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Scale-Up 对比：为什么内存密集型负载需要 4 路
单路 160 核、双路 128 核……2026 年的 CPU 市场不缺核心数，缺的是内存容量和 NUMA 可控性。看数据说话：
| Platform | Sockets | Max cores | DIMM slots | Max memory | Sweet spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-socket (EPYC 9005) | 1 | 160 | 24 | 6 TB | Virtualization, HCI |
| Dual-socket (Xeon 5th Gen) | 2 | 128 | 32 | 8 TB | General enterprise |
| R960 (Xeon 4th Gen x4) | 4 | 240 | 64 | 16 TB | In-memory DB, SAP HANA |
对 SAP HANA、SQL Server、Oracle 这类大内存数据库，瓶颈从来不是核数而是单实例可寻址的内存——64 条 DDR5 槽位、16 TB 容量正是 4 路 R960 存在的理由。它用 4U 机箱把内存计算做到极致，同时保留 12 个 PCIe Gen5 槽的扩展余量。
Core Specifications
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form factor | 4U rack server |
| Processor | Up to 4 x 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, 60 cores each, optional Intel QuickAssist |
| Memory | 64 x DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 16 TB, 4800 MT/s |
| Drive bays | Up to 32 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (491.52 TB) or 24 x NVMe (368.64 TB) or 16 SAS + 8 NVMe |
| RAID | PERC H965i / H755 / H355, HBA355i/HBA465i, BOSS-N1 M.2 boot, S160 software RAID |
| PCIe | 12 x Gen5 slots (x16, incl. double-width) |
| GPU | Up to 4 x 400 W double-wide accelerators |
| Network | 2 x 1GbE LOM (optional) + 1 x OCP 3.0 card |
| Management | iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, Redfish RESTful API, Quick Sync 2 |
| Dimensions | 174.3 x 482 x 883.195 mm (with bezel) |
64 DIMMs, 16 TB: The In-Memory Database Platform
Every DIMM slot is a business decision for scale-up databases: 64 DDR5 slots at 4800 MT/s give SAP HANA and Oracle the memory footprint to hold the working set in RAM, eliminating disk-backed I/O stalls. The 1:1 CPU-to-I/O design with PCIe Gen5 adapters keeps each socket’s memory bandwidth local to its I/O, which is exactly what NUMA-sensitive database workloads need. For analytics and AI acceleration, up to 4 x 400 W double-width GPUs slot into the Gen5 risers without sacrificing storage bays.
Storage & RAID
Front bays scale from 8 to 32 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (up to 491.52 TB), with dedicated all-NVMe layouts up to 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe (368.64 TB) or mixed 16 SAS + 8 NVMe. RAID duty falls to PERC H965i (tri-mode) or H755 with BOSS-N1 providing hardware-RAID M.2 boot; HBA355i/HBA465i and external HBA355e/HBA465e cover non-RAID and JBOD expansion, plus S160 software RAID for entry tiers.
Network & PCIe Expansion
Twelve PCIe Gen5 x16 slots (including double-width full-length) host GPU accelerators, 100/400GbE adapters, HCA or storage controllers. Networking is modular: an optional 2 x 1GbE LOM card and an optional OCP 3.0 card (up to 100GbE class) – LOM, OCP, or both, per the spec. For a scale-up database node, a dual-port 25/100GbE OCP card plus two HBA/GPU risers is the typical balanced build.
Security & Management
Security. Silicon root of trust, Secure Boot, cryptographically signed firmware, Secured Component Verification, Secure Erase, System Lockdown (iDRAC9 Enterprise/Datacenter) and Data at Rest Encryption via SEDs. TPM 2.0 ships FIPS/CC-TCG certified with a China NationZ variant.
Management. iDRAC9 with dedicated management port, HTML5 virtual console, virtual media, telemetry and Redfish RESTful API; OpenManage Enterprise integrates with VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center, Ansible and Terraform, with CloudIQ for PowerEdge analytics and OpenManage Mobile for on-the-go administration.
Power, Cooling & Physical
- PSU: Hot-swap redundant: 1100 W Titanium, 1400 W Platinum, 1800 W Titanium, 2400 W Platinum, 2800 W Titanium, and 1100 W LVDC (-48 to -60 VDC).
- Cooling: Air-cooled standard with up to 6 dual-fan modules; optional Direct Liquid Cooling (rack solution with manifolds/CDU) for the highest-core configurations.
- Physical: 174.3 x 482 x 883.195 mm (with bezel). Weight varies by configuration – request the exact figure with your build.
OS & Hypervisor Support
Certified for Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS, Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi – the full stack for mission-critical deployments.
Buying FAQ
- Which databases? SAP HANA, SQL Server and Oracle are the headline workloads; also data analytics and AI.
- Memory ceiling? 64 DDR5 slots up to 16 TB (RDIMM, registered ECC).
- NVMe support? Up to 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe or 16 SAS + 8 NVMe mixed.
- GPU capable? Up to 4 x 400 W double-wide accelerators.
- Remote management? iDRAC9 with Redfish, virtual console and virtual media.
Consolidating your database estate? The R960 replaces multiple 2-socket nodes with one scale-up platform – compare it against the 1U PowerEdge R670 for density-first builds. As an authorized Dell partner we offer factory-direct pricing, custom configuration, 3-year warranty and global shipping – contact us for a scale-up TCO analysis.
