The Dell PowerEdge R760 Rack Server is a powerful and versatile 2U rack server designed for advanced workloads and scalable enterprise computing. It features the latest technologies to support AI, ML, big data analytics, and cloud applications. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its features:
1. Processor
- Supported CPUs: Dual Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (4th Generation)
- Core Count: Up to 60 cores per processor, offering a massive compute capability for demanding workloads.
- TDP (Thermal Design Power): Supports up to 350W TDP per processor, optimizing performance for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads.
2. Memory
- Max Memory Capacity: Up to 12TB of DDR5 memory with 32 DIMM slots.
- Memory Type: Supports DDR5 RDIMMs and Intel Optane Persistent Memory 300 series.
- Memory Speed: Up to 4800 MT/s, offering faster data access and lower latency for memory-intensive applications.
3. Storage
- Drive Bays:
- Up to 16x 3.5″ SAS/SATA drives in the front.
- Up to 24x 2.5″ SAS/SATA/NVMe drives in the front.
- Additional rear and mid-bay configurations available.
- Max Storage Capacity: Configurable up to 150TB (depending on the number and type of drives).
- Storage Controllers: Supports a range of PowerEdge RAID Controllers (PERC) including the H755, H750, and S150 for software RAID.
4. Networking
- Networking Options: Flexible network configuration options via OCP 3.0 network cards.
- Standard Ports: Up to 4x 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, or 100GbE ports, customizable depending on the workload requirements.
- Expansion: Additional options for high-bandwidth networking with PCIe 5.0 NIC cards.
5. PCIe Expansion
- PCIe Slots: Up to 8x PCIe Gen 5.0 slots for greater bandwidth and performance, supporting faster GPUs and NVMe drives.
- GPU Support: Up to 4x double-width GPUs (NVIDIA or AMD), optimized for AI, ML, deep learning, and VDI workloads.
6. Power and Cooling
- Power Supplies: Redundant, hot-pluggable PSUs with various capacities (1100W, 1600W, 2000W, or 2400W).
- Cooling: Optimized thermal management with adaptive cooling technology and hot-swappable fans for handling high-performance tasks while maintaining energy efficiency.
7. Management and Monitoring
- iDRAC9 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller): Advanced remote management capabilities with enhanced automation, monitoring, and security.
- OpenManage Enterprise: Simplifies system management, including automated configuration and updates.
- Telemetry Streaming: Real-time system data analytics for proactive monitoring.
- Dell CloudIQ: Integrated AI-driven insights for predictive analytics and recommendations.
8. Security Features
- Silicon Root of Trust: Ensures the server starts securely with cryptographically trusted components.
- Secure Boot: Prevents unauthorized firmware and software from running.
- System Lockdown: Prevents configuration changes and protects from potential attacks.
- Cryptographically Signed Firmware: Ensures that only signed and trusted firmware is run.
9. Operating System Compatibility
- Supports a wide variety of operating systems, including:
- Microsoft Windows Server
- VMware vSphere
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- Canonical Ubuntu Server
10. Form Factor and Physical Design
- Size: 2U rack server form factor, designed for optimal data center space utilization.
- Chassis: Tool-less design for easy maintenance, with quick-access front and rear components.
11. Target Workloads
- AI and Machine Learning: Supports heavy GPU workloads for AI/ML training and inference tasks.
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Ideal for running virtualized workloads, including hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) setups.
- Data Analytics and Big Data: Optimized for large-scale databases and real-time analytics.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC): Suited for scientific simulations, engineering applications, and other compute-intensive workloads.
12. Advanced Features
- PCIe 5.0: Delivers up to twice the bandwidth compared to PCIe 4.0, supporting the latest GPUs, SSDs, and network adapters.
- NVMe Support: Enhanced NVMe storage options, allowing faster data transfer rates for demanding applications.
- Liquid Cooling (optional): Some configurations support liquid cooling for extreme performance requirements while maintaining efficient power consumption.
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