The Dell PowerEdge T160 is a compact, single-socket tower server designed for Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) and Near-Edge deployments. It is engineered for quiet, reliable, and energy-efficient operation in office environments, retail locations, or dusty work settings.

Full Technical Specifications

Component	Specification
Form Factor	3U Compact Mini-Tower (Sub-17 Liter chassis)
Processor	1x Intel Xeon E-2400 Series (up to 8 cores) OR Intel Xeon 6300 Series (Performance/Efficiency) OR Intel Pentium G7400 Series
Chipset	Intel C262 Chipset
Memory	4x DDR5 DIMM slots (ECC UDIMM)
Max Memory	Up to 128 GB (DDR5, up to 4400 MT/s)
Internal Storage	Max 3x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives OR 3x 3.5-inch + 2x 2.5-inch drives
Max Storage Capacity	Up to 63.36 TB
Internal Boot	BOSS-N1 (HWRAID 2x M.2 NVMe SSDs) OR Internal USB 3.0
RAID Controllers	Software RAID (S160); Hardware RAID (PERC H355, PERC H755, HBA355i/e Adapter options)
PCIe Slots	Up to 2x PCIe Gen4 slots (Slot 1: x8 connector/x4 bandwidth HHHL; Slot 2: x16 connector/x16 bandwidth HHHL)
Networking	Dual-Port 1GbE Onboard LOM; Optional NIC cards (e.g., 10GbE)
GPU/Accelerators	Not typically supported (No dedicated options listed; limited by HHHL slots and power)
Power Supplies	Cabled, non-redundant options: 300W Bronze OR 500W Platinum
Acoustics	Office-friendly acoustic performance; High-efficiency thermal design
Security	TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, Secured-core server, Silicon Root of Trust
Management	iDRAC9 (with Lifecycle Controller), OpenManage Enterprise, Redfish API
Key Features	Optional Filter Bezel to protect against dust and grease (near-edge environments).
Dimensions (HxWxD)	332.5 mm x 132.52 mm x 408.8 mm (with bezel)
Certifications	ENERGY STAR 4.0, ASHRAE A2-A4 Compliant

Description

The Dell PowerEdge T160 is a space-saving, 3U compact mini-tower server specifically engineered for Small and Medium Businesses (SMB) and Near-Edge applications where high-end performance must coexist with office aesthetics and limited space. It features a smaller chassis (sub-17 liters) than its predecessor (T150), making it highly flexible for deployment on a desk, shelf, or in a dusty retail backroom.

The T160 delivers next-generation performance through a single processor choice: either the latest Intel Xeon E-2400 series (up to 8 cores) or the entry-level Intel Pentium G7400. It features modern architecture, including DDR5 ECC memory (up to 128GB) and PCIe Gen4 expansion slots, providing excellent speed for applications like file/print sharing, mailing, messaging, and collaboration.

A key physical feature is the optional Filter Bezel, which shields internal components from dust and grease commonly found in retail, warehouse, or restaurant environments, ensuring long-term reliability and efficient cooling. With the integrated iDRAC9 and comprehensive OpenManage portfolio, the T160 offers enterprise-grade security and remote management, providing peace of mind for IT operations with limited staff.