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Dell PowerEdge T160 Key Features
Key Features
Increase efficiency and accelerate operations with autonomous
collaboration
The Dell OpenManage systems management portfolio simplifies the
monitoring and administration of your IT infrastructure, delivering automation and
intelligent tools that reduce complexity. With Dell Technologies' integrated suite of
intuitive tools, the PowerEdge T160 helps businesses modernize IT while staying focused on
innovation and growth.
Built-in features such as telemetry streaming, thermal controls, and
RESTful APIs (Redfish) allow IT teams to maintain real-time visibility and control. This
integration enhances system responsiveness and reliability while optimizing performance.
Intelligent automation supports faster collaboration between system
processes and IT teams. With automated workflows, routine tasks are simplified, enabling
teams to reallocate efforts toward strategic goals that drive business value.
OpenManage also enables efficient change management through zero-touch
configurations and automated updates, minimizing system downtime and ensuring smooth
transitions across environments.
Full-stack integration with platforms like Microsoft, VMware, Ansible,
and ServiceNow extends control and visibility across hybrid infrastructures. This ensures
seamless compatibility with existing tools while providing enhanced management capabilities
across diverse IT ecosystems.
A compact tower server designed for modern workloads
The Dell PowerEdge T160, powered by a single Intel® Xeon® E-2400 series
processor with up to 8 cores, delivers robust performance and reliability in a
space-efficient 3U tower form factor. It's ideal for small to medium-sized businesses
seeking an entry-level server to manage critical business applications, virtualization, and
edge deployments.
With support for up to 128GB of DDR5 ECC memory (up to 4400 MT/s) across
4 DIMM slots and PCIe Gen 4 expansion, the T160 enables faster processing and improved I/O
throughput. Whether handling workloads locally or in a hybrid cloud model, it provides a
strong foundation for performance and scalability.
The PowerEdge T160 features improved thermal efficiency and power usage,
helping businesses lower operational costs while ensuring dependable performance in
demanding environments. Its compact size makes it suitable for space-constrained data
centers or edge deployments.
Designed to grow with your business, the T160 supports a range of use
cases—from business continuity to virtualization and database hosting—delivering consistent
performance and expansion capabilities to match evolving IT needs.
Built-in security for resilient operations
Security is foundational to the Dell PowerEdge T160, with cyber-resilient
architecture that safeguards your infrastructure from the ground up. Every stage of the
server’s lifecycle—from design to deployment to retirement—integrates robust protections
against threats.
The T160 includes secure boot features such as a silicon root of trust
and cryptographically signed firmware, ensuring a trusted operating environment and helping
prevent tampering or malicious activity during the boot process.
Digitally signed firmware updates and system lockdown capabilities
protect against unauthorized changes or compromised firmware, ensuring only validated code
is executed on the system.
With integrated security tools and configuration controls, businesses can
maintain system integrity, comply with data protection standards, and respond proactively to
evolving cybersecurity risks.
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Dell PowerEdge T160 Specifications
Processor
One Intel® Xeon® 6300 series processor or one Intel® Xeon® E-2400 series processor with up to 8 cores
One Intel® Pentium® G7400/ G7400T processor with 2 cores
One Intel® Pentium® G7400/ G7400T processor with 2 cores
Operating System
Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS
Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi®
Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
VMware® ESXi®
Memory
4 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports UDIMM up to 128 GB max, speeds up to 4400 MT/s
Supports unregistered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
Supports unregistered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
Memory Type
UDIMM
Drive Bays
Front Bays:
Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 64 TB
Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (SSD) max 61.44 TB
Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 64 TB
Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA (SSD) max 61.44 TB
Storage Controllers
Internal Controllers:
HBA355i Adapter, PERC H355 Adapter, PERC H755 Adapter, HBA355i front, H355 front, H755 front
Internal Boot:
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs, USB
External Controllers:
HBA355e Adapter
HBA355i Adapter, PERC H355 Adapter, PERC H755 Adapter, HBA355i front, H355 front, H755 front
Internal Boot:
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs, USB
External Controllers:
HBA355e Adapter
Cooling Options
Air cooling
Fans
Up to 4 hot-swappable fans
Security
Cryptographically signed firmware
Secure Boot
Secure Erase
Silicon Root of Trust
System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter)
TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Secure Boot
Secure Erase
Silicon Root of Trust
System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter)
TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Management
Embedded / At-the-Server:
iDRAC9
iDRAC Service Module
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Quick Sync 2 wireless module (optional)
iDRAC9
iDRAC Service Module
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Quick Sync 2 wireless module (optional)
OpenManage Software
OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Power Manager plugin
OpenManage SupportAssist plugin
OpenManage Update Manager plugin
OpenManage Power Manager plugin
OpenManage SupportAssist plugin
OpenManage Update Manager plugin
Mobility
OpenManage Mobile
Tools
IPMI
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Services
RACADM CLI
System Update Utility
Update Catalogs
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Services
RACADM CLI
System Update Utility
Update Catalogs
OpenManage Integrations
BMC Truesight
Microsoft® System Center
Red Hat® Ansible® Modules
VMware® vCenter and vRealize Operations Manager
Microsoft® System Center
Red Hat® Ansible® Modules
VMware® vCenter and vRealize Operations Manager
OpenManage Connections
IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
IBM Tivoli® Network Manager IP Edition
Micro Focus® Operations Manager
Nagios® Core
Nagios® XI
IBM Tivoli® Network Manager IP Edition
Micro Focus® Operations Manager
Nagios® Core
Nagios® XI
Power Supplies
600 W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant
800 W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant
800 W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant
Front Ports
1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port (optional)
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.0
Rear Ports
1 x iDRAC dedicated port
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA
1 x Serial
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
1 x VGA
1 x Serial
Internal Ports
1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
Slots
Up to 2 PCIe Gen4 expansion slots
Form Factor
1U rack server
Dimensions & Weight
Height – 42.8 mm (1.685 inches)
Width – 482.0 mm (18.976 inches)
Depth – 585.3 mm (23.04 inches) without bezel
Depth – 598.9 mm (23.57 inches) with bezel
Width – 482.0 mm (18.976 inches)
Depth – 585.3 mm (23.04 inches) without bezel
Depth – 598.9 mm (23.57 inches) with bezel
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