Dell PowerEdge T560
The Dell PowerEdge T560 is a quiet, purpose-built 4.5U tower-to-rack convertible dual-socket server powered by 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Designed for remote offices, branch locations, retail headquarters, and enterprise edge environments without dedicated server rooms, the T560 accommodates up to 24 2.5-inch drives, 16 DDR5 memory slots for up to 1TB of RAM, and two 300W accelerators. It delivers modern PCIe Gen5 and DDR5 performance with acoustically tuned fan profiles. Second-hand market buyers should verify whether tower feet or rack conversion kits are included.
Also written as: PowerEdge T560, Dell T560, T560 Tower Server
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge T |
| Form factor | tower |
| Released | Mar 2023 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon Scalable 4th Gen and 5th Gen (up to 32 cores, 250W TDP) |
| Memory slots | 16 |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5600 RDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 1,024 |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe or 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives |
| Pcie slots | Up to 6 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 slots |
| Gpu support | Up to 2x 300W double-wide or 4x 75W single-wide GPUs |
| Network onboard | 2x 1GbE LOM ports; OCP 3.0 slot; 1x 1GbE iDRAC9 port |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 800W, 1100W, 1400W or 1800W Titanium/Platinum |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerEdge T550
Compatible parts
Memory
370-AHCU Dell 16GB DDR5-4800 Single Rank RDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
370-AHCV Dell 32GB 1Rx4 DDR5-4800 RDIMM ECC Registered Memory
370-AHCW Dell 64GB 2Rx4 DDR5-4800 RDIMM ECC Registered Memory
RAID controllers
PERC-H755 Dell PERC H755 Front SAS 12Gb/s 8GB NV Cache PCIe Gen4 RAID Controller
Boot devices
BOSS-S2 Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS-S2) Hot-Plug Rear Controller with Dual M.2 SSDs
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge T560 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
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB730S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 5200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 9200T 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 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-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
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
Storage
- Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 5U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U 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-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Storage
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3010H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3000H 2U rack
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
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used T560: what to check
Verify whether the unit is configured as a standalone tower with feet or includes the 5U rack conversion rail kit. Confirm auxiliary GPU power cabling is supplied if GPU acceleration is intended.
FAQ
Can the PowerEdge T560 be rack mounted?
Yes, with the optional 5U rack conversion kit and ReadyRails sliding rails.
What GPUs fit in the T560?
It supports up to 2 double-width 300W PCIe accelerators such as NVIDIA L40 or RTX 6000 Ada with high-wattage power supplies.
Buying or selling T560?
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 T560 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27