Hurricane Melissa has left Jamaica reeling, marking the nation’s most severe climate disaster on record and causing billions of dollars in losses, widespread infrastructure damage, and multi-week disruptions to power and communications. Against this backdrop, PreRack IT stepped up to make a tangible difference by donating critical Dell IT hardware to support a National Jamaican […]
Enterprise IT infrastructure is at a turning point. With growing demands for workloads like AI, high-performance computing, edge deployments, and cloud-native applications, server hardware has to evolve rapidly. Dell’s PowerEdge line stands as a leader in the server market, and its progression from the 16th to the 17th generation demonstrates some of the industry’s biggest leaps in capability, efficiency, […]
In the fast-evolving world of enterprise storage, Dell EMC Unity has established itself as a reliable workhorse. But as GEN 1 Unity arrays approach their End of Service Life (EOSL), IT decision-makers face a wave of confusion and concern. What exactly is the EOSL date for GEN 1 models? What happens when Dell support runs […]
In the world of modern enterprise IT, flash storage systems are critical to ensuring high performance, scalability, and efficiency across workloads. Two of the most prominent players in this space are NetApp and Dell, each offering cutting-edge all-flash storage solutions designed for today’s data-driven organizations. NetApp’s AFF (All Flash FAS) and Dell’s PowerStore stand out […]
What’s Going On? If you’re a VxRail customer coming up on your VMware support renewal, you’ve probably already felt the pain. Ever since Broadcom acquired VMware, support renewals have gotten murky — and frustrating. What to Watch Out For 1. Mixed Messages from Broadcom At first, Broadcom told customers they’d still have access to patches […]
When Dell Technologies announced its 16th Generation (16G) PowerEdge servers in 2023, the excitement in the IT world was immediate. Touted as faster, greener, and smarter, the new generation promised to push server technology into new territories. But with many organizations still deploying 15G PowerEdge servers—released in 2021—the big question remains: Is it really worth […]
Dell EMC PowerStore, one of the most innovative storage solutions in recent years, was introduced to the market in 2020. It quickly became a preferred choice for enterprises looking for modern, scalable, and efficient storage architecture. However, early adopters of PowerStore are now facing a significant milestone: their initial support agreements are set to expire […]
In the world of enterprise IT infrastructure, hard drives are the backbone of storage systems. Whether it’s Dell EMC Unity XT, or PowerStore, businesses rely on genuine, high-quality drives to ensure performance, security, and reliability. However, a growing problem has emerged: counterfeit enterprise hard drives flooding the market, often originating from China. These fake drives […]
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often face significant challenges when managing high-value workloads. They require reliable, high-performance storage solutions that are cost-effective, easy to manage, and scalable to meet growing demands. The Dell PowerVault ME5 storage array is specifically designed to address these needs, offering enhanced performance, flexibility, and simplicity to support SMB workloads effectively. […]
Dell EMC has an upcoming End-of-Support (EOSL) dates for the Data Domain and Compellent on August 31, 2025. After this date, Dell EMC will no longer offer support and maintenance for the following models: This can be a challenging situation for businesses that rely on their Dell EMC models. Upgrading to newer models can be […]
