Dell PowerEdge MX760c
The Dell PowerEdge MX760c is a modular two-socket compute sled designed for the 7U PowerEdge MX7000 kinetic infrastructure chassis. Powered by 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, it houses 32 DDR5 DIMM slots for up to 4TB of memory and up to six front NVMe or SAS/SATA drives. The MX7000 chassis supports up to eight MX760c sleds, providing up to 16 processors, 256 memory channels, and integrated 100GbE fabric connectivity without backplane bottlenecks. Built for composable enterprise infrastructure and large private clouds, used buyers must verify sled mezzanine fabric cards and blind-mate connector condition.
Also written as: PowerEdge MX760c, Dell MX760c, MX760c Compute Sled
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge MX |
| Form factor | blade |
| Released | Apr 2023 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon Scalable 4th Gen and 5th Gen (up to 2 processors, 350W TDP) |
| Memory slots | 32 |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 / DDR5-5600 RDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 4,096 |
| Drive bays | Up to 6x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe or E3.S SSDs |
| Pcie slots | 2 PCIe Gen5 mezzanine fabric slots |
| Gpu support | None supported |
| Network onboard | Dual mezzanine cards connected to MX7000 I/O fabric A/B; iDRAC9 dedicated management via chassis |
| Power supply | Shared redundant power from PowerEdge MX7000 7U chassis (up to six 3000W PSUs) |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerEdge MX750c
Compatible parts
RAID controllers
PERC-H755 Dell PERC H755 Front SAS 12Gb/s 8GB NV Cache PCIe Gen4 RAID Controller
Boot devices
BOSS-S2 Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS-S2) Hot-Plug Rear Controller with Dual M.2 SSDs
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge MX760c connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB730S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 5200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 9200T 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON 2U rack
Storage
- Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 5200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 9200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Optics
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Storage
- Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 5U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- 540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
- 540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5296F-ON 2U rack
Storage
- Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 5200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 9200T 2U rack
Dell PowerScale A300 4U
Dell PowerScale F900 2U rack
Optics
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE Synergy 480 Gen11
- Cisco Ucs B200 M6
Buying a used MX760c: what to check
Inspect rear blind-mate orthogonal fabric connectors for bent pins, confirm mezzanine fabric cards match the MX7000 chassis I/O switch modules, and verify iDRAC9 licensing.
FAQ
How many MX760c sleds fit in an MX7000 chassis?
Up to eight single-width MX760c compute sleds fit in a 7U PowerEdge MX7000 enclosure.
Does the MX760c support DDR5 memory?
Yes, it provides 32 DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 4TB of memory at up to 5600 MT/s.
Buying or selling MX760c?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge MX760c Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27