PowerEdge R650 Dubai

PowerEdge R650 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.

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.