Dell PowerEdge R660xs Servers – new and refurbished

FAQ

What are the main differences between the Dell PowerEdge R660xs and the standard R660?

The R660xs is a leaner version of the R660 from the same G16 generation - it offers slightly reduced expandability and lower throughput, but retains the essentials: DDR5 support, PCIe Gen5, iDRAC 9, and redundant power supplies. It's a solid choice for organisations that don't need extreme configurations but do care about reliability and keeping costs in check.

What processors does the Dell PowerEdge R660xs come with, and what does that mean in practice?

The base configuration includes two Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y processors - 24 cores and 48 threads in total, running at 2.0 GHz with 30 MB of L3 cache. That's more than enough to handle SQL environments, ERP systems, Active Directory, or backup workloads at typical small-to-mid-sized business load levels.

What business environments and use cases is the R660xs best suited for?

The R660xs works well as a virtualisation host (VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V), a test or staging environment for development teams (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD), or a local data centre for businesses that want to keep their data on-premises. Its 1U form factor and iDRAC 9 mean it can be deployed even in a small office rack and managed entirely remotely.

How much RAM does the Dell PowerEdge R660xs support, and can it be expanded?

The base configuration starts at 32 GB of DDR5 RAM (2x16 GB RDIMM), with a maximum supported capacity of up to 2 TB. SATA SSD and NVMe storage options are also available, so the server can grow alongside your requirements - without needing to replace the whole machine.

What is iDRAC 9 and why does it matter on the R660xs?

iDRAC 9 is Dell's built-in remote management controller - accessible via a browser or API regardless of the state of the operating system. It lets you monitor server health, perform restarts, update firmware, and restore the system from a backup without needing physical access to the machine. Particularly valuable in environments where an administrator isn't on-site on a daily basis.

Where can I buy the Dell PowerEdge R660xs, and is refurbished stock available?

The R660xs was released in 2023 (G16 generation), so new units are most common on the market. At Hardware Direct, you'll find both new and ex-lease units - availability and configurations change regularly, so it's best to check the store directly for the current stock.