DELL PowerEdge R7515 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
- One 2nd or 3rd Generation AMD EPYCTM Processor with up to 64 cores
- Memory
- DDR4: Up to 16 x DDR4 RDIMM (1TB), LRDIMM (2TB), bandwidth up to 3200 MT/S
- Controllers
- HW RAID: PERC 9/10 - HBA330, H330, H730P, H740P, H840, 12G SAS HBA Chipset SATA/SW RAID(S150): Yes
- Storage
- Front Bays
Up to 8 x3.5” Hot Plug SATA/SAS HDDs
Up to 12x 3.5” hot-plug SAS/SATA HDDs
Up to 24x 2.5” Hot Plug SATA/SAS/NVMe
Rear Bays
Up to 2x 3.5” hot-plug SAS/SATA HDDs
Internal: 2 x M.2 (BOSS) - Power supplies
- 750W Titanium 750W Platinum 1100W Platinum 1600W Platinum
- Fans
- Stanadard/High Peformance Fan N+1 Fan redunadancy
- Dimension
- Height: 86.8mm (3.42”) Width: 434.0mm (17.09”) Depth: 647.1mm (25.48”) Weight: 27.3 kg (60.19 lb)
- Rack Units
- 2U Rack Server
- Embedded management
- iDRAC9 iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish iDRAC Direct Quick Sync 2 BLE/wireless module
- Bezel
- Optional LCD bezel or security bezel
- OpenManageTM Software
- Consoles
OpenManage Enterprise
OpenManage Enterprise Power Manager
Mobility
OpenManage Mobile
Tools
Dell EMC RACADM CLI
Dell EMC Repository Manager
Dell EMC System Update
Dell EMC Server Update Utility
Dell EMC Update Catalogs
iDRAC Service Module
IPMI Tool
OpenManage Server Administrator
OpenManage Storage Services - Integrations & Connections
- OpenManage Integrations
BMC Truesight
Microsoft® System Center
Redhat® Andible® Modules
VMware® vCenter™
OpenManage Connections
IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
IBM Tivoli® Network Manager IP Edition
Micro Focus® Operations Manager I
Nagios® Core
Nagios® XI - Security
- Cryptographically signed firmware Secure Boot Secure Erase Silicon Root of Trust System Lockdown TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0 optional
- Embedded NIC
- 2 x 1GbE 2 x 10GbE BT 2 x 10GbE SFP+ 2 x 25GbE SFP28
- Network Options
- OCP x16 Mezz 3.0
- GPU Options
- Up to 4 Single-Wide GPU(T4); Up to 1 Full-Height FPGA
Dell PowerEdge R7515 overview
Dell PowerEdge R7515 is a 2U single-socket rack server based on 2nd or 3rd Generation AMD EPYC processors and DDR4 memory. Its main value is high core density and memory bandwidth in one CPU socket, which can be attractive for virtualization, software-defined storage, database workloads, containers and license-conscious deployments.
In the Dell PowerEdge 15G lineup, the R7515 is the single-socket AMD EPYC 2U platform. It should be compared with dual-socket AMD systems such as R7525 and with Intel-based alternatives only after considering workload behavior and software licensing. The Dell R7515 server can be a practical choice when one high-core-count EPYC CPU provides enough compute while reducing platform complexity compared with two-socket designs.
When to choose Dell PowerEdge R7515
Choose Dell PowerEdge R7515 when a workload benefits from AMD EPYC core density, memory bandwidth and a 2U chassis but does not necessarily need two sockets. This can include virtualization, container platforms, software-defined storage, database servers, backup nodes and mixed enterprise workloads.
For virtualization, the R7515 can be attractive when a single high-core-count CPU provides enough VM capacity and helps control socket-based licensing in some scenarios. For software-defined storage, the 2U chassis and drive options can support dense storage designs, but controller mode, networking and redundancy must be planned carefully. For databases, the Dell PowerEdge R7515 server can be useful when memory bandwidth and core count are important.
This model should not be described like an Intel Xeon platform. Its selection logic is different: fewer sockets, high per-socket core count and AMD EPYC memory architecture. If the workload needs maximum dual-socket compute, compare it with Dell PowerEdge R7525.
