Compact Rack Compute for SMB and Near-Edge Workloads
The Dell PowerEdge R260 is a short-depth 1-socket rack server designed for SMB and near-edge environments such as warehouses, retail offices, desks, and shelf deployments. Its compact chassis, enterprise management tools, and flexible processor options make it suitable for practical business compute where space and reliability matter.
Key Benefits and Features
- Short-depth rack design supports deployment in space-constrained near-edge locations.
- Supports one Intel Xeon 6300 series, Intel Xeon E-2400 series, or Intel Pentium G7400/G7400T processor.
- Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 128 GB UDIMM memory at speeds up to 4400 MT/s.
- iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, and Redfish API support remote server management.
- Security features include Secure Boot, Silicon Root of Trust, TPM 2.0, and Secure Erase.
Ideal Use Cases
- SMB server consolidation and entry rack compute
- Near-edge applications in warehouses and retail offices
- Mailing, messaging, collaboration, and file sharing workloads
- Remote-managed infrastructure for distributed business sites
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Dell
- Model: PowerEdge R260
- Form Factor: 1U rack server
- Processor Support: One Intel Xeon 6300 series, one Intel Xeon E-2400 series, or one Intel Pentium G7400/G7400T processor
- Maximum Cores: Up to 8 cores with supported Intel Xeon processors
- Memory: 4 DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 128 GB UDIMM, up to 4400 MT/s
- Supported Memory Type: Unregistered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
- Drive Bays: Up to 2 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDD or up to 6 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA HDD/SSD
- Embedded NIC: 2 x 1 GbE LOM
- Management: iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Deploy Compact PowerEdge Compute with Confidence
Choose the Dell PowerEdge R260 for compact 1U server performance, remote management, and near-edge flexibility in business environments where space, control, and dependable infrastructure are essential.
