Dell is expanding its data storage and security portfolio with applications designed to help organizations better defend against cybersecurity threats. New products include enhanced PowerProtect Data Domain systems, APEX Backup Services AI, and innovative Storage Direct Protection features suitable for use with PowerMax arrays.
According to DELL, the new Dell PowerProtect Data Domain DD9410 and DD9910 storage systems are suitable for large enterprises and offer improved performance, security and efficiency over the previous generation DD9900. In this comparison, backup is 38% faster and recovery is 44% faster.
The device also consumes less energy and provides 65 times more deduplication. This reduces the amount of data stored to its original size by storing the same data block only once and referencing that single copy when the same data block is found elsewhere. This means a reduction of only 1/65 of The DD9410 and DD9910 devices are integrated into an extensive partner ecosystem, providing customers with plenty of flexibility.
Streamline processes with AI assistant
APEX Backup Services AI is an integrated GenAI assistant that allows users to streamline their backup and recovery processes. Users can leverage AI to enable real-time custom reporting, targeted troubleshooting, and recommendations tailored to their specific environment. According to DELL, this will contribute to improving the productivity and efficiency of backup operations.
For PowerMax storage, Dell includes Storage Direct Protection, a new component of PowerProtect Data Manager. Dell says the solution not only enables fast, efficient and secure backup and recovery of up to 46 TB per hour for backup and up to 21 TB per hour for recovery from multiple storage arrays. , promises secure data integrity and easy management. Powermax is a type of storage array that has been part of Dell's portfolio since 2016, when Dell acquired the original manufacturer, EMC.
Comprehensive data security solution
Dell PowerProtect is a comprehensive data security solution with a variety of products and services. The suite includes both hardware and software and is suitable for on-premises, hybrid, or multicloud use. This total package provides capabilities such as backup, recovery, monitoring, replication, and disaster recovery, and typically integrates with Dell EMC's extensive ecosystem of storage and data management solutions.
PowerProtect Data Domain DD9410 and DD9910 systems and APEX Backup Services AI are now available. Storage Direct Protection for Dell PowerMax is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2024.
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