Dell Technologies has introduced ObjectScale version 1.3, a groundbreaking software innovation that redefines the landscape of object storage. This latest release is offered as a fully integrated, turnkey solution, and takes the form of ObjectScale XF960, an all-flash appliance that brings unprecedented speed, sustainability, and security to object storage architecture. 

Object storage has rapidly evolved, gaining prominence as primary storage for demanding high-growth workloads like analytics, generative AI (GenAI) and related cloud-native application development. Dell ObjectScale, the scale-out, high-performance containerized object storage built for next-generation demands, empowers organizations to innovate faster with a global namespace, strong S3 compatibility, powerful performance and enterprise-grade security.  

The ObjectScale experience reaches new heights with the introduction of ObjectScale version 1.3. The new ObjectScale XF960, built on the latest-generation Dell PowerEdge server, offers unparalleled flexibility, going beyond the software-defined options already available with ObjectScale. ObjectScale is now available as the world's most powerful object storage appliance custom-built on Kubernetes.

“The latest ObjectScale innovation as a fully integrated, turnkey solution marks a significant step forward in the world of unstructured data management – meeting speed and security demands to drive AI and more,” said Saravanan Krishnan, general manager, Unstructured Data Solutions, Asia Pacific and Japan, and Greater China, Dell Technologies. “With its all-flash appliance XF960, ObjectScale helps organizations to simplify the management and harness the full potential of unstructured data, enabling sophisticated workloads to be flexibly deployed while balancing performance and sustainability.” 

ObjectScale offers exceptional flexibility, allowing organizations to scale from their current requirements to petabytes and beyond. Customers can select between OpEx or CapEx pricing models, providing a seamless experience similar to public cloud services. ObjectScale’s software-defined solution is ideal for data ingest at edge locations, while the XF960 appliance is designed for robust processing in data centers. When combined with Starburst, ObjectScale sets the foundation for a high-performance, infinitely scalable lakehouse on-premises and across multi-cloud environments, providing endless possibilities.   

Furthermore, ObjectScale provides customers with two distinct software-defined options. The Software Bundle enables deployment on organizational infrastructure while Dell manages ObjectScale and Kubernetes. Separately, the As-an-Application option places the responsibility for ObjectScale with Dell, while customers deploy and operate it on Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. 

AI, machine learning, analytics and cloud-native applications often depend on millisecond latency for optimal performance. The ObjectScale XF960 addresses these requirements by delivering a powerful combination of scale and performance, catering to the need for training algorithms with extensive data within on-premises cloud environments. 

ObjectScale presents a solution that leverages microservices and Kubernetes orchestration, backed by one of the highest S3 compatibility levels in the market. The XF960 appliance accelerates development cycles through its robust, latest-generation PowerEdge server performance and full-stack NVMe connectivity, enabling up to 4.3GB/sec reads and 3.3GB/sec writes per node for rapid data access and transfer.