PowerStore Bulletin Volume 10 Highlights

Welcome to the latest edition of the PowerStore Bulletin! Here are the key points from the February 2025 issue:

Recommended Code Release

• Dell advises using recommended code versions for optimal performance and security.
• Latest versions include beneficial features, enhancements, and fixes.
• For detailed information, refer to KB #205512 and KB #175213.

New Features in PowerStoreOS 4.1.0.0

• Data Protection: Secure snapshot capability for file workloads to prevent accidental or malicious deletion.
• Hardware: Automatic non-disruptive drive firmware upgrades.
• PowerStore REST API: Query LLDP information.
• Security: Support for HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS), certificate-based user authentication, and automatic renewal notifications for certificates.
• Install or Upgrade: IPv6 support in the Initial Configuration Wizard.
• PowerStore Manager: New Configuration and Performance tabs under Hardware > Ports.

Storage Enhancements

• Block Storage: Metrics collection for XCOPY, UNMAP, and ZERO commands; increased volume group support.
• File Storage: QoS policies for NAS servers and file systems; Family-level Data Reduction Ratio metrics.

Import and Migration

• Support for migrating dual-protocol NAS servers and Cloud Tiering Appliance stubs from Unity systems.

Notifications and Alerts

• Extended maintenance window for appliance shutdowns.

Upgrade Readiness

• Pre-upgrade health checks and tools to ensure system health before non-disruptive upgrades.

Dell APEX AIOps Infrastructure Observability

• Enhanced monitoring and predictive analytics for PowerStore.

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