Chassis and drive bay options
The Servermall page lists the Dell R7515 24SFF configuration. This gives the system a storage-dense 2U profile.
| Chassis option | Best for | Comment |
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| Dell R7515 24SFF | Software-defined storage, SSD-based virtualization, database storage and dense local drive layouts | SFF bays are better for SSD/SAS performance-oriented configurations and flexible disk grouping. |
Dell R7515 24SFF is useful when the server must combine compute and many local drives. It can support storage-heavy virtualization, cache tiers, database volumes or SDS nodes, depending on the selected controller and backplane. NVMe may be relevant in some R7515 configurations, but it should be used only when the exact build supports it.
Final drive compatibility depends on the selected backplane, storage controller and exact server configuration.
Recommended Dell PowerEdge R7515 configurations by workload
| Workload | Recommended focus |
|---|---|
| Virtualization | High-core AMD EPYC CPU, large RAM pool, SSD/SAS storage and redundant networking. |
| Software-defined storage | HBA/JBOD mode, consistent drive layout, cache planning and 10/25GbE or faster networking. |
| Database server | CPU frequency/core balance, memory bandwidth, RAM for cache and low-latency SSD/NVMe where supported. |
| Containers | Core count, memory bandwidth and consistent node configuration. |
| Backup / repository | SFF or supported drive capacity planning, moderate CPU/RAM and network throughput. |
| License-conscious consolidation | Evaluate whether one socket with many cores improves licensing economics for the selected software. |
The Dell R7515 configuration should be planned around the advantages of a single-socket EPYC design. It is not always about maximum CPU count; often the value is consolidation efficiency.
How to choose CPU, RAM, RAID and storage
AMD EPYC platforms are often attractive when high core density, memory bandwidth and consolidation efficiency are important. With the Dell R7515 server, CPU choice should consider whether the workload benefits from many cores or from higher per-core frequency. CPU and core count may affect software licensing for VMware, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server and other commercial platforms. In some licensing models, a single-socket server may be easier to justify, but the exact licensing rules should be verified.
RAM planning is critical for virtualization, databases and storage platforms. AMD EPYC memory bandwidth can be useful, but only if enough DIMMs and capacity are selected for the workload. For VMs and databases, RAM often matters more than a small CPU upgrade.
Hardware RAID is suitable for classic server deployments. HBA/JBOD mode is usually preferred for ZFS, Ceph, vSAN, Proxmox/ZFS and other software-defined storage designs. BOSS or boot SSD options, where available, can separate the OS or hypervisor from the data drives.
For storage, SFF SSD/SAS layouts provide flexible performance. NVMe is useful for low latency and high IOPS only where supported. Check RAID controllers, server SSDs and network options together.
Dell PowerEdge R7515 vs related Dell models
| Model | When to consider |
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| Dell PowerEdge R6515 | Consider it as a related 1U AMD EPYC model when rack density matters more than 2U storage flexibility. |
| Dell PowerEdge R7525 | Choose R7525 when dual-socket AMD EPYC compute capacity and scalability are required. |
| Dell PowerEdge R550 | Choose R550 for a mid-range 2U Intel Xeon Scalable alternative. |
| Dell PowerEdge R650 | Choose R650 for dense 1U Intel Xeon Scalable virtualization and private cloud nodes. |
Dell PowerEdge R7515 is strongest when one high-core-count AMD EPYC socket is enough and 2U storage flexibility is useful.
New and refurbished Dell PowerEdge R7515 servers
A refurbished Dell R7515 can be a practical production option when the hardware is tested, correctly configured and supplied with warranty. It is especially relevant for storage, virtualization and consolidation projects where AMD EPYC core density helps control system count.
New units may be preferable when procurement policy requires new hardware or when a specific standardized configuration must be sourced. Servermall offers EU delivery and warranty options; depending on the offer, Dell R7515 refurbished servers may be available with a 5-year warranty. Confirm CPU generation, RAM layout, controller mode, drive backplane, network adapters and warranty terms before ordering.
Summary: is Dell PowerEdge R7515 the right server for your workload×
Dell PowerEdge R7515 is a good fit for single-socket AMD EPYC deployments that need high core density, memory bandwidth and 2U storage flexibility. It suits virtualization, software-defined storage, databases, containers and license-conscious consolidation. Choose R7525 if dual-socket AMD compute is required, or compare with Intel R550/R650 when software or platform standardization favors Xeon. Before purchase, confirm CPU, RAM, storage, RAID/HBA, network, PSU and warranty requirements.
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