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Dell PowerEdge R960 barebone chassis with eight 2.5-inch drive bays and CPU expansion board

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R960 barebone server 8 x 2.5-inch backplanes CPU expansion board

SKU CH-JMAP-SYQFR MPN R960

A barebone rack server with eight 2.5-inch drive backplanes and a CPU expansion board, supplied without processor, memory, storage, expansion cards or power supply for full customisation

  • ProcessorRack
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Eight 2.5-inch drive bays ready for high-density storage
  • LGA 3647 socket lets you choose compatible processors
  • Barebone chassis ships without CPU, memory or drives for full customisation
  • CPU expansion board included to support multi-processor configurations
  • No power supply or expansion cards pre-installed — build to exact workload needs

Chassis and backplane layout

The Dell PowerEdge R960 barebones unit provides an 8 x 2.5-inch drive backplane configuration in a rack-mount server frame. No processors, memory, storage drives, expansion cards or power supplies are installed, so every internal component can be chosen to match the workload. The included CPU expansion board adds extra processor sockets beyond the base board, increasing maximum CPU count for multi-socket deployments.

Target deployment scenarios

This chassis suits integrators and IT teams building a custom rack server where drive density and processor scalability are priorities. Buyers who need a complete, ready-to-run system with factory-installed CPUs, memory, drives or power supplies should look elsewhere, as every major subsystem must be sourced and fitted separately.

Critical compatibility detail

The processor sockets use the LGA 3647 interface, so only CPUs designed for that socket will fit. Selecting a processor with a different socket type will prevent installation and require a replacement board or chassis.

How it compares

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Price $9,600.99
Pricier than about 87% 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

Will the 2.5-inch backplanes need replacement if a drive fails?

The eight 2.5-inch backplanes are fixed chassis components; a single drive failure only requires swapping that drive, not the backplane itself.

What limits sustained workloads before thermal throttling in the R960?

With no power supply or fans included, the thermal envelope is defined by the cooling solution and PSU you install, not by the barebone chassis.

How much noise and heat does the R960 produce when running all day?

The barebone unit has no fans or power supply, so acoustic output and heat dissipation depend entirely on the PSU, CPU coolers and chassis fans you add.

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