Description

The Dell PowerEdge R760xd2 is a modern 2U, two-socket storage-optimized rack server designed for organizations dealing with rapidly growing volumes of unstructured data.

Unlike a conventional compute-focused server, the R760xd2 emphasizes storage capacity, data retrieval performance, scalability, and efficient data-center density. Dell positions the platform for file and object storage, video capture and retrieval, content delivery networks, surveillance, and analytics.

The R760xd2 supports up to two 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors or two 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with up to 32 cores per supported 4th Gen processor or 28 cores per supported 5th Gen processor, depending on the selected CPU. It includes 16 DDR5 DIMM slots and supports redundant AC or DC power configurations.

Its storage architecture is particularly flexible, supporting large numbers of 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives as well as rear NVMe configurations. Dell’s documentation lists configurations with up to 24 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, or combinations of rear SAS/SATA and NVMe drives depending on the selected chassis and backplane.

Key Features

Brand: Dell
Model: PowerEdge R760xd2
Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
CPU Sockets: 2
Processor: 4th or 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable
Memory: DDR5 RDIMM ECC
Memory Slots: 16 × DDR5 DIMM
Memory Speed: Up to 5600 MT/s with supported configurations
Storage: SAS / SATA / NVMe
Storage Capacity: Up to 24 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives in supported configurations
NVMe: Rear U.2/E3.S options depending on configuration
RAID: Dell PERC storage controllers
Expansion: PCIe Gen 4
Networking: 1GbE LOM / optional OCP 3.0
Accelerators: Supported GPU/accelerator configurations
Remote Management: Dell iDRAC
Power: Redundant AC or DC power supplies
Chipset: Intel C741
Primary Applications: Object Storage, File Storage, Video Surveillance, Analytics, CDN & Enterprise Storage

Intel Xeon Scalable Processing

The R760xd2 supports up to two 4th or 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

Dell specifies support for:

Up to 32 cores per processor with supported 4th Gen processors
Up to 28 cores per processor with supported 5th Gen processors

This provides substantial processing capacity for storage services, analytics, virtualization and data-intensive applications.

Suitable workloads include:

Object storage
File storage
Video surveillance
Data analytics
Content delivery
Virtualization
Enterprise applications
Data processing

DDR5 Memory

The R760xd2 features 16 DDR5 DIMM slots.

Supported memory speeds can reach 5600 MT/s, although the maximum operating speed depends on the installed processor and memory configuration. Dell notes that certain configurations are limited to 4800 MT/s by processor capability.

DDR5 ECC memory provides high memory bandwidth and enterprise reliability for demanding applications.

It is particularly useful for:

Storage services
Analytics
Object-storage metadata
Virtualization
Database applications
Video processing
Enterprise workloads

High-Density Storage

Storage capacity is a major strength of the R760xd2.

Supported configurations can include up to 24 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD or SSD drives across the front and middle drive bays. Additional rear storage configurations are also available depending on the selected system configuration.

This makes the server particularly suitable for:

Large file repositories
Object storage
Video surveillance
Backup repositories
Archive systems
Content delivery
Data lakes

Dell’s specification sheet highlights configurations supporting up to 28 drives and up to 616TB in certain configurations.

NVMe Storage

The R760xd2 supports several high-performance NVMe options.

Depending on configuration, rear storage can support:

Up to 4 × 2.5-inch NVMe drives
Up to 2 × 2.5-inch NVMe drives
Up to 4 × E3.S NVMe SSDs

The exact configuration depends on the selected backplane and chassis arrangement.

NVMe storage can significantly improve performance for:

Video analytics
High-speed data retrieval
Metadata workloads
Caching
Databases
Analytics
Storage acceleration

PCIe Gen 4 Expansion

The R760xd2 provides PCIe Gen 4 expansion for high-speed networking, storage controllers and accelerators.

Depending on configuration, the server supports up to five PCIe slots.

Expansion devices can include:

Network adapters
Storage controllers
Fibre Channel HBAs
GPUs
Accelerators
High-speed Ethernet adapters

GPU and Accelerator Support

The R760xd2 supports selected accelerator configurations.

Dell lists support for configurations including:

Up to 2 × 75W single-width accelerators
1 × 75W + 1 × 150W single-width accelerators
Up to 1 × 180W double-width accelerator

Accelerators can be used for:

Video analytics
AI inference
Machine learning
Data analytics
Content processing
Specialized compute workloads

Only Dell-validated hardware should be installed in supported configurations.

Enterprise Networking

The R760xd2 provides integrated and optional networking capabilities.

