| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerEdge R770 / R770xs |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack Server |
| CPU Brand | Intel |
| CPU Model | Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Multiple Gens Supported) |
| CPU Quantity | 2 Sockets |
| Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots | Up to 32x DIMM Slots |
| Max Memory | Up to 8TB |
| Front Storage | Up to 24x 2.5" NVMe bays (varies by model) |
| RAID Support | High-Performance PERC 12 Series RAID Controller |
| Network | OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Card; 25GbE, 100GbE support |
| GPU Support | Supports Multiple PCIe GPU Accelerators |
| PSU | High-Efficiency Platinum/Titanium Redundant PSUs (2400W) |
| Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller |
Engineer's Note: The Dell PowerEdge R770 & R770xs Servers is a 2U Rack Server rack platform built around Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (Multiple Gens Supported), built on DDR5. It is sized for software-defined storage and backup targets where memory capacity is as decisive as raw compute.
1. Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller. Out-of-band control (health telemetry, remote console, firmware updates) means hardware issues are diagnosed without a datacenter visit, which directly improves fleet uptime.
2. Networking: OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Card; 25GbE, 100GbE support. 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. 2U Rack Server 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.
4. Power resilience: High-Efficiency Platinum/Titanium Redundant PSUs (2400W). Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
5. Storage architecture: RAID via High-Performance PERC 12 Series RAID Controller. 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.
When the requirement is software-defined storage and backup targets, the Dell PowerEdge R770 & R770xs Servers is engineered so no single subsystem bottlenecks the rest. the storage layer protects data integrity, 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: 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 the Dell PowerEdge R770 & R770xs Servers be customized to my requirements?
A: Yes. Processor count, memory population, storage layout, and networking can be configured to order. Tell us your workload in the quote form and our engineers will propose a balanced configuration with room to grow.
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: 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.