DELL
DELL PowerEdge R7725 2U rack server AMD EPYC 9005 DDR5 6TB max memory
2U rack server supporting up to two AMD EPYC 9005 processors, DDR5 memory to 6 TB, and flexible front drive bays for SAS, SATA or NVMe storage
- WorkloadGeneral Purpose Server
- TypeRack
- Rack Height2U
- SecurityAMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) AMD Secure Memory
- CPU TypeAMD EPYC 9005 Series
- # of Processors Installed0
- Supports dual AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors for high compute density
- 24 DDR5 memory slots enable up to 6TB maximum capacity
- Up to eight PCIe Gen5 expansion slots for accelerator cards
- Flexible front bays: 12 x 3.5-inch or 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
- Hardware-rooted security with TPM 2.0 FIPS and silicon root of trust
2U rack server for general-purpose workloads
The DELL PowerEdge R7725 is a 2U rack server designed for general-purpose workloads. It supports up to two AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors and DDR5 memory with a maximum capacity of 6TB across 24 slots. The chassis ships without processors or memory installed.
Upgrade from older rack platforms when density
This system replaces earlier rack servers that max out at lower memory capacities or fewer PCIe Gen5 lanes. The jump is worth it when workloads need up to eight PCIe Gen5 slots — including x16 dual-width and OCP 3.0 options — plus flexible front-bay configurations ranging from 12 x 3.5-inch to 32 x EDSFF E3.S drives.
Verify rack depth and power infrastructure first
Before ordering, confirm the rack can accommodate a depth of 31.55 to 31.59 inches and that the facility delivers adequate power for dual-processor configurations. The chassis measures 3.42 inches high by 18.98 inches wide. Ensure the selected front-bay population matches the storage protocol mix — SAS, SATA or NVMe — required by the deployment.
Highlights
- Supports dual AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors for high compute density
- 24 DDR5 memory slots enable up to 6TB maximum capacity
- Up to eight PCIe Gen5 expansion slots for accelerator cards
- Flexible front bays: 12 x 3.5-inch or 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives
- Hardware-rooted security with TPM 2.0 FIPS and silicon root of trust
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge R7725 |
| Workload | General Purpose Server |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 2U |
| Security | AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME) 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 TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified Chassis Intrusion Detection |
| CPU Type | AMD EPYC 9005 Series |
| # of Processors Installed | 0 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | No |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 6TB |
| Number of Memory Slots | 24 |
| Expansion Slots | Up to eight PCIe slots (x8 or x16 connector) - Slot 1: 1 x8 Gen5 Full Height - Slot 2: 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or 1 x8 Gen5 Full Height or 1 x16 Dual Width Full Length - Slot 3: 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or Low Profile - Slot 4: 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or 1 x8 Gen5 Full Height or 1 x16 OCP3.0 - Slot 5: 1 x8 Gen5 Full Height - Slot 7: 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or 1 x8 Gen5 Full Height or 1 x16 Dual Width Full Length - Slot 8: 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or 1 x8 Gen5 Full Height - Slot 9: 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or Low Profile |
| Expansion Bays | Front bays: - 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA - 8 x 2.5-inch Universal / 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA / 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA - 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x U.2 or 2.5-inch NVMe RAID - 8 x EDSFF E3.S / 16 x EDSFF E3.S / 32 x EDSFF E3.S / 40 x EDSFF E3.S |
| Dimensions | 3.42" x 18.98" x 31.55"-31.59" |
| Shipping weight | 31.75 kg |
| Package size | 940 × 610 × 203 mm |
Questions about this item
What rack depth does the 2U PowerEdge R7725 require?
The chassis measures 31.55 to 31.59 inches deep, so allow at least that much usable rail space plus cable clearance.
Which step is commonly missed when seating the AMD EPYC 9005 processors?
Install both CPU heat-sinks and connect their fan cables before closing the lid; the system will not POST if either cooler is absent.
When do the DDR5 memory modules need replacement?
Replace modules only if diagnostics report correctable-error thresholds exceeded or a DIMM fails; otherwise DDR5 runs for the server's service life.
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