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Dell PowerEdge R960 barebone server chassis with 32 front 2.5-inch drive bays

DELL

DELL R960 32 x 2.5-inch barebone server

SKU CH-2E7V-7FCXN MPN R960

A barebone server chassis with 32 x 2.5-inch drive bays, LGA 3647 sockets and a CPU expansion board, supplied without processors, memory, storage, cards or power supplies for full custom assembly

  • ProcessorRack
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • 32 x 2.5-inch drive bays enable high-density storage scaling
  • No CPU included so you choose the exact LGA 3647 processor needed
  • Barebone chassis arrives without internal parts for full build control
  • Zero pre-installed drives let you configure capacity and speed per workload
  • CPU expansion board included while power supply and cards stay your choice

32-bay 2.5-inch chassis

This Dell PowerEdge R960 barebone arrives as a 32-bay 2.5-inch chassis ready for custom assembly. No CPU, memory, storage, expansion cards or power supply are included. A CPU expansion board is fitted to support dual-socket configurations. The unit is supplied new and ready for component installation.

Integrators needing dense 2.5-inch storage

The platform suits integrators building storage-dense nodes with up to thirty-two 2.5-inch drives and dual LGA 3647 processors. Buyers who need a smaller drive count, 3.5-inch bays, or a complete server with pre-installed components should evaluate other form factors.

LGA 3647 dual-socket support

The CPU expansion board provides two LGA 3647 sockets, which is the single specification that determines processor compatibility. Only processors designed for this socket will function in the system. Verify processor selection against the socket type before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $10,771.99
Pricier than about 89% of the 532 comparable items (median $2,503.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePowerEdge R960
Model nameR960
Processor
ProcessorRack
Processor socketLGA 3647

Questions about this item

Does the R960 barebone include any drives or do I need to buy all 32 separately?

The unit ships with 32 x 2.5-inch backplanes but no pre-installed hard drives, so you supply every drive you want to install.

Which processor socket does the R960 use so I can pick a compatible CPU?

The board provides LGA 3647 sockets; select any processor that matches this socket and the system’s power and thermal design.

What does the included CPU expansion board add to a finished build?

It lets you populate additional processor sockets beyond the base configuration, increasing total core count and memory capacity for the completed server.

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