This article lists Dell PowerEdge 14th Generation supported server models and related certified components for installing SynetoOS (Software Only).
PREREQUISITES
To ensure optimal performance, the following system requirements must be met:
– Memory: SynetoOS requires a minimum of 32 GB of dedicated RAM.
– Storage: At least 20% of the total storage capacity must remain free.
– VMware ESXi: The Boot Environment is mandatory.
– Syneto Hyperion: Two SSDs dedicated to the Hypervisor are required. Alternatively, a Boot Environment can be used if present.
Validated Platforms
| Model | Format | Official Datasheet |
| PowerEdge T440 | Tower | PowerEdge T440 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R540 | Rack 2U | PowerEdge R540 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R640 | Rack 1U | PowerEdge R640 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R740 | Rack 2U | PowerEdge R740 Specification Sheet |
Validated Components
| Component | Code | Description | Part Number |
| HBA Controller | - | HBA330 | P2R3R, J7TNV |
| Embedded System Management | - | iDRAC9 Enterprise | - |
- The RAID Controller (HBA330) is managed by the SynetoOS controller VM in passthrough.
- The Embedded System Management (iDRAC 9, Enterprise) is used for remote out-of-band management.
Boot Environment
A boot environment on an x86 server consists of the hardware, firmware, and software components responsible for initializing the system and loading the operating system.
Syneto supports any of the boot environment options listed below. If a supported boot environment is available, the SynetoOS operating system will be installed on it.
| Product Name | Part Number | Requirements | Official Datasheet |
| DELL BOSS-S1 | 403-BBPT | - |
Dell EMC Boot Optimized Server Storage-S1 The 120GB version is NOT supported |
| ICY DOCK 2x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe | MB842MP-B | Requires purchase of 2x identical M2 NVMe drives | ICY DOCK 2x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe |
| Icy Dock 1x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4 | MB840M2P-B | Requires purchase of 1x additional M2 NVMe drives | Icy Dock 1x bay removable M.2 NVMe to PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Delock PCI Express x8 Card to 2x internal NVMe M.2 Key M | 89045 | Requires purchase of 2x identical M2 NVMe drives | Delock PCI Express x8 Card to 2x internal NVMe M.2 Key M |
⚠️ Selection requirement
Select only one of the boot environment options.
Do not select multiple components, as they are alternative solutions for the same purpose.