DELL PowerEdge R650xs Server
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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)
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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)
- Processors
- Up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 32 cores
- Memory
- 16 DDR4 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM 1 TB max, speeds up to 3200 MT/s Supports registered ECC DDR4 DIMMs only
- Storage controllers
- Internal controllers: PERC H345, PERC H355, PERC H745, PERC H755, PERC H755N, HBA355i, S150 Internal Boot: Internal Dual SD Module, Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSSS1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs, USB External PERC (RAID): PERC H840, HBA355e
- Drive bays
- Front bays: 0 drive bay Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) max 64 TB Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 61.44 TB Up to 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 76.8 TB Rear bays: Up to 2 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD) max 15.36 TB
- Power supplies
- 600W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant 800W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant 1100W Titanium Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant 1400W Platinum Mixed Mode (100-240Vac or 240Vdc) hot swap redundant 1100W -48Vdc hot swap redundant (CAUTION: only works with -48Vdc to -60Vdc power input)
- Cooling options
- Air cooling
- Fans
- Standard (STD) fans, High performance SLVR fans or High performance GOLD fans Up to seven cabled fans
- Dimension
- Height – 42.8 mm (1.68 inches) Width – 482 mm (18.97 inches) Depth – 734.95 mm (28.92 inches) – without bezel and 748.79 mm (29.47 inches) – with bezel
- Form Factor
- 1U rack server
- Embedded management
- iDRAC9 iDRAC Direct iDRAC Service Module Quick Sync 2 wireless module
- Bezel
- Optional bezel or security bezel
- OpenManage Software
- OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Power Manager plugin OpenManage SupportAssist plugin OpenManage Update Manager plugin
- Mobility
- OpenManage Mobile
- Integrations and Connections
- OpenManage Integrations BMC Truesight Microsoft System Center OpenManage Integrations Red Hat Ansible Modules VMware vCenter and vRealize Operations Manager OpenManage Connections IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus IBM Tivoli Network Manager IP Edition Micro Focus Operations Manager OpenManage Connections Nagios Core Nagios XI
- Security
- Cryptographically signed firmware Secure Boot Secure Erase Silicon Root of Trust System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter) TPM 1.2/2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ
- Embedded NIC
- 2 x 1 GbE LOM
- Network Options
- 1 x OCP 3.0
- GPU options
- Not supported
- Ports
- Front Ports 1 x Dedicated iDRAC Direct micro-USB 1 x USB 3.0 1 x VGA Internal Ports 1 x USB 3.0 (optional) Rear Ports 1 x USB 2.0 1 x Serial (optional) 1 x USB 3.0 2 x RJ-45 1 x VGA (optional for liquid cooling configuration)
- PCIe
- Up to 3 x PCIe Gen4 slots
- Operating System and Hypervisors
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS Citrix Hypervisor Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V Red Hat Enterprise Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server VMware ESXi
- OEM-ready version availabe
- From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you.
Dell PowerEdge R650xs overview
Dell PowerEdge R650xs is a cost-optimized 1U dual-socket rack server based on 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors and DDR4 memory. It belongs to Dell’s xs positioning, which is designed for mainstream enterprise and scale-out workloads where maximum expandability is not the first priority.
The Dell R650xs server should not be described as a full equivalent of the standard R650 at a lower price. It is a different configuration class: suitable for cost-sensitive virtualization, medium VM density, non-GPU VDI, scale-out infrastructure and traditional enterprise applications. In the Dell PowerEdge 15G lineup, the R650xs is useful when a company wants dual-socket 1U performance but can accept a more focused platform than the full-flexibility R650.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge R650xs
Choose Dell PowerEdge R650xs when the workload is mainstream, repeatable and cost-sensitive. It can be a good fit for virtualization hosts, scale-out application nodes, medium-density VDI without heavy GPU requirements, business applications, web services, containers and infrastructure roles where consistent node cost matters.
For virtualization, the Dell PowerEdge R650xs server makes sense when the company wants multiple similar 1U nodes rather than a small number of highly expandable servers. RAM, networking and storage should still be sized carefully, but the design logic is different from a maximum-expansion R650 build.
The R650xs is also relevant for procurement teams balancing acquisition cost with enterprise server management and support. It can be considered when the workload does not need the highest PCIe flexibility, complex GPU configurations or the broadest storage combinations. If those requirements appear, compare it with Dell PowerEdge R650 or a 2U model such as Dell PowerEdge R750xs.
