DELL PowerEdge R7725 Server
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2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
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Condition
Refurbished
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CPU
2×8GB DDR4 RDIMM 2133MHz
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RAM
noHDD (up to 8 HDD 2.5'' SFF)
- Processor
- Two 5th Generation AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors with up to 192 cores per processor
- Memory
- 24 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM 6 TB max, speeds up to 6400 MT/s
- Supports registered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
- Storage controllers
- Internal Controllers (RAID): PERC H365i,H965i, H975i
- Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1 DC-MHS)
- External HBAs (non-RAID): HBA465e
- Drive 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
- Power Supplies
- Platinum: 800W, 1100W
- Titanium: 800W, 1100W, 1500W, 1500W 277Vac & HVDC, 1800W*, 2400W, 3200W, 3200W 277Vac & HVDC
- Telco: 1400W -48VDC
- Cooling Options
- Air cooling, Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC)
- Fans
- Up to six hot plug fans
- Dimensions
- Height – 86.8 mm (3.42 inches)
- Width – 482 mm (18.98 inches)
- Depth – 802.4 mm (31.59 inches) with bezel
- 801.51 mm (31.55 inches) without bezel
- Form Factor
- 2U rack server
- Embedded Management
- iDRAC 10
- iDRAC Direct
- iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
- Racadm CLI
- Quick Sync 2 wireless module
- Bezel
- Optional metal bezel
- OpenManage Consoles
- OpenManage Enterprise (OME)
- OME Power Manager
- OME Services
- OME Update Manager
- OME APEX AIOps Observability
- OME Integration for VMware vCenter (with VMware Aria Operations)
- OME integration for Microsoft System Center
- OpenManage Integration for Windows Admin Center
- Mobility
- N/A
- Tools
- IPMI
- Integrations and Connections
- OpenManage Integrations
- RedHat Ansible Collections
- Terraform Providers
- Change Management
- Dell Repository Manager
- Dell System Update
- Enterprise Catalogs
- Server Update Utility (SUU)
- 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
- GPU Options
- Up to 2 x 450W DW; Up to 6 x 75W SW
- Ports
- Front Ports
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (optional LCP KVM)
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C (HOST/BMC Direct)
- 1 x Mini DisplayPort (optional LCP KVM)
- 1 x dedicated BMC Ethernet port
- 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A
- 1 x VGA
- 1 x USB 3.1 Type-A
- OCP Network options
- 2 x OCP NIC 3.0 card (optional) and 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, 100GbE and 400GbE
- Slot 4: 1 x16 Gen5 second OCP 3.0
- Slot 10: 1 x16 Gen5 OCP3.0
- Embedded NIC
- 1 Gb dedicated BMC Ethernet port
- Operating System and Hypervisors
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
- Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- VMware ESXi
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- OEM-ready version available
- From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you.
Dell PowerEdge R7725 overview
Dell PowerEdge R7725 is a 2U dual-socket rack server for virtualization, VDI, HPC, scale-out databases, analytics, data warehousing, e-commerce, software-defined storage and GPU-accelerated infrastructure. It is designed for environments that need very high AMD core density, strong memory bandwidth, EDSFF Gen5 NVMe storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and selected 450 W double-width GPU support.
The Dell PowerEdge R7725 server is based on two 5th Generation AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors with up to 192 cores per processor and up to 500 W TDP on supported SKUs. It supports 24 DDR5 RDIMM slots, registered ECC DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, up to 6.14 TB native memory and selected CXL Type 3 memory configurations, iDRAC10 and Dell OpenManage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and Dell PowerEdge cyber-resilient architecture.
