| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerEdge R960 |
| Form Factor | 4U Rack |
| CPU Model | Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y (12C/24T) |
| Reliability | 99.99% Availability Design |
| Memory | 192GB DDR5 4800MHz (6x32GB) |
| Storage Config | 12x 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS HDD 3.5" |
| Total Capacity | 96TB Raw Storage |
| Controller | PERC H755 Adapter (8GB Cache + Capacitor) |
| Redundancy | Hot-Plug Redundant Fans N+1 |
| NIC | Broadcom Dual 10GbE SFP+ + Dual 1GbE |
| Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller |
| Power Supply | Dual 1400W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs |
| Backup Optimization | Deduplication and Snapshot Support |
| Condition | Brand New, Original |
Engineer's Note: The High Availability Dell PowerEdge R960 is a 4U Rack rack platform built around Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y (12C/24T), with a scalable memory subsystem. It is sized for database servers and ERP platforms 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. 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.
3. Power resilience: Dual 1400W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant PSUs. Redundant, hot-swap power keeps a single PSU failure from becoming an outage — the cheapest insurance in the rack.
4. Compute density: built on Intel Xeon Silver 4410Y (12C/24T). 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.
5. Deployment fit: the High Availability Dell PowerEdge R960 is typically deployed as database servers and ERP platforms. 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 database servers and ERP platforms, the High Availability Dell PowerEdge R960 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: 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: 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.
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: 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.