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Dell PowerEdge R760xd2

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Dell PowerEdge R760xd22U rack28 × LFF 3.5" bays2 sockets

The Dell PowerEdge R760xd2 is a 2U high-density storage-optimized rack server engineered for file and object storage, video surveillance analytics, big data repositories, and content delivery networks. Utilizing an articulated internal drive drawer design, the R760xd2 accommodates up to 28 3.5-inch hard drives in a standard 2U chassis, packing over 600TB of raw capacity. Powered by dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with 16 DDR5 slots, it combines enormous storage density with modern compute throughput. Buyers on the secondary market should carefully inspect the internal mid-bay SAS flex cabling and drive tray latching mechanisms.

Also written as: PowerEdge R760xd2, Dell R760xd2, R760xd2 Storage Server

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Specifications

BrandDell
FamilyPowerEdge R
Form factor2U rack
ReleasedApr 2023
Cpu sockets2
Cpu platformIntel Xeon Scalable 4th Gen and 5th Gen (up to 32 cores, 250W TDP)
Memory slots16
Memory typeDDR5-4800 / DDR5-5600 RDIMM
Memory max (GB)1,024
Drive baysUp to 28x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives (front 24x 3.5, mid 4x 3.5) plus rear 2.5-inch or E3.S drives
Pcie slotsUp to 5 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 slots
Gpu supportNone supported
Network onboardOCP 3.0 mezzanine slot; 1x 1GbE iDRAC port
Power supplyDual redundant hot-plug 1100W, 1400W, 1800W or 2400W

Generations

Compatible parts

Hard drives

RAID controllers

Boot devices

Works together

How the Dell PowerEdge R760xd2 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 R760xd2: what to check

Examine the internal mid-chassis drive tray hinges and flexible SAS/power harness cables for mechanical wear. Ensure all 28 hard drive caddies are provided and verify that the installed PERC controller supports high drive count arrays.

FAQ

How many 3.5-inch drives fit in the R760xd2?

The R760xd2 holds up to 24 front-accessible 3.5-inch drives and 4 mid-chassis 3.5-inch drives, totaling 28 LFF drives, plus optional rear bays.

What workloads are best suited for the R760xd2?

It is optimal for software-defined storage (Ceph, MinIO), video surveillance archive, big data analytics (Hadoop), and object backup repositories.

Buying or selling R760xd2?

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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