The Dell PowerEdge R7725 server is suitable for virtualization, VDI, HPC, scale-out databases, analytics, data warehousing, e-commerce, software-defined storage and GPU-accelerated infrastructure. It should be treated as a mainstream PowerEdge rack platform matched to its processor family and form factor, not as an entry-level server or a direct substitute for every adjacent model.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge R7725
Choose Dell PowerEdge R7725 when the workload needs very high AMD core density, strong memory bandwidth, EDSFF Gen5 NVMe storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and selected 450 W double-width GPU support in a validated Dell PowerEdge rack platform. It is a good fit for virtualization, VDI, HPC, scale-out databases, analytics, data warehousing, e-commerce, software-defined storage and GPU-accelerated infrastructure where compute, RAM, local storage, networking and power must be sized as one configuration.
Compared with Dell PowerEdge R770, Dell PowerEdge R7725 should be selected when its processor platform, rack size, I/O placement and drive layout match the project better. Compared with Dell PowerEdge R7625, validate whether the workload needs Intel or AMD processors, 1U or 2U space, and the required storage or accelerator limits.
The Dell PowerEdge R7725 configuration should be validated carefully for processor type, memory population, drive bay layout, storage controller, BOSS or M.2 boot, OCP networking, risers, GPU or DPU support, power supplies, fan type and cooling.
Chassis and drive bay options
Dell PowerEdge R7725 supports several rack chassis and drive bay layouts. The right option depends on whether the server is being configured for balanced virtualization, high-density NVMe storage, capacity-oriented local storage, front or rear I/O serviceability or accelerator-heavy workloads.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge R7725 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA | capacity storage, backup repositories, archive and file services | Supports up to 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives. This is the practical starting point when HDD capacity matters more than maximum NVMe density. |
| Dell PowerEdge R7725 24SFF / 16 or 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA | virtualization, application platforms and serviceable SFF storage | Supports 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA or 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA front layouts for SSD-heavy or mixed SFF storage. |
| Dell PowerEdge R7725 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 x U.2 or NVMe RAID | mixed SAS/SATA capacity with a smaller NVMe tier | Combines 16 SAS/SATA drives with 8 U.2 or 2.5-inch NVMe RAID drives. Controller design must be validated because SAS, SATA and NVMe cannot be mixed behind the same controller. |
| Dell PowerEdge R7725 8 / 16 / 32 / 40 EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe | dense Gen5 NVMe, HPC, analytics and high-throughput databases | Supports EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe layouts up to 40 front drives. These builds require careful attention to CPU, fans, PSU, thermal and riser rules. |
| Dell PowerEdge BOSS-N1 DC-MHS / M.2 boot options | separating OS or hypervisor boot from front data drives | BOSS-N1 DC-MHS can provide hardware RAID 1 boot using 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs, typically 480 GB or 960 GB. M.2 interposer options depend on model and configuration. |
For balanced enterprise deployments, SFF or Universal drive configurations are usually the practical starting point. For capacity workloads, use the model-specific LFF or high-count SATA layouts where available. For latency-sensitive databases, high-I/O virtualization, analytics and AI data pipelines, EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe should be considered.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected chassis, backplane, controller, BOSS or M.2 boot option, risers, front or rear I/O choice, GPU or DPU configuration, power supply and Dell support matrix. NVMe and EDSFF support should not be assumed from the server model name alone.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge R7725 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
|---|---|
| Virtualization / private cloud | Balanced CPU configuration, DDR5 memory pool, SSD or NVMe storage where needed, redundant networking and room for growth. |
| AI inference / accelerator workloads | Validated accelerator model, riser and power planning, sufficient memory, fast local NVMe storage and thermal validation. |
| Containers / Kubernetes | Balanced CPU and RAM, reliable boot media, local SSD or NVMe where needed and redundant network connectivity. |
| Databases / data management | Processor choice matched to licensing and query profile, enough RAM for cache, low-latency storage and protected design. |
| Backup / archive | Capacity-oriented drive layout, moderate CPU/RAM and network throughput sized for backup windows. |
| Software-defined storage / HCI | Drive layout, HBA/JBOD or controller mode, network bandwidth and CPU/RAM sized for the SDS platform. |
| Web / microservices / scale-out | Power-efficient CPU selection, fast networking, predictable boot and storage design and repeatable node configuration. |
| Mixed enterprise workloads | Balanced CPU, RAM, storage and NIC choices, with headroom for failover, maintenance and growth. |
The Dell PowerEdge R7725 configuration should be chosen around the main reason for selecting this platform: very high AMD core density, strong memory bandwidth, EDSFF Gen5 NVMe storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and selected 450 W double-width GPU support, Dell PowerEdge management and a storage layout matched to the workload.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
Dell PowerEdge R7725 uses two 5th Generation AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors with up to 192 cores per processor and up to 500 W TDP on supported SKUs. Higher-core EPYC 9005 CPUs help virtualization, VDI, HPC and analytics; higher-frequency SKUs can matter for database and per-core-sensitive applications. CPU selection should account for software licensing, thermal limits and whether the workload benefits more from core density or per-core performance.
