Dell PowerScale F710
The Dell PowerScale F710 is an enterprise 1U high-density all-NVMe scale-out file storage node driven by a 32-core Intel Xeon Gold processor and dual 100GbE front-end and back-end interfaces. Purpose-built for AI model training pipelines, deep learning inferencing, and high-performance computing (HPC) streaming workloads, the F710 packs up to 307TB of raw NVMe storage into a single rack unit.
Also written as: PowerScale F710, Dell PowerScale F710, High-Throughput NVMe OneFS Node
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerScale |
| Form factor | 1U node |
| Released | Feb 2024 |
| Cpu platform | 1x Intel Xeon Gold 6430 (32 cores, 2.1 GHz) per node |
| Memory max (GB) | 256 |
| Drive bays | 10x 2.5-inch NVMe TLC SSDs per node (3.84TB, 7.68TB, 15.36TB, or 30.72TB drives) |
| Raw capacity | 38.4TB to 307.2TB raw NVMe capacity per 1U node; scales to hundreds of petabytes in cluster |
| Network onboard | Front-end: Dual 100GbE QSFP28; Back-end cluster interconnect: Dual 100GbE QSFP28 |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 1400W Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerScale F600
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 F710 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-BDBX Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Adapter
540-BDCF Dell Intel E810-CQDA2 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
540-BDCP Dell Broadcom 57508 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
540-BDCQ Dell Broadcom 57508 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 OCP 3.0 Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S5448F-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch N3248TE-ON 1U switch
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
Dell PowerSwitch N3224F-ON 1U switch
Optics
407-BBOY Dell 100GbE QSFP28 SR4 Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MPO-12)
QSFP-100G-CWDM4-AR Arista 100GBASE-CWDM4 QSFP28 Optical Transceiver Module
QSFP-100G-LR4-AR Arista 100GBASE-LR4 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 F710.
- 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 F710: what to check
Verify high-capacity 30.72TB NVMe drive functionality, test dual 100GbE optical transceiver links, check 1400W redundant power units, and confirm node serial number matches OneFS records.
FAQ
What protocols does PowerScale F710 support natively?
OneFS natively supports NFSv3/v4, SMBv2/v3, S3 object API, HTTP, FTP, and HDFS without protocol gateways.
What back-end cluster fabric does the F710 require?
It uses dual 100GbE QSFP28 connections per node to an isolated PowerSwitch or compliant Ethernet cluster backplane.
Buying or selling PowerScale F710?
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 F710 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27