Overview
The Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680 is a 6U, dual-socket rack server engineered for high-performance computing (HPC) and demanding artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) workloads. Designed to handle large-scale model training and inference tasks, it offers exceptional GPU density and memory bandwidth, making it ideal for data centers and enterprises focusing on next-generation AI applications.
 
Features
- Dual-Socket Architecture: Supports two 4th or 5th Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, with up to 64 cores per processor, delivering robust computational power for intensive workloads.
- Advanced GPU Support: Equipped with up to 8 NVIDIA H100 or H200 SXM5 GPUs, providing high throughput and low latency for AI training and inference tasks.
- High-Speed Memory: Features 32 DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 4 TB of RDIMM memory, with speeds up to 4800 MT/s, ensuring rapid data processing.
- Extensive Storage Options: Offers up to 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives or 16 x E3.S NVMe drives, with a maximum storage capacity of 122.88 TB, accommodating large datasets.
- Enhanced Connectivity: Includes 10 PCIe Gen5 slots for flexible expansion, supporting various networking and accelerator cards.
- Robust Security: Incorporates features like Secure Boot, Data at Rest Encryption (DRE), and cryptographically signed firmware to ensure system integrity and data protection.
- Comprehensive Management: Managed through the embedded iDRAC9 system, facilitating remote monitoring and management.
 
Specifications
- Form Factor: 6U Rack Server
- Processors: Up to 2 x 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (up to 64 cores each)
- Memory: 32 x DDR5 RDIMM slots, up to 4 TB, speeds up to 4800 MT/s
- Storage:
- Up to 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs or 16 x E3.S NVMe drives
- Maximum capacity: 122.88 TB
- Graphics Processing Units (GPUs):
- Up to 8 x NVIDIA H100 or H200 SXM5 GPUs
- Expansion Slots: 10 x PCIe Gen5 slots
- Networking: Supports various OCP 3.0 network adapters
- Power Supply: Redundant 2800W hot-plug power supplies
- Cooling: High-performance cooling system with multiple fans
- Operating Systems Supported:
- Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS
- Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- VMware ESXi
- Management: Embedded iDRAC9 with OpenManage Enterprise