DELL PowerEdge R650 1U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5317 3.0GHz 12-core 512GB DDR4 10x 1.8TB SAS H755 2x 1400W

Purpose-built density

The Dell PowerEdge R650 is a 1U rack server configured with two Intel Xeon Gold 5317 processors, each running at 3.0 GHz with 12 cores. It ships with 512 GB of DDR4 2933 MHz registered ECC memory across 16 DIMM slots. Ten 1.8 TB 10K SAS drives connect to a PERC H755 controller with 8 GB NV cache and battery backup. A dual-port 10 GbE SFP+ OCP 3.0 card handles network traffic, while iDRAC9 Enterprise provides remote management.

Thermals, noise and power

Dual 1400 W platinum-efficiency hot-swap power supplies share the load and maintain uptime if one unit fails. The 1U chassis uses managed airflow to keep both CPUs, memory and drives within spec under sustained load. Fan speeds adjust automatically through iDRAC policies, balancing acoustic output against component temperatures in typical rack environments. Redundant power and hot-swap capability let technicians replace a supply without shutting the server down.

Bundled value

Ready Rails and a front bezel are included, so the unit mounts securely in standard racks without extra hardware kits. The PERC H755 battery protects in-flight write data during unexpected power loss, preserving array integrity for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60. iDRAC9 Enterprise unlocks full lifecycle automation, including firmware updates, inventory collection and remote console access, reducing the need for on-site visits. The OCP 3.0 network adapter leaves standard PCIe slots free for additional accelerators or storage controllers.