Dell EMC PowerEdge R660xs | SANStorageWorks

Overview:

The Dell PowerEdge R660xs offers compelling performance in a purpose-built system with the latest PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth and storage to support:

Virtualization / Cloud
Scale-Out Database
High Performance Compute

The Dell PowerEdge R660xs is a 1U, two-socket rack server. Buy the best fit in dense performance with this purpose-built 1U system. Focused on delivering the latest technology to power the most popular applications and workloads used by businesses today, including virtualization, scale out-database and high performance compute. All delivered in a thoughtfully crafted platform that will provide dense compute that fits in your current infrastructure.

Easily configurable

Add up to two 4th generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with up to 32 cores per socket for faster performance
Accelerate in-memory workloads with up to 16 DDR5 RDIMMS up to 4800 MT/sec
Improve data throughput and reduce latency with support up to 5 I/O devices (up to 3 PCIe slots, 1 OCP 3.0 networking slot, and 1 dedicated PERC slot)
Storage options include up to 4x 3.5” HDDs/SSDs; or up to 10x 2.5” HDDs/SSDs/NVMe

A breeze to cool

Thoughtfully designed to fit in your current air-cooled infrastructure
Alleviate the worry about expensive liquid cooling retrofitting to your data center
Sychronize your workload needs with a tailored performance configuration that is air-cooled
Minimize the carbon footprint of your data center by better matching the system power consumption with anticipated workload requirements

Cyber Resilient Architecture for Zero Trust IT environment & operations

Security is integrated into every phase of the PowerEdge lifecycle, including protected supply chain and factory-to-site integrity assurance. Silicon-based root of trust anchors end-to-end boot resilience while Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls ensure trusted operations.

Increase efficiency and accelerate operations with an autonomous infrastructure

The Dell OpenManage systems management portfolio delivers a secure, efficient, and comprehensive solution for PowerEdge servers. Simplify, automate and centralize one-to-many management with the OpenManage Enterprise console and iDRAC.

Sustainability

From recycled materials in our products and packaging, to thoughtful, innovative options for energy efficiency, the PowerEdge portfolio is designed to make, deliver, and recycle products to help reduce the carbon footprint and lower your operation costs. We even make it easy to retire legacy systems responsibly with Dell Technologies Services.

Rest easier with Dell Technologies Services

Maximize your PowerEdge Servers with comprehensive services ranging from Consulting, to ProDeploy and ProSupport suites, Data Migration and more – available across 170 locations and backed by our 60K+ employees and partners.

Features:

Innovate where you never thought possible

Deploy massive compute anywhere with the latest family of powerful, secure servers engineered to accelerate automation and innovation.

Ready to work

The PowerEdge R660xs is a dense air-cooled server that fits into your current infrastructure, supporting the most demanding applications.

Just right

Strike the right balance between performance and density with this air-cooled server designed for the most popular IT applications.

Add up to two 4th generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with up to 32 cores per socket for faster performance
Accelerate in-memory workloads with up to 16 DDR5 RDIMMS up to 4800 MT/sec
Improve data throughput and reduce latency with support up to 5 I/O devices
Up to 3 PCIe slots, 1 OCP 3.0 networking slot, and 1 dedicated PERC slot
Storage options include up to 4 x 3.5” HDDs/SSDs; or up to 10 x 2.5” HDDs/SSDs/NVMe

Systems Management and Security Solutions

OpenManage systems management

Tame the complexity of your IT environment with Dell Technologies OpenManage systems management portfolio which uses tools and solutions to discover, deploy, monitor, manage, update and secure your PowerEdge infrastructure.

Intelligent Automation

Integrate tools across your portfolio with PowerEdge iDRAC, OpenManage Enterprise and CloudIQ solutions that help organizations automate their server lifecycles, optimize operations and scale efficiently.

Built-in security

Stay protected at every phase of the product lifecycle with the PowerEdge cyber resilient architecture that helps accelerate your adoption of a Zero Trust security strategy. From the silicon root of trust, secured component verification, signed firmware and drift detection to BIOS recovery and dynamic system lockdown, you can rest assured that your servers are secure.

