Virtualisation and Cloud Platforms
High memory capacity and flexible storage options make the R670 ideal for hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper V and Proxmox.
The Dell PowerEdge R670 is a high performance 1U dual socket rack server powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors. With up to 32 DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 8 TB memory, PCIe Gen 5 expansion, flexible storage including up to 20 × EDSFF E3.S Gen 5 NVMe or up to 10 × 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/NVMe drives, the R670 delivers exceptional dual socket compute density in a compact 1U chassis for virtualisation, cloud native platforms, scale out databases and all flash software defined storage.
At ServerSource, a Dell Technologies Authorised Partner with over 30 years of experience, you can configure the R670 to your exact specification. Select the processors, memory, storage, RAID and networking options that match your workload. We offer free UK delivery and duty free shipping across Europe, with 3 to 5 year warranty options on every server.
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R670 is optimised for a wide range of enterprise workloads and applications:
High memory capacity and flexible storage options make the R670 ideal for hypervisors such as VMware, Hyper V and Proxmox.
High IOPS storage options and large memory support ensure strong performance for relational databases, analytics and transactional systems.
With high core count CPUs and NVMe storage support, the R670 performs well for compute intensive analytics and scientific workloads.
Suitable for running ERP, CRM, web services, microservices and file or storage functions with consistent performance.
The R670 is ideal for scaling compute capacity across racks and large multi node environments.
These example configurations demonstrate the flexibility of the R670 platform across different use cases:
| Use Case | CPU & Memory | Storage / I/O | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| R670 Virtualisation Host | 2× Intel Xeon 6 E-core (144C each), 256 GB DDR5 (16× 16 GB RDIMM, 6400 MT/s) | 2× 960 GB NVMe SSD RAID 1 (OS) + 6× 1.92 TB NVMe SSD (VM datastore) | High core density dual socket 1U for VMware vSphere, Hyper-V and Proxmox VM clusters |
| R670 Database & Analytics | 2× Intel Xeon 6 P-core (48C each), 512 GB DDR5 (16× 32 GB RDIMM, 6400 MT/s) | 2× 480 GB SATA SSD RAID 1 (OS) + 8× 3.84 TB NVMe SSD RAID 5 (data) | Low latency NVMe with high performance cores for SQL Server, PostgreSQL and real-time analytics |
| R670 Cloud Native Platform | 2× Intel Xeon 6 E-core (96C each), 128 GB DDR5 (8× 16 GB RDIMM, 6400 MT/s) | 2× 480 GB SATA SSD RAID 1 (OS) + 10× EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe (local cache) | Dense dual socket 1U node for Kubernetes, OpenStack and containerised microservices at scale |
| R670 All-Flash SDS Node | 2× Intel Xeon 6 P-core (36C each), 256 GB DDR5 (16× 16 GB RDIMM, 6400 MT/s) | 2× 960 GB NVMe SSD RAID 1 (OS) + 20× EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe (data) | Maximum NVMe density in 1U for vSAN, Ceph and all flash software defined storage platforms |
(Configurations vary based on chassis selection and component availability.)
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View Full Shipping Info →Detailed technical specifications for the Dell PowerEdge R670 1U rack server with Intel Xeon 6 processors (17th Generation).
| CPU Tier | Model | Cores/Threads | Base Frequency | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-core Variant | Intel Xeon 6 E-core | High core count | Varies by model | Cloud-native platforms, data services. Memory capacity depends on CPU and DIMM selection |
| P-core Variant | Intel Xeon 6 P-core | High core count | Varies by model | Virtualisation, scale out databases, all flash SDS. Memory capacity depends on CPU and DIMM selection, up to 8TB total |
| Component | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Options | Flexible Configurations | Up to 20 × EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe, or up to 10 × 2.5 inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (varies by chassis) |
| RAID Controllers | PERC H365i, PERC H965i | H365i: SAS/SATA RAID. H965i: Advanced RAID with cache. Plus external HBAs available |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe Gen5 | Built on PCIe Gen5 with multiple riser and network options available, supporting high speed NICs, storage controllers and accelerators depending on configuration |
| Drive Bays | Front Access | Wide range of NVMe, SAS and SATA drive configurations for different workload requirements |
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply Units | Hot Plug Redundant Options | Hot plug redundant PSU options across multiple wattages (Platinum or Titanium efficiency), configuration dependent |
| Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C | Standard operating temperature range for data centre environments |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 65°C | Wide range for shipping and storage |
| Cooling | Air Cooling | Efficient air cooling system for reliable operation |
Common questions about buying, configuring, pricing, warranty, and delivery for Dell PowerEdge R670 servers.
Yes. Our online configurator covers a wide range of Dell PowerEdge R670 options including CPUs, memory, hard drives, SSDs, RAID controllers, NICs and operating systems. Submit your configuration for a personalised quote with competitive pricing.
PowerEdge R670 servers are ideal for cloud scale web and app microservices, data services, virtualisation, and scale out database workloads. The high core count Intel Xeon 6 processor architecture provides exceptional performance per watt, maximising rack density while minimising energy consumption.
Absolutely. Design a standard specification and repeat that build across multiple Dell PowerEdge R670 servers. This simplifies lifecycle management, capacity planning and spares holdings, making fleet management more efficient and cost effective.
Yes. ServerSource can configure a wide range of Dell PowerEdge rack and tower servers including R470, R570, R670, R660, R660XS, R760, R760XA, R760XD2, R760XS, R860, R960, R6715, R6725, R7715, R7725XD, T160, T360, T560 and more. Visit our Dell EMC build to order online store to explore other models and generations.
We validate every component choice for compatibility and real world balance so that your custom R670 configuration is ready for production use. All servers come with genuine Dell EMC hardware, full warranty, and expert pre sales and after sales support.
Every R670 from ServerSource includes a warranty as standard. You can choose between two options: Next Business Day, which provides an on site engineer the following working day, or Mission Critical 24/7, which guarantees a 4 hour response with an engineer dispatched any time, any day. Warranty terms of 3 to 5 years are available. Visit our Warranty Services page for full details.
Yes. We ship duty free to all EU and EEA member states including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Austria and Ireland. All prices are quoted ex VAT. Contact us for a shipping quote to your location.
R670 pricing depends on your chosen CPU, memory, storage, RAID controller, networking and warranty options. Use our online configurator to build your spec and get a quote.
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