Dell PowerStore 3200T Storage Array

The Dell PowerStore 3200T provides a modern shared storage platform for enterprise data centres, consolidating block, file and virtualisation workloads on one system. Its all-flash unified design with end-to-end NVMe helps deliver low-latency performance and simplify day-to-day management.

Dell PowerStore 3200T Key Platform Specifications

  • Primary Use Case: Enterprise Block Storage
  • Latency Tier: Low Latency
  • Architecture Type: Scale-Up Active-Active
  • Storage Type: All-Flash
  • Maximum Raw Capacity: 5.90 PB
  • Drive Bays: 93

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Dell PowerStore 3200T Overview

As teams consolidate virtual, file and transactional services, storage still needs to stay responsive, simple to run and ready to expand without disrupting the environment.

Shared Storage for Mixed Workloads

Dell PowerStore 3200T is built for modern shared storage environments that need one platform to serve block, file and vVols workloads, helping teams reduce storage sprawl and keep administration under control.

Architecture That Keeps Services Moving

Its End-to-End NVMe design keeps data paths short for low-latency access, while the Active-Active Controllers help maintain availability and balance workload handling across the system.

Operational Simplicity with Room to Grow

The Unified access model supports mixed application needs from a single storage layer, and Hybrid Cloud Mobility extends that flexibility so backup and data movement fit more naturally into existing operations.

That means faster service delivery, less manual effort and a storage platform that is easier to scale as demand changes. Speak with our team about Dell PowerStore 3200T and how it can fit into your infrastructure plan.

Dell PowerStore 3200T Key Features​

Dell PowerStore 3200T is a unified storage platform for enterprise environments, designed to consolidate workloads with a scale-up active-active architecture and end-to-end NVMe data path for consistent operations.

Unified NVMe Architecture

Unified Access Model
The platform provides a unified architecture that supports mixed storage access in a single system design.

End-to-End NVMe Data Path
End-to-end NVMe support helps maintain a low-latency architecture from front-end access through the storage system.

Scale-Up Expansion Model
The scale-up active-active design supports capacity and performance growth within an integrated platform framework.

Active-Active Control
Active-active operation enables both sides of the architecture to participate in servicing workloads.

Operational Consistency

Enterprise Workload Consolidation
The unified platform simplifies deployment by accommodating multiple storage needs within one architecture.

Validated Architecture
The system specification confirms a unified, scale-up active-active design with end-to-end NVMe support for the 3200T model.

Platform-Level Efficiency
A consolidated storage architecture reduces operational complexity by keeping access, scaling, and control within one system.

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When you need to align mixed workloads with a unified NVMe storage platform, our Dell experts can help map the right architecture to your operational and growth requirements.

Dell PowerStore 3200T Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

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

Standard

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

768 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

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Dell PowerStore 3200T Deployment Scenarios

Dell PowerStore 3200T is an all-flash storage platform for organisations that need one system to carry mixed block, file and virtual workloads in on-premises data centre environments. It is aimed at teams that want lower-latency storage, simple operations and room to grow without rebuilding the storage layer.

Consolidated virtualisation and file services in data centres

In shared data centre estates, the PowerStore 3200T fits as a consolidation platform for VMware estates, block storage and file services that have outgrown separate arrays. It helps reduce storage sprawl, supports low-latency access for busy virtual machines and gives operations teams a single platform to scale without disruptive change.

Shared storage for growing professional services firms

For professional services practices, the 3200T is a practical fit when small IT teams need to support business applications, user file shares and virtual server infrastructure from one manageable system. Its appeal is in keeping storage administration straightforward while providing enough performance for steady growth and mixed day-to-day demands.

Clinical and administrative workloads in healthcare environments

Healthcare deployments often need fast access for EHR systems, adjacent imaging workloads and local clinical applications, with resilience and routine simplicity built in. The PowerStore 3200T supports those mixed demands with low-latency flash performance and automation that helps lean teams spend less time on manual storage tasks.

Transactional and analytics storage in finance

In finance, the 3200T suits shared storage environments carrying transaction systems, reporting workloads and virtualised application services that need predictable response times. It gives storage teams a way to keep service levels tight while expanding capacity non-disruptively as data volumes and compliance pressure increase.

VM, container and test platforms for software development

Software development teams can deploy the 3200T as a shared storage base for virtual machines, containers and test data where fast provisioning and flexible capacity matter. It provides a manageable all-flash platform that makes it easier to serve multiple development groups from one system.

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We can help design and deploy Dell PowerStore 3200T for consolidated workloads, mixed application storage and growth-focused environments across data centres, professional services, healthcare, finance and software development.

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