PowerEdge R6515 Server
The Dell PowerEdge R6515 is a single-socket AMD EPYC 1U — up to 64 Rome/Milan cores from one CPU, halving per-socket licensing costs while matching many dual-Xeon builds.
Dell PowerEdge R6515 — Refurbished & Custom-Built
The Dell PowerEdge R6515 (Dell R6515) is a single-socket AMD EPYC 1U server — up to 64 cores from one CPU, cutting licensing and power costs that dual-socket Intel builds carry. PC Server & Parts configures refurbished R6515 units to order with a free 1-year warranty. Browse all Dell servers or the full refurbished lineup.
Dell R6515 Specs at a Glance
| Form factor | 1U rack server |
|---|---|
| Processors | 1× AMD EPYC 7002 (Rome) / 7003 (Milan) — up to 64 cores |
| Memory | 16 DIMM slots, DDR4-3200 — up to 2 TB |
| Drive bays | 4× 3.5″, 8× 2.5″, or 10× 2.5″ (NVMe options) |
| Storage controllers | PERC H345 / H745 |
| PCIe | PCIe Gen4 |
| Management | iDRAC9 |
| Generation / released | Dell 15G (AMD), launched 2020 |
Choose Your Dell R6515 Chassis
Every chassis opens a Build-Your-Own configurator — choose CPUs, memory, drives, and networking, and we assemble and test the complete server before it ships. Don’t see the layout you need? Request a quote.
What the Dell R6515 Is Best At
The R6515 excels where per-core licensing or power budgets dominate: virtualization with per-socket licensing, web-scale and container nodes, CDN/edge boxes, and NVMe storage heads. One 64-core EPYC often replaces a dual-Xeon host outright — with half the sockets to license.
Dell R6515 vs Related Models
- Dell R7525 — the dual-EPYC 2U with up to 128 cores and 24 NVMe bays.
- Dell R640 — the Intel 1U alternative with 24 DIMM slots.
Why Buy a Refurbished Dell R6515 from PCSP
Every R6515 from PCSP is burn-in tested, built to your spec in Michigan, shipped free in the contiguous US, and covered by a free 1-year warranty extendable to 5 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why pick a single-socket EPYC R6515 over a dual-socket Intel 1U?
A single EPYC 7702 or 7713 delivers 64 cores and 128 PCIe Gen4 lanes — matching or beating many dual-Xeon configs while halving socket-based software licensing and simplifying memory population. For VMware and Windows Server Datacenter licensing math, that is often decisive.
What CPUs can I configure in the R6515?
AMD EPYC 7002 (Rome) and 7003 (Milan) series from 8 to 64 cores. Milan parts add Zen 3 IPC gains; Rome parts are the value play. The configurator lists tested options, or request a quote for a specific SKU.
Is there a warranty on Dell R6515 servers from PCSP?
Yes — a free 1-year warranty (parts, labor, and return shipping) is standard on every configured unit, with optional extensions to 5 years. If the server will run production workloads, on-site response plans including next-business-day and 24×7×4 tiers are available.
Do you build Dell R6515 servers to order?
Yes — most units sell as Build-Your-Own: choose the chassis, then CPUs, memory, storage, and networking, and we build and load-test the server before shipping. For configurations outside the online options (unusual drive mixes, GPUs, OS imaging, volume orders), get a custom quote.