Dell PowerEdge R960 Rack Server Model: R960 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6416H 2.2G 18C/36T 16GT/ 45M Cache Servers Data Center Servers

Product Description

PowerEdge R960 Rack Server - Premium Customization

Accelerate compute-intensive, high-performance core workloads

The R960 boosts business-critical operations with unprecedented scale-up capabilities in a 4U air-cooled form factor with four (4) Intel Xeon Scalable Processors to empower business and drive data-driven initiatives.

  • Extreme Processing: Maximum CPU core count of 60 cores and support for 64 DDR5 DIMMs for a total of 16 TB of memory.
  • Scalability: Support for up to 24 NVMe drives, 12 PCIe Gen5 slots for I/O expansion.
  • Connectivity: LOM and industry standard OCP for flexible network connectivity.
  • Fast Communication: 1:1 CPU-I/O communications with PCIe Gen5 adaptor support.
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Business-Critical Performance

Harness latest generation technologies to maximize data transformation, support large in-memory databases, and generate faster insights.

  • Install up to 4 GPU accelerators for AI-based business applications.
  • Workload accelerators built into Intel Xeon processors for peak performance.
  • Boost productivity with up to 4 VDI accelerators.

Technical Specifications

Feature Description
Model PowerEdge R960
Processor Up to 4 x 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 60 cores per CPU)
Memory 64 DDR5 DIMM slots, Up to 16 TB RDIMM, Speed up to 4800 MT/s
Storage Bays Front: Up to 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe (max 368.64 TB); Rear: Up to 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA
Storage Controllers Internal: PERC H965i, H755, H355; Boot: BOSS-N1 (HWRAID 2 x M.2 NVMe)
Power Supply 1100W/1400W/1800W/2400W/2800W Hot-swap redundant (Titanium/Platinum)
PCIe Slots 8 PCIe slots (Gen5 & Gen4 support)
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Zero Trust Architecture

Silicon-based root of trust anchors end-to-end boot resilience while Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) ensures trusted operations.

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Autonomous Operations

Simplify and centralize management with the OpenManage Enterprise console and iDRAC for efficient server oversight.

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Sustainability

Designed with recycled materials and energy-efficient options to reduce carbon footprint and operation costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What are the primary workloads for the PowerEdge R960?
A1: The R960 is optimized for large in-memory databases like SAP HANA, SQL, and Oracle, as well as data analytics, AI, and intensive virtualization/VDI environments.
Q2: How many processors and cores does the R960 support?
A2: It supports up to four 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with each processor offering up to 60 cores, enabling massive parallel processing power.
Q3: What is the maximum memory capacity available?
A3: The server features 64 DDR5 DIMM slots, allowing for a maximum of 16 TB of RAM to handle the most demanding data-driven initiatives.
Q4: Does the system support GPU acceleration for AI?
A4: Yes, the PowerEdge R960 can accommodate up to 4 GPU accelerators to boost AI-based business applications and real-time analytics.
Q5: What security features are built into this server?
A5: It utilizes a Cyber Resilient Architecture with a silicon-based root of trust, multi-factor authentication, and role-based access controls for a Zero Trust environment.
Q6: What are the storage expansion options?
A6: The R960 supports up to 24 NVMe drives for high-speed storage and includes 12 PCIe Gen5 slots for extensive I/O expansion.

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