Networking options include:

2 × 1GbE LOM
Optional OCP 3.0 network adapter
PCIe network adapters

This allows network interfaces to be dedicated to:

Production
Storage
Management
Backup
Replication
High-speed data transfer

Dell iDRAC Management

The PowerEdge R760xd2 provides Dell’s integrated remote-management capabilities through iDRAC, enabling administrators to remotely monitor and manage the server.

Management functions include:

Hardware health monitoring
System inventory
Firmware management
Remote power control
Hardware diagnostics
Configuration
Lifecycle management

Dell also provides management tools including OpenManage Enterprise, OpenManage Mobile, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish, RACADM CLI and Dell Repository Manager.

Redundant Power Supplies

The R760xd2 supports two redundant AC or DC power supply units.

Redundant power helps improve availability by providing continued operation if one PSU fails, assuming the system is appropriately configured.

Power requirements depend on:

Processor configuration
Memory
Number of storage drives
PCIe cards
Accelerators
Networking hardware

Storage-Optimized 2U Design

The R760xd2 is designed to maximize storage capacity within a standard 2U rack footprint.

Its architecture is particularly beneficial for environments where rack space, storage density and data throughput are important.

Dell highlights benefits including:

Increased 3.5-inch drive density
High storage capacity
NVMe acceleration
PCIe Gen 4
Smart Cooling
Hot-plug drive and PCIe servicing capabilities

Ideal Applications

Object Storage

The R760xd2 is specifically designed for large-scale object-storage deployments and growing unstructured data environments.

File Storage

High-density 3.5-inch storage makes it suitable for enterprise file repositories and shared storage.

Video Surveillance

The server is well suited for video capture, storage, retrieval and analytics, particularly where large volumes of surveillance footage must be retained.

Content Delivery Networks

Its storage density and high-speed I/O make the R760xd2 suitable for content-heavy CDN infrastructure.

Data Analytics

Powerful Xeon processors, DDR5 memory and high-speed storage provide a strong platform for analytics workloads.

Backup & Archive

Large-capacity HDD configurations can provide substantial storage for backup and archival repositories.

Software-Defined Storage

The R760xd2 can serve as a high-density hardware platform for storage architectures that use local drives.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Dell
Model	PowerEdge R760xd2
Form Factor	2U Rack Server
CPU Sockets	2
Processor Family	4th / 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
CPU Cores	Up to 32 cores/CPU (4th Gen) or 28 cores/CPU (5th Gen), configuration dependent
Memory Slots	16 × DDR5 DIMM
Memory Type	DDR5 RDIMM ECC
Memory Speed	Up to 5600 MT/s, configuration dependent
Storage	SAS / SATA / NVMe
3.5″ Drive Support	Up to 24 × SAS/SATA in supported configurations
NVMe	Rear NVMe / E3.S options
RAID	Dell PERC options
Expansion	Up to 5 × PCIe Gen 4 slots
Networking	2 × 1GbE LOM / OCP 3.0 / PCIe
Accelerators	Supported 75W–180W configurations
Remote Management	iDRAC
Power	2 × redundant AC/DC PSU
Chipset	Intel C741
Rack Height	2U
Primary Applications	Object Storage, File Storage, Video Surveillance, Analytics & CDN

Note: Exact processor, memory, drive count, storage controller, NVMe backplane, PCIe riser, accelerator and PSU configuration depends on the specific R760xd2 SKU.

Key Benefits

Storage Optimized: Designed specifically for high-density file and object-storage applications.

Large Drive Capacity: Supports up to 24 × 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives in supported configurations.

Modern Intel Xeon Platform: Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors.

DDR5 Memory: Provides higher memory bandwidth for modern data-intensive applications.

NVMe Ready: Supports high-performance NVMe and E3.S storage configurations.

PCIe Gen 4: Provides high-bandwidth expansion for networking, storage and accelerators.

Accelerator Support: Supports selected GPU and accelerator configurations for analytics and video workloads.

Enterprise Networking: OCP 3.0 and PCIe networking options provide flexible connectivity.

Redundant Power: Dual AC/DC PSU configurations improve system availability.

2U High-Density Design: Delivers substantial storage capacity while maintaining efficient rack utilization.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R760xd2 is a modern 2U dual-socket, storage-optimized enterprise rack server designed for organizations dealing with large and rapidly growing volumes of unstructured data.

With support for 4th or 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 16 DDR5 DIMM slots, high-density 3.5-inch SAS/SATA storage, NVMe options, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, supported accelerators, OCP 3.0 networking, redundant power supplies and Dell remote management, the R760xd2 is particularly well suited for object storage, file storage, video surveillance, video capture and retrieval, content delivery, analytics, backup and enterprise storage infrastructure

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