In 2026, Dell’s midrange portfolio evolution makes PowerStore and PowerMax the strategic platforms for new projects, while Unity XT increasingly becomes a legacy workhorse you either migrate off or deliberately extend with third‑party support and hardware from companies like PreRack IT. This combination shifts infrastructure strategy from “which array do I buy next?” to “what’s […]
If you manage data center operations, you already know renewal season can feel like a budget balancing act. Prices go up each year. OEMs restrict options on legacy hardware. Coverage windows shrink while equipment demand stays constant. The truth is simple: it’s going to get more expensive to maintain your equipment—and fast. That’s why forward-thinking IT […]
Planning a Unity to PowerStore migration in 2026 is less about “lifting and shifting” and more about engineering the right balance between cost, performance, and operational risk over the next 5–10 years. Done well, you can use Dell’s native migration tooling, PowerStore’s efficiency gains, and Unity’s remaining lifecycle to minimize disruption while materially improving TCO […]
IBM FlashSystem stands out in the all‑flash array market by combining very low latency hardware with flexible, capacity‑based licensing and built‑in efficiency features that reduce both storage and software costs. When compared with popular competitors such as Pure Storage FlashArray and Dell EMC PowerMax or Unity All Flash, it typically competes on performance density, data […]
In today’s fast-paced IT landscape, infrastructure can’t wait. Whether it’s a data center upgrade, hardware replacement, or an unexpected outage, timing can make or break a project. Yet, many organizations find themselves stuck waiting weeks—or even months—for the hardware they desperately need. Lead time has become one of the most frustrating challenges in IT hardware […]
SSD and flash drive prices per TB have sharply increased in 2025, and now over into 2026, while traditional spinning hard drive prices have remained largely stagnant with slow long-term declines. This blog post explores the complex, multi-layered factors driving the SSD price surge, contrasts them with the steady trajectory of hard disk drives (HDDs), […]
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 […]
Third-party support for Pure Storage hardware is becoming a popular alternative for organizations seeking greater cost savings and operational flexibility in their data center environments. This comprehensive article explores the financial and strategic advantages of third-party maintenance—offering insight into how businesses can optimize Pure Storage infrastructure management beyond what Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support provides. […]
As the year draws to a close, many IT leaders face the same challenge: how to make the most of their remaining budget. In the fast-paced world of data centers, every dollar counts, and every investment decision can have lasting impacts on performance, reliability, and scalability. For organizations that want to stretch their IT dollars […]
IBM FlashSystem storage has long been recognized for high performance and reliability, but choosing the right drive interface—NVMe or SAS—can substantially impact workload efficiency, cost, and long-term scalability. This guide dives deep into NVMe and SAS drive options for FlashSystem arrays, comparing their architectures, strengths, and suitability across typical enterprise use cases. Understanding IBM FlashSystem: […]
