Dell VxRail D560F
The Dell VxRail D560F is an all-flash ruggedized 1U short-depth hyperconverged appliance purpose-built for harsh deployment environments where space, weight, and environmental tolerance are paramount. Providing all-solid-state vSAN storage, shock and vibration dampening, and military-grade durability, the D560F delivers high-performance VMware HCI computing in forward tactical posts and shipboard installations.
Also written as: VxRail D560F, Dell EMC VxRail D560F, D560F Rugged All-Flash 1U
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 all-flash SSD bays |
| Raw capacity | Up to 15.3TB raw all-flash capacity |
| 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 optical 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)
SSDs
400-AZPZ Dell 1.92TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
Works together
How the Dell VxRail D560F 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 D560F.
- 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 D560F: what to check
Verify ruggedized mounting brackets and dust seals, inspect SSD health metrics, test 25GbE SFP28 network ports, and confirm AC or DC power module voltages.
FAQ
What military standards does the D560F meet?
It complies with MIL-STD-810G for shock, vibration, and temperature, and MIL-STD-461G for electromagnetic interference.
Can the D560F be deployed as a 2-node cluster?
Yes, 2-node clusters with a remote cloud or witness node are ideal for compact rugged edge deployments.
Buying or selling VxRail D560F?
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