Description

The Dell PowerEdge R650xs is a high-density 1U, two-socket rack server designed for organizations that need dependable enterprise computing without the higher resource requirements of more heavily configured PowerEdge platforms.

Built around 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, the R650xs provides scalable processing performance together with DDR4 memory, flexible storage, PCIe expansion, and Dell’s enterprise management and security technologies.

The R650xs is particularly suitable for virtualization, general-purpose server workloads, databases, web and application hosting, file services, and enterprise infrastructure.

Key Features

Brand: Dell
Model: PowerEdge R650xs
Form Factor: 1U Rack Server
CPU Sockets: 2
Processor: Up to 2 × 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors
Maximum CPU Cores: Up to 32 cores per processor
Memory Slots: 16 × DDR4 DIMM
Maximum Memory: Up to 1TB
Memory Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
Storage: SAS / SATA / NVMe
Drive Configuration: Up to 10 × 2.5-inch drives
RAID: PERC H345, H355, H745, H755 and S150
Boot Storage: BOSS-S2, configuration dependent
Networking: Integrated Ethernet with OCP 3.0 and PCIe networking options
Expansion: PCIe Gen 4 expansion
Remote Management: iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
Power: Redundant hot-plug power supplies
Primary Applications: Virtualization, Databases, Web Hosting, File Services & Enterprise Applications

Intel Xeon Scalable Processing

The R650xs supports up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, with supported processors providing up to 32 cores per CPU.

The dual-socket architecture allows the server to scale processing resources according to workload requirements.

It is suitable for:

Virtualization
Database applications
ERP and CRM
Web and application servers
File services
Business applications
Cloud infrastructure
General-purpose enterprise computing

The R650xs is designed with a more balanced CPU and I/O configuration than the higher-end R650, making it an attractive option for organizations that do not require the maximum possible expansion capabilities.

Up to 1TB DDR4 Memory

The server provides 16 DDR4 DIMM slots and supports up to 1TB of memory in supported configurations.

DDR4 memory speeds can reach 3200 MT/s, depending on processor and DIMM configuration.

The large memory capacity supports:

Virtual machine hosting
Database applications
Application servers
File services
Data processing
Enterprise workloads

ECC registered memory helps maintain data integrity and system reliability.

Flexible Storage

The R650xs supports multiple storage configurations using 2.5-inch SAS, SATA and NVMe drives.

The platform can support configurations with up to 10 × 2.5-inch drives, depending on the selected chassis and backplane.

Available storage technologies can include:

SAS HDD
SATA HDD
SAS SSD
SATA SSD
NVMe SSD

This provides flexibility for balancing storage capacity, performance, and cost.

NVMe Storage Support

The R650xs supports NVMe SSD configurations for workloads requiring higher storage performance and lower latency.

NVMe storage is particularly useful for:

Virtualization
Databases
Transaction processing
Analytics
Application servers
High-performance storage

The exact number of NVMe drives depends on the chassis and configuration.

Dell PERC RAID

The PowerEdge R650xs supports several Dell PERC storage controllers, including:

PERC H345
PERC H355
PERC H745
PERC H755
S150 software RAID

These controllers provide storage-management options for:

RAID protection
Data redundancy
Storage performance
Drive management
Enterprise storage configurations

The specific RAID controller should be verified against the exact server configuration.

BOSS-S2 Boot Storage

The R650xs supports Dell’s Boot Optimized Storage Solution S2 (BOSS-S2) in supported configurations.

BOSS-S2 provides dedicated boot storage using M.2 SSDs, allowing the primary drive bays to remain available for application and data storage.

This is particularly useful for servers that require multiple high-capacity or high-performance storage drives.

PCIe Gen 4 Expansion

The R650xs supports PCIe Gen 4 expansion, providing high-bandwidth connectivity for supported expansion hardware.

Possible expansion devices include:

10GbE network adapters
Fibre Channel HBAs
Storage controllers
SAS adapters
Additional network cards
Other PCIe devices

The exact number of PCIe slots depends on the selected configuration.

Enterprise Networking

The R650xs provides flexible networking through integrated Ethernet and expansion options.

Supported configurations can include:

1GbE networking
10GbE networking
OCP 3.0 network adapters
PCIe network adapters
Fibre Channel connectivity through supported HBAs

Network interfaces can be dedicated to:

Production
Management
Backup
Storage
Virtualization

iDRAC9 Remote Management

The Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) provides out-of-band server management.

