Dell PowerStore 1200T Storage

Unified All-NVMe Storage Dell PowerStore 1200T in 2U Form Factor

Dell PowerStore 1200T is a unified enterprise-class All-Flash / All-NVMe storage system in a 2U form factor. The platform belongs to the second generation (Gen2) of the Dell PowerStore line and is the entry-level multi-controller model in the series. It is designed to consolidate mixed workloads of mid-sized and large businesses: high-performance databases (SQL, Oracle), high-density virtualization environments (VMware vVols), container platforms (Kubernetes), and business-critical file services. The letter “T” in the name denotes the standard unified architecture (the device ships by default with the PowerStoreOS operating system for simultaneous block, file, and vVols traffic).

The platform’s key advantage is the microservices architecture of PowerStoreOS and guaranteed 4:1 data reduction at the hardware level. This allows consolidating block, file, and vVols workloads on a single system with predictable performance — without paying for the excess resources of higher-end models in the series.

Use Cases

The Dell PowerStore 1200T is the optimal solution for organizations requiring:

• Consolidation of mixed workloads in mid-sized and large businesses
• High-performance databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle)
• High-density virtualization environments (VMware vVols, vSphere, Hyper-V)
• Container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Business-critical file services (NFS, SMB)
• Building fault-tolerant SAN infrastructures with NVMe/FC and NVMe/TCP
• Horizontal scaling into clusters of up to 4 appliances

Hardware Architecture and Performance

• Controller pair. The base 2U chassis includes two active controllers (Active-Active Nodes) processing I/O in parallel to eliminate downtime.
• Compute power. Within the HA pair, 4 Intel Xeon processors (40 compute cores) at 2.4 GHz are installed in total.
• Memory and cache. The system is equipped with 384 GB of DRAM and contains 2 dedicated NVRAM drives on the front panel, used as mirrored non-volatile cache for safe write-through operations.

Scaling and Storage Subsystem

• Base enclosure. The main chassis front panel holds up to 21 × 2.5″ NVMe SSDs (plus 2 slots permanently reserved for NVRAM modules, totaling 23 slots).
• Scale-Up. Via specialized SAS or high-speed NVMe expansion enclosures (model ENS24), up to 3 additional modules can be connected to a single storage system. Maximum drive count per system is 93 drives, and effective pool capacity reaches 5.9 PBe (petabytes).
• Scale-Out. Up to 4 PowerStore appliances (homogeneous or heterogeneous) can be combined into a single intelligent cluster under unified management. Total effective cluster capacity increases to 23.6 PBe (with a limit of up to 372 drives).

I/O Connectivity

Each node contains a built-in mezzanine board and supports installation of up to two additional I/O interface modules:

• Fibre Channel. Support for 32 Gbps or 16 Gbps optical links, as well as the end-to-end NVMe/FC protocol for ultra-low latency.
• Ethernet / iSCSI. Ports at 10GbE, 25GbE, or 100GbE. Classic block iSCSI, file protocols (NFS, SMB), and the modern NVMe/TCP stack are supported.

Intelligent Technologies and PowerStoreOS

• Guaranteed 4:1 Data Reduction. Built-in inline deduplication and compression operate at the hardware level. Dell Technologies guarantees an average data reduction ratio of 4:1 without performance degradation.
• Containerized OS. The microservices architecture of the operating system allows updating individual storage components in isolation and without service interruption (Non-Disruptive Upgrades).
• Dynamic Resiliency Engine. The array automatically distributes data across drives. When new drives or enclosures are added, the built-in machine learning engine rebalances load and capacity on its own.
• Built-in Data Mobility. PowerStore tools allow importing data from legacy storage systems (Dell Unity, VNX, SC Series, or NetApp/HPE arrays) in a few clicks without interrupting operations.

Why GHI SERVERS

• Direct supply from China. We work with CNY and RUB. Turnkey logistics of server equipment from China, including customs clearance and delivery to our Moscow warehouse.
• Custom configuration. We help select controller configurations, NVMe SSD type, expansion enclosures (ENS24), I/O interface modules (FC 32G, 25GbE, 100GbE), and PowerStoreOS licenses for your task and budget.
• Moscow warehouse. Prompt replacement of defective units and warranty service without long downtime.
• 20+ years of expertise. Authorized Dell partner since 2005. Pre-sales engineering, configuration assistance, and post-sales support.

Service and Support

• 24/7 technical support
• Pre-sales engineering and configuration assistance
• OEM warranty and full provenance documentation
• Installation, setup, and deployment of storage systems
• Component replacement and warranty service