Overview

High-Performance 2U Rack Server for Modern Data Centers
The Dell PowerEdge R770 is a powerful 2U, two-socket rack server designed to deliver exceptional computing performance while optimizing power efficiency across modern data center environments. Built to handle demanding enterprise workloads, it combines advanced processing capabilities, flexible expansion options, and intelligent infrastructure management to support virtualization, cloud-native applications, AI inferencing, large-scale analytics, and business-critical services.

Description

The Dell PowerEdge R770 is engineered for organizations that require reliable performance, scalability, and efficient power usage in a compact 2U platform. Equipped with an Intel Xeon 6507P Granite Rapids processor, high-speed DDR5 ECC memory, enterprise storage, and Dell's advanced PERC12 RAID controller, this server provides the performance and flexibility required for evolving IT environments. Its adaptable architecture makes it an excellent choice for growing businesses, enterprise deployments, and data centers looking to maximize operational efficiency.

Features

Designed for Enterprise Growth
Modern workloads continue to demand greater processing power without sacrificing efficiency. The Dell PowerEdge R770 addresses these challenges with a scalable platform that adapts to changing infrastructure requirements while maintaining reliable performance.

Ideal deployment scenarios include:

• Server virtualization
• Private and hybrid cloud environments
• AI inferencing
• Enterprise databases
• Microservices architectures
• Large-scale analytics
• Business-critical applications

Performance That Scales
Powered by an Intel Xeon 6507P Granite Rapids processor with eight cores and clock speeds ranging from 3.5GHz up to 4.3GHz, the PowerEdge R770 delivers responsive performance for demanding enterprise applications. Combined with fast DDR5 ECC memory and enterprise SSD storage, the system is built to reduce bottlenecks while improving application responsiveness.

This configuration includes:

• Intel Xeon 6507P Granite Rapids 8-Core processor
• Base clock: 3.5GHz
• Turbo Boost up to 4.3GHz
• 48MB Intel Smart Cache
• No integrated graphics
• 64GB DDR5 ECC memory (2 x 32GB)
• 480GB enterprise SSD

Flexible Storage and Expansion
The PowerEdge R770 provides a balance between storage capacity and future expansion. Its 2U chassis supports up to eight 2.5-inch SAS or SATA drives, making it suitable for a wide variety of storage-intensive workloads.

Storage highlights include:

• 8 x 2.5-inch drive bays
• Support for SAS and SATA drives
• Dell PERC12 H965i RAID controller
• 480GB SSD installed

Optimized for Modern Data Centers
Built with flexibility in mind, the Dell PowerEdge R770 supports evolving infrastructure requirements through its scalable architecture and intelligent thermal design.

Key advantages include:

• Purpose-built platform for long-term infrastructure growth
• Flexible configuration options for changing workloads
• Optional front I/O configuration for easier cold aisle servicing
• Support for advanced cooling solutions, including air cooling and Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC)
• Industry-standard open design compliance (DC-MHS)

Simplified Server Management
Managing enterprise infrastructure becomes easier with Dell OpenManage, offering centralized monitoring, deployment, updates, and lifecycle management across PowerEdge servers.

Integrated management capabilities include:

• Dell OpenManage systems management
• iDRAC remote management
• OpenManage Enterprise
• CloudIQ intelligent infrastructure monitoring
• Automated deployment and lifecycle management

These tools help reduce administrative overhead while improving operational efficiency throughout the server's lifecycle.

Built-In Cyber Resilience
Security is integrated throughout the PowerEdge R770 platform. From manufacturing through deployment and ongoing operation, Dell's cyber resilient architecture helps protect systems against evolving threats while supporting Zero Trust security strategies.

Security technologies include:

• Silicon Root of Trust
• Secured component verification
• Signed firmware
• Drift detection
• BIOS recovery
• Dynamic System Lockdown

Technical Summary

• Model: Dell PowerEdge R770
• Part Number / SKU: EMEA_PROMO_PER770_SPL1
• Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
• Processor: Intel Xeon 6507P Granite Rapids
• Processor Cores: 8
• Processor Speed: 3.5GHz up to 4.3GHz
• Cache: 48MB
• Memory: 64GB DDR5 ECC (2 x 32GB)
• Storage: 480GB SSD
• Drive Bays: 8 x 2.5-inch
• Drive Support: SAS / SATA
• RAID Controller: Dell PERC12 H965i
• Power Supplies: Dual Hot-Plug 1100W
• Operating System: None

Whether expanding an existing enterprise environment or deploying new infrastructure, the Dell PowerEdge R770 delivers the processing power, scalability, intelligent management, and security required for today's demanding business workloads while providing a solid foundation for future growth.

