Dell PowerStore 3200T
The Dell PowerStore 3200T is a second-generation mid-range enterprise all-flash array driven by dual Intel Xeon Ice Lake processors, delivering elevated throughput and lower latency for latency-sensitive applications. Built with an end-to-end NVMe architecture supporting 100GbE NVMe expansion shelves, the 3200T eliminates SAS latency across both the base chassis and expansion enclosures. Delivering unified block, file, and VMware vVols storage with automated QoS and 4:1 data reduction, it is an ideal enterprise standard for consolidated workloads. Secondary market shoppers should verify NVMe DAE cables and inspect node power distribution modules.
Also written as: PowerStore 3200T, Dell PowerStore 3200T
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerStore |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Jun 2022 |
| Cpu platform | Dual active-active storage nodes, Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y (24 cores per node, 48 cores per appliance) |
| Memory max (GB) | 768 |
| Drive bays | Up to 25x 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs in base DPE; expands up to 93 NVMe drives via NVMe DAEs |
| Raw capacity | Up to 4.2 PB effective capacity per appliance |
| Network onboard | 4-port 25GbE Mezzanine; 2x I/O module slots per node supporting 32Gb FC, 25GbE, 100GbE, or NVMe/TCP |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 1800W Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerStore 3000T
Works together
How the Dell PowerStore 3200T 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 R650 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R660 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R750 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R760 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus 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
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
Switches
Dell Connectrix DS-6610B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix MDS-9148T 1U rack
Optics
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 R650 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R660 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R750 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R760 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R740 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-BCOW Dell Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Network Adapter
540-BDCE Dell Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5232F-ON 1U rack
Optics
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 R650 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R660 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R750 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R760 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R740 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-BCOW Dell Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Network Adapter
- 540-BDCE Dell Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5232F-ON 1U rack
Optics
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
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerStore 3200T.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
- Pure Storage Storage Flasharray X50 R4
- NetApp Aff A400
Buying a used 3200T: what to check
Confirm all-NVMe expansion shelf compatibility, verify dual 1800W power supplies, inspect BBU battery cells on both nodes, and verify 768GB total system RAM.
FAQ
What processors power the PowerStore 3200T?
Dual Intel Xeon Gold 5318Y processors (24 cores per node, 48 cores per appliance) running at 2.1 GHz.
Does the 3200T support 100GbE networking?
Yes, optional 100GbE QSFP28 I/O modules are supported for ultra-high-speed host IP and NVMe/TCP fabrics.
Buying or selling 3200T?
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 3200T Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27