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Four Sockets, One Mission: Memory
The Dell PowerEdge R860 is a 2U four-socket rack server purpose-built for the most memory-intensive enterprise workloads. With support for up to 4x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (60 cores each) and 64 DDR5 DIMM slots delivering up to 16 TB of memory, it is the platform of choice for SAP HANA, large-scale virtualization, and in-memory analytics where memory capacity and bandwidth are the primary performance constraints.
Key Specifications
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 2U rack server |
| Processor | Up to 4x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (max 60 cores per CPU) |
| Memory | 64 DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 16 TB |
| Storage | Front: Up to 24x 2.5-inch + 8x E3.S NVMe |
| NVMe | Up to 24 NVMe drives |
| PCIe | 8x PCIe Gen5 slots |
| GPU Support | N/A (memory-optimized, not GPU-accelerated) |
| Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise with OpenManage |
Ideal Workloads
- SAP HANA: Certified for SAP HANA scale-up deployments. The 16 TB memory ceiling enables the largest in-memory database instances on a single node, eliminating the complexity of scale-out HANA configurations.
- In-Memory Analytics: Apache Spark, Redis clusters, and real-time stream processing that benefit from massive memory capacity with low-latency access.
- Large-Scale Virtualization: Consolidate hundreds of VMs on a single 4-socket node. Memory is the first resource to run out in virtualized environments – 16 TB buys headroom that 2-socket servers simply cannot match.
- Database Consolidation: Replace multiple 2-socket database servers with a single R860, reducing Oracle/SQL Server licensing costs while maintaining performance isolation.
Why the R860 Over a 2-Socket Server?
The R860 is not about core count – it is about memory density. A typical 2-socket server tops out at 8 TB (32 DIMMs). The R860 doubles that to 16 TB (64 DIMMs). For workloads where memory cost is the dominant line item, the R860 delivers more terabytes of memory per rack unit and per software license than any 2-socket alternative.
Why Source Through Xincuan?
We configure R860 servers to your exact memory, storage, and networking specifications. Factory-direct pricing, 3-year manufacturer warranty, global shipping with full insurance, and free pre-sales architecture consultation included.
