Dell PowerEdge R760 - Xeon Gold 6542Y / 64GB / 2.4TB SAS 10K 2.5×2 / H755 array / 1400W / 12×3.5

Brand: Dell | Category: Servers

SKU: DELL-R760-6542Y-64GB-24TBSAS10K25-1400W-1235

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Dell's PowerEdge R760 is a 2U rack server that accepts the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor family in an LGA4710 socket, making it a direct fit into standard 19-inch racks where space planning typically forces a choice between two-socket density and thermal headroom. This particular configuration pairs a 16-core Intel Xeon Gold 6542Y processor with 64GB of DDR5 registered ECC memory, positioning it as a balanced compute platform for organizations that need reliable single-socket performance without the complexity or cost of dual-socket infrastructure. The DELL-R760-6542Y-64GB-24TBSAS10K25-1400W-1235 is built for environments where workload consolidation, virtualization, and database services demand both processing throughput and consistent memory access patterns.

Storage architecture on this Dell PowerEdge R760 configuration centers on active data and frequently-accessed working sets rather than bulk archival capacity. Two 1.2TB SAS 10K RPM drives in 2.5-inch form factors (seated in 3.5-inch carriers for backward compatibility) deliver 2.4TB of spindle-based storage with the speed and latency profile that database administrators and virtualization teams expect from enterprise SAS. The platform supports up to twelve 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays, so this factory configuration leaves room to expand capacity or redesign the tier—adding faster NVMe via PCIe, or adding additional SAS drives to build redundancy. The Dell PERC H755 RAID controller behind these drives is a PCIe Gen 4 intelligent storage processor with 8GB of non-volatile cache and support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, meaning storage architects have granular control over protection levels and performance trade-offs without re-architecting the platform.

Memory capacity and speed are often the first bottleneck that storage and data-warehouse teams encounter when evaluating single-socket servers, and the 64GB DDR5 RDIMM configuration on the DELL-R760-6542Y-64GB-24TBSAS10K25-1400W-1235 reflects that reality. DDR5 registered ECC memory reduces single-bit error propagation in environments where uptime matters—financial services, healthcare systems, and large-scale analytics clusters rely on this protection. The R760 can populate up to 18 DIMM slots with DDR5, so this 64GB baseline is frequently expanded to 384GB or higher in the field; the memory architecture itself is not the constraint. Power delivery is handled by a single 1400W hot-plug AC supply rated 80 PLUS Titanium, which means efficiency above 90% at full load, directly reducing data-centre operating costs for organizations running dozens or hundreds of these units.

Networking on the Dell PowerEdge R760 begins with an embedded Broadcom 5720 quad-port 1GbE controller integrated into the system board, and a full OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot for higher-speed network adapters—10GbE, 25GbE, or 100GbE options depending on fabric requirements and budget. Remote management is handled by iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller, which allows systems administrators to power cycle, update firmware, and troubleshoot hardware faults over a dedicated management network without console access. Dell OpenManage Enterprise, OpenManage Mobile, and the Redfish API provide programmatic hooks for infrastructure-as-code deployments and multi-vendor orchestration, critical for teams operating mixed-vendor environments across GCC regions or multiple data centres. The server supports Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and VMware ESXi, meaning platform choice is deferred to the application team rather than forced by hardware incompatibility.

Thermal and acoustic design on the R760 reflects Dell's refinement across three generations of this platform. The 2U form factor with 12 x 3.5-inch drive bays creates a large surface area for intake and exhaust, allowing the system to operate at lower fan speeds than cramped 1U designs while maintaining thermal safety margins. This matters in noisy data-centre environments where acoustic monitoring is becoming a lease compliance issue, particularly in shared facilities in Dubai and other GCC hubs where colocation space is premium. A single-socket Xeon Gold processor also reduces power draw relative to dual-socket systems, meaning the 1400W supply has significant idle headroom and the server does not trigger aggressive fan ramps during transient load spikes.

Deployment Scenarios and Performance Specifications

• Single-socket 16-core/32-thread Xeon Gold 6542Y (4th Gen Scalable) with LGA4710 socket compatibility for future processor upgrades within the same platform generation
• 2.4TB active SAS 10K storage with PERC H755 controller and 8GB NV cache, supporting RAID 1/5/6/10/50/60 and expandable to 12 drive bays for scaling capacity or performance
• 64GB DDR5 RDIMM ECC memory with support for up to 384GB total capacity, ideal for in-memory analytics, virtualization hypervisors, and database workloads requiring large working sets
• Dual 1GbE network interface with OCP 3.0 slot for 25GbE or higher-speed network cards, enabling flexible fabric integration and future-proofing for bandwidth-intensive workloads
• iDRAC9 remote management with Redfish API support and OpenManage Enterprise integration for multi-server lifecycle management and automated remediation workflows
• 1400W 80 PLUS Titanium power supply with hot-swap capability, reducing operational power draw by 8–12% versus standard efficiency designs across large fleet deployments
• Validated support for Windows Server, ESXi, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux, eliminating OS-level certification delays during procurement and deployment

Omnixon Global is the established Dell PowerEdge distributor serving data-centre operators, system integrators, and enterprises across the UAE, GCC, and Asia-Pacific. We maintain regional stock of the DELL-R760-6542Y-64GB-24TBSAS10K25-1400W-1235 and configure custom memory, storage, and network options to match your infrastructure roadmap. Contact us with your specifications and rack planning timeline to discuss availability, volume pricing, and deployment support.