PowerStoreOS 5.0: one OS across all Dell PowerStore generations

Dell released PowerStoreOS 5.0, a single OS spanning Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 arrays that lets mixed generations run in one cluster with non-disruptive data mobility. It adds Dynamic Core Allocation and an autonomous data path for QLC drives.

• OS 5.0 runs on Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3, clusters can mix generations
• Gen 3 can join a Gen 2 cluster, but not the reverse
• Dynamic Core Allocation shares resources between block and file services
• Up to 5.8PB effective capacity in 3U with 40 QLC drives