Dell VxRail E560F
The Dell VxRail E560F was the workhorse 1U all-flash hyperconverged appliance of the 14G PowerEdge generation, built on the R640 chassis. Offering dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 3TB of memory, and automated VxRail software integration with VMware vSAN, the E560F delivered predictable all-flash IOPS and low latency for enterprise virtualization clusters.
Also written as: VxRail E560F, Dell EMC VxRail E560F, E560F 14G All-Flash 1U
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | VxRail |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Jan 2022 |
| End of support | Jan 2027 |
| Cpu platform | Dual Intel Xeon Scalable 1st/2nd Gen (Skylake/Cascade Lake) processors |
| Memory max (GB) | 3,072 |
| Drive bays | Up to 10x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA all-flash SSD bays in 1U |
| Raw capacity | Up to 76.8TB raw all-flash capacity |
| Network onboard | Network Daughter Card (NDC) with 2x 25GbE / 10GbE SFP+ ports |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 1100W Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell VxRail E660F
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-BCBI Dell 32Gb Short Wave SFP28 Fibre Channel Optical Transceiver
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
400-BDSD Dell 3.84TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
Works together
How the Dell VxRail E560F 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 PowerEdge MX5108n 1U fixed switch
Dell PowerEdge MX7116n 1U fixed switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3024EF-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3024ET-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 E560F.
- 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 E560F: what to check
Verify SSD write wear percentage in vSAN health, test Network Daughter Card (NDC) 25GbE/10GbE interfaces, confirm iDRAC Enterprise credentials, and verify matched 1100W power units.
FAQ
Can the E560F run VMware vSphere 8?
Yes, with Cascade Lake processors and compatible BIOS/firmware, the E560F supports vSphere 8 and vSAN 8 OSA.
Does the E560F support BOSS-S1 boot cards?
Yes, the BOSS-S1 card with dual M.2 SATA SSDs provides a dedicated mirrored boot volume for ESXi.
Buying or selling VxRail E560F?
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 E560F Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27