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Publication Date: 2026-08-11 13:09:00
SOFIAH NICHOLE SALIVIO
News Editor
Dell has integrated its PowerStore storage platform with Nutanix Cloud Platform through Dell Private Cloud. The setup is available with Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure 7.6.
The addition expands Dell’s Nutanix-related storage options beyond PowerFlex, which was the first external storage platform supported and integrated with Nutanix Cloud Platform.
The integration provides customers with a validated Nutanix environment on PowerStore, including automated deployment of the AHV hypervisor, lifecycle management, and Dell system-level hardware support. It is also designed to let IT teams manage infrastructure through Nutanix Prism without extra tools.
PowerStore is Dell’s flagship all-flash storage platform. In this configuration, Dell is positioning it for organisations that want external storage in Nutanix environments while keeping compute and storage on separate scaling paths.
How it works
Dell Private Cloud automates AHV deployment through validated blueprints and manages full-stack lifecycle operations through Dell Automation Platform. The setup includes Day 0 to Day 2 support, non-disruptive upgrades, and the ability to scale storage one drive at a time.
The platform also includes always-on deduplication and compression, backed by Dell’s 6:1 data reduction guarantee. Dell said this could help customers consolidate…
