VxRail models are available for multiple network connectivity options. Every VxRail
node includes support for base connectivity through onboard Ethernet ports. Network expansion is
supported on VxRail nodes using available PCIe slots for Ethernet adapter cards. The number and
type of PCIe slots that can be used for networking purposes depends on the model and the
hardware configuration.
VxRail models use a naming standard that is
aligned with PowerEdge naming standards. The naming standard consolidates three target
objectives from the previous standard under a single model series.
The following table describes VxRail model objectives:
Table 1. VxRail model descriptionsVxRail model descriptions
VxRail models
Description
E Series
Provides balanced compute and storage.
V Series
Provides virtual desktop enablement with support for GPUs.
P Series
Provides high performance.
S Series
Provides dense storage.
VE-Series
Balances compute and storage requirements.
VP-Series
Supports multiple business objectives, including high performance, storage
density, and GPUs.
VD-Series
Provides ruggedized, short-depth, sled-based models for space
optimization.
The following figures show physical network port options for the VxRail
models: Figure 1. Back view of VxRail E-Series
VE-Series nodes. Back view of VxRail E-Series VE-Series nodes
With the 1U rack-mount models such as the VE-Series and E-Series, you can use
PCIe slots for network expansion. Certain models support low-profile PCIe slots and
full-height PCIe slots. The number and type of slots on each node depend on the configured
hardware options and support for the GPUs. Figure 2. Back view of VxRail VP-, V-, P-,
and S-Series nodes. Back view of VxRail VP-, V-, P-, and S-Series nodes
The 2U models offer a higher number of PCIe slots compared to 1U models. You
can configure 2U models to address use cases that reduce the number of available PCIe slots.
Network expansion options are reduced when slots are populated with storage devices or GPUs.
Figure 3. Back view of VxRail VD-Series
rackable and stackable chassis options. Back view of VxRail VD-Series rackable and stackable chassis options
The VxRail VD-Series supports 1U and 2U size sleds. Both sled options are
supported in rackable chassis or stackable chassis. Only the 2U sleds support network
expansion outside of the onboard Ethernet ports through PCIe slots.
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