Virtualisation and Cloud Platforms
High memory capacity and flexible storage options make the R660XS ideal for hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper V and Proxmox.
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R660XS is a cost optimised dual socket 1U rackmount server powered by Intel Xeon Scalable processors. With up to 1.5 TB DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5 expansion and flexible SAS/SATA/NVMe storage options, the R660XS delivers enterprise grade performance in a compact form factor ideal for virtualisation, cloud platforms, database workloads and dense data centre deployments.
At ServerSource, a Dell Technologies Authorised Partner with over 30 years of experience, you can configure the R660XS to your exact specification. Select the processors, memory, storage, RAID and networking options that match your workload. We offer free UK delivery and duty free shipping across Europe, with 3 to 5 year warranty options on every server.
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R660XS is optimised for a wide range of enterprise workloads and applications:
High memory capacity and flexible storage options make the R660XS ideal for hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper V and Proxmox.
High IOPS storage options and large memory support ensure strong performance for relational databases, analytics and transactional systems.
With high core count CPUs and NVMe storage support, the R660XS performs well for compute intensive analytics and scientific workloads.
Suitable for running ERP, CRM, web services, microservices and file or storage functions with consistent performance.
The R660XS is ideal for scaling compute capacity across racks and large multi node environments.
These example configurations demonstrate the flexibility of the R660XS platform across different use cases:
| Use Case | CPU & Memory | Storage / I/O | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Virtualisation Host | 2 × Xeon Silver 4510, 256 GB DDR5 | 2 × 960 GB NVMe SSD, PERC H355 | Balanced performance for VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox clusters |
| Database and Transaction Server | 2 × Xeon Gold 5520+, 512 GB DDR5 | 4 × 1.92 TB NVMe SSD, PERC H755 | High IOPS throughput for SQL Server, PostgreSQL and transactional systems |
| Dense Compute and Analytics | 2 × Xeon Gold 6530, 768 GB DDR5 | 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe SSD + 25GbE NIC | Compute intensive analytics, modelling and large dataset processing |
| Mixed Workload Data Centre | 2 × Xeon Silver 4514Y, 192 GB DDR5 | 2 × 480 GB SSD (OS) + 4 × 2.4 TB SAS | Flexible multi purpose deployments combining SSD and HDD storage tiers |
(Configurations vary based on chassis selection and component availability.)
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View Full Shipping Info →Common questions about buying, configuring, pricing, warranty, and delivery for Dell PowerEdge R660XS servers.
Yes. Our online configurator covers a wide range of Dell EMC PowerEdge R660XS options including CPUs, memory, hard drives, SSDs, NVMe drives, RAID controllers, NICs and operating systems. Submit your configuration for a personalised quote with competitive pricing.
PowerEdge R660XS servers are ideal for enterprise applications, virtualisation, database workloads, and cost effective server deployments. The dual socket architecture provides high performance and scalability for organisations requiring efficient server infrastructure in a compact form factor.
Absolutely. Design a standard specification and repeat that build across multiple Dell EMC PowerEdge R660XS servers. This simplifies lifecycle management, capacity planning and spares holdings, making fleet management more efficient and cost effective.
Yes. ServerSource can configure a wide range of Dell EMC PowerEdge rack and tower servers including R260, R360, R660, R660XS, R6615, R6625, R760, R7615, R7625, R860, T160, T360, T560 and more. Visit our Dell EMC build to order online store to explore other models and generations.
ServerSource offers a Custom Build to Order service that allows complete tailoring of CPU, RAM, storage and networking. We provide genuine Dell EMC hardware with full warranty and no grey-market risks. Our expert UK based support helps you select the right specification. We offer transparent pricing, fast delivery and reliable customer service. The R660xs is ideal for fleet or multi-rack deployments where consistent configurations are needed.
We validate every component choice for compatibility and real world balance so that your custom R660XS configuration is ready for production use. All servers come with genuine Dell EMC hardware, full warranty, and expert pre sales and after sales support.
Every R660XS from ServerSource includes a warranty as standard. You can choose between two options: Next Business Day, which provides an on site engineer the following working day, or Mission Critical 24/7, which guarantees a 4 hour response with an engineer dispatched any time, any day. Warranty terms of 3 to 5 years are available. Visit our Warranty Services page for full details.
Yes. We ship duty free to all EU and EEA member states including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Austria and Ireland. All prices are quoted ex VAT. Contact us for a shipping quote to your location.
R660XS pricing depends on your chosen CPU, memory, storage, RAID controller, networking and warranty options. Use our online configurator to build your spec and get a quote.
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