Dell Unity XT 380F
The Dell PowerEdge 380F is an enterprise 2U rack server powered by 2 Dual active-active storage processors (SPs), Intel Xeon Skylake 6-core (1.7 GHz) per SP and 24 memory slots supporting up to 128GB DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM. Configured with Up to 25x 2.5-inch SAS SSDs in base DPE; expands up to 500 all-flash SSDs across DAEs and PCIe expansion risers, the 380F delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.
Also written as: Unity XT 380F, Dell EMC Unity XT 380F, Unity 380F All-Flash
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | Unity XT |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | May 2019 |
| Cpu platform | Dual active-active storage processors (SPs), Intel Xeon Skylake 6-core (1.7 GHz) per SP |
| Memory max (GB) | 128 |
| Drive bays | Up to 25x 2.5-inch SAS SSDs in base DPE; expands up to 500 all-flash SSDs across DAEs |
| Raw capacity | Up to 2.4 PB raw capacity (up to 7.2 PB effective with 3:1 data reduction) |
| Network onboard | 4-port 10GbE / 1GbE Base-T; 2x I/O module slots per SP supporting 16Gb/32Gb FC or 25GbE |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 1050W Platinum power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell Unity 350F
- Next generation: Dell PowerStore 500T
About the 380F
The Dell PowerEdge 380F is an enterprise 2U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 2 Dual active-active storage processors (SPs), Intel Xeon Skylake 6-core (1.7 GHz) per SP across 24 memory slots supporting up to 128GB DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM, the 380F balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the 380F succeeded the UNITY-350F and was followed by the POWERSTORE-500T, positioned alongside rival systems including PURE-STORAGE-FLASHARRAY-X10, NETAPP-AFF-A150.
Options and compatibility
Processor support on the 380F utilizes 2 embedded dual storage controllers sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the 380F require DDR4 ECC Registered RDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. The 380F chassis utilizes proprietary array drive carrier drive trays across its 2.5-inch drive backplane bays. Networking on the 380F uses optical front-end host I/O modules, and expansion cards install into PCIe expansion risers risers.
How to identify it
Physical identification of the 380F is verified by the Dell EMC enterprise storage array front fascia with the 380F badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the 380F control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In Array Management Controller, the server identifies as 380F with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.
Buying used
When evaluating a pre-owned 380F, inspect the embedded dual storage controllers CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 24 memory slots of the 380F to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the 380F match in wattage and that Array Management Controller Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required 380F drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.
Works together
How the Dell Unity XT 380F connects to servers, storage and the network: 3 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
Dell PowerEdge R650 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R750 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R660 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R760 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell Connectrix DS-6610B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix MDS-9148T 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Servers
- Dell PowerEdge R650 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R750 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R660 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R760 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
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-BBRL Dell Intel X710 Quad Port 10GbE SFP+ Full-Height PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S4148F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
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-SR-AR Arista 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Optical Transceiver
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 R650 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R750 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R660 1U rack
- Dell PowerEdge R760 2U rack
Adapters for the server
- 540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
- 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-BBRL Dell Intel X710 Quad Port 10GbE SFP+ Full-Height PCIe Adapter
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S4148F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
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-SR-AR Arista 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup 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 Unity XT 380F.
- 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
- Pure Storage Storage Flasharray X10
- NetApp Aff A150
FAQ
Can spinning hard drives be added to a Unity XT 380F?
No, the 380F is an all-flash array and only accepts certified SAS solid-state drives.
What data reduction is available on the 380F?
Unity OE includes inline deduplication and compression, delivering up to 3:1 data reduction.
Buying or selling 380F?
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 Unity XT 380F Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27