Dell PowerEdge R760 & R660 | 2023

Designer: Dell Technologies, Austin, Texas, USA
Manufacturer: Dell Technologies, Austin, Texas, USA

Dell PowerEdge R760 & R660 servers have been designed to offer customers maximum performance and configurability within standard server form factors. Performance is maximized with innovative cooling solutions that reduce power consumption. Multiple configurations are enabled with customizable internal layouts that tailor the equipment to the desired workload.

The new “Smart Flow” cooling system increases airflow by approximately 10%. This is an essential improvement to cool highpower CPUs and GPUs running demanding workloads. Air enters at the front of the server via carefully profiled ducts which channel air towards the fans. To minimize leaks and direct cooling air correctly, cabling ducts are closed-off with “Perfect Sealing” foam gaskets.

The “Leak Sense” equipped, direct liquid cooling system has been updated with a new shroud design. Increased system density drove the need for the new shroud’s compact design. To call attention to the liquid cooling capability, an eye-catching pattern decorates the shrouds. This was created with nano-imprint-lithography (NIL). This intriguing treatment reflects different “Hex-Crystal” patterns depending on the viewer’s perspective - however the pattern is almost completely flat.

Among several storage options, customers can specify solid state drives in the new E3 form factor. With their new slim design, customers can increase storage density with more drives per server. To enable the drives to be replaced while the server is in-operation (referred to as “hot-swapping”) a new drive carrier (also known as a drive sled or caddy) has been designed. Featuring an intuitive slide to release mechanism and sturdy die-cast aluminum construction – this drive carrier allows users to hot-swap drives quickly and confidently.

Further customer configurable options include “Battery Back-Up Units” (BBUs) – which enable data to be saved in the event of a power cut – and various accelerator card configurations which can be tool-lessly installed and replaced via intuitive riser assemblies at the rear of the system.

These latest Dell PowerEdge servers have a familiar appearance on the outside, maintaining a consistent aesthetic and user experience for customers whose server fleet consists of older models, however, much has changed inside. Dell’s design team have worked tirelessly to maintain class-leading user experience and deliver sustainability benefits.