Processor & Compute Performance:

• CPU Support: Dual-socket design supporting up to two 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (code-named "Ice Lake")
• Core Count: Up to 32 cores per processor (64 cores total)
• Performance: Optimized for medium virtual machine density, VDI, and scale-out database workloads
• Advanced Features: Enhanced performance for virtualization, cloud applications, and high-performance computing

Memory Specifications:

• Memory Type: DDR4 Registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) with ECC
• DIMM Slots: 16 DDR4 DIMM slots total (8 per processor)
• Memory Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
• Maximum Capacity: Up to 1TB total system memory
• Performance Advantage: Accelerated in-memory workloads with high-speed DDR4 memory

Storage Options:

The R650xs offers flexible storage configurations optimized for various deployment scenarios:

2.5-inch Drive Configurations:

• Front Bays:
  • 0 drive bay (diskless configuration)
  • Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe hot-swap drives
  • Up to 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe hot-swap drives
• Rear Bays: Up to 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe hot-swap drives

3.5-inch Drive Configuration:

• Front Bays: Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA hot-swap drives (HDD/SSD)

Total Storage Capacity:

• Up to 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives; OR
• Up to 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives plus 8 NVMe drives for hybrid configurations

Storage Controllers:

• Integrated: S150 Software RAID (supported on SATA or NVMe drives)
• Internal Hardware RAID Controllers:
  • PERC H345: Entry-level RAID controller
  • PERC H745: Mid-range RAID performance
  • PERC H755: High-performance RAID
  • PERC H755N: NVMe-optimized RAID controller
  • HBA355i: Host Bus Adapter for non-RAID configurations
• External RAID: PERC H840, HBA355e
• Internal Boot Options:
  • Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) with redundancy support
  • Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1): Hardware RAID with 2 x M.2 SSDs
  • USB boot options

Expansion & I/O:

• PCIe Slots: Up to 5 PCIe Gen4 expansion slots for maximum throughput and reduced latency
• PCIe Generation: PCIe 4.0 support delivers improved I/O bandwidth and NVMe storage performance
• OCP 3.0 Slot: Open Compute Project 3.0 mezzanine slot for network cards without consuming PCIe slots
• SNAP I/O Support: Streamlined Network Adapter Port for flexible networking
• GPU Support: Not supported on the R650xs model (designed for compute-focused workloads)

Networking:

• Embedded NIC: Dual 1GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) ports on motherboard
• OCP 3.0: Optional mezzanine network card slot provides additional ports and higher connection speeds
• Flexible Configuration: Network expansion available through PCIe slots

Power Supply Options:

Hot-swap redundant power supply configurations available:

• 600W: DC/240V or Platinum AC/100-240V
• 800W: DC/240V or Platinum AC/100-240V
• 1100W: DC/-48V to -60V, DC/240V, or Titanium AC/100-240V
• 1400W: DC/240V or Platinum AC/100-240V
• Energy Efficiency: Platinum and Titanium-rated PSUs reduce operating costs
• Redundancy: N+1 redundant power supply support for maximum uptime

Cooling & Thermal Management:

• Fans: Up to seven cabled cooling fans
• Fan Options:
  • Standard (STD) fans
  • High Performance Silver (SLVR) fans
  • High Performance Gold (GOLD) fans
• Multi-Vector Cooling 2.0: Advanced thermal design optimizes airflow for efficient heat dissipation
• Optimized for Scale-Out: Cooling design supports dense deployments in data center environments

Security Features - Cyber Resilient Architecture:

Dell integrates comprehensive security throughout every phase of the server lifecycle:

• Silicon Root of Trust: Hardware-based security foundation established even before the server is built
• Secured Component Verification: Validates hardware integrity to detect unauthorized modifications
• Cryptographically Signed Firmware: Ensures firmware authenticity and prevents tampering
• Drift Detection: Monitors and alerts on unauthorized configuration changes
• BIOS Recovery: Automatic restoration of corrupted BIOS
• Secure Boot: UEFI Secure Boot prevents unauthorized OS and firmware loading
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Optional TPM 2.0 for hardware-based encryption and secure key storage
• System Lockdown: Dynamic system lockdown capabilities (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter)
• Secure Erase: Complete data sanitization for decommissioned drives

Management & Automation:

iDRAC9 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9):

