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Dell Technologies Reimagines the Modern Data Center for the AI Era

May 19, 2026 1:00 PM

New storage, compute, cyber resilience and automation innovations deliver a foundation built for modern and traditional workloads

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dell Technologies World Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) introduces a new generation of storage, compute, cyber resilience and automation innovations built to power the modern data center.

Why it matters

AI is scaling faster than most data centers were built to handle and the applications running the business can't wait. Enterprises don't have the luxury of choosing between what's next and what's now. Dell's latest storage, compute, cyber resilience and automation innovations are built to deliver both.

Eliminate storage tradeoffs

Dell PowerStore Elite is an intelligent, open storage platform that combines AI-driven software, next generation hardware and non-disruptive modernization. The platform triples performance1 and density2 compared to prior generations, packs up to 5.8 petabytes of effective capacity into a single 3U appliance3 and is backed by an industry-best 6:1 data reduction guarantee.4 Built on industry-standard E3 flash, PowerStore Elite reduces cost per workload while keeping every component, including drives, controllers and networking, modular and field-upgradable, so organizations can evolve their infrastructure without downtime or data migration.

Redefine compute and cooling

The 18th generation of Dell PowerEdge servers deliver up to 70% better performance5 and 13-to-1 consolidation6 through advanced air-and liquid-cooling designs. Organizations gain dramatically more compute in the same footprint with unified management and security built in.

Unify cyber resilience

From AI-powered attacks to ransomware, today’s cyber threats are growing more sophisticated and disruptive. Organizations need threat detection, unified protection management and rapid recovery working together as a single operational model.

Simplify and automate the full stack

Dell introduces software innovations that deliver cloud simplicity and agentic intelligence for infrastructure management. The Dell Automation Platform serves as the common foundation, powering private cloud deployments and expanding AI-driven automation capabilities.

Private Cloud Everywhere

AI-Driven Automation

Perspectives

Arthur Lewis, president, Infrastructure Solutions Group, Dell Technologies:

“AI doesn't wait, and neither can the infrastructure under it. The modern data center is defined by intelligent software that makes IT simpler, and we're delivering it end-to-end. PowerStore Elite, next-generation PowerEdge servers, PowerProtect One and the agentic automation across Dell Private Cloud give customers a complete, software-driven foundation to run their most demanding workloads today and keep evolving for what comes next.”

Matt Kimball, VP & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy:

“IT teams are being asked to support AI, defend against increasingly sophisticated threats, and modernize infrastructure - often without adding headcount. Dell’s approach stands out because it addresses the operational reality across the full stack. PowerStore Elite helps eliminate the traditional storage refresh cycle, PowerEdge enables meaningful infrastructure consolidation and PowerProtect One simplifies cyber resilience. Together, these technologies reduce operational complexity, which remains one of the largest hidden costs in enterprise IT.”

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About Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the AI era.

  1. Based on internal analysis comparing PowerStore 1500 and 1200T models using peak IOPs running 70/30 read/write mix, 8k block size over FC. Actual results will vary.
  2. Based on a comparison of fully populated base chassis: PowerStore 9500 assuming a 6:1 data reduction rate (DRR) versus PowerStore 9200T assuming a 5:1 DRR. Actual results may vary.
  3. Based on maximum configuration of PowerStore 9500 base chassis. Effective capacity assumes average 6:1 data reduction. Actual results vary.
  4. Based on Dell analysis comparing primary storage data reduction guarantees vs Dell’s Storage Data Reduction program – May 2026. For PowerStore Gen 3, applies to new arrays initially installed with PowerStoreOS 5.0. For details see: All-Flash Data Reduction Guarantee Terms and Conditions. Actual data reduction rates will vary.
  5. Based on internal analysis compared to 17th generation., May 2026
  6. Based on internal analysis compared to 17th generation., May 2026
  7. The Dell PowerEdge R9810/R9820 delivers memory bandwidth up to 12,800 MT/s, doubling the 6,400 MT/s capability of the previous 17th Generation Dell PowerEdge servers. This represents a 2x improvement in memory bandwidth between generations.
  8. The Dell PowerEdge R9810/R9820, equipped with Intel Diamond Rapids (DMR) P-core CPUs, delivers 50% more CPU cores than the previous generation. While Intel Granite Rapids (GNR) P-core CPUs offer 128 cores per socket, Diamond Rapids scales up to 256.
  9. Based on Dell analysis of leading enterprise backup, cyber‑resilience, and purpose‑built backup appliance as of April 2026. Evaluation considered breadth of cyber‑resilience capabilities; depth of integrated storage security; workload and environment coverage; openness of ecosystem; unified management experience; and availability of formal financial guarantees. Analysis is based on publicly available vendor documentation, third‑party research, and Dell product materials. Actual capabilities and results may vary.
  10. Based on Dell internal analysis, October 2025.
  11. Based on Dell analysis of the purpose-built backup appliance market and available max average deduplication ratios. December 2025.
  12. Based on an Omdia/ESG report commissioned by Index Engines, "Index Engines’ Cyber Detect Validated 99.99% Effective in Detecting Ransomware Corruption". June 2024. Actual results may vary.
  13. Based on internal Dell testing comparing the three-year cost of a five-node HCI cluster (92 TB storage, 163 TB capacity) to Dell Private Cloud with BYOS. Results assume data compression, DDR ratios, VMware RAID 5 erasure coding, and 1.5x compression. Actual results may vary. March 2026.

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