DELL
DELL PowerEdge R470 1U rack server Intel Xeon 6 DDR5
A 1U rack server supporting one Intel Xeon 6 processor, DDR5 memory up to 4 TB, and up to 16 EDSFF E3.S NVMe bays
- WorkloadGeneral Purpose Server
- TypeRack
- Rack Height1U
- SecurityCryptographically signed firmware Data at Rest Encryption (S
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon 6
- # of Processors Installed0
- 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
- Intel Xeon 6 processor supports demanding workloads
- DDR5 memory scales to 4TB across 16 slots
- Up to four Gen5 PCIe x16 slots for high-speed expansion
- Front bays accept up to 16 EDSFF E3.S NVMe drives
1U general-purpose rack server
The DELL PowerEdge R470 is a 1U rack server built for general-purpose workloads. It supports a single Intel Xeon 6 processor and DDR5 memory across sixteen slots. The chassis ships with no CPU or memory installed, allowing full configuration control. Security features include cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, Silicon Root of Trust and TPM 2.0 FIPS certification.
Thermals noise and power in a 1U form factor
The 1U height of 1.69 inches fits standard rack density while housing up to four Gen5 PCIe expansion slots. Front drive bays accept either EDSFF E3.S NVMe or 2.5-inch SAS, SATA and NVMe SSDs. Airflow moves front to rear through the shallow chassis. No installed components means thermal and acoustic profiles depend entirely on the chosen processor, memory population and storage configuration.
Build integration and expansion limits
The server provides up to four Gen5 PCIe slots with x16 connectors, including low-profile and full-height half-length options on rear risers. Front storage supports up to ten 2.5-inch drives or sixteen E3.S NVMe devices for a maximum of 245.76 TB. Depth ranges from 32.09 to 32.16 inches in a 19-inch rack width. Buyers who need dual-socket compute or larger 3.5-inch drive bays should consider alternative platforms.
Highlights
- 1U rack form factor saves data-centre space
- Intel Xeon 6 processor supports demanding workloads
- DDR5 memory scales to 4TB across 16 slots
- Up to four Gen5 PCIe x16 slots for high-speed expansion
- Front bays accept up to 16 EDSFF E3.S NVMe drives
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R470 |
| Workload | General Purpose Server |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 1U |
| Security | Cryptographically signed firmware Data at Rest Encryption (SEDs with local or external key mgmt) Secure Boot Secured Component Verification (Hardware integrity check) Secure Erase Silicon Root of Trust System Lockdown (requires iDRAC10 Enterprise or Datacenter) TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified Chassis Intrusion Detection |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon 6 |
| # of Processors Installed | 0 |
| MAX Processors | 1 |
| Installed Memory Size | No |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 4TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 16 |
| Expansion Slots | Up to 4 Gen5 PCIe slots (x16 connectors) - Slot 1 -1 x8 Gen5 Low Profile - Slot 1 -1 x16 Gen5 (x16 connector) full height, half length on rear riser - Slot 4 -1 x16 Gen5 (x16 connector) full height, half length on rear riser - Slot 31 -1 x16 Gen5 (x16 connector) full height, half length on rear riser - Slot 32 -1 x16 Gen5 (x16 connector) full height, half length on rear riser |
| Expansion Bays | Front bays: - Up to 8 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe (SSD) max 122.88 TB - Up to 16 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe (SSD) max 245.76 TB - Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (SSD) max 122.88 TB - Up to 10 x 2.5 - inch SAS/SATA/NVMe(SSD) (with 4 x 2.5 -inch universal) max 84.48 TB - Up to 4 x 3.5 - inch SAS/SATA max 96 TB* Rear bays: - Up to 2 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe (SSD) max 30.72 TB |
| Dimensions | 1.69" x 19" x 32.09"-32.16" |
| Shipping weight | 18.14 kg |
| Package size | 914 × 610 × 152 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the Intel Xeon 6 processor in the PowerEdge R470, and which step is often missed?
Seat the single Intel Xeon 6 CPU into the LGA socket, apply thermal paste, attach the heatsink, then enable Silicon Root of Trust and Secure Boot in the BIOS before installing the OS.
What maintenance will the DDR5 memory configuration need later?
The 16 DDR5 slots support up to 4TB; plan to add matched DDR5 modules in pairs as workloads grow and run memory diagnostics during scheduled firmware updates.
Which limit appears first when the front bays run sustained write workloads?
With up to 10 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs or 16 EDSFF E3.S drives, the PCIe Gen5 lane budget saturates before the 122.88 TB or 245.76 TB capacity ceilings.
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