Sled dimensions

| System configuration | X | Y | Z (handle closed). |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 x 2.5-inch or 6 x 2.5-inch | 257.0 mm (10 inches) | 51.0 mm (2 inches) | 622.35 mm (24.5 inches) |
| 8 x E3.s | 257.0 mm (10 inches) | 51.0 mm (2 inches) | 631.77 mm (24.8 inches) |
Sled weight
| System configuration | Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs) |
|---|---|
| 4 x 2.5-inch | 8.27 kg (18.23 lb) |
| 6 x 2.5-inch | 8.38 kg (18.47 lb) |
| 8 x E3.s | 8.59 kg (18.93 lb) |
Processor specifications
| Supported processor | Number of processors supported |
|---|---|
| 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 56 cores or 5thGeneration Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 64 cores | Up to two |
Supported operating systems
The PowerEdge MX760c system supports the following operating systems:
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
- Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware vSAN/ESXi
For more information, go to OS support.
System battery specifications
The PowerEdge MX760c system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Memory specifications
The
PowerEdge
MX760c
system supports the following memory specifications for optimized operation.
| DIMM type | DIMM rank | DIMM capacity | Single processor | Dual processors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum system capacity | Maximum system capacity | Minimum system capacity | Maximum system capacity | |||
| DDR5 RDIMM | Single rank | 16 GB | 16 GB | 256 GB | 32 GB | 512 GB |
| Dual rank | 32 GB | 32 GB | 512 GB | 64 GB | 1 TB | |
| Dual rank | 64 GB | 64 GB | 1 TB | 128 GB | 2 TB | |
| Quad rank | 128 GB | 128 GB | 2 TB | 256 GB | 4 TB | |
| Octa rank | 256 GB | 256 GB | 4 TB | 512 GB | 8 TB | |
| Memory module sockets | Speed |
|---|---|
| 32 (288-pin) | 4000,4400,4800,5600 |
NOTE:MX760c servers manufactured after July 2024 with 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors will have 5600 MT/s DIMMs for densities of 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB. A minimum BIOS version of 2.2.7 is required to support 5600 MT/s DIMMs with 4th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors.
NOTE:Memory DIMM slots are not hot pluggable.
NOTE:The processor may reduce the performance of the rated DIMM speed.
| DIMM type | DIMM rank | DIMM capacity | Single processor | Dual processors | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum system capacity | Maximum system capacity | Minimum system capacity | Maximum system capacity | |||
| DDR5 RDIMM | Single rank | 16 GB | 16 GB | 256 GB | 32 GB | 512 GB |
| Dual rank | 32 GB | 32 GB | 512 GB | 64 GB | 1 TB | |
| Dual rank | 64 GB | 64 GB | 1 TB | 128 GB | 2 TB | |
| Dual rank | 96 GB | 96 GB | 1.5 TB | 192 GB | 3 TB | |
| Quad rank | 128 GB | 128 GB | 2 TB | 256 GB | 4 TB | |
NOTE: DDR4 memories are not supported in the MX760c.
| Memory module sockets | Rated DIMM speed |
|---|---|
| 32, 288-pin | 5600 MT/s |
NOTE:Memory DIMM slots are not hot pluggable.
NOTE:The processor may reduce the performance of the rated DIMM speed.
Memory restriction
- Min configuration: one DIMM required per CPU.
- Mixing RDIMM with different capacities and types is not supported. Mixing RDIMMs of different speeds will results all RDIMMs to run at the lowest speed.
- ASHRE A3/A4: DDR5≥ 128GB is not supported. Note: ASHRAE A3 is for 40C ambient support, and A4 is for 45C ambient support.
- Non-populated DIMM slots should be installed with solid DIMM blanks.
- Processor 2 has a max DIMM count of 12 when using Processor 2 HPR heat sink. In configurations utilizing the HPR heat sink, the total max DIMM count for Processor 1 and Processor 2 is 24.