• Comprehensive out-of-band remote management capabilities
• HTML5-based web interface for browser-based remote access
• iDRAC Direct: Simplified local management via micro USB port
• Quick Sync 2.0: Near-field communication for rapid configuration
• Licensing options: iDRAC9 Basic, iDRAC9 Express, iDRAC9 Enterprise, or iDRAC9 Datacenter
• RESTful API with Redfish for programmatic server management

Dell OpenManage Systems Management Portfolio:

Comprehensive tools to discover, monitor, manage, update, and deploy PowerEdge infrastructure:

• OpenManage Enterprise: Centralized one-to-many management console with automated discovery and customized reporting
• OpenManage Power Manager Plugin: Energy optimization and thermal monitoring
• OpenManage Update Manager Plugin: Automated firmware and driver updates
• SupportAssist Plugin: Proactive monitoring with automated case creation
• Integration Capabilities: VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center, Red Hat Ansible, ServiceNow, BMC TrueSight

Additional Management Tools:

• Lifecycle Controller: Embedded deployment and configuration
• Dell Repository Manager
• Dell System Update utilities
• iDRAC Service Module

Video & Graphics:

• Integrated Graphics: Matrox G200 graphics controller with 16MB video frame buffer
• VGA Ports: Dual DB-15 VGA ports (front and rear panel)
• Remote Console: High-quality remote desktop via iDRAC9

Connectivity:

• USB Ports: Multiple USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports (front and rear)
• Serial Port: Optional 9-pin serial connector (16550-compliant)
• Video: Front and rear VGA ports for local console access

Form Factor & Design:

• Size: 1U rack-mountable server (compact footprint for dense deployments)
• Optimized Footprint: Designed specifically for scale-out cloud and data center applications
• Tool-Less Design: Simplified maintenance and component replacement
• Hot-Swappable Components: Drives, power supplies, and fans for maximum uptime

Operating System Support:

• Microsoft Windows Server (all current versions with Hyper-V)
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)
• Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
• VMware ESXi
• Citrix Hypervisor
• Additional Linux distributions

Ideal Applications:

• Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM deployments
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Medium VM density for virtual desktop hosting
• Cloud Infrastructure: Private cloud, hybrid cloud environments, OpenStack
• Scale-Out Databases: Distributed database clusters, NoSQL deployments
• Software-Defined Storage (SDS): Ceph, VMware vSAN storage nodes
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Scientific computing, simulation workloads
• Web Hosting & Content Delivery: High-traffic web applications, media streaming
• Containerized Applications: Kubernetes, Docker, microservices platforms
• Big Data Analytics: Hadoop clusters, real-time data processing

Dell Services & Support:

ProSupport Services:

• ProSupport Plus: 24/7 expert support with proactive and predictive monitoring using SupportAssist technology
• ProSupport: Premium hardware and software support with collaborative third-party assistance
• Availability and terms vary by region

ProDeploy Services:

• ProDeploy Enterprise Suite: Expert-led deployment services for complex integrations
• ProDeploy Plus: Advanced deployment with residency services
• ProDeploy: Professional installation and configuration services
• Helps achieve business outcomes from day one

Dell Customization:

From bezel to BIOS to packaging, servers can be customized to look and feel as if designed and built by your organization. Contact Dell for OEM customization options.

Flexible Consumption:

Dell Technologies on Demand provides flexible payment options and consumption models that scale to match actual usage, helping organizations acquire needed technology while managing cash flow effectively.

Key Advantages of the R650xs:

The "XS" designation represents Dell's value-optimized server line, purpose-built for customers who:

• Need enterprise-class performance without premium features
• Are deploying scale-out architectures requiring cost-effective compute nodes
• Want right-sized capabilities for VMware environments and software-defined storage
• Require reliable 1U servers optimized for medium-duty workloads

Why Choose the Dell PowerEdge R650xs:

The PowerEdge R650xs delivers exceptional value for scale-out environments by providing enterprise-grade performance, security, and manageability in a cost-optimized package. With support for 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 1TB of DDR4 memory, flexible storage options, PCIe 4.0 expansion, and comprehensive security features, this 1U server is engineered to handle medium-duty workloads efficiently while maintaining the scalability to grow with your business. Backed by Dell's industry-leading support and OpenManage management tools, the R650xs is the ideal choice for organizations seeking a powerful, secure, and value-focused enterprise server platform for virtualization, cloud, and software-defined infrastructure deployments.