IT administrators can remotely:

Monitor hardware health
Check system status
Configure server hardware
Manage firmware
Control server power
Troubleshoot hardware
Review system inventory
Perform lifecycle management

The R650xs can also be integrated into Dell OpenManage infrastructure-management environments.

Enterprise Security

The PowerEdge R650xs incorporates Dell’s modern server security technologies.

Depending on configuration and licensing, features include:

Secure Boot
Silicon Root of Trust
Cryptographically signed firmware
System Lockdown
Secure Erase
TPM 2.0
Secured Component Verification

These capabilities help protect the server from unauthorized firmware modification and configuration changes.

Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies

The R650xs supports redundant hot-plug power supply configurations.

Available PSU options vary according to the server configuration and can be selected based on:

CPU configuration
Memory capacity
Storage requirements
PCIe cards
Networking hardware

Redundant power supplies can improve system availability by allowing a failed PSU to be replaced while the system remains operational when configured appropriately.

Compact 1U Rack Design

The R650xs is built in a 1U form factor, allowing organizations to deploy enterprise computing resources while maximizing rack-space utilization.

This makes it well suited to:

Data centers
Server rooms
Cloud infrastructure
Colocation
Virtualization clusters
Enterprise IT environments

Its optimized configuration makes it particularly attractive for organizations that need enterprise capabilities without requiring the maximum expansion capacity of larger server platforms.

Ideal Applications

Virtualization

The combination of dual Intel Xeon processors, up to 1TB RAM, high-speed storage and enterprise networking makes the R650xs suitable for virtualization environments.

Database Servers

The R650xs provides the processing, memory, RAID and SSD/NVMe capabilities required by many database workloads.

Web & Application Hosting

Its compact design and scalable hardware make it suitable for web servers and business application platforms.

File Services

SAS/SATA storage options provide flexible capacity for centralized file services and business data.

Enterprise Infrastructure

The R650xs can be deployed for:

ERP
CRM
Monitoring
Collaboration
Backup
Development
General-purpose server workloads

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Dell
Model	PowerEdge R650xs
Form Factor	1U Rack Server
CPU Sockets	2
Processor Family	3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable
Maximum Cores	Up to 32 cores per processor
Memory Slots	16 × DDR4 DIMM
Maximum Memory	Up to 1TB
Memory Speed	Up to 3200 MT/s
Storage	SAS / SATA / NVMe
Drive Bays	Up to 10 × 2.5″
RAID	PERC H345 / H355 / H745 / H755 / S150
Boot Storage	BOSS-S2, configuration dependent
Networking	Ethernet / OCP 3.0 / PCIe adapters
Expansion	PCIe Gen 4
Remote Management	iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
Power	Redundant hot-plug PSU options
Security	Secure Boot / Silicon Root of Trust / TPM 2.0
Rack Height	1U
Primary Applications	Virtualization, Databases, Web Hosting & Enterprise Applications

Note: Processor, memory, drive-bay, NVMe, RAID, network, PCIe and PSU specifications vary according to the exact R650xs configuration.

Key Benefits

Balanced Enterprise Performance: Dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors provide scalable computing capacity for a broad range of workloads.

Large Memory Capacity: Up to 1TB DDR4 memory supports virtualization and memory-intensive applications.

Flexible Storage: SAS, SATA and NVMe options allow the server to be configured for capacity or performance.

Enterprise RAID: Multiple PERC options provide flexible storage protection and management.

PCIe Gen 4: High-speed expansion enables modern networking and storage adapters.

BOSS-S2: Dedicated boot storage can preserve the main drive bays for application data.

iDRAC9: Comprehensive remote monitoring and lifecycle management simplify administration.

Redundant Power: Hot-plug redundant PSU configurations improve availability.

Space Efficient: The 1U chassis enables high-density deployment in modern data centers.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R650xs is a versatile 1U dual-socket enterprise rack server designed to provide reliable computing, scalable memory, flexible storage, and efficient data-center management.

With support for up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 1TB DDR4 memory, SAS/SATA/NVMe storage, advanced PERC RAID controllers, BOSS-S2 boot storage, PCIe Gen 4 expansion, redundant hot-plug power supplies, and iDRAC9, the R650xs is an excellent solution for virtualization, databases, web and application hosting, file services, and general-purpose enterprise infrastructure.

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