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Silver 2U rack chassis with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays front panel

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R770 16 x 2.5-inch barebone server

SKU CH-3H6W-C5SRK MPN R770

A barebone rack server with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays, no CPU or components included for custom builds

  • CPU TypeRack
  • CPU SocketLGA 3647
  • 16 x 2.5-inch bays give dense storage capacity
  • Barebone chassis lets you choose any compatible CPU
  • No internal parts means full build flexibility
  • Empty drive bays allow custom storage configuration
  • No cards or PSU included reduces upfront cost

16-bay 2.5-inch rack barebone

The DELL PowerEdge R770 is a 2U rack server barebone fitted with sixteen 2.5-inch drive bays. It arrives without a processor, memory, storage, expansion cards or power supplies so integrators can choose every internal component. The LGA 3647 socket supports a wide range of compatible CPUs for tailored performance. This unit suits system builders who want full control over the final configuration.

Replaces fixed-configuration 2U servers

Unlike pre-populated rack units that lock in CPU, memory and storage, this barebone lets you select only the parts the workload demands. The jump is worth it when standard SKUs include unnecessary components or when a specific processor mix is required. It also avoids paying for factory-installed drives or cards that would be replaced immediately. Buyers who need a ready-to-run appliance with a warranty on the whole assembly should choose a configured model instead.

Sixteen drive bays for dense local storage

The sixteen 2.5-inch bays provide high slot density for SSD or HDD arrays in a 2U footprint. They comfortably handle mixed read-write workloads, virtualisation clusters or software-defined storage nodes that benefit from many spindles. Capacity runs out when the workload needs more than sixteen devices or when 3.5-inch drives are required for maximum per-drive capacity. Builders needing larger drive counts or 3.5-inch form factors must evaluate a different chassis.

Highlights

  • 16 x 2.5-inch bays give dense storage capacity
  • Barebone chassis lets you choose any compatible CPU
  • No internal parts means full build flexibility
  • Empty drive bays allow custom storage configuration
  • No cards or PSU included reduces upfront cost

Specifications

BrandDell
SeriesPowerEdge R770
ModelR770
CPU TypeRack
CPU SocketLGA 3647

Questions about this item

What rack depth and rail kit does the 16-bay PowerEdge R770 require for mounting?

The R770 is a standard rack server; it fits a four-post rack with square-hole rails, but the exact rail kit part number and minimum depth are not in the supplied data.

Which components must I install first when building out this barebone R770 with LGA 3647 socket?

Install the heatsinks and processors into the LGA 3647 sockets before adding memory modules, then fit the 2.5-inch drives into the 16 front bays, and finally add power supplies and expansion cards.

Which field-replaceable units should I keep as spares for the R770 barebone chassis?

Plan to stock hot-plug power supply units, system fans, and 2.5-inch drive carriers, as these are the chassis FRUs that typically need replacement over the server's life.

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