DELL PowerEdge R960 Server
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
Processor
Up to 4 x 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 60 cores per processor
Memory
DDR5: up to 64 x RDIMM (16 TB), speed up to 4800 MT/s, registered ECC only
Storage controllers
- Internal RAID: PERC H965i, PERC H755, PERC H355, HBA355i, HBA465i
- External HBA: HBA355e, HBA465e
- Boot: BOSS-N1 HWRAID 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs or USB
- Software RAID: S160
Drive bays
Front bays
- Up to 32 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
- Up to 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe (SSD)
- Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe
Power supplies
- 2800 W Titanium
- 2400 W Platinum
- 1800 W Titanium
- 1400 W Platinum
- 1100 W Titanium
- 1100 W LVDC
Cooling and fans
Air cooling or Direct Liquid Cooling; up to 6 hot-plug dual-fan modules
Dimensions
- Height: 174.3 mm (6.86 inches)
- Width: 482 mm (18.97 inches)
- Depth: up to 883.195 mm (34.77 inches)
- Weight: not specified in the provided spec sheet
Form factor
4U rack server
Embedded management
- iDRAC9
- iDRAC Direct
- iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
- iDRAC Service Module
- Quick Sync 2 wireless module
Security
- Cryptographically signed firmware
- Data at Rest Encryption with SEDs and local or external key management
- Secure Boot
- Secured Component Verification with hardware integrity check
- Secure Erase
- Silicon Root of Trust
- System Lockdown, requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter
- TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Networking
- 2 x 1GbE LOM card (optional)
- 1 x OCP NIC 3.0 card (optional)
GPU options
Up to 4 x 400 W double-width GPUs
Ports
Front ports
- 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x VGA
Internal ports
- 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
Rear ports
- 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Ethernet port
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 1 x Serial (optional)
- 1 x VGA (optional for Direct Liquid Cooling)
PCIe
Up to 12 x PCIe Gen5 slots
Operating systems
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
- Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware ESXi
Dell PowerEdge R960 overview
Dell PowerEdge R960 is a 4U, four-socket rack server for large in-memory databases, SAP HANA, SQL, Oracle, data analytics, AI, virtualization and VDI. It is designed for environments that need maximum four-socket scale-up capacity, 4U serviceability, 16 TB DDR5 memory, 12 PCIe Gen5 slots and GPU acceleration.
The R960 server is based on up to four 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 60 cores per processor and optional Intel QuickAssist Technology. It supports 64 DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 16 TB and speeds up to 4800 MT/s, iDRAC9 and Dell OpenManage, embedded 2 x 1GbE LOM networking and optional OCP or PCIe networking where supported, PCIe Gen5 expansion and 8/16/32 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA, 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe or 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA plus 8 x NVMe drive layouts.
The Dell PowerEdge R960 server is suitable for large in-memory databases, SAP HANA, SQL, Oracle, data analytics, AI, virtualization and VDI. It should be treated as a 4U scale-up foundation for business-critical databases and analytics, not as a generic replacement for every adjacent PowerEdge model.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge R960
Choose Dell PowerEdge R960 when the workload needs maximum four-socket scale-up capacity, 4U serviceability, 16 TB DDR5 memory, 12 PCIe Gen5 slots and GPU acceleration in a validated Dell PowerEdge platform. It is a good fit for large in-memory databases, SAP HANA, SQL, Oracle, data analytics, AI, virtualization and VDI where compute, RAM, local storage, networking and power must be sized as one configuration.
Compared with Dell PowerEdge R860, Dell PowerEdge R960 should be selected when its processor platform, form factor, I/O placement and drive layout match the project better. Compared with Dell PowerEdge R760, validate whether the workload needs Intel or AMD processors, rack or tower deployment, and the required storage or accelerator limits.
The R960 configuration should be validated carefully for processor type, memory population, drive bay layout, storage controller, BOSS or M.2 boot, OCP networking, risers, GPU or accelerator support where applicable, power supplies, fan type and cooling.
