Dell PowerEdge R960 24-Bay NVMe OLTP Database Server
All-NVMe four-socket engine for Oracle and SQL transactions
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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 6418H (24C each, 4th Gen Scalable)
4TB DDR5 RDIMM @ 4800MT/s (64 DIMM slots)
24x 2.5" NVMe SSD (up to ~368TB) + BOSS-N1 boot
Overview
This PowerEdge R960 is specified as a transaction-processing powerhouse with four Intel Xeon Scalable processors, 4TB of DDR5, and twenty-four NVMe bays delivering the IOPS and low latency that Oracle and SQL Server demand. It is configured, RAID-validated, and tested before delivery with Dell ProSupport warranty sourced through authorized distribution.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Transactional throughput
Twenty-four NVMe drives feed four sockets to sustain the IOPS heavy OLTP databases require.
Predictable low latency
All-flash direct storage minimizes query response variance for latency-sensitive workloads.
Resilient by design
PERC RAID, redundant Titanium power, and iDRAC9 underpin always-on database operations.
Typical Business Use Cases
Oracle Database production
Microsoft SQL Server OLTP
High-IOPS transactional systems
Mixed analytics and transaction workloads
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
The PowerEdge R960 4U four-socket platform combines 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 24 PCIe Gen5 NVMe bays for roughly 368TB of raw flash. PERC H965i RAID and iDRAC9 lifecycle management deliver enterprise resiliency for database tiers.
| CPU | 4x Intel Xeon Gold 6418H (24C each, 4th Gen Scalable) |
| Memory | 4TB DDR5 RDIMM @ 4800MT/s (64 DIMM slots) |
| Storage | 24x 2.5" NVMe SSD (up to ~368TB) + BOSS-N1 boot |
| RAID | Dell PERC H965i hardware RAID |
| Networking | OCP 3.0 + dual-port 25GbE option |
| Form Factor | 4U 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 24 NVMe bays for a database server?
Dense NVMe maximizes parallel IOPS and bandwidth, which directly improves OLTP throughput and reduces transaction latency for Oracle and SQL Server.
Is this better suited to OLTP than the HANA configuration?
Yes. This build prioritizes storage IOPS and balanced memory for transactional databases, whereas the 16TB build targets in-memory HANA.
What support is included?
All units ship with Dell ProSupport through authorized channels, with response and mission-critical tiers selectable at order.
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