Dell PowerEdge R660xs Environmental requirements

Last Updated : Oct 30, 2026 |
Prolog information
The tables in this section list the environmental requirements for the server.
Temperature
Temperature
Specifications
Storage
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Continuous operation (for altitude <= 900 m or 2953 ft)
10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment.
Fresh air
For information about fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature at https://www.dell.com.
Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage)
20°C in an hour (36°F in a hour) and 5°C in 15 minutes (9°F in 15 minutes).
Relative humidity
Relative humidity
Specifications
Storage
58% RH with -12°C (10.4°F) minimum dew point to 80% RH with 21°C (69.8°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times.
Operating
8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 80% RH with 21°C (69.8°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times.
Maximum vibration
Maximum vibration
Specifications
Operating
0.21 G rms at 5 Hz to 500 Hz for 10 minutes (all operation orientations).
Storage
1.88 G rms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested).
Maximum shock
Maximum shock
Specifications
Operating
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 6 G for up to 11 ms.
Storage
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms.
Maximum altitude
Maximum altitude
Specifications
Operating
3048 m (10000 ft)
Storage
12000 m (39370 ft)
Operating temperature de-rating
Operating temperature de-rating
Specifications
Up to 35°C (95°F)
Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1.8°F/984 ft) above 900 m (2953 ft).