DELL PowerEdge T560 Server
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
- Processor
- Up to two 4th Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable processor, with up to 32 cores per processor
Up to two 5th Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable processor, with up to 28 cores per processor - Memory
- 16 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM 1.5 TB max
- Speeds up to 4800 MT/s on the 4th Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable processor
- Speeds up to 5200 MT/s on the 5th Generation Intel® Xeon Scalable processor
- Supports registered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
- Storage controllers
- Internal PERC: fPERC H965i, fPERC H755N, fPERC H755, fPERC H355, fPERC HBA355i, HBA465i fPERC
- Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 NVMe SSD drives, or USB
- External HBA (non-RAID): PERC HBA355e
- Software RAID: S160 (for NVMe drives only)
- Drive Bays
- Front bays:
- Up to 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 180 TB
- Up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 120 TB
- Up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/ SATA HDD + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives, max 240 TB
- Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 120 TB
- Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 240 TB
- Up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 360 TB
- Power Supplies
- 600 W Platinum 100-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 700 W Titanium 200-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 800 W Platinum 100-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 1100 W Titanium 100-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 1100 W DC/-48-(-60) V
- 1400 W Platinum 100-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 1400 W Titanium 100-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 1400 W Titanium 277 VAC/336 VDC
- 1800 W Titanium 200-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 2400 W Platinum 100-240 VAC/240 VDC
- 2800 W Titanium 200-240 VAC/240 VDC
- Cooling Options
- Air cooling
- Fans
- Up to eight Standard (STD) fans or High performance (HPR) fans
- Dimensions
- Height — 464.0 mm (18.26 inches) (with feet)
- 508.8 mm (20.03 inches) (with caster wheels)
- 446.0 mm (17.60 inches) (without feet) - Width — 200.0 mm (7.87 inches)
- Depth — 678.2 mm (26.70 inches) (with bezel)
- 660.6 mm (26 inches) (without bezel)
- Height — 464.0 mm (18.26 inches) (with feet)
- Weight
- 12 x 3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) - 48 kg (107.32 pound)
- 8 x 3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) - 43.16 kg (95.15 pound)
- 8 x 3.5-inch (SAS/SATA) + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe - 46.84 kg (103.26 pound)
- 8 x 2.5-inch (SAS/SATA) - 39.40 kg (86.86 pound)
- 16 x 2.5-inch (SAS/SATA) - 42.02 kg (92.63 pound)
- 24 x 2.5-inch (SAS/SATA) - 44.64 kg (98.41 pound)
- Form Factor
- 4.5U tower server
- Embedded Management
- iDRAC9
- iDRAC Direct
- iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
- iDRAC Service Module
- Quick Sync 2 wireless module
- Bezel
- Optional security bezel
- OpenManage Software
- OpenManage Enterprise
- OpenManage Power Manager plugin
- OpenManage Service plugin
- OpenManage Update Manager plugin
- CloudIQ for PowerEdge plug in
- OpenManage Enterprise Integration for VMware vCenter
- OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center
- OpenManage Integration with Windows Admin Center
- 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 Manage
- 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 1GbE LOM on Planar
- Network Options
- 1 x OCP x8 card 3.0
Note: The system allows both LOM on planar and OCP card to be installed on the system. - GPU Options
- Up to 2 x 300 W DW or 6 x 75 W SW
- Ports
- Front Ports:
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 1 x Serial port (optional)
- 1 x Dedicated iDRAC (RJ45) port
- 1 x VGA port
- 2 x Ethernet ports
- 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
- PCIe
- Up to six PCIe slots:
- Slot 1: x16 Gen5 Full height, Full length
- Slot 2: x16 Gen5 Full height, Full length
- Slot 3: x16 Gen4 Full height, Half length
- Slot 4: x16 Gen4 Full height, Half length
- Slot 5: x16 (x8 lanes) Gen4 Full height, Half length
- Slot 6: x16 Gen4 Full height, Half length
- Operating System and Hypervisors
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
- Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
- Red Hat Enterprise Linu
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware ESXi
Dell PowerEdge T560 overview
Dell PowerEdge T560 is a 4.5U, dual-socket tower server for traditional corporate IT, database and analytics, virtualization, AI/ML inferencing, ROBO and branch infrastructure. It is designed for environments that need expandable tower performance, dual-socket Intel Xeon compute, flexible storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and GPU options.
