Product Specification of Dell PowerEdge R960 Rack Server
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Server Type / Form Factor
- Type: Rack Server
- Form Factor: 4U Rackmount
- Socket: Quad socket (supports up to 4 CPUs)
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Processor (CPU)
- Supported CPUs: Up to 4 × Intel Xeon Scalable 4th Generation (up to 60 cores per CPU)
- Optional: Intel QuickAssist Technology support
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Memory (RAM)
- Memory Type: DDR5 RDIMM ECC
- DIMM Slots: 64 slots total
- Max Capacity: Up to 16 TB RAM
- Speed: Up to 4800 MT/s
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Storage
- Drive Bays: Supports options up to:
- 32 × 2.5 SAS/SATA
- 24 × 2.5 NVMe
- 16 × EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe
- Max Storage: Up to ~491 TB, configuration dependent
- Controllers: PERC H965i, H755, H355, HBA355i; BOSS N1 dual M.2 boot; Software RAID S160
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Expansion / Connectivity
- PCIe Slots: Up to 12 × PCIe Gen5 slots (mix of full height and low profile)
- GPU Support: Up to 4 × double width 400 W GPUs
- Networking: Embedded dual 1 GbE LOM; optional OCP 3.0 mezzanine
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Redundancy & Reliability
- Power Supplies: Redundant hot plug PSUs: 1100 W, 1400 W, 1800 W, 2400 W, 2800 W Titanium/Platinum or DC 48 V options
- Cooling: Multiple hot swap fans; optional direct liquid cooling available
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Operating System Support
- Microsoft Windows Server (with Hyper V)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware ESXi
- Ubuntu Server LTS
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Security Features
- Silicon Root of Trust with cryptographically signed firmware
- Secure Boot, Secure Erase, System Lockdown (iDRAC Enterprise required)
- TPM 2.0 (FIPS, CC TCG Certified)
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Management & Monitoring
- iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, direct iDRAC port, RESTful Redfish API
- System Tools: Dell OpenManage Enterprise, CloudIQ, Integration plugins
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Warranty & Support
- Standard Warranty: 3 Year ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite
- Recommended Support: ProSupport Plus or ProSupport with Onsite Service