MaxLinear Collaboration with Dell to Drive Mission Critical Workload Performance in Next-Gen Enterprise and Cloud Storage Systems

MaxLinear, Inc. announced a collaboration with Dell Technologies, Inc. aimed at changing storage solutions for the data-driven era.

Panther III Storage Accelerator will enable 2x faster performance ⁽¹⁾ and 50% better response time ⁽²⁾

Through their work together, MaxLinear will integrate Panther III storage accelerator into the Dell PowerMax storage platform, which will aim to deliver performance gains and unleash the full potential of mission-critical workloads. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both companies to drive innovation and deliver industry storage solutions that empower customers to thrive in today’s dynamic digital landscape.

The cornerstone of this relationship is the introduction of Panther III Storage Accelerator into Dell’s enterprise storage solution, PowerMax, which promises breakthrough performance and unrivaled capabilities in data reduction, security, and data protection.

Key features of the Panther III and PowerMax platform include:

• 5:1 data reduction ⁽³⁾ (open) and 3:1 data reduction ⁽⁴⁾ (mainframe) guarantee: The Panther Storage Accelerator ensures maximum efficiency with guaranteed data reduction ratios, optimizing storage resources and reducing total cost of ownership. Further, it enables an effective capacity per array of 18PB.

• Under 60μs response times ⁽⁵⁾: With fast response times, the Panther III and PowerMax platform delivers performance, enabling seamless access to critical data and applications.

• Secure ⁽⁶⁾ and energy-efficient ⁽⁷⁾ mission-critical storage solution: Built with security features and energy-efficient design, Panther III ensures that the PowerMax platform offers efficiency and peace of mind for even the most demanding workloads.

“The collaboration between MaxLinear and Dell marks a significant milestone in the evolution of storage solutions for AI powered business,” said Vikas Choudhary, VP, Ethernet and storage accelerators, MaxLinear. “As AI/ML drives the need for higher data storage capacity and scalability, the combination of MaxLinear’s cutting-edge technology in data-reduction, de-duplication enablement and encryption along with Dell’s industry-leading expertise in architecting storage solutions, we are redefining the boundaries of performance, scalability, and reliability in storage systems. Together, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower our customers to thrive in an increasingly data-centric world.”

About Dell’s PowerMax solution

PowerMax 2500 appliance

The Dell PowerMax 2500 and 8500 storage platform are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern data-driven organizations. Built upon Dell’s legacy of innovation and reliability, they offer performance, scalability, and efficiency to address the growing volumes of data generated by today’s businesses. With its architecture and advanced features, including end-to-end NVMe and Dynamic Fabric architecture, the PowerMax platform delivers performance with low latency, enabling organizations to accelerate their most critical applications and workflows.

Designed to adapt to evolving business needs, the PowerMax 2500 and 8500 platform offers flexibility and scalability, empowering organizations to consolidate workloads, simplify management, and reduce TCO. With features such as automated tiering, data reduction, and cyber resiliency capabilities, including encryption and data ransomware anomaly detection, the PowerMax series provides organizations with the peace of mind that their data is secure, compliant, and readily accessible. Whether deployed in traditional on-premises data centers or hybrid cloud environments, the Dell PowerMax 2500 and 8500 storage arrays set a new standard for enterprise storage, enabling organizations to unlock the full potential of their data infrastructure and drive business innovation.

About MaxLinear Panther III

MaxLinear’s latest innovation, the Panther III Storage Accelerator, represents a leap forward in storage technology, offering performance and capabilities for modern data centers. Engineered to meet the escalating demands of data-intensive applications, the Panther III Storage Accelerator delivers a throughput of 200Gb/s, with scalability up to 3.2Tb/s. This performance is complemented by a suite of features designed to optimize storage efficiency and enhance data security.

The Panther III Storage Accelerator incorporates technologies such as single-pass data reduction, security, data protection, de-dupe (MaxHash), and real-time validation (RTV), ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability in data processing. With a 12:1 data reduction ratio achieved through a combination of compression and de-duple techniques, the accelerator minimizes storage footprint and maximizes storage capacity utilization. Moreover, the inclusion of standard encryption algorithms such as Suite B Secret and Top-Secret decryption/encryption ensures data protection vs. unauthorized access or breaches.

In addition to its performance and security features, the Panther III Storage Accelerator offers integrated NVMe data protection capabilities, enhancing data reliability and integrity. With data integrity and full real-time validation, organizations can trust the accelerator to deliver consistent and reliable storage performance, even under the most demanding workloads. Overall, the accelerator sets a standard for performance, security storage solutions, empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data infrastructure while safeguarding sensitive information.

(1) Based on Dell’s internal testing using the Sequential Read Hits (128K) GB/s benchmark and IO/s per FC port benchmarks (within a single array) comparing PowerMax 8500 to PowerMax 8000, April 2023. Actual performance will vary.
(2) Based on Dell’s internal testing using the OLTP benchmark comparing the PowerMax 2500 vs. the PowerMax 2000, April 2023. Actual response times will vary.
(3) Based on Dell‘s Future-Proof program that offers 5:1 data reduction guarantee based on PowerMax data reduction tools (de-dupe and data compression) for open systems storage, August 2023. Actual data reduction rates will vary.
(4) Based on Dell’s Future-Proof program that offers 3:1 data reduction guarantee based on PowerMax data reduction tools (de-dupe and data compression) for mainframe storage, April 2023. Actual data reduction rates will vary.
(5) Based on Dell’s internal testing using the Random Read Hit (8K) benchmark for PowerMax 8500, April 2023. Actual response times will vary.
(6) Based on Dell’s internal analysis of cybersecurity capabilities of PowerMax vs. cybersecurity capabilities of competitive mainstream arrays supporting open systems and mainframe storage, April 2023.
(7) Based on Dell’s analysis of published product specs and features impacting power usage of PowerMax vs. competitive mainstream arrays supporting open systems and mainframe storage operating at 8PBe, June 2023.