Technical Specifications:

Dell EMC PowerEdge R660xs Specifications
Processors	Up to two 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor with up to 32 cores per processor
Memory	16 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM 1 TB max, speeds up to 4800 MT/s, Supports registered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
Storage controllers	Internal Controllers: PERC H965i, PERC H755, PERC H755N, PERC H355, HBA355i Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): HWRAID 1, 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs (cold swap) or USB External HBAs (non-RAID): HBA355e Software RAID: S160
Drive bays	Front drive bays: 0 drive bay Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 80 TB Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 122.88 TB Up to 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 153.6 TB Rear bays: Up to 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 15.2 TB
Power supplies	1800 W Titanium 200—240 VAC or 240 HVDC 1400 W Platinum 100—240 VAC or 240 HVDC 1100 W Titanium 100—240 VAC or 240 HVDC 1100 W LVDC -48 — (-60) VDC 800 W Platinum 100—240 VAC or 240 HVDC 700 W Titanium 200—240 VAC or 240 HVDC 600 W Platinum 100—240 VAC or 240 HVDC
Cooling Options	Air cooling
Fans	Standard (STD) fans / High performance Gold (VHP) fans, Up to 7 hot swappable fans
Dimension	Height – 42.8 mm (1.68 inches) Width – 482 mm (18.97 inches) Depth – 748.79 mm (29.85 inches) with bezel, 712.95 mm (28.05 inches) without bezel Weight – 19.45 Kg (55.33 pound)
Form Factor	1U rack server
Embedded management	iDRAC9 iDRAC Direct iDRAC REST API with Redfish iDRAC Service Module Quick Sync 2 wireless module
Bezel	Optional LCD bezel or security bezel
OpenManage Software	CloudIQ for PowerEdge plug in OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Enterprise Integration for VMware vCenter OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center OpenManage Integration with Windows Admin Center OpenManage Power Manager plugin OpenManage Service plugin OpenManage Update Manager plugin
Mobility	OpenManage Mobile
OpenManage Integrations	BMC Truesight Microsoft System Center OpenManage Integration with ServiceNow Red Hat Ansible Modules Terraform Providers VMware vCenter and vRealize Operations Manager
Security	Cryptographically signed firmware Data at Rest Encryption (SEDs with local or external key mgmt) Secure Boot Secure Erase Secured Component Verification (Hardware integrity check) Silicon Root of Trust System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter) TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Embedded NIC	2 x 1 GbE LOM card
Network options	1 x OCP card 3.0 (optional)
Ports	Front Ports 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port 1 x USB 2.0 1 x VGA Rear Ports 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Ethernet port 1 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0 1 x VGA, 1 x Serial (optional) Internal Ports 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
PCIe	1 CPU Configuration: Up to 2 PCIe slots (1 x16 Gen4 + 1 x8 Gen5) 2 CPU configuration: Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots (1 x16 Gen4 + 2 x8 Gen4) or up to 2 PCIe Gen5 slots (1 x16 Gen5 + 1 x8 Gen5)
Operating System and Hypervisors	Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXi Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
OEM-ready version availabe	From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you.

Support & Services:

Dell Technologies offers complete end-to-end services

Optimizing the IT lifecycle is vital. We have expert services for all lifecycle phases that save you time and resources, reduce effort, and improve your IT experience.

Proactive Management and Monitoring (no charge)

Consulting

Consulting services give expert guidance to help you grow, optimize and transform your IT environment at your own pace and budget. Dell employ a broad range of certified consultants and engineers, backed by program management teams, who can deliver deep technical expertise. Dell gives you the confidence that your project will be done right and on time.

Support

Gain the freedom to focus on your business transformation with the support expertise and insights Dell is known for across the globe. Choose the right support based on the criticality of specific systems with available automated predictive analysis, collaborative third-party assistance and a Technology Service Manager.

Deployment

ProDeploy Enterprise Suite helps you get more out of technology starting on day one. Residency Service provides ongoing transition assistance to accelerate adoption. Trust our experts to lead deployments from basic hardware installations through planning, configuration and complex integrations to help you achieve business outcomes today and tomorrow.

Training & Certification

Education Services offers an expansive suite of training services with multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led, self-paced online and virtual instructor-led training. With comprehensive and flexible training programs, we make it easy to ensure your staff has the skills they need to successfully manage and utilize your new technology to its full potential.

Documentation:

Dell EMC PowerEdge R660xs Datasheet (.PDF)

Dell EMC PowerEdge R660xs
The perfect blend of performance and density