The Dell PowerEdge T160 Tower Server with PERC H755 RAID Controller is a powerful, compact, and scalable server solution designed for small to medium-business environments that require dependable compute, storage flexibility, and enterprise-grade redundancy. At its heart sits an Intel Xeon E-2400 series processor (or equivalent), delivering multiple cores, high clock speeds, and hardware features tailored for reliable performance under sustained workload. It uses DDR5 ECC memory across four UDIMM slots, enabling both capacity and error-correction for mission-critical tasks.
Storage configurations are strong: with the PERC H755 hardware RAID controller, the server supports multiple SAS/SATA drives (in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch bays), providing redundancy and performance. In addition, the front drive bay design allows 3 × 3.5-inch cable HDD/SSD combinations and optional 2.5-inch drives for mixed deployment. The Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1) enables dual M.2 NVMe drives for fast, reliable boot or caching solutions. This server is therefore well suited for file-serving, virtualization, database, remote office, or backup roles.
Management is enterprise-grade with Dell’s iDRAC9 subsystem (including remote management, firmware control, and monitoring) and modern security features. Power supply options include a 300 W Bronze or 500 W Platinum unit, allowing deployment in varied power environments. Housed in a 3U tower chassis, it’s engineered to fit small server rooms, offices, or edge-network locations without requiring full racks.
PERC H755 Hardware RAID Controller: Supports RAID levels (0,1,5,10 etc.) over SAS/SATA to deliver both performance and data protection.
Expandable Storage Bays: Supports up to 3 × 3.5-inch drives up front, plus optional 2.5-inch bays; BOSS-N1 option for dual M.2 NVMe boot.
Modern Processor Support: Intel Xeon E-2400 series (up to 8 cores) or Pentium options; capable of workloads such as file services, virtualization, small databases.
High-Speed ECC DDR5 Memory: Four DIMM slots; support for error-correcting, unregistered memory modules.
Robust I/O & Connectivity: Dual 1GbE onboard ports; multiple USB ports; iDRAC Direct for dedicated management; PCIe expansion slots.
Flexible Power Options: 300W Bronze or 500W Platinum PSU to match different power and performance needs.
Compact Tower Form Factor: 3U height and dimensions suited to desktop or near-edge placements.
RAID for Critical Data: The inclusion of the PERC H755 allows for hardware RAID, offering protection against disk failures and improving uptime in business-critical applications.
Performance + Capacity: Fast DDR5 ECC memory plus flexible storage options let you balance speed and capacity depending on your workload.
Manageability: iDRAC9’s remote capabilities reduce downtime, allow remote diagnostics, firmware updates, and health monitoring, especially useful for distributed setups or remote offices.
Scalable and Versatile: From base configurations with HDDs to high-performance boot via NVMe and mixed drive setups, the server can grow with your needs.
Reliability and Enterprise Features: ECC memory, optional Platinum power supplies, and sturdy internal components make it suitable for enterprise workloads where reliability is important.
Space Efficiency: Despite having server-grade components, its 3U tower form factor means it doesn’t require full rack infrastructure, saving space and cost.
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