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Predictable Performance with Always-On Availability

With the PowerMax 8500, you'll get up to 2 times faster performance and 50% lower response times compared to previous models. Easily consolidate open systems, mainframe, file and virtualized storage to simplify operations, significantly reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and increase ROI (return on investment).

The PowerMax design is based on NVMe dynamic fabric technology — fully unlock the power of your data.

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Dell EMC PowerMax 8500

Built To Consolidate

PowerMax 8500 Quick Details

  • 3U Node Pair module
  • 20 PBe max capacity per array
  • 384 max drives per array
  • 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB, 15.36 TB NVMe units accepted (2.5")
  • Cache system (raw): minimum 1,792 GB; maximum 28,672 GB
  • Standard 19" bays

PowerMax 8500 Specifications

Dimensions for the 2500 model

  • Height: 199.2cm (78.4")
  • Width: 60cm (23.5")
  • Depth: 120cm (47.3”)

Compare PowerMax 2500 & 8500

PowerMax 2500 PowerMax 8500
CPUIntel Xeon Gold 5218
2.8 GHz with 16 core
Intel Xeon Gold 6254
3.9 GHz with 18 core
No. of Node Pairs1 to 21 to 8
Cache-Per-Node Pair Options896GB, 1.792TB, 3.584TB1.792TB, 3.584TB
Nodes per Array (for Scale Out)2 to 42 to 16
Max. Front-End Host Ports64256