Description
The Dell PowerEdge R650 is a high-performance, 1U rack server tailored for modern data center needs, emphasizing scalability, speed, and efficiency. It features a 10-bay NVMe direct-cabled design, delivering exceptional storage performance for workloads requiring low latency and high IOPS. Powered by 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the R650 supports up to 32 DIMM slots, accommodating DDR4 memory and Intel Optane Persistent Memory 200 series, with capacities up to 8TB.
Key Differences from the R640:
- Increased Memory Capacity: The 32 DIMM slots in the R650 represent a significant increase from the R640's 24 DIMM slots. This enhancement not only allows for a higher maximum memory capacity but also provides better memory channel utilization, enabling more efficient processing for memory-intensive workloads like virtualization, in-memory databases, and large-scale analytics. The additional DIMM slots also improve flexibility in configuring memory to meet diverse performance and cost needs.
- Enhanced Storage and Bandwidth: The R650 features direct-cabled NVMe support, which allows for up to 10 NVMe drives, delivering significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency compared to the R640's more limited NVMe configurations.
- Processor and PCIe Upgrades: Equipped with 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the R650 offers higher core counts and better performance than the R640's 2nd Gen processors. Additionally, PCIe 4.0 support doubles the bandwidth for add-on cards, making the R650 better suited for high-speed networking and accelerator cards like GPUs.
- Improved Efficiency: Advanced thermal and power management capabilities, powered by Dell's OpenManage Enterprise and Power Manager, make the R650 more energy-efficient and cost-effective in long-term operation.
The R650’s expanded DIMM slots and modern architecture make it ideal for workloads demanding both high memory capacity and speed, ensuring future-ready scalability and improved workload consolidation compared to its predecessor.