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32 DIMMs
Dual Socket
8 TB Max

PowerEdge R760xa

Dell/Alienware - PowerEdge R760xa

Spec-true memory kits—mapped to Intel Xeon Scalable 4th/5th Gen memory controller rules—delivering OEM-equivalent reliability and performance.

Spec-Locked — Every kit aligns with Intel memory controller limits, Dell system topology requirements, and JEDEC DDR5 timing specifications
Predictable Speeds — 1DPC configurations achieve up to 5600 MT/s; 2DPC configurations typically operate at 4400 MT/s for stability
Balanced Population — Mirrored channel population across both processor sockets for optimal bandwidth and system stability
Enterprise Fulfillment — Lifetime warranty, advance replacement, and server-savvy technical support

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Platform topology

DIMM slots

16 per socket

Sockets: 28 ch · 2 DPC
Max memory: 8 TB
Memory tech: DDR55600 MT/s · ECC

Slot map

Section 01 — About

About the Dell Alienware R760xa

The Dell Alienware R760xa is a powerhouse 2U server engineered for the most demanding compute workloads. Built on 2× Intel Xeon Scalable 4th or 5th Generation processors with 8 memory channels per CPU, this platform delivers exceptional memory bandwidth through 16 DIMM slots capable of reaching 8 TB ECC RDIMM (2TB with current Kingston products) using DDR5 RDIMM ECC technology.

This system supports up to two 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors with up to 56 cores, or two 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors with up to 64 cores.

Why Proven Match™ matters: Our deterministic memory kits are precisely mapped to Intel controller rules and Dell system topology, ensuring installations that train at the correct frequency, maintain stability under load, and avoid unsupported configurations that could compromise your infrastructure.

Section 02 — Specs

Technical Specifications & System Limits

Specification	Detail
CPU Sockets	2 × Intel Xeon Scalable 4th or 5th Generation
Channels per CPU	8
DIMM Slots	16 total (up to 2 DIMMs per channel)
Memory Type	DDR5 RDIMM ECC
Controller Speeds	1DPC up to 5600 MT/s; 2DPC typically 4400 MT/s
Max Capacity	8 TB ECC RDIMM (2TB with current Kingston products)
Last Reviewed	2026-02-12

Memory Speed Behavior

The CPU memory controller determines actual bus speed—not the DIMM label rating. At 1 DIMM per channel (1DPC), platforms commonly reach up to 5600 MT/s with 5th Gen processors. At 2 DIMMs per channel (2DPC), controllers step down to 4400 MT/s to maintain signal integrity and stability. All Proven Match™ listings reflect the configured operational speed for your specific configuration.

The system supports DDR5 RDIMMs with speeds up to 5600 MT/s for 5th Generation processors and 4800 MT/s for 4th Generation processors.

Bank Schema (Population Map)

Memory channels are organized with processors 1 and 2 each controlling 8 channels (A through H), with slots distributed as A1-A16 and B1-B16 respectively.

Configuration	Population Strategy	Expected Speed
Fastest (1DPC)	One DIMM per channel across both CPUs	Up to 5600 MT/s
Balanced (2DPC)	Two DIMMs per channel mirrored across CPUs	4400 MT/s
Maximum Capacity	Fill remaining slots symmetrically	4400 MT/s

Population requirements: Populate all sockets with white release tabs first, followed by sockets with black release tabs. Unbalanced or odd memory configurations result in performance loss. A minimum of one DIMM must be populated for each installed processor.

Proven Match™ surfaces only controller-safe, topology-compliant configurations—eliminating guesswork from your upgrade process.

Compatible Memory Types

All Proven Match™ configurations feature curated Samsung, Micron, and Hynix modules validated for DDR5 RDIMM ECC operation in the R760xa platform.

Strict Compatibility Rules

Zero-mix policy: No mixing RDIMMs with LRDIMMs; densities matched per channel
No mixing of X4 and X8 DRAM memory modules
No mixing of 3DS and non-3DS RDIMMs
Symmetric densities per channel required
ECC mandatory for all server workloads

Memory modules with different speeds will operate at the speed of the slowest installed module. Unsupported combinations never appear in our catalog.

Validation Tokens

Every Proven Match™ configuration must satisfy three verification gates before it appears in our catalog:

JEDEC DDR5 Compliance — Full adherence to industry timing and electrical specifications
Intel Xeon Scalable Controller Rules — Validated against 1DPC/2DPC operational parameters for both 4th and 5th Gen processors
Dell OEM Slot Topology Verification — Confirmed compatibility with R760xa physical and electrical requirements

Only configurations passing all three gates are surfaced—ensuring stable, balanced, and performance-true operation from day one.

Section 03 — Workloads

Workloads by Memory Tier

Mid Tier (512GB - 1TB)

Ideal for environments requiring solid memory density without maximum capacity:

Virtualization — Increase VM density and reduce hardware sprawl
Databases / OLTP — Accelerate transaction processing with larger buffer pools
Application Servers — Support more concurrent users and sessions
Streaming ETL — Buffer larger data windows for real-time processing

Max Tier (1TB - 2TB)

Purpose-built for memory-intensive enterprise workloads:

In-Memory Analytics — Run Spark, Arrow, and similar frameworks at full speed
AI/ML Fine-Tuning — Load larger models and datasets for training operations
ERP Consolidation — Consolidate multiple SAP or Oracle instances on single systems
VDI at Scale — Support hundreds of virtual desktops with predictable performance

The R760xa supports multiple GPU configurations including up to 4 double-width or 8 single-width GPUs at the front of the system, making it exceptional for AI/ML workloads.

The Proven Match™ advantage: Capacity and bandwidth scale predictably without the instability risks of untested configurations.

Section 04 — FAQ