Dell PowerEdge R860 4-Socket 2U Consolidation Server
Maximum core density in a space-saving 2U four-socket chassis
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Configuration Options
Core specifications for this system. Every component is configurable to your workload — request a quote for a tailored build.
4x Intel Xeon Gold 6448H (32C each, 4th Gen Scalable)
2TB DDR5 RDIMM @ 4800MT/s (64 DIMM slots, 16TB max)
Up to 24x 2.5" NVMe SSD + BOSS-N1 boot
Overview
This PowerEdge R860 packs four Intel Xeon Scalable processors and up to 16TB of DDR5 into a 2U chassis for high-core-count consolidation where rack space is constrained. It is configured, firmware-leveled, and validated before delivery with Dell ProSupport warranty coverage through authorized distribution channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Four sockets, 2U
Delivers up to 240 cores in half the height of a typical four-socket server to reclaim rack space.
License efficiency
High core density per chassis improves the economics of per-core licensed databases and hypervisors.
Enterprise serviceability
PERC RAID, redundant Titanium power, and iDRAC9 keep dense consolidation resilient and manageable.
Typical Business Use Cases
Large-scale server virtualization
Per-core licensed database consolidation
In-memory analytics nodes
Mission-critical application hosting
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The PowerEdge R860 is a 2U four-socket platform supporting 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with 64 DDR5 DIMM slots and eight PCIe Gen5 slots. Storage is driven by PERC H965i across up to 24 NVMe bays, with iDRAC9 handling lifecycle and out-of-band management.
| CPU | 4x Intel Xeon Gold 6448H (32C each, 4th Gen Scalable) |
| Memory | 2TB DDR5 RDIMM @ 4800MT/s (64 DIMM slots, 16TB max) |
| Storage | Up to 24x 2.5" NVMe SSD + BOSS-N1 boot |
| RAID | Dell PERC H965i hardware RAID |
| Expansion | Up to 8x PCIe Gen5 slots |
| Form Factor | 2U rack, air-cooled |
| Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller |
| Power | Redundant 2400W Titanium PSUs |
| Warranty | Dell ProSupport, configurable term |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the R860 over a 4U four-socket server?
The R860 delivers four-socket compute in 2U, so you double socket density per rack when floor space or colocation cost is the constraint.
Does it support both 4th and 5th Gen Xeon?
Yes. The platform accepts 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, letting you match core count and clock to the workload.
How does it improve software licensing costs?
Consolidating more cores into fewer chassis can reduce per-socket and per-core license counts for databases and virtualization stacks.
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