PowerStore Bulletin – Volume 11 Highlights

The latest PowerStore Bulletin is packed with updates to help you optimize performance, security, and manageability across your storage environment. Here are the key takeaways:

Recommended Code Guidance

Stay on the recommended code for optimal stability and support. Dell emphasizes the importance of maintaining at least the Minimum Supported Code to ensure warranty coverage and system reliability. Refer to KB #205512 and KB #175213 for upgrade paths.

PowerStoreOS 4.2.0.0 Enhancements

• Hardware: New PowerStore 5200Q with NVMe QLC SSDs (15TB drives, 19-drive config).
• Security:
  • HashiCorp Vault Enterprise integration
  • TLS 1.3 with FIPS 140 validation
  • Secure SMTP authentication
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC) SSO with EntraID
• Data Protection:
  • Asynchronous replication over Fibre Channel
  • Native metro support for Windows 2025 and clustered Linux/Windows VMs
• Monitoring:
  • Appliance-level anomaly detection
  • Enhanced Autonomous Health Engine with unified health check package
• UI & Insights:
  • Improved DRR metrics
  • Streamlined PowerStore Manager UI
  • vVol scalability improvements

Dell AIOps for PowerStore

Now includes carbon footprint tracking, energy consumption forecasting, and application type visibility for volumes and volume groups.

Upgrade Readiness

Use the Pre-Upgrade Health Check (PUHC) and System Health Check (SHC) tools at least 7 days before any NDU. Address all alerts and consult Dell Support as needed.

Full Bulletin reference

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