AWS Outposts now supports external block volumes from Dell and HPE storage arrays

AWS Outposts External Block Volumes

Starting today, customers can use boot and data volumes backed by Dell PowerStore and HPE Alletra Storage MP B10000 storage arrays with Amazon EC2 instances on AWS Outposts, including authenticated and encrypted volumes. This enhancement extends our existing support for boot and data volumes to include Dell and HPE storage arrays, alongside our current support for NetApp® on-premises enterprise storage arrays and Pure Storage® FlashArray™. Outposts is a fully managed service that extends AWS infrastructure, AWS services, APIs, and tools to virtually any on-premises or edge location for a truly consistent hybrid experience.

With Outposts, customers can maximize the value of their on-premises storage investments by leveraging their existing enterprise storage arrays for both boot and data volumes, complementing managed Amazon EBS and Local Instance Store options. This provides significant operational benefits, including streamlined operating system (OS) management via centralized boot volumes and advanced data management features through high-performance data volumes. By integrating their own storage, organizations can also satisfy data residency requirements and benefit from a consistent cloud operational model for their hybrid environments.

To simplify the process, AWS offers automation scripts through AWS Samples to help customers easily set up and use external block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts. Customers can use the AWS Management Console or CLI to utilize third-party block volumes with EC2 instances on Outposts.

Third-party storage integration for Outposts with all compatible storage vendors is available on Outposts 2U servers and Outposts racks at no additional charge in all AWS Regions where Outposts is supported. See the FAQs for Outposts servers and Outposts racks for the latest list of supported Regions.

What to do

• Use automation scripts from AWS Samples to set up external block volumes.
• Utilize the AWS Management Console or CLI to manage third-party block volumes.
• Check the FAQs for the latest list of supported Regions.

To learn more about implementation details and best practices, check out this blog post or visit our technical documentation for Outposts servers, second-generation Outposts racks, and first-generation Outposts racks.

Source: AWS release notes