The Dell PowerStore 1200T provides high-performance unified storage for data centre environments, helping teams consolidate block, file and virtualised workloads on one manageable platform. Its end-to-end NVMe architecture and active-active design deliver low latency and resilience while reducing day-to-day admin effort.
As block, file and virtual workloads grow side by side, IT teams need storage that keeps access consistent while avoiding disruption and constant rework.
Dell PowerStore 1200T gives infrastructure teams a modern unified storage platform for environments that need one system to serve block, file and vVols with less operational overhead.
Its end-to-end NVMe design helps reduce latency for demanding applications, while the active-active controllers keep both paths available so workloads continue moving even as demand shifts.
With automation reducing manual effort and hybrid cloud mobility supporting multi-cloud backup integration, teams gain a simpler way to manage growth, protect data and consolidate more workloads on one platform.
For teams planning a leaner storage estate, Dell PowerStore 1200T offers a practical step towards easier operations and stronger resilience. Our team can help you assess where it fits in your environment.
Dell PowerStore 1200T is a unified enterprise storage platform for mixed application environments, designed to deliver a consistent operational model and resilient data services across modern infrastructure.
End-to-End NVMe Design
The platform uses end-to-end NVMe to support low-latency data paths across the storage architecture.
Unified Access Architecture
Unified access lets the same system serve multiple storage access needs within one platform architecture.
Active-Active Controller Model
Active-active controllers provide balanced processing across the system to support continuous access to storage resources.
Application-Focused Storage Layer
The architecture is built to align storage behavior with enterprise workloads in consolidated environments.
High-Availability Control Plane
The active-active controller architecture supports uninterrupted operation by avoiding a single controller dependency.
Consistent Unified Management
Unified architecture simplifies administration by managing storage services through one operational model.
Resilient Enterprise Design
The platform is structured to support dependable storage operation in demanding business environments.
If you are consolidating mixed workloads or modernising storage operations, our Dell experts can help you align Dell PowerStore 1200T to your performance and resiliency requirements.
| Product Family | Dell PowerStore |
|---|---|
| Product Series | T |
| Deployment | Data Centre |
| Target Organisation Size | Enterprise |
| Primary Use Case | Enterprise Block Storage |
| Workload Profile | Enterprise Virtualisation |
| Storage Performance Tier | High Performance |
| Product Tier | Flagship |
| Latency Tier | Low Latency |
| Scalability Model | Scale-Up |
| Architecture Type | |
| Storage Type | All-Flash |
| Access Architecture | Unified |
| NVMe Support Level | End-to-End NVMe |
| Maximum Raw Capacity | 5.90 PB |
| Maximum Effective Capacity | 23.60 PB |
| Capacity Basis | 5:1 average data reduction |
| Drive Bays | 93 |
| Drive Interface | NVMe |
| Supported Media Types | SSD / SCM |
| Controller Architecture | Active-Active Controllers |
| Controller Cache | 384 GB |
| Maximum Expansion Shelves | 3 |
| Supported Protocols | iSCSI / Fibre Channel / NFS / SMB |
| Maximum Host Ports | 16 |
| Data Protection | RAID 5 / RAID 6 |
| Deduplication Support | Yes |
| Compression Support | Yes |
| Data Reduction Method | Inline Deduplication + Compression |
| Power Redundancy | Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Cloud Integration | Hybrid Cloud Mobility |
Dell PowerStore 1200T is a modern all-flash storage platform for on-premises enterprise environments that need to run mixed block, file and virtual workloads from a single system. It is built for organisations that want responsive performance, straightforward operations and non-disruptive growth for shared storage estates.
In enterprise data centres, the PowerStore 1200T can act as the shared storage layer for block, file and VMware workloads that are otherwise spread across multiple platforms. It helps teams reduce storage sprawl, keep latency low and scale capacity without interrupting production services.
For professional services firms, the 1200T fits shared storage deployments that support business applications, file services and virtual desktops from one array. It is a practical choice where IT teams need simple growth, lean administration and enough headroom to support expanding project teams.
In healthcare settings, the PowerStore 1200T can support EHR, imaging-adjacent and edge clinical workloads that depend on fast response and resilience. Its all-flash design and automated operation suit small infrastructure teams that need to keep routine storage tasks under control.
Within finance, the 1200T is a credible platform for transaction processing, analytics and virtualised business services that need responsive shared storage. It gives buyers a way to protect service levels while expanding capacity non-disruptively as data volumes and compliance demands increase.
Software development teams can deploy the PowerStore 1200T for VMs, containers and fast test data on one manageable system. It supports rapid provisioning and mixed workload access, which helps teams serve multiple development groups without building separate storage silos.
Our team can help design and deploy Dell PowerStore 1200T storage for data centres, professional services, healthcare, finance and software development environments, with guidance on sizing, workload mix and rollout planning.
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