Dell

Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Azure

Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI)

Dell's current-generation turnkey platform for Azure Local — current-gen PowerEdge hardware with integrated deployment and lifecycle software.

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Platform

Current-generation PowerEdge (R660 / R760 class)

Delivery

Turnkey — integrated deployment and lifecycle (APEX Cloud Platform Foundation Software)

Best for

Standardised Azure Local at scale; fastest path to production

Certification

Microsoft Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) — Premier / integrated

Support

Dell ProSupport + Madatech

Overview

Azure Local platform. Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Azure is Dell's current-generation turnkey system for Azure Local. It pairs current-generation PowerEdge hardware (R660 / R760 class) with Dell's Foundation software, which automates cluster deployment, keeps the stack continuously validated against Microsoft's release cadence, and orchestrates updates. It is the successor line to the AX nodes for new builds.

Where it fits

Organisations standardising Azure Local across several sites, or anyone who wants the shortest, most repeatable path from delivery to a supported production cluster. Where you need to scale storage and compute independently, compare HPE Alletra dHCI. Madatech defines the standard build, sources it through our Dell channel, and runs the rollout.

Key features

Current-generation PowerEdge R660 / R760-class hardware — the successor line to the AX nodesFoundation software automates cluster bring-up, validation and update orchestrationContinuous validation against the Azure Local release cadenceTighter integration with the Azure portal for lifecycle and monitoringDesigned for organisations standardising on one Azure Local build across sites