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Silver 2U rack server chassis with front ports and drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge XR4520c 2U rack server DDR4 512GB max

SKU CH-3ZJJ-YMZFV MPN PowerEdge_XR4520c

A 2U rack server supporting one Intel Xeon Scalable processor, up to 512GB DDR4 memory, and multiple GPU options

  • WorkloadVDI, vSAN/ VM, Machine vision, Point-of-sale, Video surveill
  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • SecurityCryptographically signed firmware Secure Boot Secure Erase S
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon Scalable
  • # of Processors Installed0
  • Handles VDI, vSAN, machine vision, POS, surveillance, compression workloads
  • One Xeon D Scalable processor with up to 20 cores
  • DDR4 memory up to 512 GB via four slots
  • Up to 12 M.2 NVMe SSDs across PCIe card and riser
  • GPU acceleration with up to two 150 W single-width or one 250 W double-width card

Edge-ready 2U server for VDI and surveillance

The Dell PowerEdge XR4520c is a compact 2U rack server built for edge workloads such as VDI, vSAN, machine vision, point-of-sale and video surveillance. It supports a single Intel Xeon Scalable processor with up to 20 cores and DDR4 registered ECC memory up to 512 GB across four slots. Security features include Silicon Root of Trust, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0 and cryptographically signed firmware.

Suits GPU-accelerated edge inference.

This platform fits deployments needing up to two 150 W single-width GPUs or one 250 W double-width GPU for local inference or transcoding. It also accommodates twelve M.2 NVMe drives via add-in card and riser module. Organisations requiring dual-processor scaling, larger DIMM counts or traditional 2.5-inch drive bays should evaluate alternative chassis.

Verify DDR4 ECC modules and GPU power budget

Confirm that registered ECC DDR4 RDIMMs or LRDIMMs are sourced, limited to 2933 MT/s and the 256 GB or 512 GB per-module ceiling. Ensure the chosen GPU fits the single- or double-width form factor and stays within the 150 W or 250 W thermal envelope. Check that the rack provides front-access clearance for the iDRAC Direct, USB 3.0, serial, Mini-DisplayPort and management Ethernet ports.

Highlights

  • Handles VDI, vSAN, machine vision, POS, surveillance, compression workloads
  • One Xeon D Scalable processor with up to 20 cores
  • DDR4 memory up to 512 GB via four slots
  • Up to 12 M.2 NVMe SSDs across PCIe card and riser
  • GPU acceleration with up to two 150 W single-width or one 250 W double-width card

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge XR4520c
WorkloadVDI, vSAN/ VM, Machine vision, Point-of-sale, Video surveillance, Data compression
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
SecurityCryptographically signed firmware
Secure Boot
Secure Erase
Silicon Root of Trust
System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter)
TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
CPU TypeIntel Xeon Scalable
# of Processors Installed0
MAX Processors1
Installed Memory SizeNo
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity512GB
Memory FeaturesSupports RDIMM 256 GB max and LRDIMM 512 GB max, with speeds up to 2933 MT/s
Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only
Number of Memory Slots4
Hard Drive (Installed)None
HDD InterfaceSATA/SAS
SSD (Installed)No
GPU TypeUp to 2 x 150W single-width GPU / 1 x 250W double-width GPU
Expansion Bays8 x M.2 NVMe SSDs on PCIe Add-in card
4 x M.2 NVMe SSDs on M.2 riser module
Other portsFront ports
- 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
- 2 x USB 3.0
- 1 x Serial port
- 1 x Mini-DisplayPort
- 1 x RJ45 iDRAC9 ethernet port
Operating SystemNo
Dimensions3.27" x 6.58" x 13.48"
Weight10.34 lbs.
Shipping weight6.80 kg
Package size381 × 254 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

What processor must I install for the PowerEdge XR4520c to boot?

The server requires one Intel Xeon Scalable processor; zero processors are installed from the factory.

Can I keep using my existing DDR4 RDIMMs if they are registered ECC and run at 2933 MT/s?

Yes, the four slots accept registered ECC DDR4 RDIMMs up to 256 GB total or LRDIMMs up to 512 GB total at speeds up to 2933 MT/s.

How do I confirm the GPU is recognised after fitting a 150 W single-width card?

Check the iDRAC9 inventory or the BIOS device list; the GPU will appear there once the system posts.

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