Dell PowerEdge C6320
The PowerEdge C6320 is a 2U multi-node modular server accommodating four independent dual-socket Intel Xeon compute sleds. Designed for scale-out hyperconverged clusters, hosting farms, and HPC simulations, it maximizes computational density and energy efficiency across shared power and cooling.
Also written as: PowerEdge C6320, Dell C6320, C6320 Multi-Node Server
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge C |
| Form factor | 2U 4-node |
| Released | Jun 2015 |
| End of sale | Jun 2018 |
| End of support | Jun 2023 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and E5-2600 v4 processors per node |
| Memory slots | 16 |
| Memory type | DDR4 ECC RDIMM up to 2400 MT/s per node |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x 2.5in or 12x 3.5in SAS/SATA drives across 4 sleds |
| Pcie slots | 1x PCIe Gen3 x16 mezzanine slot per sled |
| Power supply | Dual hot-plug redundant 1400W or 1600W Platinum PSUs |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge C6420
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge C6320 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell Connectrix MP-7840B 2U switch
Dell Connectrix MDS-9396S 2U switch
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX6-4B 9U director chassis
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX6-8B 14U director chassis
Storage
Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD9500 2U controller + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD6300 2U appliance
Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD6800 2U controller + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD9300 2U controller + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD9800 2U controller + shelves
Dell PowerVault MD3800F 2U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch N1524 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N1524P 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N1548 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N1548P 1U switch
Storage
- Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD9500 2U controller + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD2200 2U appliance- Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD6300 2U appliance
- Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD6800 2U controller + shelves
- Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD9300 2U controller + shelves
- Dell PowerProtect DD Data Domain DD9800 2U controller + shelves
Optics
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
HBA465E Dell HBA465e External Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD1420 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3420 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge MX5016s blade
Dell PowerStore NVMe Expansion Enclosure (ENS24) 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- 540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
- 540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch N1524 1U switch
- Dell PowerSwitch N1524P 1U switch
- Dell PowerSwitch N1548 1U switch
- Dell PowerSwitch N1548P 1U switch
Storage
Dell Unity 300 2U rack
Dell Unity 300F 2U rack
Dell Unity 400 2U rack
Dell Unity 400F 2U rack
Dell Unity 500 2U rack
Dell Unity 500F 2U rack
Optics
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerEdge C6320.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How are storage drives allocated in the PowerEdge C6320 chassis?
In a 24-bay 2.5-inch configuration, each of the four compute sleds has direct access to six dedicated drive bays wired to its onboard controller.
What remote management is integrated on the C6320 sleds?
Each C6320 sled contains its own independent integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) with dedicated Ethernet management port.
Buying or selling C6320?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge C6320 Support Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Dell PowerEdge C6320 Technical Documentation, checked 2026-10-27