Chassis and drive bay options
Dell PowerEdge R960 supports several chassis and drive bay layouts. The right option depends on whether the server is being configured for balanced virtualization, high-density SSD storage, capacity-oriented storage, NVMe performance or accelerator-heavy workloads.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
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| Dell PowerEdge R960 16SFF | balanced virtualization, business applications and mixed enterprise workloads | Supports up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, max 245.76 TB. This is the practical starting point when standard serviceability and flexible drive selection matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge R960 32SFF | capacity-oriented workloads, backup, archive storage and file services | Supports up to 32 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, max 491.52 TB. This is the practical starting point when local capacity, backup windows and simple file services matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge R960 24 x NVMe | low-latency databases, high-I/O virtualization, analytics and NVMe-focused storage | Supports up to 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe drives, max 368.64 TB. This is the practical starting point when latency and high I/O throughput matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge R960 GPU configuration | AI inference, graphics, VDI acceleration and validated accelerator workloads | Supports up to 4 x 400 W double-width GPUs. This is the practical starting point when accelerator density and validated thermal design matter. Final support depends on backplane, controller, cabling and Dell validation. |
| Dell PowerEdge BOSS-N1 boot options | separating OS or hypervisor boot from front data drives | BOSS-N1, BOSS-N1 DC-MHS or M.2 boot options can provide dedicated boot media, often with hardware RAID 1 on two M.2 NVMe SSDs depending on platform. Check the selected boot device, cable kit and controller rules. |
For balanced enterprise deployments, SFF or Universal drive configurations are usually the practical starting point. For capacity workloads, use the model-specific LFF or high-count SATA layouts where available. For latency-sensitive databases, high-I/O virtualization, analytics and AI data pipelines, NVMe or EDSFF E3.S configurations should be considered.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected chassis, backplane, controller, BOSS or M.2 boot option, risers, GPU configuration, power supply and Dell support matrix. NVMe and EDSFF support should not be assumed from the server model name alone.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge R960 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
|---|---|
| High-performance databases | High-frequency or high-core CPU as licensed, large memory, NVMe or EDSFF storage and protected RAID or SDS design. |
| Virtualization / private cloud | Balanced CPU configuration, large DDR5 memory pool, SSD or NVMe storage where needed, redundant networking and room for growth. |
| VDI | High RAM density, predictable CPU performance, fast storage and validated GPU options when graphics acceleration is required. |
| Databases / data management | Processor choice matched to licensing and query profile, enough RAM for cache, low-latency storage and protected design. |
| AI inference / accelerator workloads | Validated accelerator model, riser and power planning, sufficient memory, fast local NVMe storage and thermal validation. |
| Mixed enterprise workloads | Balanced CPU, RAM, storage and NIC choices, with headroom for failover, maintenance and growth. |
The R960 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting this platform: maximum four-socket scale-up capacity, 4U serviceability, 16 TB DDR5 memory, 12 PCIe Gen5 slots and GPU acceleration, Dell PowerEdge management and a storage layout matched to the workload.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
Dell PowerEdge R960 uses up to four 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 60 cores per processor and optional Intel QuickAssist Technology. CPU selection should account for workload profile, software licensing, thermal limits and whether the application benefits more from core density, per-core performance or memory bandwidth.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache, container scheduling and future growth. Dell PowerEdge R960 supports 64 DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 16 TB and speeds up to 4800 MT/s. DIMM capacities and operating speeds depend on processor type and population rules.
For storage, select the drive layout around capacity, latency and serviceability. 8/16/32 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA, 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe or 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA plus 8 x NVMe drive layouts Hardware RAID should be selected around validated PERC controller options, while HBA/JBOD mode is usually preferred for software-defined storage platforms that manage disks directly.
BOSS-N1, BOSS-N1 DC-MHS or M.2 boot options can separate OS or hypervisor boot from the main data drives where supported. Mixed SAS, SATA, NVMe and EDSFF designs must follow Dell controller and backplane rules.
Networking, PCIe, GPU and power should be validated as part of the same configuration. OCP NIC 3.0, PCIe risers, accelerator support, cooling options, fan type and PSU choice can all affect the final supported build.
Dell PowerEdge R960 vs related Dell PowerEdge models
| Model | When to consider |
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| Dell PowerEdge R860 | Choose R860 when its 2U rack server, processor platform and storage limits fit the workload better. |
| Dell PowerEdge R760 | Choose R760 when its 2U rack server, processor platform and storage limits fit the workload better. |
| Dell PowerEdge R760xa | Choose R760xa when its 2U rack server, processor platform and storage limits fit the workload better. |
| Dell PowerEdge R-Series Servers | Use the R-Series category when comparing broader rack server options. |
Dell PowerEdge R960 is the right reference point when the requirement matches its processor platform, form factor and storage design. It should not be positioned as interchangeable with older PowerEdge generations or with a different Intel or AMD platform without validating CPU, memory, storage, I/O and cooling rules.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge R960 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge R960 is a strong Dell PowerEdge server for large in-memory databases, SAP HANA, SQL, Oracle, data analytics, AI, virtualization and VDI. Choose it when you need maximum four-socket scale-up capacity, 4U serviceability, 16 TB DDR5 memory, 12 PCIe Gen5 slots and GPU acceleration with up to four 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 60 cores per processor and optional Intel QuickAssist Technology, 64 DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 16 TB and speeds up to 4800 MT/s and Dell PowerEdge management. Before purchase, confirm CPU type, RAM population, drive bay layout, RAID or HBA mode, BOSS or M.2 boot option, OCP networking, risers, GPU or accelerator support where applicable, cooling, PSU and warranty requirements.
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