Enterprise Dell 2u Server PowerEdge R760 2 Socket 2U Rack Mounted OEM

1. Product Overview

2. Key Specifications & Hardware Details

2.1 Processor (CPU)

• Supported Processors: 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Sapphire Rapids) and 5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Emerald Rapids)
• Socket Type: 2x LGA 4677 (dual-socket design)
• Max Core Count: Up to 60 cores per processor (120 cores total with dual processors)
• Max Thread Count: Up to 240 threads (with Hyper-Threading Technology)
• Cache: Up to 105MB L3 cache per processor
• TDP Range: 65W to 350W, supporting both performance-optimized and energy-efficient SKUs

2.2 Memory (RAM)

• Memory Type: DDR5 SDRAM (DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, DDR5-6400; ECC, Registered DIMM (RDIMM), Load-Reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), 3DS RDIMM)
• Memory Slots: 24x DDR5 DIMM slots (12 per processor)
• Max Memory Capacity: Up to 8TB (24x 320GB DDR5 RDIMM)
• Memory Features: Support for Error-Correcting Code (ECC) to prevent data corruption; Memory Mirroring, Memory Sparing, and Rank Sparing for enhanced reliability; Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory (PMem) 300 Series support (up to 6TB total) for high-speed in-memory computing

2.3 Storage

• Storage Bays: Flexible configurations available:
  • 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives (hot-swap)
  • 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives (hot-swap)
  • 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives + 2x M.2 slots (for boot drives, hot-swap optional)
• Supported Drive Types:
  • SATA III (6Gbps): Up to 22TB 7.2K RPM HDD, 4TB SSD
  • SAS (12Gbps): Up to 22TB 10K/15K RPM HDD, 4TB SSD
  • NVMe (PCIe Gen4/Gen5): Up to 30TB U.2 NVMe SSD, 8TB M.2 NVMe SSD
• RAID Controllers:
  • Embedded: PERC H755 Front (12Gbps SAS, 2GB NVMe cache, supports RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60)
  • Optional: PERC H755P Front (12Gbps SAS, 4GB NVMe cache with write-back); PERC H850 (12Gbps SAS, 8GB NVMe cache)
  • Software RAID: Intel® RSTe (for SATA drives, supports RAID 0,1,10)

2.4 Expansion Slots

• Expansion Standard: PCIe Gen5 (backward compatible with PCIe Gen4/Gen3)
• Slot Configurations (depending on CPU and riser card):
  • Option 1: 4x PCIe Gen5 x16 slots (full-height, full-length)
  • Option 2: 2x PCIe Gen5 x16 slots + 2x PCIe Gen5 x8 slots (full-height, full-length)
  • Option 3: 1x PCIe Gen5 x16 slot + 3x PCIe Gen5 x8 slots (full-height, full-length)
• Additional Expansion: 2x M.2 slots (PCIe Gen4 x4) for boot or cache drives; Optional OCP 3.0 mezzanine card slot for network expansion

2.5 Network Interfaces

• Embedded Network: 2x 10GbE SFP+ ports (Broadcom BCM57416) with TCP/IP Offload Engine (TOE) and iSCSI Offload
• Optional Network Cards:
  • 10GbE: SFP+ or RJ45 ports (up to 4 ports)
  • 25GbE: SFP28 ports (up to 4 ports)
  • 100GbE: QSFP28 ports (up to 2 ports)
  • InfiniBand: HDR/EDR InfiniBand adapters for high-performance computing (HPC)
• Network Features: Support for VLAN, Link Aggregation, SR-IOV, and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) for flexible network deployment

2.6 Power Supply

• Power Supply Options:
  • 750W Platinum (1+1 redundant, hot-swap)
  • 1100W Platinum (1+1 or 2+2 redundant, hot-swap)
  • 1600W Titanium (1+1 or 2+2 redundant, hot-swap)
• Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (94% efficiency at typical load) or Titanium (96% efficiency at typical load) certification, reducing energy consumption
• Features: Hot-swap capability for zero-downtime replacement; Support for DC power (optional) for data centers with DC infrastructure

2.7 Dimensions & Weight

• Form Factor: 2U rack-mounted (1U = 1.75 inches / 44.45mm)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 86.8mm (3.42 inches) x 438.4mm (17.26 inches) x 715.9mm (28.19 inches)
• Weight: Minimum 26.1kg (57.5lbs); Maximum 35.8kg (78.9lbs) (depending on configuration)

3. Performance Highlights

3.1 Computing Performance

3.2 Memory & Storage Performance

3.3 Energy Efficiency

4. Enterprise-Grade Reliability & Management

4.1 Reliability Features

• Redundant Components: 1+1 or 2+2 redundant power supplies, hot-swap drives, and optional redundant fans ensure maximum uptime and zero-downtime maintenance.
• Data Protection: RAID controllers with write-back cache (battery-backed or NVMe-backed) protect against data loss in case of power failure. ECC memory prevents data corruption, while memory mirroring and sparing provide additional redundancy.
• Hardware Monitoring: Built-in sensors monitor temperature, voltage, and fan speed, with real-time alerts for potential hardware issues.

4.2 Management Capabilities

• iDRAC9 Enterprise: Dell’s integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9) provides remote management capabilities, allowing administrators to monitor, configure, and troubleshoot the server from anywhere. Features include remote power control, virtual console, and firmware updates.
• OpenManage Enterprise: A centralized management platform that simplifies the management of multiple PowerEdge servers, enabling batch configuration, firmware updates, and health monitoring.
• Automation & Orchestration: Support for Redfish API and Ansible modules allows integration with cloud management platforms (VMware vCenter, Microsoft Azure Stack) and automation tools, reducing manual operation and maintenance costs.

5. Application Scenarios

• Virtualization & Cloud: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM virtualization platforms; private cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure (OpenStack, Azure Stack HCI).
• Database Services: Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL; in-memory databases (SAP HANA, IBM Db2).
• Big Data & Analytics: Hadoop clusters, Spark, Kafka, and data lakes; real-time analytics and business intelligence (BI) tools.
• AI & Machine Learning: AI inference workloads, computer vision, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.
• Mission-Critical Business Systems: Enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), and financial transaction systems.

6. Warranty & Support

• Standard Warranty: 3-year Next Business Day (NBD) on-site service, including parts and labor.
• Optional Warranty Upgrades: 4-year or 5-year NBD on-site service; 24x7x4 On-Site service (4-hour response time) for mission-critical applications.
• Dell ProSupport: Comprehensive support services, including technical support, firmware updates, and proactive monitoring to minimize downtime.