Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server

Brand: Dell | Category: Servers

SKU: DELL-PER970001 | Part #: PER970-001 | MPN: PER970-001

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About the Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server from Dell is enterprise-grade Servers hardware built for data centers. 4-socket 2U rack server engineered for massive in-memory workloads, delivering extreme core density and terabyte-scale memory capacity for mission-critical SAP HANA and Oracle deployments. Available in brand new condition. Available from Omnixon Global — contact our team to request a quote.

Technical Specifications

BrandDell
CategoryServers
SKUDELL-PER970001
Part NumberPER970-001
ConditionNew
ModelPowerEdge R970
Form Factor2U Rack
Processor Sockets4 x Intel Xeon Scalable (5th Gen, codenamed Emerald Rapids or successor)
Maximum CPU CoresUp to 480 total cores (120 cores per socket, configuration-dependent)
Memory Slots96 x DDR5 DIMM slots (24 slots per processor socket)
Maximum Memory CapacityUp to 24 TB DDR5 RAM (with 256 GB RDIMMs or PMem modules)
Memory SpeedDDR5-5600 MT/s
Memory TypeDDR5 RDIMM, LRDIMM, and Intel Optane Persistent Memory (PMem) 300 Series
Storage BaysUp to 12 x 2.5-inch front-accessible drive bays (SAS/SATA/NVMe)
Storage ControllersPERC H965i or H755N NVMe/SAS/SATA RAID controllers; HBA355i for HBA mode
NVMe SupportPCIe Gen 5 NVMe U.2/U.3 drives supported; BOSS-N1 M.2 boot module included
Network Interfaces2 x OCP 3.0 mezzanine slots; standard LOM 1GbE dual-port; optional 25/100/200/400 GbE NDC cards
PCIe Expansion SlotsUp to 11 x PCIe Gen 5 full-height/full-length expansion slots
Power SupplyRedundant hot-swap PSUs up to 2400 W (80 PLUS Titanium efficiency); N+1 configuration
Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Enterprise with Redfish API, OpenManage Enterprise, and iDRAC Direct USB port
CoolingHot-plug redundant dual-rotor fans with per-zone thermal management; Fresh Air cooling support up to 45°C ambient
OS SupportRed Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, Oracle Linux
CertificationsSAP HANA Tailored Datacenter Integration (TDI), Oracle-certified, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria
Security FeaturesSilicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot, UEFI firmware, System Lockdown, cryptographically verified iDRAC
Chassis Dimensions2U, EIA-310 compliant; approximately 87 mm H x 482 mm W x 900 mm D
Maximum System WeightApproximately 38 kg (fully configured)
Launch Timeframe2025 Q3

Frequently Asked Questions about Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server

What does the Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server do?

The Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.

What are the headline specs of the Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server?

Key specifications for the Dell PowerEdge R970 Rack Server: new condition; manufacturer Dell EMC; model PowerEdge R970; form factor 2U Rack; processor sockets 4 x Intel Xeon Scalable (5th Gen, codenamed Emerald Rapids or successor); maximum cpu cores Up to 480 total cores (120 cores per socket, configuration-dependent); memory slots 96 x DDR5 DIMM slots (24 slots per processor socket). Manufacturer part number PER970-001. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.