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# Dell PowerScale storage expansion and support framework

Università della Svizzera italiana is expanding its operating Dell PowerScale storage infrastructure with new nodes, commissioning and manufacturer support. It may order additional nodes. A five-year framework covers licenses and renewals of support for its PowerScale systems.

- Status: open
- Country: CH
- Buyer: Università della Svizzera italiana
- Submission deadline: 2026-12-09T11:00:00+01:00 (instant)
- Original notice: https://www.simap.ch/de/project-detail/acccc36f-a909-421c-90b4-61689203b113
- Source checked: 2026-11-05T18:36:37.216218Z

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