Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 is a 1U rack server designed for use in large organizations with a high level of IT infrastructure load. This server solution is meant for completing various complex tasks that require computational operations, large data storage, and high efficiency in database and application processing.
DELL R650 server is equipped with Intel Xeon Scalable Generation 3 processors (up to 40 cores), has 32 memory slots and supports up to 4 TB of DDR4 RAM with an LR-DIMM module package.
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 employs RAID technology with a PERC controller, additional network controllers, and features such as virtualization and resource management.
Up to 10 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) hard drives or up to 4 3.5” SAS/SATA hard drives (HDD/SSD) can be installed on the front panel. Up to 2x 2.5” SAS/SATA/NVMe drive cage can be installed on the rear compartment, reducing the number of I/O slots.
The DELL PowerEdge R650 rack server can also accommodate up to 3 NVIDIA Tesla video cards or other accelerators, making it an ideal choice for technical and scientific computations.
Moreover, the server can be integrated into the IT infrastructure seamlessly due to its compatibility with various operating systems and application software.
Security and management
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 server is developed with a cyber-resilient architecture that provides 100% security of all life cycle phases. Using the iDRAC9 function (Enterprise or Datacenter license), you can prevent any unauthorized access. By the way, data security is provided by a cryptographic signature and the Secure Boot protocol.
The server is managed using Dell EMC OpenManage software, which provides monitoring for various processes of this hardware and enables remote maintenance.
Specifications
Following table presents the technical description of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R650:
| CPU | Up to two 3rd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 40 cores per processor. |
|---|---|
| Accelerators | Up to 3 single generation processors, 75W. |
| Chipset | Intel® C620 Series Chipset. |
| DELL R650 memory configuration |
DIMM speed: up to 3200 million transactions per second.
Memory type: Memory slots: 32 DDR4 DIMM slots.
Maximum RAM: |
| Storage device controllers |
External controllers: PERC H840, HBA355E. Internal controllers: PERC H745, H345, HBA355I, H755, H755N. Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S2) supports hardware RAID and includes 2x M.2 SSDs with either 240GB or 480GB capacity, as well as an internal module for two SD cards. Software RAID: S150. |
| Drives |
Front compartments: Up to 2 x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe HDD/SSD, 30.7TB maximum capacity. |
| Management |
Embedded or on the server:
Consoles: Mobility: OpenManage Mobile.
Tools:
Update Catalogs Open Manage Integrations: IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus IBM Tivoli® Network Manager IP Edition Micro Focus® Operations Manager Nagios Core Nagios® XI |
| Slots |
Up to 3 low profile PCIe Gen 4 slots (all x16 except one x8 slot with optional SNAPI I/O modules) or up to 2 full height PCIe slots (Gen 4). Video Card: 1 x VGA (optional for liquid-cooled configuration). |
| Ports |
Network connection options: 2x 1GbE LOM and 1x OCP 3.0 interface (8 PCIe lanes) (optional).
Ports on the front panel:
Ports on the rear panel: |
| Security |
Firmware with cryptographic signature Secure Boot Reliable removal System Lockout (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter) TPM 1.2/2.0 FIPS CC-TCG Certificate, TPM 2.0 NationZ for China. |
| Dell r650 power consumption and power supplies |
Platinum 800W AC/240VDC High Voltage Platinum 1400W AC/240VDC HV Titanium 1100W AC/240VDC High Voltage Hot-pluggable power supplies with optional full redundancy. |
| Front panel | Optional LCD front panel or security front panel. |
What is it suitable for and areas of exploitation
R650 DELL server will be a perfect option for organizations that need a high and reliable level of computing capability as well as scaling in the future. Thus, the Dell PowerEdge R650 is suitable for both large and smaller, advanced organizations that offer their services to hundreds or thousands of users.
Dell PowerEdge R650 has a wide range of application in various areas:
- Business: the server is powerful enough to be used as a main resource center in large companies. It can help in orders processing, accounting operations, storing a large amount of data, etc.
- Internet business: Dell PowerEdge R650 can be also used for hosting websites.
- Data centers: This server is ideal for high-load data centers that work with a substantial amount of data.
- Education: Dell PowerEdge R650 can be a good solution for educational organizations (universities, libraries, schools) to store and process educational programs and all the necessary information.
- Healthcare and science: this model is suitable for these areas, as it can be used as a tool for storing and processing electronic medical records and scientific researches.
Comparison the the previous model
Comparing Dell PowerEdge R650 with previous model from Dell reveals the following changes:
- The number of DIMM memory slots has been increased to 32.
- PCIe Gen4 technology.
- Dell R650 equipped with 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors.
- The server is equipped with the latest generation iDRAC 9 and new RAID controllers.
- The cooling system has been improved and power supplies have been placed on both sides of the case, reducing the number of hot spots.
Conclusion
Thus, the Dell PowerEdge R650 server is a powerful and reliable tool for storing large amounts of information and carrying out large scale calculations, which can be useful in many areas of business. The main advantage of this server solution is its scalability, which allows companies to manage their IT infrastructure in accordance with their growing business needs.