PERC, Mezzanine and Mini Mezzanine slots specifications
The PowerEdge MX760c system supports:
- One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot for PERC – connected to processor 1
- One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot for Mezz A – connected to processor 1
- One x16 PCIe Gen5 slot for Mezz B – connected to processor 2
- One x16 PCIe Gen4 slot for Mini Mezz – connected to processor 1
- One x4 PCIe Gen4 slot for BOSS-N1 – connected to processor 1
Drives
The
PowerEdge
MX760c
system supports:
- 4 x 2.5-inch hot-swappable SAS, SATA, NVMe (HDD/SSD) drives on x4 universal backplane configuration.
- 6 x 2.5-inch hot-swappable SAS, SATA,NVMe (HDD/SSD) drives on x6 universal backplane configuration.
- 6 x 2.5-inch hot-swappable SAS, SATA (HDD/SSD) drives on x6 SAS/SATA backplane configuration.
- 8 x E3.s hot-swappable NVMe SSD drives on E3x8 backplane configuration.
NOTE: For more information about how to hot swap NVMe PCIe SSD U.2 device, see the
Dell Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD User's Guide at
Dell Support.
Storage controller specifications
The
PowerEdge
MX760c
system supports the following controller cards:
| Supported storage controller cards | |
|---|---|
Internal controllers
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Internal Boot
|
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Software RAID
|
USB ports specifications
| Front | Internal (Optional) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| USB port type | No. of ports | USB port type | No. of ports |
| USB 3.0-compliant port | One | Internal USB 3.0-compliant port | One |
| iDRAC Direct port (Micro-AB USB 2.0-compliant port) | One | ||
NOTE:The micro USB 2.0 compliant port can only be used as an iDRAC Direct or a management port.
Video specifications
The
PowerEdge
MX760c
system supports Matrox G200 W3 graphics controller integrated with iDRAC with 16 MB of video frame buffer.
| Resolution | Refresh rate (Hz) | Color depth (bits) |
|---|---|---|
| 1024 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 800 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 1024 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1360 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1400 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1680 x 1050 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
Environmental specifications
NOTE:For additional information about environmental certifications, refer to the
Product Environmental Datasheet
located with the
Documentation on
Dell Support.
| Temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Allowable continuous operations | |
| Temperature ranges for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | 10–35°C (50–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent ranges (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 80% RH with 21°C (69.8°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1.8°F/984 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft) |
| Temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Allowable continuous operations | |
| Temperature ranges for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | 5–40°C (41–104°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent ranges (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 85% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1.8°F/574 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft) |
| Temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Allowable continuous operations | |
| Temperature ranges for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | 5–45°C (41–113°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent ranges (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 90% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1.8°F/410 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft) |
| Temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Allowable continuous operations | |
| Maximum temperature gradient (applies to both operation and non-operation) | 20°C in an hour* (36°F in an hour) and 5°C in 15 minutes (9°F in 15 minutes), 5°C in an hour* (9°F in an hour) for tape
NOTE:* - Per ASHRAE thermal guidelines for tape hardware, these are not instantaneous rates of temperature change.
