Dell PowerEdge R650xs 3.5″ Chassis with up to 4 Hard Drives (SAS/SATA)

Dell PowerEdge R650xs 3.5″ Chassis with up to 4 Hard Drives (SAS/SATA)

Description Overview

PowerEdge R650xs Motherboard with Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb On-Board LOM, Intel Xeon Silver 4310 2.1G 12C/24T 10.4GT/s 18M Cache Turbo HT (120W) DDR4-2666, 3.5″ Chassis with up to 4 Hard Drives (SAS/SATA) 1 CPU, 16GB RDIMM 3200MT/s Dual Rank, iDRAC9 Enterprise 15G, 1.2TB SAS 12G 512 2.5in Hot-plug AG Drive 3.5in HYB CARR 1 DWPD, PERC H755 SAS Front, Dual Hot-plug Power Supply Redundant (1+1) 800W Mixed Mode NAF, TPM2.0 V3. Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE BASE-T Adapter, OCP NIC 3.0, A11 drop-in/stab-in Combo Rails Without Cable Management Arm, 3Y ProSupport

Hardware & Design

• Form Factor: 1U rack server
• Processor: Dual-socket support for 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors
• Memory: Up to 16 DDR4 DIMM slots supporting speeds up to 3200 MT/s
• Storage Options:
  • Supports up to 4x 3.5″ SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs
  • Optional support for NVMe drives for low-latency performance

Key Advantages

• Flexible Storage Configuration
  • Supports up to 4x 3.5″ SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs, allowing for high-capacity storage options.
  • Ideal for businesses needing scalable storage without overcommitting to dense drive bays.
• Enterprise-Class Performance
  • Powered by 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, delivering robust compute capabilities for virtualization, database management, and analytics.
• Optimized for Medium-Duty Workloads
  • Designed to meet specific performance and budget requirements for organizations that don’t need the full scale of higher-end servers.
• High-Speed Memory and I/O
  • Operates at speeds up to 3200 MT/sec, ensuring responsive performance for demanding applications.
• Compact 2U Rack Design
  • Balances performance and space efficiency, making it suitable for data centers with limited rack space

Connectivity & Expansion

• I/O Expansion: Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots for enhanced bandwidth
• Networking: Flexible NIC options including OCP 3.0 for scalable network configurations

Security & Management

• Management: Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9) with Lifecycle Controller
• Security: Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot, and System Lockdown features

Common Use Cases

1. Virtualization and Consolidation
   • Ideal for running multiple virtual machines in mid-sized environments.
   • Supports VMware, Hyper-V, and other hypervisors efficiently.
2. Database Hosting
   • Suitable for hosting relational databases like SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
   • Offers reliable I/O performance with SAS/SATA drives for transactional workloads.
3. File and Print Services
   • Great for centralized file storage and print management in small to medium businesses.
   • The 3.5″ drives offer higher capacity per disk, making it cost-effective for bulk storage.
4. Web and Application Servers
   • Can host web applications, intranet portals, and business tools like ERP or CRM systems.
   • Dual-socket architecture ensures sufficient compute power for moderate workloads.
5. Backup and Archiving
   • With support for large-capacity 3.5″ drives, it’s well-suited for storing backups and archival data.
   • Can be integrated into a larger disaster recovery strategy.
6. Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) Deployments
   • Compact 1U form factor makes it easy to deploy in space-constrained environments.
   • Offers centralized management and monitoring capabilities.
7. Scale-Out Infrastructure
   • Designed for horizontal scaling in environments like content delivery networks or distributed compute clusters.

Technical Highlights

• Dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors
• Up to 1TB DDR4 ECC memory
• Maximum storage capacity of 76.8TB
• Industry-leading system management tools for remote monitoring and updates