| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerEdge R770 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack |
| Processor Model | Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y |
| Cores/Threads | 16 Cores/32 Threads |
| Frequency | 3.7GHz Base Frequency |
| Processor Quantity | 2 Processors |
| Memory | 64GB DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 4800MHz |
| Storage | 4x 3.84TB NVMe SSD |
| RAID Controller | PERC H755 8GB Cache |
| Network | Dual 25GbE SFP28 |
| Expansion | 6x PCIe 5.0 Slots |
| Power Supply | Dual 2400W Platinum PSU |
| Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise |
| OS Support | VMware, Windows Server, Linux |
Engineer's Note: The Dell PowerEdge R770 is a 2U Rack rack platform built around Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y, with a scalable memory subsystem. It is sized for software-defined storage and backup targets where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. Storage architecture: 4x 3.84TB NVMe SSD. The controller and bay layout decide whether the box becomes an all-NVMe compute node or a capacity-oriented storage server. Either way, hot-swap carriers mean drive replacements happen without downtime.
2. Networking: Dual 25GbE SFP28. East-west traffic between nodes is usually the first bottleneck in scaled-out clusters; matched NIC capacity keeps compute fed and failover paths instant.
3. Compute density: built on Intel Xeon Gold 6444Y. 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.
4. Power resilience: Dual 2400W Platinum PSU. Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
5. Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise. Out-of-band control (health telemetry, remote console, firmware updates) means hardware issues are diagnosed without a datacenter visit, which directly improves fleet uptime.
When the requirement is software-defined storage and backup targets, the Dell PowerEdge R770 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: What management features does it include?
A: The platform includes an out-of-band management controller (remote console, health telemetry, firmware updates) standard on this generation, so hardware can be administered without an OS or a site visit.
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: 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.
Q: Can this server be shipped internationally?
A: Yes, we ship worldwide with export-compliant packaging. Transit insurance and appropriate power cables for your region are included on request.
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.