|
| Non-operational temperature limits | -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F) |
| Non-operational humidity limits | 5% to 95% RH with 27°C (80.6°F) maximum dew point |
| Maximum non-operational altitude | 12,000 meters (39,370 feet) |
| Maximum operational altitude | 3,050 meters (10,006 feet) |
| Maximum vibration | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations) |
| Storage | 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 minutes (all six sides tested) |
| Maximum shock pulse | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axis of 6 G for up to 11 ms. |
| Storage | Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axis (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms. |
Thermal restriction matrix
| Configuration | 6 x 2.5-inch BP | 6 x 2.5-inch BP | 4 x 2.5-inch BP | 8 x E3.s BP | Diskless in 4 x 2.5" BP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjacent Sled Condition Support | Not Limited | Optimized* | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | ||||||
| CPU SKUs | TDP | SAS drive | NVMe drive | SAS drive | NVMe drive | SAS drive | NVMe drive | E3 drive | No drive | ||
| 6430/6454S | 270W | Not Supported | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | |
| 8461V | 300W 1S | Not Supported | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | |
| 8452Y/8460Y+ | 300W | Not Supported | Not Supported | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 35°C | 35°C | ||
| 8468V | 330W | Not Supported | Not Supported | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | ||
| 3408U | 125W 1S | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| 5416S | 150W | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| 4416+ | 165W | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| 5418Y/6426Y | 185W | 40°C | 35°C | 40°C | 35°C | 40°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 40°C | 40°C |
| 6434 | 195W | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 5420+/6438Y+/6438M | 205W | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 6448Y/6442Y | 225W | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 6444Y | 270W | Not Supported | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | |
| 8462Y+ | 300W | Not Supported | Not Supported | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 35°C | 35°C | ||
| 256 GB RDIMM 4800 | 13.2W, 2 DPC | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 128 GB RDIMM 4800 | 9.7W, 2 DPC | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 64 GB RDIMM 4800 | 8.5W, 2 DPC | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| 32 GB RDIMM 4800 | 4.2W, 2 DPC | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| Mezzanine card, Tier2, ≤ 30 W | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C | |
| Mini Mezzanine card | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C | |
NOTE: Optimized sled condition is to recommend the nearby sleds population with same storage configuration or sled blank for thermally optimization by air cooling.
NOTE: Wider HPR heatsink is required for > 225W CPUs
NOTE:Max DIMM count support for wider HPR heatsink is 24 pcs depended on DIMM population guidance.
| Configuration | 6 x 2.5-inch BP | 6 x 2.5-inch BP | 4 x 2.5-inch BP | 8 x E3.s BP | Diskless in 4 x 2.5" BP | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjacent Sled Condition Support | Not Limited | Optimized* | Not Limited | Not Limited | Not Limited | ||||||
| Front Storage Type | SAS drive | NVMe drive | SAS drive | NVMe drive | SAS drive | NVMe drive | E3 drive | No drive | |||
| 4514Y | 150W | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| 6534/6526Y | 195W | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 6548Y+/6542Y | 250W | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 8562Y | 300W | Not Supported | Not Supported | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 30°C | 35°C | 35°C | ||
| 4509Y | 125W | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C |
| 4510 | 150W | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C |
| 6548N | 250W | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 128 GB RDIMM 5600 | 11.1W, 2 DPC | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C |
| 96 GB RDIMM 5600 | 8.1W, 2 DPC | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| 64 GB RDIMM 5600 | 7.4W, 2 DPC | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| 32 GB RDIMM 5600 | 4.7W, 2 DPC | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C |
| Mezzanine card, Tier2, ≤ 30 W | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C | |
| Mini Mezzanine card | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 45°C | 35°C | 35°C | 35°C | 45°C | 45°C | |
NOTE:Optimized sled condition is to recommend the nearby sleds population with same storage configuration or sled blank for thermally optimization by air cooling.
NOTE:Wider HPR heatsink is required for > 225W CPUs
NOTE:Max DIMM count support for wider HPR heatsink is 24 pcs depended on DIMM population guidance.
Extended ambient restrictions
ASHRAE A3 environment
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C
- The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3050 m (10,000 ft).
- With Air Cooling Solution, Higher wattage processors, Thermal Design Power (TDP) > 185 W are not supported.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards or peripheral cards greater than 30 W are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- 128 GB or higher capacity RDIMM is not supported.
- E3.s drive is not supported.
ASHRAE A4 environment
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C.
- The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3050 m (10,000 ft).
- With Air Cooling Solution, Higher wattage processors, Thermal Design Power (TDP) > 165 W are not supported.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards or peripheral cards greater than 30 W are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- 128 GB or higher capacity RDIMM is not supported.
- E3.s drive is not supported.




























