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DELL PowerEdge XE9680 6U rack server 32 DDR5 slots 8 GPU
6U rack server supporting dual Xeon CPUs, 32 DDR5 slots and eight SXM5 GPUs for large-scale AI training
- WorkloadTake on demanding artificial intelligence, machine learning
- TypeRack
- Rack Height6U
- SecurityCryptographically signed firmware Data at Rest Encryption (S
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon Scalable
- # of Processors Installed0
- Handles demanding AI, ML and deep learning workloads
- Dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors supported
- 32 DDR5 RDIMM slots deliver up to 4 TB memory
- Eight high-performance GPUs or accelerators for massive parallel compute
- Flexible front storage with up to 16 E3.S NVMe drives
AI training server
The Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is a 6U rack server built for large-scale artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning workloads. It supports up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors and eight high-performance GPU accelerators in a single chassis. The platform targets research labs and enterprises that need dense compute for model training and inference.
Security-focused chassis with flexible storage
The server uses cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, silicon root of trust and optional system lockdown to protect hardware integrity. Data-at-rest encryption is available on self-encrypting drives with local or external key management. Front bays accept up to eight 2.5-inch NVMe, SAS or SATA SSDs or up to sixteen E3.S NVMe direct drives for high-throughput local storage.
Verify rack space power and CPU choice
Confirm your rack can accommodate a 6U form factor and that power distribution can handle the selected accelerator configuration. Processors are not installed; you must choose either 4th or 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs to set memory speeds at 4800 MT/s or 5200 MT/s across the 32 DDR5 slots.
Points forts
- Handles demanding AI, ML and deep learning workloads
- Dual 4th or 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors supported
- 32 DDR5 RDIMM slots deliver up to 4 TB memory
- Eight high-performance GPUs or accelerators for massive parallel compute
- Flexible front storage with up to 16 E3.S NVMe drives
Caractéristiques
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge XE9680 |
| Workload | Take on demanding artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning with the industry’s best AI performance |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 6U |
| Security | Cryptographically signed firmware Data at Rest Encryption (SEDs with local or external key mgmt) Secure Boot Secured Component Verification (Hardware integrity check) Secure Erase Silicon Root of Trust System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter) TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon Scalable |
| # of Processors Installed | 0 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Chipset | Intel C741 |
| Installed Memory Size | No |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 4TB |
| Memory Features | Speeds up to 4800 MT/s on the 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor Speeds up to 5200 MT/s on the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor |
| Number of Memory Slots | 32 |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | None |
| HDD Interface | SATA/SAS |
| SSD (Installed) | No |
| GPU Type | 8 NVIDIA HGX H100 80GB 700W SXM5 GPUs or, 8 NVIDIA HGX H200 141GB 700W SXM5 GPUs or, 8 AMD Instinct MI300X 192GB 750W OAM accelerator |
| Expansion Bays | Front: STORAGE - Up to 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe/SAS/SATA SSD drives max 122.88 TB - Up to 16 x E3.S NVMe direct drives max 122.88 TB |
| Other ports | 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 VGA - 1 x RJ45 iDRAC9 ethernet port |
| Operating System | No |
| Dimensions | 18.26" x 7.87" x 26.7" |
| Weight | 107.32 lbs. |
| Poids d’expédition | 136.08 kg |
| Dimensions du colis | 1143 × 635 × 381 mm |
Questions sur cet article
What DDR5 memory speeds does the Intel Xeon Scalable processor generation support in this 6U server?
The 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor supports DDR5 speeds up to 4800 MT/s, while the 5th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor supports speeds up to 5200 MT/s across the 32 memory slots.
What drive form factors and maximum capacity fit in the front storage bays of this 6U rack server?
The front bays accept up to 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe, SAS or SATA SSDs or up to 16 x E3.S NVMe direct drives, each configuration reaching a maximum of 122.88 TB.
How are the eight SXM5 or OAM accelerators installed in the PowerEdge XE9680, and what step is commonly overlooked?
The eight GPUs or accelerators mount in the dedicated HGX baseboard tray; the step often missed is torquing the cold-plate fasteners to the specified pattern before powering on.
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