualization, AI, and hybrid cloud deployments.
Key specifications include support for up to 93 drives, 4.52 PB capacity per appliance, and protocols such as iSCSI, Fibre Channel, NVMe/FC, and NVMe/TCP. Front-end connectivity offers 24 ports (up to 16/32Gb FC or 100GbE), and the back-end provides 4x25GbE. Management is via 1GbE ports with 200-240V AC input.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processors | 4 Intel Xeon CPUs, 96 cores, 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | 1152 GB DRAM |
| Max Capacity | 4.52 PB |
| Drives | Max 93 |
| Ports | 24 front-end, 4x25GbE back-end |
WECENT customizes these configurations for enterprise needs, delivering high-performance, reliable storage solutions.
How Does PowerStore 5200T Handle System Limits?
The PowerStore 5200T supports up to 16,000 block volumes and clones, 250,000 snapshots, and 2,000 user file systems with 256 TB max size per volume or file system. Volume groups reach 125 with 75 volumes each, NAS servers support up to 250, and vVol containers can reach 200 with 21,000 vVols. WECENT optimizes these limits to meet enterprise demands in finance, healthcare, and big data environments.
Non-disruptive scaling ensures workloads can grow without downtime. Configurations allow vVols to scale up to 13,600 in high-demand deployments, supporting efficient resource allocation.
The Dell PowerStore 5200T is built to handle very large enterprise workloads by supporting high system limits. It can manage up to 16,000 block volumes and clones, 250,000 snapshots, and 2,000 user file systems, with each volume or file system reaching up to 256 TB. Volume groups, NAS servers, and vVol containers can also scale extensively, allowing organizations to store and access massive amounts of data efficiently. The key concepts are scalability, capacity, and resource optimization.
Non-disruptive scaling lets businesses grow workloads without downtime, ensuring continuous operation for critical applications in finance, healthcare, or big data. WECENT helps enterprises configure these limits effectively, maximizing performance, reliability, and resource allocation for demanding IT environments.
What Ports and Connectivity Does PowerStore 5200T Offer?
PowerStore 5200T provides up to 24 front-end ports, including 16×16/32Gb FC, 24x10GBase-T/iSCSI, 24×10/25GbE, or 8x100GbE. Back-end connectivity includes 4x25GbE ports and 1GbE management, enabling high-speed communication for block, file, and NVMe workloads. WECENT pairs these appliances with compatible networking equipment to ensure optimal performance.
| Port Type | Maximum Supported |
|---|---|
| FC Ports | 16 (16/32Gb) |
| 10GBase-T/iSCSI | 24 |
| 10/25GbE/iSCSI | 24 |
| 100GbE/iSCSI | 8 |
| Back-end | 4x25GbE |
This connectivity ensures future-proof deployment and seamless integration into enterprise infrastructures.
Why Choose PowerStore 5200T for Enterprise Storage?
PowerStore 5200T delivers 99.9999% availability through AI-driven automation, NVMe-native architecture, and multidimensional scaling. It supports container-based microservices and machine learning, making it ideal for media, analytics, and hybrid cloud workloads. WECENT recommends it for simplifying management and enhancing operational efficiency across education, healthcare, and data center environments.
The appliance has received industry recognition for reliability and innovation, reinforcing its position as a trusted enterprise storage solution.
How Can WECENT Customize PowerStore 5200T?
WECENT offers tailored PowerStore 5200T configurations, integrating OEM options into branded server solutions for wholesalers and system integrators. Leveraging 8+ years of expertise, WECENT combines these appliances with Dell PowerEdge servers, NVIDIA GPUs, and HPE ProLiant systems for virtualization, AI, and hybrid cloud setups. Services include consultation, installation, and maintenance, ensuring a seamless deployment experience.
What Makes PowerStore 5200T Power-Efficient?
The PowerStore 5200T uses Energy Star-certified dual redundant power supplies with 200-240V AC input and efficient current draw, reducing energy consumption in high-density deployments. WECENT supports energy-optimized planning, allowing precise power allocation for sustainable and cost-effective data center operations.
