• Overview of Dell PowerEdge Rack Servers

    Dell PowerEdge rack servers span multiple form factors—1U, 2U, 3U, and 4U—enabling data centers to right-size compute density and expand capacity as needed Dell. These servers are grouped into one-socket, two-socket, and four-socket classes, supporting a range of Intel® Xeon® and AMD EPYC processors for workloads from virtualized infrastructure to AI inferencing Dell.

    PowerEdge generations follow a clear naming convention (e.g., R650 is a two-socket, 1U server in the 15th generation) that helps IT teams identify platform capabilities at a glance Dell. The most recent 17th-generation rack servers (R650, R750, R760, etc.) deliver enhanced core counts, faster memory, and expanded NVMe-over-Fabric support for modern workloads Dell.

    Key Features Across the Portfolio

      Scalable CPU Options: From single-socket R260 to quad-socket R940, PowerEdge offers up to 64-core Intel Xeon or 128-core AMD EPYC configurations Wikipedia.

        Flexible Storage: Drive bay options range from 4 SFF in R260 up to 32 NVMe bays in R750xa, with support for communal NVMe fabrics Dell.

          Advanced Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller provides automated provisioning, monitoring, and firmware updates across the fleet Dell.

            Security & Resilience: Features like Secure Boot, System Erase, and Silicon-root of Trust ensure platform integrity; redundant PSUs and hot-swap fans guarantee uptime Dell.

            AI-Ready Options: The PowerEdge XE9680 supports up to 8x NVIDIA H100 GPUs for training and inference, tied into Dell’s AI Factory with NVIDIA platform.

            BoyuTechs’ Refurbished “Like New” Servers

            BoyuTechs offers professionally refurbished Dell PowerEdge rack servers in all standard U-heights, each tested to “like new” standards and backed by a one-year money-back guarantee. Their portfolio covers:

            • 1U Models: R260, R350, R650 for edge and light-weight virtualization Dell.

            • 2U Models: R740, R750 for balanced compute/storage workloads Dell.

            • 3U/4U Models: R940 and XE9680 for high-density, four-socket or GPU-accelerated applications.

            Their experts guide customers through custom configurations (CPU, memory, storage, networking) or suggest ready-to-deploy builds, ensuring performance and cost-efficiency.

            References

            1. Dell PowerEdge Rack Server lineup Dell

            2. Dell PowerEdge rack servers by socket count Dell

            3. Identifying Dell PowerEdge generations and features Dell

            4. List of PowerEdge models across generations Wikipedia

            5. Quick Reference Guide to PowerEdge rack servers Dell

            6. AI-optimized PowerEdge XE9680 with NVIDIA GPUs

            7. Latest 17th-generation server specs Dell

            8. R640 and R740 model details on third-party site

            9. Four-socket R940 overview

            10. Management and security features (iDRAC9, Secure Boot) Dell


              Dell’s PowerEdge R-series encompasses a broad range of 1U–4U rack servers designed for diverse workloads—from entry-level to high-performance and GPU-accelerated compute. Each model number encodes its generation and positioning: lower first digits (e.g., R330, R440) denote 14th-gen entry-level servers, mid-range numbers (R640, R650, R750) map to 15th-gen platforms with enhanced memory, I/O, and processor options, and higher numbers (R7625, R6625, R6525) represent specialized AMD EPYC‐based architectures for intensive compute and GPU workloads. This lineup allows organizations to select the optimal balance of CPU cores, memory capacity, storage density, and networking performance for virtualization, data analytics, AI/ML, and traditional enterprise applications.

              Model Lineup by Generation

              • 14th Generation (Intel Xeon E-Series & Scalable, entry–mid): R330, R430, R340, R440, R450, R530, R630, R640, R730, R740, R730xd, R740xd, R820, R830, R840, R930 DellDell.

              • 15th Generation (Intel 2nd & 3rd Gen Scalable, mixed workloads): R450, R550 (not listed), R650, R650xs, R6525, R660, R6625, R6615, R740, R750, R760, R7625 DellDell.

              • AMD EPYC Platforms (cloud, HPC, AI/ML): R6515, R6525, R660, R6625, R7625—optimized for high core counts, liquid cooling options, and GPU acceleration Dell.

