Dell PowerStore 1000T
The Dell PowerEdge 1000T is an enterprise 2U rack server powered by 2 Dual active-active storage nodes, Intel Xeon Gold 5218 (16 cores per node, 32 cores per appliance) and 24 memory slots supporting up to 384GB DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM. Configured with Up to 25x 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs / NVMe SCM drives in base DPE; expands up to 96 NVMe drives across DAEs and PCIe expansion risers, the 1000T delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.
Also written as: PowerStore 1000T, Dell EMC PowerStore 1000T
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerStore |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2020 |
| Cpu platform | Dual active-active storage nodes, Intel Xeon Gold 5218 (16 cores per node, 32 cores per appliance) |
| Memory max (GB) | 384 |
| Drive bays | Up to 25x 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs / NVMe SCM drives in base DPE; expands up to 96 NVMe drives across DAEs |
| Raw capacity | Up to 2.8 PB effective capacity per appliance |
| Network onboard | 4-port 25GbE Mezzanine; 2x I/O module slots per node supporting 32Gb FC, 25GbE iSCSI, or NVMe/TCP |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 1800W Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell Unity XT 480XT
- Next generation: Dell PowerStore 1200T
About the 1000T
The Dell PowerEdge 1000T is an enterprise 2U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 2 Dual active-active storage nodes, Intel Xeon Gold 5218 (16 cores per node, 32 cores per appliance) across 24 memory slots supporting up to 384GB DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM, the 1000T balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the 1000T succeeded the UNITY-480XT and was followed by the POWERSTORE-1200T, positioned alongside rival systems including PURE-STORAGE-FLASHARRAY-X20, NETAPP-AFF-A250.
Options and compatibility
Processor support on the 1000T utilizes 2 embedded dual storage controllers sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the 1000T require DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. The 1000T chassis utilizes proprietary array drive carrier drive trays across its 2.5-inch drive backplane bays. Networking on the 1000T uses optical front-end host I/O modules, and expansion cards install into PCIe expansion risers risers.
How to identify it
Physical identification of the 1000T is verified by the Dell EMC enterprise storage array front fascia with the 1000T badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the 1000T control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In Array Management Controller, the server identifies as 1000T with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.
Buying used
When evaluating a pre-owned 1000T, inspect the embedded dual storage controllers CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 24 memory slots of the 1000T to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the 1000T match in wattage and that Array Management Controller Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required 1000T drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.
Compatible parts
Transceivers
407-BCBI Dell 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
HBAs
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Works together
How the Dell PowerStore 1000T connects to servers, storage and the network: 3 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R6525 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7525 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R250 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R350 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R450 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R550 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter- 540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Optics
- 407-BCBI Dell 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
4M27A09984 Lenovo ThinkSystem 32Gb FC SFP+ Optical Transceiver
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Servers
Dell PowerEdge MX750c blade
Dell PowerEdge MX840c blade
Dell PowerEdge MX760c blade
HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 1U rack
HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus 1U rack
HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
540-BBHB Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Network Adapter
540-BBJL Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BCND Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON 2U rack
Optics
407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
7G17A03537 Lenovo ThinkSystem 25Gb SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Servers
- Dell PowerEdge MX750c blade
- Dell PowerEdge MX840c blade
- Dell PowerEdge MX760c blade
- HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus v2 1U rack
- HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus 1U rack
- HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus 2U rack
Adapters for the server
- 540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
- 540-BBHB Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Network Adapter
- 540-BBJL Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BCND Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON 2U rack
Optics
- 407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
- 7G17A03537 Lenovo ThinkSystem 25Gb SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Equivalent models from other brands
- Pure Storage Storage Flasharray X20
- NetApp Aff A250
FAQ
What is the difference between PowerStore T and X models?
PowerStore T runs PowerStoreOS on bare metal for standard block and file, whereas PowerStore X embeds VMware ESXi directly on the storage nodes (AppsON).
Does the 1000T support NVMe over Fabrics?
Yes, it supports NVMe/FC (32Gb) and NVMe/TCP (25GbE) for ultra-low latency host connections.
Buying or selling 1000T?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerStore 1000T Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27