Dell PowerEdge T160 JWR45
The Dell PowerEdge T160 JWR45 is a reliable entry‑level tower server offering balanced performance and essential server features, designed for small businesses, branch offices, or home labs.
Features
- Processor: Intel Xeon E‑2434, 4 cores / 8 threads, base 3.4 GHz, turbo up to ~5.0 GHz. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Memory: 16 GB DDR5 ECC (one module installed), expandable up to 128 GB across 4 DIMM slots. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Storage: 1 × 2 TB SATA 3.5" HDD (7200 RPM) installed; supports up to 3 × 3.5" SATA/SAS drives (non‑hot‑plug). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- RAID Controller: PERC H355 (hardware RAID, typically supports RAID 0, 1, 10) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Networking: Dual 1 GbE (Broadcom 5720) built‑in on motherboard. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Remote Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise (16G) for remote control, monitoring, and management. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Expansion Slots:
- 1 × PCIe x16 (full length, full height) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- 1 × PCIe x4 (in x8 physical slot, half height) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Power Supply: 300 W AC (80 PLUS Bronze) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Form Factor & Chassis: Tower chassis (3U height), supports up to 3 internal 3.5" drive bays. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Front / Rear I/O:
- Front: USB 3.2 Gen1, iDRAC Direct (micro‑USB) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Rear: USB 2.0 ×3, USB 3.2 Gen1 ×3, VGA, Serial, Dedicated iDRAC port, 2 × Ethernet :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Warranty: 3 years Basic Next Business Day on‑site support (with possibility of extension) :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Benefits
- Compact tower form suitable for office or branch deployment.
- Balanced compute via Xeon CPU and ECC memory for reliability.
- Hardware RAID support and multiple drive bays for storage flexibility.
- Remote management capabilities through iDRAC9 Enterprise.
- Expansion via PCIe slots allows adding additional controllers, NICs, or accelerators.
Typical Package Contents: Dell PowerEdge T160 JWR45 server (Xeon E‑2434, 16 GB DDR5, 1 × 2 TB HDD), power cable, documentation. (Exact contents may vary by vendor.)
Recommended Use Cases
- File server, print server, domain controller for small office.
- Virtualization of light workloads or containers.
- Application hosting, databases, or web services for modest demand.
- Remote/branch office infrastructure without needing full rack environment.
Keywords
Dell, PowerEdge T160, JWR45, Xeon E‑2434, DDR5 ECC, 2 TB SATA, PERC H355, iDRAC9 Enterprise, tower server, small business server.