              Generational Progression

              • Compute & Memory: 14G models support up to 8–12 DDR4 DIMMs; 15G servers double that with DDR4/DDR5 up to 24–32 DIMMs for up to 7.68 TB RAM (R640) and higher in 2 U/4 U chassis Dell.

              • Storage Density: Entry servers (R330/R340) offer up to 4 × 3.5″ or 8 × 2.5″ drives, mid-range (R640/R650) up to 12 × 3.5″ or 24 × 2.5″, while high-density variants (R740xd/R840) support 16–24 drive bays Dell.

              • Networking & I/O: 14G servers include LOM 1 GbE and optional 10 GbE; 15G platforms introduce dual 10/25 GbE SFP28 and PCIe 4.0/5.0 expansion designed for accelerated workloads Dell.

              • Management & Security: All generations employ iDRAC remote management; newer iDRAC9 Enterprise modules provide lifecycle automation, firmware updates, and hardware telemetry Dell.

              Key Capabilities by Series

              SeriesU-HeightCPU OptionsMax MemoryDrive BaysNetwork OptionsGPU Capable
              R330/R3401UIntel E-2200/E-210064 GB DDR44× 3.5″ or 8× 2.5″1 GbE, optional 10 GbENo
              R440/R4501UIntel 2nd/3rd Gen Xeon Scalable256 GB DDR44× 3.5″ or 8× 2.5″1 GbE, 10 GbE, optional 25GbELimited (R450 GPU kit)
              R630/R6401UIntel 2nd Gen Xeon Scalable3 TB DDR412× 2.5″1/10/25 GbEUp to two single-width GPUs
              R650/R6601U/2UIntel 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable7.68 TB DDR44× 3.5″ or 8×/10× 2.5″10/25 GbE SFP28Up to three single-width GPUs
              R730/R7402UIntel E5-2600 v3/v4 & 2nd Gen Scalable3 TB DDR48× 3.5″ or 16–24× 2.5″10/25 GbE, optional IBUp to three dual-width GPUs
              R750/R7602UIntel 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable6 TB DDR4/516× 2.5″ or 24× 2.5″10/25/100 GbE, HDR IBGPU-capable with PCIe 5.0 slots
              R6515/R65251U/2UAMD EPYC 7002/70034–8 TB DDR4/54–24 drive bays10/25/100 GbESupports high-density GPU trays
              R7625/R66252UAMD EPYC 7003/90048 TB DDR512× 3.5″ or 24× 2.5″10/25 GbE, optional IBLiquid cooling + 8-GPU modules

              Data compiled from Dell PowerEdge Quick Reference Guides​Dell and product pages​Dell

              Usage Scenarios

              • Virtualization & Cloud: R640/R650 cluster nodes deliver high core density and memory capacity for VMware, Hyper-V, and container platforms, enabling large-scale VM deployments. Dell

              • High-Performance Compute (HPC): R750/R7625 with liquid cooling and EPYC CPUs power scientific simulations, financial risk modeling, and engineering workloads with sustained performance. Dell

              • AI/ML & GPU-Accelerated: R760 and R7625 accommodate 8 × double-wide GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA A100/H100), providing the parallelism required for deep learning training and inference. Dell

              • Edge & SMB: R330/R340 deliver cost-effective 1U solutions for remote office, branch office, and small-business web, file, and application hosting. Dell

              Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

              1. How do I determine the correct PowerEdge generation?
                Check the first digit after the “R” (e.g., R640 is 14G, R650 is 15G, R650xs is 15G) and refer to Dell’s generation guide for detailed mapping​Dell.

              2. What distinguishes R740xd from R740?
                The R740xd offers higher drive density (up to 24 × 2.5″) and greater storage flexibility for software-defined storage solutions, whereas R740 focuses on balanced compute and I/O. Dell.

              3. Can AMD EPYC-based R-series servers use liquid cooling?
                Yes—models like R7625 and R6525 support optional liquid-cooling kits to handle high-TDP EPYC CPUs for sustained workload performance. Dell.

              4. How do I choose between R650 and R660?
                Select R650 for dense 1U deployments with up to 8 drives; choose R660 (2U) when you need more memory slots and additional PCIe expansion for GPU or FPGA cards. Dell.

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