The T560 server is based on up to two 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 32 cores per processor or up to two 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores per processor. It supports 16 DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 1.5 TB, with speeds up to 4800 MT/s on 4th Gen Intel Xeon and up to 5200 MT/s on 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors, iDRAC9 and Dell OpenManage, embedded 2 x 1GbE LOM networking and optional OCP or PCIe networking where supported, PCIe Gen4/Gen5 expansion and 12 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch plus 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe, and 8/16/24 x 2.5-inch drive options.
The Dell PowerEdge T560 server is suitable for traditional corporate IT, database and analytics, virtualization, AI/ML inferencing, ROBO and branch infrastructure. It should be treated as an enterprise-class expandable tower server, not as a generic replacement for every adjacent PowerEdge model.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge T560
Choose Dell PowerEdge T560 when the workload needs expandable tower performance, dual-socket Intel Xeon compute, flexible storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and GPU options in a validated Dell PowerEdge platform. It is a good fit for traditional corporate IT, database and analytics, virtualization, AI/ML inferencing, ROBO and branch infrastructure where compute, RAM, local storage, networking and power must be sized as one configuration.
Compared with Dell PowerEdge T360, Dell PowerEdge T560 should be selected when its processor platform, form factor, I/O placement and drive layout match the project better. Compared with Dell PowerEdge R760, validate whether the workload needs Intel or AMD processors, rack or tower deployment, and the required storage or accelerator limits.
The T560 configuration should be validated carefully for processor type, memory population, drive bay layout, storage controller, BOSS or M.2 boot, OCP networking, risers, GPU or accelerator support where applicable, power supplies, fan type and cooling.
Chassis and drive bay options
Dell PowerEdge T560 supports several chassis and drive bay layouts. The right option depends on whether the server is being configured for balanced virtualization, high-density SSD storage, capacity-oriented storage, NVMe performance or accelerator-heavy workloads.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
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| Dell PowerEdge T560 8LFF | capacity-oriented workloads, backup, archive storage and file services | Supports up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 120 TB. This is the practical starting point when local capacity, backup windows and simple file services matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge T560 12LFF | capacity-oriented workloads, backup, archive storage and file services | Supports up to 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 180 TB. This is the practical starting point when local capacity, backup windows and simple file services matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge T560 8LFF + 8 NVMe | low-latency databases, high-I/O virtualization, analytics and NVMe-focused storage | Supports up to 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD plus 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives, max 240 TB. This is the practical starting point when latency and high I/O throughput matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge T560 24SFF | balanced virtualization, business applications and mixed enterprise workloads | Supports up to 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD drives, max 360 TB. This is the practical starting point when standard serviceability and flexible drive selection matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge T560 GPU configuration | AI inference, graphics, VDI acceleration and validated accelerator workloads | Supports up to 2 x 300 W double-width GPUs or 6 x 75 W single-width GPUs. This is the practical starting point when accelerator density and validated thermal design matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge BOSS-N1 boot options | separating OS or hypervisor boot from front data drives | BOSS-N1, BOSS-N1 DC-MHS or M.2 boot options can provide dedicated boot media, often with hardware RAID 1 on two M.2 NVMe SSDs depending on platform. Check the selected boot device, cable kit and controller rules. |
For balanced enterprise deployments, SFF or Universal drive configurations are usually the practical starting point. For capacity workloads, use the model-specific LFF or high-count SATA layouts where available. For latency-sensitive databases, high-I/O virtualization, analytics and AI data pipelines, NVMe or EDSFF E3.S configurations should be considered.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected chassis, backplane, controller, BOSS or M.2 boot option, risers, GPU configuration, power supply and Dell support matrix. NVMe and EDSFF support should not be assumed from the server model name alone.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge T560 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
