Server Dell PowerEdge R660

The Dell PowerEdge R660 is a high-performance 1U rack server designed to handle a wide variety of demanding workloads and IT solutions.

Intended Tasks:

• High-Density Virtualization: With powerful processors (up to two 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 64 cores each), substantial memory capacity (up to 8TB DDR5 in 32 DIMM slots), and flexible storage options, it's well-suited for hosting numerous virtual machines in space-constrained environments.²
• Dense Database Analytics: The server can manage demanding database workloads due to its processing power, high memory bandwidth (up to 5600 MT/s with 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors), and fast storage options, leading to improved query performance and reduced latency.³
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): In specific configurations, particularly those leveraging its PCIe Gen5 capabilities for accelerators like GPUs, the R660 can contribute to HPC clusters for tasks such as scientific research and simulations.⁴
• Mixed Workload Standardization: Its versatility in terms of configuration options (storage, networking, and expansion) makes it suitable for businesses aiming to consolidate their IT infrastructure and run diverse applications on a single platform.⁵
• Software-Defined Storage (SDS): The flexible storage configurations, including support for NVMe drives, allow the R660 to serve as a building block for SDS solutions, offering high performance and scalability.⁶
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): With support for PCIe Gen5 slots, the R660 can accommodate GPUs and FPGAs, accelerating AI/ML tasks and data processing.⁷
• Edge Computing: The server's efficient design and optional direct liquid cooling make it suitable for deployment in edge computing environments where high performance and low latency are crucial.⁸

Capabilities:

• High Performance: Supports up to two of the latest generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, offering a high core count (up to 64 cores per CPU) for parallel processing. It also features DDR5 memory with speeds up to 5600 MT/s, providing significant bandwidth for memory-intensive applications.⁹
• Scalability and Density: The 1U form factor allows for high density in data centers.¹⁰ It offers flexible storage options with various chassis configurations supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives (up to 16 EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe drives for maximum capacity and performance).¹¹
• Advanced Hardware: Features PCIe Gen5 slots, offering significantly increased bandwidth for high-speed peripherals and accelerators. It also supports optional Intel QuickAssist Technology for enhanced security and compression capabilities.
• Flexible Configuration: Offers a wide range of storage controllers (PERC H965i, H755, H355, HBA355i), networking options (including OCP 3.0 cards), and expansion slots to adapt to various workload requirements.¹²
• Enhanced Manageability: Includes Dell's iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) with Lifecycle Controller for simplified server deployment, management, updates, and remote access. OpenManage systems management portfolio provides comprehensive tools for managing the IT environment.¹³
• Security Features: Incorporates a cyber-resilient architecture with features like silicon root of trust, secured component verification, signed firmware, and BIOS recovery to help protect against threats.¹⁴
• Energy Efficiency: Offers efficient power supply options (up to 1800W Titanium) and optimized thermal designs with air cooling and optional direct liquid cooling to help reduce operating costs.¹⁵
• Operating System Support: Compatible with various operating systems, including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server,¹⁶ VMware ESXi, and Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS.¹⁷