Dell PowerEdge R760 Specifications
The R760 is a 16th Generation (16G) Dell PowerEdge rack server supporting 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Sapphire Rapids) in a dual-socket configuration.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack |
| Processors | 1 or 2x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) |
| Max Cores | 56 per socket, 112 threads total |
| Max TDP | 350W per processor |
| Memory Slots | 32x DDR5 (16 per CPU, 8 channels per CPU) |
| Max Memory | 8 TB with 256 GB RDIMM modules |
| Memory Speed | Up to 4800 MT/s (1 DPC) |
| Drive Bays | 8x2.5", 12x3.5", 16x2.5", or 24x2.5" (chassis dependent) |
| SAS Speed | 24 Gb/s SAS-4 (2x faster than previous gen) |
| RAID Controllers | S160 (SW), H355, H755, H965i (8 GB NV cache) |
| PCIe Slots | Up to 8 (mix of PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4) |
| Network | Optional 2x 1GbE LOM + OCP 3.0 slot (up to 25GbE) |
| Management | iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller + CloudIQ |
| Power Supply | Hot-swap 1+1 redundant (700W to 2800W, 8 options) |
| GPU Support | Up to 2x 350W double-width or 6x 75W single-width |
| Boot Options | BOSS-N1 (M.2 NVMe RAID), Internal USB 3.0, PXE |
| Built-in Accelerators | Intel QAT, AMX, DSA, IAA |
| Dimensions | 86.8mm (H) x 482mm (W) x 758mm (D) |
The R760 is the first Dell PowerEdge generation to use DDR5 memory exclusively, delivering 50% higher bandwidth than DDR4 at 4800 MT/s. PCIe Gen 5 doubles per-lane bandwidth to 32 GT/s, and 24 Gb/s SAS-4 doubles SAS storage throughput compared to the 15th Gen R750.
R760 Chassis Options at Enterasource
The Dell R760 is available in four chassis configurations, each determining the number and type of front drive bays.
| Chassis | Front Drive Bays | Rear Bays | Max Raw Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8x2.5-inch SFF | 8x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe | Up to 4x 2.5" rear | 122.88 TB front | Compute-focused with moderate storage |
| 12x3.5-inch LFF | 12x 3.5" SAS/SATA | Up to 4x 2.5" rear | 240 TB front | Bulk capacity, nearline, backup targets |
| 16x2.5-inch SFF | 16x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe | Up to 4x 2.5" rear | 245.76 TB front | Balanced compute and high-IOPS storage |
| 24x2.5-inch SFF | 24x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe | Up to 4x 2.5" rear | 368.64 TB front | Maximum storage density in 2U |
All drives are hot-swappable. The 16x and 24x chassis support mixed SAS/SATA and NVMe configurations, allowing you to combine high-IOPS NVMe cache tiers with high-capacity SAS data tiers in a single server.
Every R760 at Enterasource is configured to order. Select your chassis, processors, memory, drives, RAID controller, networking, and GPU options, then our team assembles, tests, and ships your server with a 2-year warranty and free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
Dell R760 vs R750 — 16th Gen vs 15th Gen
The R750 is the direct 15th Generation predecessor to the R760 in Dell's 2U rack server lineup.
| Feature | R760 (16th Gen) | R750 (15th Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Processors | 4th Gen Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids) | 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake) |
| Max Cores Per CPU | 56 | 40 |
| Max TDP | 350W | 270W |
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Max DDR Speed | 4800 MT/s | 3200 MT/s |
| Max RAM | 8 TB (RDIMM) | 2 TB (RDIMM) / 8 TB (LRDIMM) |
| PCIe Generation | Gen 5 (up to 4 slots) + Gen 4 | Gen 4 only |
| PCIe Lanes Per CPU | 80 | 64 |
| SAS Speed | 24 Gb/s (SAS-4) | 12 Gb/s (SAS-3) |
| RAID Controllers | PERC H965i (premium), H755, H355 | PERC H745, H755, H345 |
| BOSS Card | BOSS-N1 (M.2 NVMe) | BOSS-S1/S2 (M.2 SATA) |
| GPU Support | Up to 2x 350W double-width | Up to 2x 300W double-width |
| Built-in Accelerators | QAT, AMX, DSA, IAA | None |
| Security | Secured Component Verification, MFA, Data at Rest Encryption | Standard |
| Management | CloudIQ, Terraform, ServiceNow integration | Standard OpenManage |
| Persistent Memory | Not supported (DDR5 platform) | Intel Optane PMem 200 Series |
Choose the R760 when you need PCIe Gen 5 bandwidth for next-gen GPUs and NVMe, DDR5 performance at 4800 MT/s, built-in Intel accelerators (QAT for encryption, AMX for AI inference), or the latest security features including Secured Component Verification and MFA. Choose the Dell PowerEdge R750 when DDR4 pricing is favorable, your workload requires Intel Optane Persistent Memory, or 15th Gen performance meets your requirements at a lower cost.
