Dell PowerEdge R750xs 3.5″ Chassis with up to 8 Hard Drives (SAS/SATA) 1 CPU

Dell PowerEdge R750xs 3.5″ Chassis with up to 8 Hard Drives (SAS/SATA) 1 CPU

Overview

A high-performance 2U rack server featuring an Intel Xeon Silver 4310 12-core processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, and Broadcom 5720 dual and quad-port 1GbE networking. It includes a 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS hot-plug drive, PERC H755 SAS controller, dual 800W hot-plug PSUs, and iDRAC9 Enterprise for advanced remote management. The system supports up to 8 SAS/SATA drives in a 3.5″ chassis, TPM 2.0 security, and comes with ReadyRails sliding rails and 3-year ProSupport coverage

Core Hardware Configuration

• Motherboard: PowerEdge R750xs with Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb On-Board LOM
• Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4310
  • 2.1 GHz base frequency
  • 12 cores / 24 threads
  • 10.4 GT/s UPI speed
  • 18MB cache
  • Supports Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading
  • 120W TDP
  • DDR4-2666 memory support
• Memory: 16GB RDIMM 3200MT/s Dual Rank
  • Registered DIMM for better stability and scalability
  • Supports higher bandwidth with 3200MT/s speed

• Model: Dell PowerEdge R750xs
• Motherboard: Includes Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb On-Board LOM for basic network connectivity
• Processor: Intel Xeon Silver 4310
  • 12 cores / 24 threads
  • 2.1 GHz base clock, Turbo Boost enabled
  • 18MB cache, 10.4 GT/s bus speed
  • Supports Hyper-Threading and DDR4-2666 memory

Storage & RAID

• Chassis: 3.5″ form factor supporting up to 8 SAS/SATA drives
• Primary Drive: 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS ISE 12Gbps 512e 2.5in Hot-plug
  • Installed in a 3.5in hybrid carrier
• RAID Controller: PERC H755 SAS Front
  • High-performance RAID controller for SAS drives
  • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60

Networking & Connectivity

• Onboard NIC: Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE
• Additional NIC: Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE BASE-T Adapter (OCP NIC 3.0)
  • Total of 6 Gigabit Ethernet ports for flexible networking

Power & Management

• Power Supply: Dual Hot-plug PSU (1+1) 800W Mixed Mode NAF
  • Redundant power for high availability
• Management: iDRAC9 Enterprise 15G
  • Advanced remote management and monitoring
• Security: TPM 2.0 V3
  • Trusted Platform Module for hardware-based security

Additional Features

• Rails: ReadyRails Sliding Rails (no cable management arm)
• Support: 3-Year ProSupport
  • Enterprise-grade support with hardware and software assistance

3-Year ProSupport Advantages

Dell’s ProSupport plan offers premium support services designed for mission-critical systems:

• 24×7 Direct Access to Dell experts for hardware and software issues
• Next Business Day Onsite Service after remote diagnosis
• Automated Issue Detection via SupportAssist technology
• Global Coverage with multilingual support
• Priority Access to parts and service delivery
• Proactive Monitoring and predictive issue resolution

Use Cases for Dell PowerEdge R750xs

1. Virtualization and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

• With the Intel Xeon Silver 4310 (12 cores, 24 threads) and 16GB RDIMM (expandable), this server is well-suited for running multiple virtual machines.
• Ideal for VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM environments in mid-sized businesses.

2. Database Hosting

• The 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS drive and PERC H755 RAID controller provide fast, reliable storage access.
• Suitable for hosting SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL databases for transactional workloads.

3. File and Storage Server

• Supports up to 8 SAS/SATA drives in a 3.5″ chassis, allowing for scalable storage.
• Great for centralized file storage, backup solutions, or archival systems.

4. Web and Application Hosting

• Can host enterprise web applications, internal portals, or APIs.
• The Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE adapter ensures solid network throughput for moderate traffic.

5. Remote Management and Monitoring

• iDRAC9 Enterprise enables advanced remote management, ideal for data centers or remote IT teams.
• TPM 2.0 ensures secure boot and hardware-level security.

6. Edge Computing or Branch Office Deployment

• Compact 1U form factor with ReadyRails makes it easy to deploy in edge locations or branch offices.
• Dual hot-plug PSUs provide redundancy for mission-critical operations.

7. Software Development and Testing

• A reliable platform for CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing environments.

8. Security and Surveillance

• Can be used to manage and store video feeds from IP cameras, especially with SAS drives and RAID support.