Dell PowerEdge R260 Rack Server | 2.5″ Chassis | Xeon E-2434 | 16GB ECC DDR5 | 600GB SAS | PERC H355 | iDRAC9

Product Highlights

Dell PowerEdge R260 – Compact Enterprise Server for Growing IT Infrastructure

The Dell PowerEdge R260 brings enterprise-oriented server capabilities into a compact 1U rack form factor, making it an attractive foundation for small and medium-sized businesses, remote offices, branch locations, and edge deployments. This configuration combines an Intel Xeon E-2434 processor, 16GB ECC DDR5 memory, 600GB 10K SAS storage, PERC H355 storage controller, and iDRAC9 management to create a balanced platform for essential business and infrastructure workloads.

With its short-depth chassis and space-efficient design, the R260 is particularly useful where rack space is limited but a conventional server platform is still required. Dell positions the R260 for entry-level compute requirements in SMB, remote-office/branch-office, and near-edge environments.

Xeon Processing for Essential Server Workloads

The Intel Xeon E-2434 provides a dedicated server-class processing platform with 4 cores, 8 threads, a 3.4GHz base frequency, and Turbo capability. It is well suited to workloads such as file and application services, infrastructure services, selected virtualization deployments, and other business applications appropriate to a compact single-socket server.

The processor is paired with 16GB of ECC DDR5 memory running at 5600MT/s, giving the system a modern memory foundation while ECC technology helps support data integrity in server environments.

600GB Enterprise SAS Storage

Storage is provided by a 600GB 10K SAS 12Gbps 2.5-inch hot-plug hard drive. SAS storage is designed for enterprise environments where dependable storage connectivity and hot-plug capability are important considerations.

The included PERC H355 adapter provides a dedicated storage-controller platform for managing compatible drives. Buyers should note that this particular configuration is listed with no RAID configuration, so the storage architecture should be reviewed against the redundancy requirements of the intended deployment.

iDRAC9 for Remote Server Management

One of the practical advantages of the PowerEdge platform is integrated Dell iDRAC9 management. Remote management can help administrators monitor and manage the server without needing to be physically beside the machine, which is especially valuable for servers deployed in dedicated server rooms, branch offices, or edge locations.

Designed for Space-Conscious Deployments

The R260 uses a 1U short-depth chassis and supports configurations of up to six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives in the specified chassis configuration. Its compact architecture makes it easier to accommodate server infrastructure where rack depth and available space are important constraints.

Ideal Applications

The Dell PowerEdge R260 is suitable for:

• Small and medium business server deployments
• File and print services
• Application hosting
• Infrastructure services
• Remote and branch-office deployments
• Edge computing
• Selected virtualization workloads
• Network and IT infrastructure services

Key Specifications

• Brand: Dell
• Model: PowerEdge R260
• Form Factor: 1U rack server
• Processor: Intel Xeon E-2434, 4-core/8-thread
• Memory: 16GB ECC DDR5, 5600MT/s
• Storage: 600GB 10K SAS, 12Gbps, 2.5-inch hot-plug
• Storage Controller: PERC H355
• Management: iDRAC9 Basic
• Networking: Dual-port 1GbE onboard LAN
• Power Supply: 700W hot-plug Titanium, 200–240V
• Operating System: No operating system included
• Warranty: Parts-only 12 months plus specified Next Business Day extensions

Is the Dell PowerEdge R260 Right for You?

The Dell PowerEdge R260 is a strong choice when you need a compact, professionally managed server without moving to a larger 2U platform. Its Xeon processor, ECC DDR5 memory, SAS storage, PERC controller, and iDRAC9 provide a solid foundation for essential business and infrastructure services.