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Dell PowerEdge R760xa

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Dell PowerEdge R760xa2U rack8 × SFF 2.5" bays2 sockets32 DIMMs

The Dell PowerEdge R760xa is a specialized 2U dual-socket accelerator-optimized server engineered specifically for artificial intelligence inference, deep learning training, and high-performance visual computing. Equipped with dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the R760xa features a front-loading PCIe GPU architecture supporting up to 4 double-width 350W accelerators such as the NVIDIA H100 or L40S, or up to 12 single-width PCIe cards. Its cooling system routes dedicated airflow across accelerators, paired with up to quad 2800W power supplies. Pre-owned buyers must check internal GPU power harnesses, riser configurations, and fan speeds under load.

Also written as: PowerEdge R760xa, Dell R760xa, R760xa GPU Server

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Specifications

BrandDell
FamilyPowerEdge R
Form factor2U rack
ReleasedMar 2023
Cpu sockets2
Cpu platformIntel Xeon Scalable 4th Gen and 5th Gen (up to 350W TDP)
Memory slots32
Memory typeDDR5-4800 / DDR5-5600 RDIMM
Memory max (GB)8,192
Drive baysUp to 8x 2.5-inch NVMe/SAS/SATA or 4x 3.5-inch drives
Pcie slotsUp to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots
Gpu supportUp to 4x 350W double-wide PCIe GPUs (NVIDIA H100, L40S) or 12x 75W single-wide GPUs
Network onboardOCP 3.0 mezzanine slot; 1x 1GbE iDRAC dedicated port
Power supplyDual or Quad redundant hot-plug 1400W, 1800W, 2400W or 2800W Titanium

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Works together

How the Dell PowerEdge R760xa connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SANiSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetDirect-attached SASFile storage (NFS and SMB)

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)

Switches

Storage

Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

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)

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

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)

Storage

Direct-attached SAS: how it fits together

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)

Storage

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Plan and size it

Equivalent models from other brands

Buying a used R760xa: what to check

Inspect auxiliary GPU power cabling harnesses (16-pin 12VHPWR / 8-pin PCIe), verify high-wattage power supplies (2400W/2800W required for high-TDP GPUs), and confirm GPU mounting brackets and high-performance gold fans are intact.

FAQ

What GPUs are supported in the PowerEdge R760xa?

The R760xa supports up to 4 double-width PCIe Gen5 GPUs including NVIDIA H100 NVL, L40S, A100, and RTX 6000 Ada, or up to 12 single-width GPUs like NVIDIA L4.

How does the cooling design work in the R760xa?

The R760xa uses front-accessible PCIe slots allowing direct intake air to cool high-power GPUs before passing through internal components.

Buying or selling R760xa?

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.

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