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Dell PowerEdge R770 2U rack chassis with sixteen 2.5-inch bays and eight NVME slots

DELL

DELL R770 barebone server 16 x 2.5-inch + 8 NVME

SKU CH-KVR4-F66P8 MPN R770

A 2U rack barebone offering 16 x 2.5-inch bays plus 8 NVME slots for custom CPU and storage builds

  • ProcessorRack
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Configure storage density with 16 x 2.5-inch bays and 8 NVME slots
  • Choose processors freely with LGA 3647 socket and no CPU included
  • Build exactly what you need with no internal components pre-installed
  • Select drives independently with no pre-installed hard drives supplied
  • Add only the cards and power you require with no expansion cards or power supply

Drive bay configuration

This Dell PowerEdge R770 barebone server provides 16 front-accessible 2.5-inch drive bays plus 8 dedicated NVMe bays. The chassis arrives without any CPUs, memory modules, storage drives, expansion cards or power supplies installed. System integrators receive a blank platform ready for component-level customization. The LGA 3647 socket supports a wide choice of compatible processors.

Build flexibility and gaps

Suited for teams that want full control over CPU selection, memory capacity, storage mix and add-in cards. Not suitable for buyers who need a complete, ready-to-run system or who prefer a pre-validated configuration with factory-installed parts. The barebone approach also means internal cabling, cooling and power distribution must be planned and sourced separately. Deployment time will be longer than with a populated server.

LGA 3647 processor socket

The single decisive specification is the LGA 3647 socket, which dictates every compatible CPU generation and core-count option. Processor choice then determines supported memory channels, maximum thermal design power and available PCIe lanes for the NVMe bays and expansion slots. Verify the exact processor model against Dell's qualified vendor list before purchase. No other component will fit this socket.

How it compares

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Price $5,824.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 532 comparable items (median $2,503.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePowerEdge R770
Model nameR770
Processor
ProcessorRack
Processor socketLGA 3647

Questions about this item

What CPU socket does the R770 barebone require so I can buy matching processors?

The chassis uses the LGA 3647 socket; select processors designed for that socket and install a heatsink on every populated socket.

Will my existing 2.5-inch drives fit the 16 front bays alongside the 8 NVME slots?

Yes, the 16 front bays accept standard 2.5-inch drives while the 8 NVME bays operate independently for high-speed devices.

How can I verify the R770 posts correctly after I install CPUs, memory and power supplies?

Connect a monitor and keyboard, power on, and watch for the BIOS POST screen showing detected CPU sockets, memory capacity and drive controllers.

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