Dell VxRail G560F
The Dell VxRail G560F is a 2U 4-node all-flash hyperconverged system that packs four independent dual-socket nodes and 24 all-flash SSDs into a single 2U enclosure. Architected for space-constrained datacenters needing high IOPS, compute parallelism, and automated vSAN cluster lifecycle management, the G560F delivers immense virtualization density.
Also written as: VxRail G560F, Dell EMC VxRail G560F, G560F 2U 4-Node All-Flash
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | VxRail |
| Form factor | 2U 4-node chassis |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Jun 2021 |
| End of support | Jun 2026 |
| Cpu platform | Up to 8 Intel Xeon Scalable processors (2 CPUs per node sled, 4 sleds in 2U) |
| Memory max (GB) | 2,048 |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA all-flash SSD bays (6 SSDs per node sled) |
| Raw capacity | Up to 76.8TB raw all-flash storage per 2U chassis |
| Network onboard | Dual 10GbE / 25GbE SFP+ ports per node sled |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 2400W Platinum 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-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 G560F 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 G560F.
- 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 G560F: what to check
Verify SSD health across all 4 node sleds, test 25GbE optical interfaces, inspect chassis midplane for connector pin straightness, and confirm dual 2400W power supply health.
FAQ
What workloads are best suited for the G560F?
High-density multi-tenant cloud hosting, software development clusters, and compute-heavy virtual machine consolidation.
How does the G560F manage cluster cabling?
Each node sled has dedicated front/rear I/O ports while sharing dual high-efficiency 2400W power supplies and cooling fans.
Buying or selling VxRail G560F?
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 G-Series Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27