Specifications

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Specifications and features
Product Code	EMEA_PROMO_PER770_SPL1
Feature	Technical Specifications
Processor	Two Intel Xeon 6 Processors with up to 144 E-cores or 86 P-cores per processor
Memory	32 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM 8 TB max, speeds up to 6400 MT/s
	Supports registered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
Storage controllers	Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1 DC-MHS): HWRAID 1, 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs or M.2 Interposer board (DC-MHS): 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs or USB
	Internal controllers: Front PERC H965i, Front PERC H975i, Front PERC H365i
Front and Rear Bays	No backplane configuration
	Up to 8 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe max 491.52 TB also comes with FIO configuration
	Up to 16 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe max 983.04 TB also comes with FIO configuration
	Up to 32 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe max 1966.08 TB
	Up to 8 x 2.5 inch SATA/NVMe max 491.52 TB
	Up to 8 x 2.5-inch Universal max 491.52 TB
	Up to 16 x 2.5 inch SATA max 61.44TB
	Up to 24 x 2.5 inch SATA max 92.16 TB
	Up to 16 x 2.5 inch SATA + 8 x 2.5-inch NVME max 552.96 TB
	Up to 40 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe max 2457.6 TB
	Up to 4 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe max 245.76 TB on the rear
Hot swap Power Supplies	800 W Platinum 100-240 VAC or 240 VDC
	1100 W Platinium 100-240 VAC or 240 VDC
	1500 W Titanium 100-240 VAC or 240 VDC
	1100 W Titanium 100-240 VAC or 240 VDC
	3200 W Titanium 200-240 VAC or 240 VDC
	800 W Titanium 100-240 VAC or 240 VDC
	3200 W 277 VAC and 336 HVDC Titanium
	1400 W -48VDC 60mm
	1500 W 277 VAC and 336 HVDC Titanium
	2400 W Titanium 100-240 VAC or 240 VDC
	1800 W HLAC Titanium 200-240 VAC or 240 VDC
Cooling Options	Air cooling and Direct Liquid Cooling
	Note: DLC is a rack solution and requires rack manifolds and a cooling distribution unit (CDU) to operate.
Fans	High performance Silver (HPR SLVR) fans/High performance Gold (HPR GOLD) fans
	Up to 6 hot swappable fans
Dimensions and Weight	Height - 86.8 mm (3.42 inches)
	Width - 482 mm (18.97 inches)
	Weight - 28.53 kg (62.89 lb)
	Depth (for rear I/O configuration)
	802.40 mm (31.59 inches) with bezel
	801.51 mm (31.56 inches) without bezel
	Depth (for front I/O configuration)
	814.52 mm (32.07 inches) without bezel
	Note: The front I/O configuration does not support the bezel.
Form Factor	2U rack server
Embedded Management	iDRAC
	iDRAC Direct
	iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
	RACADM CLI
	iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
	Quick Sync 2 wireless module
	NativeEdge Endpoint
	NativeEdge Orchestrator
Bezel	Optional security bezel
Security	Cryptographically signed firmware
	Data at Rest Encryption (SEDs with local or external key mgmt)
	Secure Boot
	Secured Component Verification (Hardware integrity check)
	Silicon Root of Trust
	System Lockdown
	System Lockdown (requires iDRAC10 Enterprise or Datacenter)
	Chassis Intrusion Detection
	TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified
Network options	OCP NIC card 3.0 : Two slots on the front or two slots on the rear
BOSS	Slot 34: Front BOSS slot or
	Slot 6: Rear BOSS slot
GPU options	Up to 6 x 75 W FHHL or up to 2 x 450 W DWFL
DPU options	NVIDIA BlueField-3 2x200 GbE B3220
	NVIDIA BlueField-3 1x400 GbE B3140H
Ports	Front Ports: Rear
	1 x USB 2.0 Type C port
	1 x USB 2.0 Type A port (optional)
	1 x Mini-DisplayPort (optional)
	1 x DB9 Serial (with front I/O configuration)
	1 x Dedicated ethernet port for iDRAC management
	Rear Ports:
	1 x Dedicated ethernet port for iDRAC management
	1 x VGA
	2 x USB 3.1 Type A ports
	Internal Ports:
	1 x USB 3.1 Type A port
PCIe	Upto two PCIe slots ( x16 connectors)
	Slot 31 1 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or Full Length on front Riser
	Slot 36 1 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length on front Riser
	Upto eight PCIe slots (x8 and x16 connectors)
	Slot 1 1 x 8 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length
	Slot 2 1 x 16 Gen5 Dual Width Full Length or 1 x 8 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length
	Slot 3 1 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 16 Gen5 Low Profile
	Slot 4 1 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 8 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 8 or 1 x 16 OCP 3.0
	Slot 5 2 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 8 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length
	Slot 7 1 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 16 Gen5 Dual Width Full Length or 1 x 8 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length
	Slot 8 1 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 8 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length
	Slot 9 1 x 16 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 8 Gen5 Full Height - Half Length or 1 x 16 Low Profile- Half Length
Operating System and Hypervisors	Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
	Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V (P-Core only)
	Red Hat Enterprise Linux
	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
	VMware ESXi
	Dell NativeEdge OS
	For specifications and interoperability details, see Dell.com/OSsupport.
OEM-ready version available	From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. For more information, visit Dell.com -> Solutions -> OEM Solutions.