Dell PowerEdge R660 Rack Server - Options Available
Key Features
- Up to 4TB DDR5 memory across 16 DIMM slots for demanding workloads
- Flexible storage with up to 10x 2.5" drives supporting NVMe/SAS/SATA configurations
- PCIe Gen 5 expansion slots for high-performance networking and accelerators
- Optional GPU support for AI inferencing and visualization workloads
- 1U rack-mountable design maximizing data center density
- Ideal for virtualization HPC database applications and mixed workloads
PowerEdge R660 Rack Server Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R660 is a high-performance 1U dual-socket rack server powered by 4th and 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 128 cores total. Designed for dense enterprise deployments requiring maximum compute power in minimal rack space, the R660 excels at HPC, virtualization, database workloads, and mixed enterprise applications demanding exceptional processing capabilities and memory bandwidth.
Performance & Scalability
Built on Intel's latest Xeon Scalable platform, the R660 supports dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors with up to 64 cores per socket (128 cores total), delivering massive parallel processing power. With support for DDR5 memory at speeds up to 5600MT/s across 32 DIMM slots (up to 2TB maximum), the R660 provides exceptional memory bandwidth for data-intensive applications.
Advanced PCIe Gen 5 expansion doubles the I/O bandwidth of previous generations, enabling high-speed storage arrays, 200GbE networking, and GPU acceleration. The R660 supports SmartFlow cooling with optimized airflow geometry for sustained high-performance operation in demanding environments.
Storage & Expansion
Configure your R660 with enterprise-class storage and expansion:
- Up to 10 x 2.5" NVMe/SAS/SATA drives for flexible storage configurations
- PERC 12 RAID controllers with SAS4 24Gbps and hardware acceleration
- PCIe Gen 5 slots for high-bandwidth storage and networking
- GPU support for AI/ML inferencing and compute acceleration
- OCP 3.0 slot for integrated networking up to 200GbE
- BOSS-N1 Boot Optimized Storage with dual M.2 NVMe SSDs
Build-to-Order Configurations
Virtualization Platform
- Processor Dual Xeon Gold 6526Y (32 cores total)
- Memory 512GB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage 6 x 3.84TB NVMe (RAID 10)
- RAID PERC H965i NVMe RAID
- Network Dual 25GbE OCP 3.0
- Management iDRAC9 Enterprise
Database Server
- Processor Dual Xeon Platinum 8568Y+ (96 cores total)
- Memory 1TB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage 8 x 7.68TB NVMe (RAID 10)
- RAID PERC 12 with 16GB cache
- Boot BOSS-N1 (960GB M.2 NVMe)
- Network Dual 100GbE OCP 3.0
- Management iDRAC9 Enterprise
HPC Compute Node
- Processor Dual Xeon Platinum 8592+ (128 cores total)
- Memory 2TB DDR5 5600MHz
- Storage 10 x 7.68TB NVMe SSD
- RAID PERC H965i NVMe RAID
- GPU NVIDIA A30 for acceleration
- Network Dual 100GbE + InfiniBand HDR
- Management iDRAC9 Enterprise
Management & Security
Every PowerEdge R660 includes iDRAC9 with Redfish API for modern automation and orchestration. Enterprise security features include Intel SGX for application-level encryption, Intel TXT for trusted execution, TPM 2.0, and silicon root of trust. Cryptographically signed firmware and secure boot ensure protection against firmware-level attacks.
Integration with OpenManage Enterprise enables centralized lifecycle management, automated updates, and compliance monitoring across your infrastructure.
PCIe Expansion
The R660 provides comprehensive expansion capabilities:
- 3 x PCIe Gen 5 x16 slots (low profile)
- 1 x PCIe Gen 5 x8 slot (low profile)
- 1 x OCP 3.0 slot for integrated networking
Ideal Workloads
- High-performance computing (HPC) and scientific computing
- Large-scale virtualization (100+ VMs per server)
- Enterprise database servers (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
- In-memory databases and analytics
- Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) with hundreds of sessions
- AI/ML model training and inferencing
- High-frequency trading platforms
- Containerized microservices at scale
- Software-defined networking (SDN)
- Big data analytics (Hadoop, Spark, Elasticsearch)
Custom Build-to-Order Configuration
Each PowerEdge R660 is professionally configured with Intel Xeon processors optimized for your workload. Our specialists will design your system with the optimal combination of core count, memory, storage, and cooling at no additional charge.
Optional Services (Additional Fees Apply):
- Windows Server Installation: Microsoft Windows Server can be pre-installed (licensing and installation fees apply)
- Dell ProSupport Warranty: Extended warranty packages available
Expert Configuration: Contact our enterprise server team at 020 3488 4346 or admin@mainnet.uk to discuss your requirements.
*Example configurations. Contact 020 3488 4346 or admin@mainnet.uk to confirm availability and build your custom spec.*