|---|---|
| Virtualization / private cloud | Balanced CPU configuration, large DDR5 memory pool, SSD or NVMe storage where needed, redundant networking and room for growth. |
| Databases / data management | Processor choice matched to licensing and query profile, enough RAM for cache, low-latency storage and protected design. |
| AI inference / accelerator workloads | Validated accelerator model, riser and power planning, sufficient memory, fast local NVMe storage and thermal validation. |
| Backup / archive | Capacity-oriented drive layout, moderate CPU/RAM and network throughput sized for backup windows. |
| Office / SMB infrastructure | Cost-effective CPU, ECC memory, protected local storage, quiet operation and Dell remote management. |
| Mixed enterprise workloads | Balanced CPU, RAM, storage and NIC choices, with headroom for failover, maintenance and growth. |
The T560 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting this platform: expandable tower performance, dual-socket Intel Xeon compute, flexible storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and GPU options, Dell PowerEdge management and a storage layout matched to the workload.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
Dell PowerEdge T560 uses up to two 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 32 cores per processor or up to two 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores per processor. CPU selection should account for workload profile, software licensing, thermal limits and whether the application benefits more from core density, per-core performance or memory bandwidth.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache, container scheduling and future growth. Dell PowerEdge T560 supports 16 DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 1.5 TB, with speeds up to 4800 MT/s on 4th Gen Intel Xeon and up to 5200 MT/s on 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors. DIMM capacities and operating speeds depend on processor type and population rules.
For storage, select the drive layout around capacity, latency and serviceability. 12 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch, 8 x 3.5-inch plus 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe, and 8/16/24 x 2.5-inch drive options Hardware RAID should be selected around validated PERC controller options, while HBA/JBOD mode is usually preferred for software-defined storage platforms that manage disks directly.
BOSS-N1, BOSS-N1 DC-MHS or M.2 boot options can separate OS or hypervisor boot from the main data drives where supported. Mixed SAS, SATA, NVMe and EDSFF designs must follow Dell controller and backplane rules.
Networking, PCIe, GPU and power should be validated as part of the same configuration. OCP NIC 3.0, PCIe risers, accelerator support, cooling options, fan type and PSU choice can all affect the final supported build.
Dell PowerEdge T560 vs related Dell PowerEdge models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge T360 | Choose T360 when its 4.5U tower server, processor platform and storage limits fit the workload better. |
| Dell PowerEdge R760 | Choose R760 when its 2U rack server, processor platform and storage limits fit the workload better. |
| Dell PowerEdge R760xa | Choose R760xa when its 2U rack server, processor platform and storage limits fit the workload better. |
| Dell PowerEdge T-Series Servers | Use the T-Series category when comparing broader Dell tower server options. |
Dell PowerEdge T560 is the right reference point when the requirement matches its processor platform, form factor and storage design. It should not be positioned as interchangeable with older PowerEdge generations or with a different Intel or AMD platform without validating CPU, memory, storage, I/O and cooling rules.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge T560 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge T560 is a strong Dell PowerEdge server for traditional corporate IT, database and analytics, virtualization, AI/ML inferencing, ROBO and branch infrastructure. Choose it when you need expandable tower performance, dual-socket Intel Xeon compute, flexible storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and GPU options with up to two 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 32 cores per processor or up to two 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores per processor, 16 DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 1.5 TB, with speeds up to 4800 MT/s on 4th Gen Intel Xeon and up to 5200 MT/s on 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors and Dell PowerEdge management. Before purchase, confirm CPU type, RAM population, drive bay layout, RAID or HBA mode, BOSS or M.2 boot option, OCP networking, risers, GPU or accelerator support where applicable, cooling, PSU and warranty requirements.
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