| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerEdge R960 |
| Form Factor | 4U Rack |
| CPU Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6416H (18C/36T) |
| Configuration | Dual Processors (2S) |
| Memory | 768GB DDR5 4800MHz (24x32GB) |
| Memory Optimization | Virtualization Optimized |
| Storage Config | 16x 1.92TB Read-Intensive SSD 2.5" |
| Controller | PERC H755 Front Controller (8GB Cache) |
| GPU Support | Up to 4 Single-Wide GPU Accelerators |
| NIC | Dual 25GbE SFP28 + Quad 1GbE RJ45 |
| Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise with vSphere Ready |
| Power Supply | Dual 2000W Platinum AC Redundant PSUs (1+1) |
| Virtualization | VMware Horizon Ready, Citrix Validated |
| User Capacity | 200+ Virtual Desktop Users |
| Condition | Brand New, Original |
Engineer's Note: The Best-Selling VDI is a 4U Rack rack platform built around Intel Xeon Gold 6416H (18C/36T), with a scalable memory subsystem. It is sized for high-performance computing and AI training nodes where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. 4U Rack form factor: the chassis height sets the expansion budget — full-height PCIe slots for GPUs and HCAs, and drive bays for local boot or cache tiers. It determines how the platform evolves over its 5–7 year service life.
2. Compute density: built on Intel Xeon Gold 6416H (18C/36T). In a consolidated environment, per-socket core count determines how many VMs or containers each node can absorb before scheduling contention appears. Sizing the compute tier correctly the first time avoids the classic trap of overbuying "just in case" and paying for idle silicon.
3. Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise with vSphere Ready. Out-of-band control (health telemetry, remote console, firmware updates) means hardware issues are diagnosed without a datacenter visit, which directly improves fleet uptime.
4. Power resilience: Dual 2000W Platinum AC Redundant PSUs (1+1). Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
5. Deployment fit: the Best-Selling VDI is typically deployed as high-performance computing and AI training nodes. Its subsystem balance — compute, memory, storage, and networking in proportion — is what separates a purpose-built node from a general-purpose box that excels at nothing.
When the requirement is high-performance computing and AI training nodes, the Best-Selling VDI is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. and the management plane keeps operational overhead flat as you scale. Each unit is fully tested before dispatch, and our team supports bulk deployments with configuration guidance and consolidated pricing.
Q: Do you offer bulk pricing for multi-unit orders?
A: Yes — cluster deployments and multi-unit orders receive consolidated pricing and coordinated logistics. Request a quote with your target quantity for a same-week response.
Q: Is it new or refurbished? What warranty applies?
A: Both new and fully tested refurbished units are available; condition is shown on the listing. All servers ship with a one-year warranty and have been stress-tested (compute, memory, storage, and thermal) before dispatch.
Q: Which rails and rack accessories do I need?
A: The server requires model-matched rail kits for your rack type (round-hole, square-hole, or threaded). Confirm your rack specification when ordering — we can include the correct rail kit and cable management arm.
Q: What is the power draw I should plan for?
A: Plan per the configured PSU rating plus headroom: a fully populated system can draw near the PSU maximum under load. For datacenter provisioning, size PDUs on max configured wattage, not idle draw.
Q: Does it come with an OS installed?
A: Units ship hardware-tested without an OS by default. We can pre-install common enterprise Linux distributions or VMware ESXi on request — specify your preference in the quote form.