WECENT Expert Views
“The PowerStore 5200T’s NVMe-native design and intelligent automation provide unmatched reliability for mission-critical workloads. At WECENT, we configure these appliances with Dell PowerEdge R760 servers and NVIDIA H200 GPUs to deliver scalable AI, cloud, and hybrid solutions. Our end-to-end support ensures fast deployment, optimized performance, and cost-efficient operations across global enterprises.”
— WECENT Senior IT Solutions Architect
Which Workloads Perform Best on PowerStore 5200T?
The appliance excels in block, file, vVol, and container workloads, offering always-on data reduction and predictive analytics. It is highly suitable for virtualization, database operations, analytics, and AI-driven applications. WECENT integrates PowerStore 5200T with PowerScale or PowerFlex for hybrid environments, optimizing performance for high-demand workloads.
How Does PowerStore 5200T Ensure Data Protection?
PowerStore 5200T includes 250,000 snapshots, replication, and metro clustering for robust data protection. AI-driven monitoring proactively addresses potential issues, and WECENT provides warranty-backed maintenance services to guarantee durability and operational continuity.
In summary, the PowerStore 5200T delivers scalable, high-performance storage with unmatched flexibility and efficiency. Businesses should leverage WECENT’s expertise for customized deployments, global support, and accelerated IT transformation.
FAQs
Is PowerStore 5200T all-NVMe?
Yes, it is an all-flash, all-NVMe appliance supporting unified protocols for high-speed storage.
What is the maximum capacity of PowerStore 5200T?
It supports up to 4.52 PB per appliance with a maximum of 93 drives.
Does WECENT supply PowerStore 5200T?
Yes, WECENT provides original Dell units with global support and customization options.
Can PowerStore 5200T handle vVol workloads?
Yes, it supports up to 200 vVol containers and 21,000 vVols.
What CPUs power PowerStore 5200T?
It is powered by 4 Intel Xeon CPUs with a total of 96 cores running at 2.2 GHz.
What is the Dell PowerStore 5200T?
The Dell PowerStore 5200T is a 2U, all-flash, unified NVMe storage appliance designed for enterprise workloads. It supports block, file, and VMware vVols, delivering AI-driven management, high IOPS, low latency, and robust scalability for virtualization, multicloud integration, and large-scale data storage applications.
What processors and memory does the 5200T use?
The PowerStore 5200T features 4 Intel Xeon CPUs totaling 96 cores at ~2.2 GHz. Each node includes 1152 GB DRAM and NVRAM cache drives, enabling high-speed processing, AI-based storage optimization, and efficient handling of intensive enterprise workloads.
How much storage can the PowerStore 5200T support?
A single 5200T appliance can house up to 93 NVMe SSDs, providing roughly 5.90 PBe of raw capacity. By clustering up to 4 appliances, total capacity reaches 23.60 PBe, supporting large-scale unified storage for demanding enterprise applications.
What connectivity and protocols does the 5200T support?
PowerStore 5200T offers 10/25/100GbE, 32Gb Fibre Channel, NVMe/TCP, and iSCSI. It supports block storage (FC, NVMe-oF), file protocols (NFS, SMB), and VMware vVols, ensuring versatile integration with existing IT infrastructure and optimized performance across multiple workloads.
What are the key data services of the 5200T?
The appliance delivers inline deduplication, compression, snapshots, encryption, and replication. AI-driven management optimizes storage efficiency, while guaranteed 4:1 data reduction, high performance, and cyber resilience make it suitable for multicloud and enterprise-grade deployments.
How scalable is the PowerStore 5200T?
The 5200T scales up by adding NVMe expansion enclosures and scales out by clustering up to 4 appliances. This flexibility enables growing enterprises to expand capacity and performance without disrupting operations, supporting both block and file workloads efficiently.
What performance advantages does the 5200T offer?
Its all-NVMe architecture ensures high IOPS, low latency, and superior performance for demanding workloads. AI-driven automation reduces manual management, while energy-efficient design and guaranteed data reduction improve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
How can WECENT support PowerStore 5200T deployments?
WECENT assists with consultation, procurement, and integration of PowerStore 5200T appliances. Their team helps optimize cluster configurations, ensures compatibility with enterprise IT environments, and provides ongoing support for storage, virtualization, and multicloud workloads.