[shortdesc]1U short-depth rack server, Intel Xeon & Pentium support, DDR5 ECC memory, iDRAC9 management, 2 x 1 GbE LOM, near-edge optimized chassis[/shortdesc]

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Brand	Dell
Model	PowerEdge R260
SKU	R260
Product Type	Rack Server
Series	PowerEdge
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
Memory	4 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports UDIMM 128 GB max
Embedded NIC	2 x 1 GbE LOM
Dimensions	42.8 mm x 482.0 mm x 461.14 mm without bezel

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Processor	One Intel® Xeon® 6300 series or one Intel® Xeon® E-2400 series processor with up to 8 cores, or one Intel® Pentium® G7400/G7400T processor with 2 cores
Memory	4 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports UDIMM 128 GB max, speeds up to 4400 MT/s; supports unregistered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
Storage Controllers	HBA355i Adpt, PERC H355 Adpt, PERC H755 Adpt, HBA355e Adpt, S160
Internal Boot	Internal USB 3.0, or Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1) HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs
Drive Bays	Up to 2 x 3.5-inch cable SAS/SATA HDD, max 32 TB; up to 6 x 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA HDD/SSD, max 46.08TB
Power Supplies	450 W Platinum 100 to 240 VAC, non redundant; 700 W Titanium 200 to 240 VAC or 240 VDC, non redundant
Cooling Options	Air cooling
Fans	Up to six cabled fans
Embedded Management	iDRAC9, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish, iDRAC Service Module
Bezel	Security bezel or optional Filter bezel
OpenManage Software & Mobility	OpenManage Enterprise, OpenManage Power Manager plugin, OpenManage Service plugin, OpenManage Update Manager plugin, CloudIQ for PowerEdge plug in, OpenManage Mobile
Security Features	Cryptographically signed firmware, Data at Rest Encryption, Secure Boot, Secured Component Verification, Secure Erase, Secured-core server, Silicon Root of Trust, System Lockdown, TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Front Ports	1 x iDRAC Direct Micro-AB USB port, 1 x USB 2.0
Rear Ports	1 x Dedicated iDRAC Ethernet port, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 x VGA, 1 x Serial
Internal Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
PCIe	Up to two PCIe Gen4 slots on the Gen4 Riser; Slot 1: 1 x8 with x8 bandwidth, Half Length, Low Profile; Slot 2: 1 x16 with x8 bandwidth, Half Length, Low Profile
GPU Options	N/A
Operating Systems	Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS, Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi

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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.