Server Dell PowerEdge R660xs

The Dell PowerEdge R660xs is a versatile 1U, dual-socket rack server designed to balance performance and density for various IT solutions.

Intended Tasks:

Based on the provided information, the Dell PowerEdge R660xs is well-suited for the following tasks:

• Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Its design and powerful processors can host multiple virtual machines and support cloud environments.²

• Scale-Out Databases: The server's storage and processing capabilities can handle the demands of growing databases.³

• High-Performance Computing (HPC): While not a dedicated HPC server,⁴ it can manage some HPC workloads, especially those benefiting from a balance of compute and memory.⁵

• General-Purpose Business Applications: It can also be used for traditional business applications like⁶ email, file, and CRM servers.⁷
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): The server is designed to maximize VDI density while ensuring a strong user experience and minimizing power consumption.⁸

Capabilities:

The Dell PowerEdge R660xs offers the following capabilities:

• Processors: Supports up to two 5th generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 28 cores each or 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 32 cores each.⁹
• Memory: Features 16 DDR5 RDIMM slots, supporting a maximum of 1.5 TB of RAM with speeds up to 5200 MT/s.¹⁰
• Storage: Offers flexible storage options, including:
  • Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs/SSDs (maximum 96 TB).¹¹
  • Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe HDDs/SSDs (maximum 122.88 TB).¹²
  • Up to 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe HDDs/SSDs (maximum 153.6 TB).¹³
  • Rear bays supporting up to 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe HDDs/SSDs (maximum 15.2 TB).¹⁴
  • Internal Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1) with 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs.¹⁵
• Expansion Slots: Includes up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots or up to 2 PCIe Gen5 slots, along with an OCP 3.0 slot for networking cards and a dedicated PERC slot.¹⁶
• Networking: Offers embedded dual 1 GbE LOM and an optional OCP 3.0 card for various networking options.¹⁷
• Management: Features Dell's iDRAC9 management system for remote management and monitoring.¹⁸
• Cooling: Designed with efficient air cooling.
• Power: Supports hot-swap redundant power supplies up to 1800W.