This article lists Dell PowerEdge 16th 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.
Supported Models
| Model | Format | Official datasheet |
| PowerEdge T360 | Tower 4.5U | PowerEdge T360 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge T560 | Tower 4.5U | PowerEdge T560 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R360 | Rack 1U | PowerEdge R360 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R660 | Rack 1U | PowerEdge R660 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R660xs | Rack 1U | PowerEdge R660xs Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R760 | Rack 2U | PowerEdge R760 Specification Sheet |
| PowerEdge R760xs | Rack 2U | PowerEdge R760xs Specification Sheet |
Certified Components
| Component | Code | Description | SKU |
|
Boot Optimized Storage Card |
GBLM8A3 GKXSH6Y |
BOSS-N1 controller card + with 2 M.2 480GB - (RAID1) | 403-BCRT, 490-BJKK, 403-BCTH, 470-BBFP |
| HBA Controller | GVX0QTB | HBA355i Front Load | 405-AAXY, 750-ACFR |
| Trusted Platform Module | GGX1VDO | Trusted Platform Module 2.0 V3 | 461-AAIG |
| Embedded System Management | G16CQF5 | iDRAC9, Enterprise 16G | 528-CTIC |
- The Boot Optimized Storage Card (BOSS-N1 with 2x M.2) is the storage and boot environment for ESXi and SynetoOS.
- The RAID Controller (HBA355i Front Load) is managed by the SynetoOS controller VM in passthrough.
- The Trusted Platform Module (2.0 V3) is required for improved hardware security.
- The Embedded System Management (iDRAC 9, Enterprise 16G) is used for remote out-of-band management.