Chassis and drive bay options
The current Servermall page lists the Dell R650xs 10SFF configuration. This is a compact 1U SFF layout suitable for SSD/SAS and, where supported, NVMe-oriented builds.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
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| Dell R650xs 10SFF | Mainstream virtualization, scale-out nodes and compact SSD-based infrastructure | SFF bays provide a practical balance of drive count and 1U density. NVMe should be used only when supported by the selected backplane and controller path. |
Dell R650xs 10SFF is useful when each node needs local SSD storage but not a large number of capacity drives. For scale-out environments, it is often better to keep all nodes consistent in CPU, RAM, drives and NICs. For storage-heavy designs or large LFF capacity, a 2U platform may be more appropriate.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected backplane, storage controller and exact server configuration.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge R650xs configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
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| Cost-optimized virtualization | Balanced CPU core count, sufficient RAM, SSD storage and 10/25GbE networking. |
| Scale-out applications | Consistent node configuration, predictable CPU/RAM ratio and redundant networking. |
| Medium-density VDI | RAM capacity, SSD storage for user profiles and validation that GPU is not required. |
| Business applications | Balanced CPU choice, reliable RAID storage and RAM sized for application growth. |
| Web / service nodes | Moderate CPU, enough memory, fast network interfaces and simple repeatable builds. |
| Containers | Core count and RAM matched to pod density, with standardized network and storage layout. |
The Dell R650xs configuration should focus on repeatability and cost control. It is less about maximum per-server expansion and more about building a sensible fleet of mainstream enterprise nodes.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
Intel Xeon Scalable processors provide a range of core counts and frequencies. More cores are useful for virtualization, containers and multi-user workloads, while higher clock speed can matter for databases and applications sensitive to single-thread performance. For the Dell R650xs server, CPU choice should avoid overprovisioning because cost control is part of the model’s purpose. CPU and core count may affect software licensing for VMware, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server and other commercial platforms.
RAM is often the key sizing factor. Mainstream virtualization and VDI can run out of memory before CPU, so plan RAM for active VMs, overhead, maintenance and growth. For scale-out workloads, a consistent RAM-to-core ratio across nodes is often more useful than maximizing one server.
Hardware RAID is suitable for standard local arrays. HBA/JBOD mode should be selected for ZFS, Ceph, vSAN, Proxmox/ZFS or other software-defined storage where direct disk visibility is needed. BOSS or boot SSD options, if available in the selected build, can be used for the hypervisor or OS.
For storage, SFF SSD/SAS drives offer balanced performance in the 10SFF chassis. NVMe can be valuable for low latency and high IOPS, but only where supported by the exact configuration.
Dell PowerEdge R650xs vs related Dell models
| Model | When to consider |
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| Dell PowerEdge R650 | Choose R650 when you need the more flexible, higher-end 1U platform with broader expansion options. |
| Dell PowerEdge R450 | Choose R450 for a lower-cost dual-socket 1U system where mainstream density is enough. |
| Dell PowerEdge R750xs | Choose R750xs when the same cost-optimized logic is needed in a 2U chassis with more storage-oriented potential. |
Dell PowerEdge R650xs is a cost-optimized 1U platform, not a direct substitute for R650. It is strongest when workload requirements are known and maximum expandability is not required.
New and refurbished Dell PowerEdge R650xs servers
A refurbished Dell R650xs can be a rational option for mainstream production workloads when the server is tested, correctly configured and covered by warranty. It may be especially useful for adding nodes to existing 15G environments or building cost-sensitive virtualization capacity.
New units may be preferred when procurement requires new hardware or when multiple identical systems must be sourced for a standardized rollout. Servermall offers EU delivery and warranty options; depending on the offer, Dell R650xs new and refurbished servers may be available with a 5-year warranty. Confirm that the final quote uses the correct Intel Xeon Scalable platform, drive layout, controller, RAM and PSU configuration.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge R650xs the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge R650xs is suitable for cost-optimized 1U virtualization, scale-out applications, medium-density VDI without heavy GPU needs and mainstream enterprise infrastructure. Choose it when predictable node cost and repeatable configuration matter more than maximum expansion. Compare it with R650 for flexibility, R450 for lower-cost 1U workloads and R750xs for a 2U xs alternative. Before purchase, confirm CPU, RAM, storage, RAID/HBA, network, PSU and warranty requirements.
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