Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge vs Dell PowerEdge XR4000
Side-by-side specifications from the vendors' own documents. The Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge was an edge-optimized 1U hyperconverged node designed to deploy in 2, 3, or 4-node clusters without requiring dedicated Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnects. The PowerEdge XR4000 is an ultra-shallow 2U multi-node edge server system designed for retail branches, manufacturing floors, and remote clinics.
| Cisco HyperFlex HX220c Edge | Dell PowerEdge XR4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco | Dell |
| Status | end-of-sale | current |
| Released | Nov 2018 | Dec 2022 |
| Form factor | 1U rack | modular chassis |
| Processor | Up to 2x Intel Xeon Scalable processors | — |
| Memory | Up to 24x DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 1.5TB | — |
| Storage capacity | Available in all-flash (up to 8x SSDs) and hybrid configurations | — |
| Hyperconverged software | Cisco HyperFlex Data Platform Edge | — |
| Network | Standard 10GBase-T or 1GbE top-of-rack switch connectivity (no Fabric Interconnect required) | — |
| Management | 100% managed via Cisco Intersight cloud SaaS | — |
| Chassis size | — | 2U short-depth (355mm) modular edge enclosure (shoebox or rack form factors) |
| Sled slots | — | Supports up to 4x 1U compute sleds (XR4510c) or 2x 2U compute sleds (XR4520c) |
| Witness sled | — | Dedicated optional nano-witness sled for two-node local cluster quorum |
| Operating temp | — | -5C to 55C continuous operating range |
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