Dell R760 vs R660 — 2U vs 1U in 16th Gen
The Dell PowerEdge R660 is the 1U counterpart to the R760, sharing the same 16th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable platform.
| Feature | R760 (2U) | R660 (1U) |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U Rack | 1U Rack |
| Processors | 4th Gen Xeon Scalable, up to 56 cores | Same |
| DIMM Slots / Max RAM | 32 slots, up to 8 TB DDR5 | 32 slots, up to 8 TB DDR5 |
| Max Front Drive Bays | 24x 2.5" or 12x 3.5" | 10x 2.5" |
| Rear Drive Bays | Up to 4x 2.5" | Up to 2x 2.5" |
| PCIe Slots | Up to 8 (Gen 4 + Gen 5, full height + low profile) | Up to 3 (Gen 4 + Gen 5) |
| GPU Support | Up to 2x 350W double-width or 6x 75W single-width | Up to 3x 75W single-width only |
| Max PSU Wattage | 2800W | 1800W |
| Rack Density | 21 servers per 42U rack | 42 servers per 42U rack |
Choose the R760 when you need double-width GPU support (AI training, VDI, rendering), more than 10 drive bays, or extensive PCIe expansion. Choose the R660 when rack density is the priority and your workloads fit within 1U constraints.
Why Buy a Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R760
The R760 is the latest generation of Dell's 2U rack server platform, and the refurbished market for 16th Gen hardware is still thin. Fewer vendors carry R760 inventory, which means less competition and better availability at Enterasource compared to older generations.
Every R760 goes through Enterasource's multi-point testing process: hardware diagnostics on all components, firmware verification, and a final systems check. Each server is backed by a 2-year Enterasource warranty with direct support from our team in Irvine, California.
As a configure-to-order seller, Enterasource lets you spec exactly the R760 you need — chassis, processors, DDR5 memory, drives, RAID controller, GPU, and networking. We assemble it, test it, and ship it with free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
Frequently Asked Questions
What generation is the Dell R760?
The Dell PowerEdge R760 is a 16th Generation (16G) server, the latest generation of Dell PowerEdge rack servers as of 2026. It uses 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Sapphire Rapids) with the Intel C741 chipset. The 15th Gen predecessor is the R750; both are 2U form factor servers.
What are the Dell PowerEdge R760 specifications?
The R760 is a 2U dual-socket server supporting up to two 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 56 cores each (112 threads total). It has 32 DDR5 DIMM slots for up to 8 TB RAM at 4800 MT/s, up to 8 PCIe slots (including PCIe Gen 5), up to 24x 2.5-inch or 12x 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays with 24 Gb/s SAS-4, and GPU support for up to 2x 350W double-width accelerators. The PERC H965i premium RAID controller provides 8 GB of NV cache.
Is there a Dell R760 XL?
There is no Dell PowerEdge R760 XL model. Dell offers two R760 variants: the R760 (full-featured 2U with maximum GPU and storage expandability) and the R760xs (cost-optimized 2U with fewer PCIe slots). Both share the same 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable platform. If you need extended storage, the standard R760 supports up to 24x 2.5-inch drive bays plus 4x 2.5-inch rear bays.
Is the Dell R760 compatible with VMware ESXi?
Yes. The R760 is on the VMware Hardware Compatibility List and supports current ESXi versions. It includes Intel VT-x and VT-d for hardware-assisted virtualization, 32 DIMM slots for up to 8 TB RAM, and BOSS-N1 NVMe boot to keep the hypervisor separate from data drives. The R760 is also compatible with Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and Canonical Ubuntu Server. Note: Citrix Hypervisor is not officially supported on 16th Gen PowerEdge.
Is the Dell R760 compatible with Proxmox VE?
Yes. Proxmox VE runs on Debian Linux, which is compatible with R760 hardware. The 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors include VT-x and VT-d for KVM/QEMU virtualization. With up to 112 threads, 8 TB DDR5 RAM, and 24 NVMe-capable drive bays, the R760 provides strong virtualization density in a 2U form factor. iDRAC9 provides hardware monitoring independent of the guest OS.
How much does a refurbished Dell R760 cost?
Pricing for a refurbished Dell PowerEdge R760 depends on the chassis configuration, processor selection, DDR5 memory capacity, storage, GPU, and networking options. Use the configurator on this page to select your components and request a quote. Enterasource builds every R760 to order with a 2-year warranty and free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
What power supply options does the Dell R760 support?
The R760 supports eight PSU options with hot-swap 1+1 redundancy: 700W Titanium, 800W Platinum, 1100W Titanium, 1100W LVDC (-48V), 1400W Platinum, 1800W Titanium, 2400W Platinum, and 2800W Titanium. At 100-120V input, the 2400W unit derates to 1400W and the 1400W/1100W units derate to 1050W. Select based on your total system power draw — GPU configurations typically require 1400W or higher.
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