Description
PowerEdge R650 Rack Server Dubai
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 Dubai rack server is a state-of-the-art solution meticulously designed to deliver exceptional performance, advanced scalability, and superior efficiency, all within a compact and dense 1U form factor. Perfectly suited for handling diverse workloads, this enterprise-grade server is engineered to meet the ever-evolving demands of modern IT environments, including high-density virtualization, data center standardization, and mixed workloads. At its core, the PowerEdge R650 Dubai is powered by 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, offering unparalleled processing power. It supports up to 32 DDR4 DIMMs running at speeds of 3200 MT/s, with 8 memory channels per CPU, enabling seamless multitasking and the ability to handle the most demanding applications.
Storage and connectivity are key highlights of this server. With support for up to 12 NVMe drives, the PowerEdge R650 Dubai ensures significant throughput improvements and high-speed data access, making it ideal for data-intensive workloads. PCIe Gen 4 compatibility further enhances connectivity, enabling faster data transfer and smoother operations. In terms of cooling, the server features advanced air-cooling mechanisms and an optional Direct Liquid Cooling solution to efficiently manage power and thermal requirements, ensuring reliable performance even under heavy workloads.
Security is a cornerstone of the PowerEdge R650 Dubai, which is built with a cyber-resilient architecture to protect data and infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. From cryptographically trusted booting anchored by a silicon root of trust to digitally signed firmware packages and system lockdown features, the server ensures that your IT environment remains secure and compliant. Additionally, the System Erase feature provides a quick and secure way to wipe all data from storage media, including SSDs, hard drives, and system memory, ensuring total data protection during decommissioning or repurposing.
Simplifying IT operations and improving productivity, the Dell EMC OpenManage systems management portfolio offers an array of tools and features. Real-time telemetry streaming, thermal management, and RESTful API integration via Redfish provide comprehensive visibility and control. Intelligent automation bridges the gap between manual processes and system capabilities, while full-stack management integration with platforms like Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, and Ansible ensures seamless operation. Change management tools allow zero-touch deployment and hassle-free updates, enabling IT teams to focus on strategic growth and innovation.
The PowerEdge R650 Dubai excels across a wide range of use cases, including database management, analytics workloads, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), high-performance computing (HPC), and even high-frequency trading. With high-speed memory, exceptional I/O bandwidth, advanced storage options, and cutting-edge security features, it is a powerful and versatile solution that empowers businesses to scale, adapt, and innovate in today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape. The PowerEdge R650 Dubai is more than just a server—it’s the foundation of a resilient, efficient, and forward-thinking technology infrastructure designed to help organizations achieve their goals and stay ahead in a competitive market.
Features & Design
Innovation engine to address emerging workloads
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 Dubai, powered by 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, is designed to optimize workloads performance and data center density.
Optimal performance, high scalability, and data center density for demanding workloads
The dual-socket/1U PowerEdge R650 Dubai is the ideal rack server to address performance, high scalability, and density.
- Supports 8 channels per CPU, up to 32 DDR4 DIMMs at 3200 MT/s DIMM speed
- Address substantial throughput improvements with PCIe Gen 4 and up to 10 NVMe drives
- Ideal for traditional corporate IT, database and analytics, VDI, and AI/ML and Inferencing
- Optional Direct Liquid Cooling support to address high wattage processors
Technical Specifications
Processor
Up to two 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with up to 24 cores per processor
Operating System
- Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS
- Citrix® Hypervisor®
- Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V
- Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
- SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware® ESXi®
Chipset
Intel®C620A chipset
Accelerators
Up to three 75 W single-width GPU
Memory
DIMM Speed
Up to 3200 MT/s
Memory Type
- RDIMM
- LRDIMM
- NVDIMM
- Intel® Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS)
Memory Module Slots
32 DDR4 DIMM slots
Maximum RAM
- RDIMM 2 TB
- LRDIMM 4TB
- NVDIMM 128 GB
- Intel® Persistent Memory 200 series (BPS) 8TB
Storage
Front Bays
- Up to 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 153 TB
- Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 122.8 TB
- Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 64 TB
Rear bays
Up to 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 30.7 TB
Storage Controllers
Internal Controllers
PERC H745, H345, HBA355I, H755, H755N
External Controllers
PERC H840, HBA355E
Software RAID
S150
Internal Boot
- Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 240 GB or 480 GB
- Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S2): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs 240 GB or 480 GB
- Internal Dual SD Module or
- Internal USB 3.0
Security
- Cryptographically signed firmware
- Secure Boot
- Secure Erase
- Silicon Root of Trust
- System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter)
- TPM 1.2/2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
Management
Embedded / At-the-Server
- iDRAC9
- iDRAC Service Module
- iDRAC Direct
- Quick Sync 2 wireless module
Consoles
- OpenManage Enterprise
- OpenManage Power Manager plugin
- OpenManage SupportAssist plugin
- OpenManage Update Manager plugin
Mobility
OpenManage Mobile
Tools
- iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
- IPMI
- RACADM CLI
- System Update Utility
- Update Catalogs
OpenManage Integrations
- BMC® Truesight
- Microsoft® System Center
- Red Hat® Ansible® Modules
- VMware® vCenter and vRealize Operations Manager
OpenManage connections
- IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
- IBM Tivoli® Network Manager IP Edition
- Micro Focus® Operations Manager
- Nagios Core
- Nagios® XI
Power Supplies
- 800 W Platinum AC/240 V Mixed Mode
- 1100 W Titanium AC/240 V Mixed Mode
- 1400 W Platinum AC/240 V Mixed Mode
- 1100 W DC -48 – 60 V
- Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy option
Ports
Network Options
2 x 1 GbE LOM and 1 x OCP 3.0 (x8 PCIe lanes) (optional)
Front Ports
- 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x VGA
Rear Ports
- 1 x USB 2.0
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 1 x Serial (optional)
- 2 x RJ-45
- 1 x VGA (optional for liquid cooling configuration)
Internal Ports
1 x USB 3.0 (optional)
Slots
Up to 3 x PCIe Gen4 low profile slots (all x16 except one x8 slot with SNAPI I/O option) or 2 x PCIe (Gen4) full height slots
Video Card
1 x VGA (optional for liquid cooling configuration)
Bezel
Optional LCD bezel or security bezel
Form Factor
1U rack server
Dimensions & Weight
Height
42.8 mm (1.68 inches)
Width
482 mm (18.97 inches)
Depth
- 809 mm (31.85 inches) – without bezel
- 822.84 mm (32.39 inches) – with bezel
Weight
21.2 kg (46.7 lbs)
Rack Support
ReadyRails II sliding rails with optional cable management arm (CMA) and strain relief bar (SRB) for 4-post racks.