Dell VxRail D560
The Dell VxRail D560 is a ruggedized, short-depth 1U hyperconverged appliance based on the PowerEdge XR2 platform, engineered for harsh military, maritime, aerospace, and telecommunications environments. Featuring shock and vibration resistance, extreme operating temperature tolerance (-5C to 55C), and a compact 20-inch chassis depth, the D560 brings VMware vSAN clustering to the tactical edge.
Also written as: VxRail D560, Dell EMC VxRail D560, D560 Rugged Edge 1U HCI
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | VxRail |
| Form factor | 1U short-depth rack |
| Released | Jun 2020 |
| Cpu platform | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable 2nd Gen (Cascade Lake) processors |
| Memory max (GB) | 1,024 |
| Drive bays | Up to 4x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hybrid drive bays (SSD cache + spinning) |
| Raw capacity | Up to 9.6TB raw hybrid storage |
| Rugged certification | MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461G, and NEBS Level 3 compliant short-depth chassis (20-inch / 50.8 cm) |
| Network onboard | Broadcom or Intel 10GbE / 25GbE mezzanine |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 550W AC or -48V DC power supplies |
Compatible parts
HBAs
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Transceivers
407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
Rail kits
770-BCKW Dell ReadyRails II Sliding Rails for 2U PowerEdge Servers (B6)
Drive caddies
DXD9H Dell 2.5-inch Gen14/Gen15/Gen16 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (SFF)
Works together
How the Dell VxRail D560 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Hyperconverged cluster
Plan at least two 25GbE ports per node to two switches; all-NVMe clusters often move to 100GbE.
Adapters for the server
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 Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
Dell PowerSwitch N3248PXE-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3224F-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3224P-ON 1U switch
Optics
407-BBOU Dell 10GbE SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 300m MMF)- 407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
SFP-10G-LR-AR Arista 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Optical Transceiver Module
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Hypervisor advisor: which platform fits you mrplanb.com
- VM platform Ledger: hypervisors scored mrplanb.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms 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 VxRail D560.
- 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
Buying a used VxRail D560: what to check
Verify rugged chassis bezel and dust filters, test operating temperature sensors, check whether AC or -48V DC power supplies are installed, and confirm vSAN licenses.
FAQ
What is the depth of the VxRail D560 chassis?
The D560 measures only 20 inches (50.8 cm) deep, allowing installation in compact mobile flight cases and telco racks.
Does the D560 support DC power?
Yes, redundant -48V DC power supply options are available for telecommunications central offices.
Buying or selling VxRail D560?
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 VxRail D-Series Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27