Dell VxRail E665
The Dell EMC VxRail E665 series is a 1U hyperconverged node built on a single AMD EPYC 7002 processor, with 16 DIMM slots and two redundant power supplies. The E665, E665F and E665N variants differ in drive mix: SAS or SATA hybrid and all-flash, or all NVMe. Dell sells the appliance with installation by Dell or a certified reseller.
Also written as: VxRail E665F, VxRail E665N, Dell EMC VxRail E665, E665 1U HCI node
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | VxRail |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Cpu sockets | 1 |
| Cpu platform | One AMD EPYC 7002 series processor |
| Memory slots | 16 |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 RDIMM, 16GB, 32GB or 64GB modules |
| Drive bays | Up to 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, or up to 10x 2.5-inch NVMe drives |
| Power supply | Two redundant AC power supplies, 550W Platinum listed in the getting started guide |
Works together
How the Dell VxRail E665 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 PowerEdge MX5108n 1U fixed switch
Dell PowerEdge MX7116n 1U fixed switch
Dell PowerSwitch N1524 1U switch
Optics
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 E665.
- 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 E665: what to check
VxRail nodes are licensed and deployed through Dell, so confirm the node can be reimaged and joined to a cluster and which VxRail software version it needs. Check the drive count and type per variant, the NIC cards fitted and that both power supplies are present.
FAQ
What processor does the VxRail E665 use?
One AMD EPYC 7002 series processor, according to the Dell installation and service manual.
How many drives fit in the E665?
Up to 8 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, or up to 10 2.5-inch NVMe drives only, depending on the variant.
Buying or selling VxRail E665?
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 EMC VxRail E665, E665F, and E665N Installation and Service Manual, Oct 2021, checked 2026-10-28
- E665, E665F, and E665N Getting Started Guide, checked 2026-10-28