Dell PowerScale F210
The Dell PowerScale F210 is a next-generation 1U all-NVMe scale-out NAS node powered by Intel Xeon Scalable Sapphire Rapids processors and running OneFS 9.7+. Engineered for high-speed file storage, edge AI inferencing, and media rendering pipelines, the F210 delivers up to double the single-stream read performance of its predecessor while maintaining entry-level node economics.
Also written as: PowerScale F210, Dell PowerScale F210, OneFS All-Flash Node
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerScale |
| Form factor | 1U node |
| Released | Feb 2024 |
| Cpu platform | 1x Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y (12 cores, 2.0 GHz) per node |
| Memory max (GB) | 128 |
| Drive bays | 4x 2.5-inch NVMe TLC SSDs per node (1.92TB, 3.84TB, 7.68TB, or 15.36TB drives) |
| Raw capacity | 7.7TB to 61.4TB raw NVMe capacity per node; clusters scale to tens of petabytes |
| Network onboard | Front-end: Dual 25GbE SFP28; Back-end cluster interconnect: Dual 25GbE / 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 800W Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerScale F200
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 PowerScale F210 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R HS7710 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R670 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6715 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R6725 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R770 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R7715 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
540-BBHB Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Network Adapter
540-BBJL Dell Mellanox ConnectX-4 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BCND Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S5448F-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3248TE-ON 1U switch
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
Dell PowerSwitch N3248PXE-ON 1U switch
Optics
407-BBOY Dell 100GbE QSFP28 SR4 Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MPO-12)- 407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)
QSFP-100G-CWDM4-AR Arista 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 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
- NFS explained mrplanb.com
- Block vs object storage mrplanb.com
- Object storage Ledger 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 PowerScale F210.
- 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 PowerScale F210: what to check
Ensure clusters contain a minimum of three F210 nodes for OneFS quorum, test dual 25GbE front-end ports and cluster back-end transceivers, and confirm NVMe drive health via OneFS CLI.
FAQ
What is the minimum cluster size for PowerScale F210?
A minimum of three nodes is required to form a new OneFS cluster, or single nodes can be added to existing clusters.
Can the F210 join an existing Isilon or PowerScale cluster?
Yes, the F210 seamlessly joins existing clusters running compatible versions of Dell OneFS.
Buying or selling PowerScale F210?
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 PowerScale F210 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27