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DELL R860 barebone server 8 x 2.5-inch backplanes
Barebone 2U rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive backplanes for custom CPU, storage and power configuration
- CPU TypeRack
- CPU SocketLGA 3647
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays for high-density storage
- LGA 3647 socket lets you choose compatible processors
- Barebone chassis gives full control over internal components
- No drives included so you configure capacity and speed
- No cards or power supply keeps initial cost lower
Barebone chassis with eight 2.5-inch backplanes
The Dell PowerEdge R860 barebone server arrives with eight 2.5-inch drive backplanes installed. No CPU, memory, storage, expansion cards or power supplies are included, so the platform can be assembled to exact workload requirements. This configuration suits teams that want a ready-to-populate 4U rack foundation.
Flexible processor choice and open expansion
The LGA 3647 socket allows selection of compatible processors to match compute targets, while empty drive bays and PCIe slots accept the storage and add-in cards the project demands. Builders who need a system that ships with processors, memory or drives pre-installed should look at fully configured models instead.
LGA 3647 socket for processor compatibility
The single decisive specification is the LGA 3647 CPU socket, which determines every processor option for this chassis. Verify that the intended CPUs match this socket before purchase, because no other socket is supported.
Highlights
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays for high-density storage
- LGA 3647 socket lets you choose compatible processors
- Barebone chassis gives full control over internal components
- No drives included so you configure capacity and speed
- No cards or power supply keeps initial cost lower
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R860 |
| Model | R860 |
| CPU Type | Rack |
| CPU Socket | LGA 3647 |
Questions about this item
How do I install processors into the LGA 3647 sockets and what step is often missed?
Align the processor with the socket keys, lower the retention bracket evenly, and torque the heatsink fasteners in the labelled sequence; skipping the torque order warps the socket and causes boot failure.
Which components in the R860 barebone will need replacement first during long-term operation?
The 8 x 2.5-inch backplanes and cooling fans are the primary field-replaceable units; power supplies and expansion cards are not included and must be sourced separately.
What thermal or power limit appears first when the R860 runs sustained workloads?
With no power supply or CPU installed, the first limit is the cooling capacity of the chassis fans relative to the TDP of the processors you select; exceeding that TDP triggers throttling.
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