RAM planning should start with VM density, database cache, container scheduling and future growth. Dell PowerEdge R7725 supports 24 DDR5 RDIMM slots, registered ECC DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, up to 6.14 TB native memory and selected CXL Type 3 memory configurations. DIMM capacities and operating speeds depend on CPU type and population rules.
For storage, select the drive layout around capacity, latency and serviceability. SFF or Universal layouts are balanced, LFF or high-count SATA layouts are capacity-oriented, and EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe is the best fit for dense flash and low-latency workloads.
Hardware RAID should be selected around the validated PERC or HBA controller options for the chosen drive type. BOSS-N1 DC-MHS or M.2 interposer boot can separate OS or hypervisor boot from the main data drives. Mixed SAS, SATA and NVMe designs must follow Dell controller rules.
Networking, PCIe, GPU, DPU and power must be validated together. OCP NIC 3.0, PCIe Gen5 risers, accelerator support, Direct Liquid Cooling, fan type and PSU choice can all affect the final supported configuration.
Dell PowerEdge R7725 vs related Dell PowerEdge models
| Model | When to consider |
|---|---|
| Dell PowerEdge R770 | Choose R770 when a 2U Intel Xeon 6 platform is needed for broader storage, PCIe and GPU flexibility. |
| Dell PowerEdge R7625 | Consider R7625 when a previous-generation AMD EPYC 2U platform is sufficient. |
| Dell PowerEdge R6625 | Choose R6625 when a 1U AMD EPYC platform is preferred instead of Intel Xeon. |
| Dell PowerEdge R7615 | Choose R7615 when a single-socket AMD EPYC 2U platform is preferred for storage or cost-sensitive AMD deployments. |
| Dell PowerEdge R670 | Choose R670 when 1U density, dual-socket Intel Xeon 6 performance and EDSFF NVMe storage are required. |
Dell PowerEdge R7725 is the right reference point when the requirement matches its processor platform, form factor and storage design. It should not be positioned as interchangeable with older PowerEdge generations or with a different Intel or AMD platform without validating CPU, memory, storage, I/O and cooling rules.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge R7725 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge R7725 is a strong Dell PowerEdge rack server for virtualization, VDI, HPC, scale-out databases, analytics, data warehousing, e-commerce, software-defined storage and GPU-accelerated infrastructure. Choose it when you need very high AMD core density, strong memory bandwidth, EDSFF Gen5 NVMe storage, PCIe Gen5 expansion and selected 450 W double-width GPU support with two 5th Generation AMD EPYC 9005 Series processors with up to 192 cores per processor and up to 500 W TDP on supported SKUs, 24 DDR5 RDIMM slots, registered ECC DDR5 up to 6400 MT/s, up to 6.14 TB native memory and selected CXL Type 3 memory configurations and Dell PowerEdge management. Before purchase, confirm CPU type, RAM population, drive bay layout, RAID or HBA mode, BOSS or M.2 boot option, OCP networking, risers, GPU or DPU support, cooling, PSU and warranty requirements.
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