EMEA_PROMO_T160_SPL1

Overview

Dell PowerEdge T160 Tower Server for SMB and Near-Edge Computing
The Dell PowerEdge T160 Tower Server is designed for small and medium-sized businesses as well as near-edge environments that require dependable performance, scalability, and efficient operation. Built around a compact 3U tower chassis, it delivers enterprise-class capabilities while occupying minimal office space. With a powerful Intel Xeon processor, ECC memory, flexible storage support, and advanced remote management, the PowerEdge T160 is an excellent platform for growing businesses looking to modernize their IT infrastructure.

Description

The Dell PowerEdge T160 combines powerful processing, reliable ECC memory, and expandable storage in a compact tower design that fits comfortably into office environments. It is engineered to support business-critical workloads while simplifying deployment, management, and security. Featuring integrated Dell OpenManage tools, iDRAC9 Enterprise remote administration, and flexible storage options, this server provides an ideal balance of performance, efficiency, and long-term scalability. Part Number / SKU: EMEA_PROMO_T160_SPL1.

Features

Designed for Business Growth
The PowerEdge T160 is a single-socket tower server built to handle demanding workloads without requiring a dedicated data center. Its compact 17-litre chassis delivers enterprise performance in a space-saving design, making it ideal for branch offices, retail locations, professional services, education, and other small business environments.

The office-friendly acoustic profile allows the server to operate quietly, while the chassis incorporates practical design elements that simplify maintenance and future expansion.

Performance That Supports Everyday Workloads
Powered by an Intel Xeon 6315P quad-core processor, the PowerEdge T160 delivers dependable computing performance for virtualization, file sharing, databases, collaboration platforms, and line-of-business applications. ECC memory improves reliability by helping detect and correct memory errors before they impact system stability.

Key hardware includes:

• Intel Xeon 6315P 4-Core processor running at 2.8GHz with Turbo Boost up to 5.2GHz
• 12MB processor cache
• 16GB DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory operating at 5600MT/s
• 2TB SATA 6Gbps 7.2K RPM 3.5-inch hard drive
• Embedded SATA Software RAID support
• Broadcom 5720 dual-port 1Gb Ethernet controller

Compact Tower Design with Expansion Flexibility
Despite its small footprint, the Dell PowerEdge T160 offers room for future upgrades as business requirements grow. The chassis supports multiple SATA drive configurations, allowing organizations to increase storage capacity over time without replacing the server.

Highlights include:

• Compact 3U tower chassis
• Support for up to three cabled 3.5-inch SATA drives
• Support for two cabled 2.5-inch SATA drives
• Easy-to-maintain dust filter bezel
• Durable unpainted steel construction using recycled materials

Simplified Server Management
Managing infrastructure becomes easier through Dell's integrated management technologies. Administrators can remotely deploy, monitor, update, and troubleshoot systems using the included management platform, reducing maintenance time and improving operational efficiency.

Management capabilities include:

• iDRAC9 Enterprise 16G remote management
• Dell OpenManage systems management
• OpenManage Enterprise integration
• CloudIQ support for proactive monitoring
• Intelligent automation throughout the server lifecycle

Enterprise Security Built In
Security is incorporated throughout the PowerEdge platform to help protect business data and infrastructure. Multiple security technologies work together to verify system integrity, safeguard firmware, and help maintain trusted server operation.

Security technologies include:

• Silicon Root of Trust
• Signed firmware verification
• Secure component validation
• BIOS recovery
• Dynamic System Lockdown
• Drift detection supporting Zero Trust strategies

Configuration Details
This Dell PowerEdge T160 includes the following hardware configuration:

• Part Number / SKU: EMEA_PROMO_T160_SPL1
• Intel Xeon 6315P 2.8GHz processor with Turbo Boost up to 5.2GHz
• Quad-core CPU
• 16GB DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory
• 2TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive
• Embedded SATA Software RAID
• Broadcom 5720 dual-port Gigabit Ethernet
• iDRAC9 Enterprise 16G
• 300W cabled power supply
• South African 220V power cord
• No internal optical drive
• No dedicated PERC RAID controller
• No operating system installed

Ideal Applications
The Dell PowerEdge T160 is well suited for a variety of business environments, including:

• Small and medium-sized business IT infrastructure
• Branch office deployments
• Near-edge computing
• File and print services
• Business applications
• Virtualization
• Data storage and collaboration platforms

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	EMEA_PROMO_T160_SPL1
Processor	One Intel Xeon 6300 series processor or one Intel Xeon E-2400 series processor with up to 8 cores or One Intel Pentium G7400/ G7400T processor with 2 cores
Operating System	Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
	Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
	RedHat Enterprise Linux
	SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
	VMware ESXi
Chipset	Intel C262 Chipset
Accelerators	NA
Memory
DIMM Speed	Up to 4400 MT/s
Memory Type	ECC UDIMM
Memory Module Slots	4 DDR5 DIMM slots
Maximum RAM	ECC UDIMM 128 GB
Storage
Front Bay	Up to 3 x 3.5-inch cable SAS/SATA HDD/SSD, max 48 TB
	Up to 3 x 3.5-inch + 2 x 2.5-inch cable SAS/SATA HDD/SSD, max 63.36 TB
Mid Bay	NA
Rear Bay	NA
Storage Controllers
Internal Controllers	HBA355i Adapter, PERC H355 Adapter, PERC H755 Adapter
External Controllers	HBA355e Adapter
Software RAID	S160
Internal Boot	Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs
	USB
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
	Secured-core server
	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 Direct
	iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
	iDRAC Service Module
Consoles	OpenManage Enterprise
	OpenManage Power Manager plugin
	OpenManage Service plugin
	OpenManage Update Manager plugin
	CloudIQ for PowerEdge plug in
	OpenManage Enterprise Integration for VMware vCenter
	OpenManage Integration for Microsoft System Center
	OpenManage Integration with Windows Admin Center
	Mobility:
	OpenManage Mobile
	Tools:
	Dell Repository Manager
	Dell System Update
	Enterprise Catalogs
	iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
	IPMI
	RACADM CLI
	OpenManage Integrations:
	BMC Truesight
	MicrosoftSystem Center
	OpenManage Integration with ServiceNow
	RedHatAnsible Modules
	Terraform Providers
	VMwarevCenter and vRealize Operations Manager
Power Supplies	300 W Bronze 100-240 V AC, cabled
	500 W Platinum 100-240 V AC, cabled
Ports
Network Options	2 x 1GbE LOM on Planar
Front Ports	1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
	1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
Rear Ports	1 x Dedicated iDRAC (RJ-45) port
	3 x USB 2.0
	3 x USB 3.2 Gen1
	1 x Serial
	1 x VGA
	2 x Ethernet ports
Internal Ports	1 x USB 3.2 Gen1
Slots
PCIe	Up to two PCIe slots:
	Slot 1: 1 x 8 slot with x4 bandwidth, Half Height, Half Length
	Slot 2: 1 x 16 slot with x16 bandwidth, Half Height, Half Length
Chassis
Fans	Up to two fans
Bezel	Filter Bezel
Form Factor	3U tower server
Dimensions & Weight
Height	13.09 in. (332.5 mm) (with feet)
	12.97 in. (329.5 mm) (without feet)
Width	5.21 in. (132.52 mm)
Depth	16.09 in. (408.8 mm) (with bezel)
	15.89 in. (403.8 mm) (without bezel)
Weight	25.66 lbs. (11.64 kg) maximum weight