S2D to Dell PowerStore OnPrem Pros
February 25, 2025
In this episode of On-Prem Pros, your hosts Ryan Brown and Tyler Young (Solutions Architect for xByte Technologies) take you through a customer's journey from Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) to Dell PowerStore. Initially set on an AX Ready Node upgrade, the customer ultimately pivoted to PowerStore for better pricing, resiliency, and future-proofing. Tune in to learn why this shift made sense and how hands-on testing helped validate the decision.
Key Points
- A customer looking to upgrade their aging Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) setup considered AX Ready Nodes but ultimately switched to PowerStore.
- Cost and software licensing challenges made the Ready Node solution less viable compared to PowerStore.
- PowerStore's active-active architecture and Metro synchronous replication provided superior resiliency.
- Hands-on testing in xByte Solution Lab gave the customer confidence in the PowerStore solution.
- Deployment will include guided setup to ensure a seamless transition.
Hands-On Testing in xByte Solutions Lab
To validate the PowerStore deployment, xByte set up a hands-on test in their Solutions Lab. The customer was able to simulate failures, verify system redundancy, and assess manageability.
- Failures were autonomously handled without intervention, showcasing PowerStore’s built-in resiliency.
- Metro synchronous replication ensured zero data loss in the event of a site failure.
- The customer was able to interact directly with the system, verifying its ease of management.
- Competitive claims against PowerStore were debunked through real-world testing.
For those considering similar upgrades, xByte offers the opportunity to test solutions firsthand. If you want to explore PowerStore, AX Ready Nodes, or other infrastructure options, contact us to experience the technology before making a commitment.