Description
Dell PowerEdge R760 – Dual 8462Y | 1024GB DDR5 | Diskless | Fibre Channel | High Performance Build
The Dell PowerEdge R760 is a cutting-edge 2U rack server engineered for demanding enterprise workloads, optimized in this configuration for high-throughput computing, virtualized storage networks, and future-ready datacenter operations. This build forgoes internal front-drive bays entirely, focusing instead on high-bandwidth compute and SAN access via dual Fibre Channel HBAs and powerful core density.
? Key System Specifications
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Processors: 
 2× Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8462Y, 32 cores each (64 total cores)
 Base clock: 2.8GHz | Turbo Boost | 4th Gen Xeon Scalable | Intel® QAT-enabled
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Memory: 
 1024GB DDR5 RDIMM @ 4800MT/s
 (16× 64GB modules, occupying half of the available 32 DIMM slots)
 ECC Registered | High bandwidth, low latency memory optimized for in-memory compute
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Storage Configuration: 
 ⚠️ Diskless configuration – No front backplane installed
 Internal Boot: 2× 480GB M.2 NVMe in BOSS S-2 HW RAID 1 (Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem)
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Storage Controller: 
 BOSS-S2 with hardware RAID support for secure OS boot
 No PERC or HBA for front storage, making it ideal for SAN/NAS-based environments
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Networking: - 
1× Broadcom BCM57414 OCP 3.0 Dual Port NIC (10/25GbE) 
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High-performance I/O ideal for VM migration, clustered storage, or hybrid cloud links 
 
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Host Bus Adapters: - 
2× Emulex LPe35000 Single-Port 32Gb Fibre Channel HBAs 
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Enterprise-grade SAN connectivity for VMware, Hyper-V, or storage fabrics 
 
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Power & Cooling: - 
2× 1800W Titanium Redundant PSUs 
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High-Performance Heatsinks + Very High Performance Fans for thermal efficiency 
 
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Management & Security: - 
iDRAC9 Datacenter License + OpenManage Enterprise Advanced Plus 
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0 V5) for secure boot and hardware trust 
 
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Accessories Included: - 
ReadyRails Sliding Rail Kit 
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LCD Bezel with System ID panel 
 
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? Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualized SAN / Storage-Backed Infrastructure: 
 Designed for environments where boot drives are local and workloads run off SAN.
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High-Core Compute Nodes: 
 Excellent fit for container orchestration, HPC clusters, or AI/ML platforms with shared storage.
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Secure and Remote-Managed Deployments: 
 Outfitted with iDRAC Datacenter and TPM 2.0 for compliance-driven or zero-trust IT environments.
⚙️ Notable Differences from Typical R760 Configurations
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No Backplane / Diskless: This server is intentionally designed without local front drive bays—prioritizing SAN-boot or BOSS-only installations. 
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Fibre Channel Instead of Local Storage: Dual 32Gb FC HBAs make it purpose-built for connecting to fibre SANs rather than relying on internal RAID arrays. 
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Mid-Density RAM (1TB): Leaves 16 DIMM slots open for future expansion up to 8TB. 
 
         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
         
             
             
            