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Dell PowerEdge C6420 Node Bare Chassis
Half-width rack node bare chassis with dual heatsinks and iDRAC9 Express remote management
- TypeRack
- Rack HeightHalf Width Node
- Storage ControllerNone
- Max HDD CapacityNode
- Remote ManagementiDRAC9 Express
- Half-width node fits dense rack deployments
- Two heatsinks ready for dual-processor configuration
- iDRAC9 Express enables remote server management
- Bare chassis allows custom component selection
- New Dell PowerEdge C6420 node platform
Dell PowerEdge C6420 half-width node
This bare chassis is a half-width server node designed for the PowerEdge C6420 platform. It targets system integrators and data-centre operators who will populate their own processors, memory and storage. The unit ships without memory, storage controller or RAID hardware, providing a clean slate for custom high-density deployments. Remote management is handled through iDRAC9 Express.
Installation notes for integrators
The node fits into a compatible C6420 shared-infrastructure chassis and secures with the standard half-width sled mechanism. Two processor heatsinks are pre-installed, so CPU installation follows the usual socket procedure without extra mounting hardware. Common issues include forgetting to populate memory in the correct channel order and neglecting to license iDRAC9 Enterprise features if advanced remote control is required. No drive bays or backplanes are included in this bare configuration.
Capacity envelope and limits
The node supports two processor sockets and the memory capacity allowed by the chosen CPUs and DIMM population rules. Storage density depends entirely on the backplane and drive carriers selected for the enclosing chassis. Compute headroom scales with the installed processor SKUs, while I/O expansion is constrained by the shared chassis mid-plane and available PCIe slots. Without a RAID controller or onboard storage interfaces, all drive connectivity must be provided externally.
Highlights
- Half-width node fits dense rack deployments
- Two heatsinks ready for dual-processor configuration
- iDRAC9 Express enables remote server management
- Bare chassis allows custom component selection
- New Dell PowerEdge C6420 node platform
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | C6420 |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | Half Width Node |
| Storage Controller | None |
| Max HDD Capacity | Node |
| Remote Management | iDRAC9 Express |
Questions about this item
How can I verify the iDRAC9 Express remote management is functioning after installing the node?
Log into the iDRAC9 Express web interface using the default credentials, confirm the firmware version is displayed, and check that system health sensors report normal readings for power and temperature.
What components are included with the bare chassis and which critical parts must be purchased separately?
The chassis ships with two processor heatsinks installed; you must add compatible processors, memory modules, storage drives, and a RAID controller if hardware RAID is required.
Which Dell PowerEdge C6420 node configuration should I select for a compute-dense rack deployment?
Choose the half-width node form factor, which fits two nodes side-by-side in a 2U C6420 sled, maximising density while sharing the chassis power and cooling infrastructure.
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