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Dell PowerEdge R650 1U rack server front view with bezel and ten 2.5 inch drive bays

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R650 1U rack server 2x Xeon Gold 5317 3.0GHz 12-core 512GB DDR4 10x 960GB SSD H755

SKU CH-JDAG-6WMYR

1U rack server with dual 12-core Xeon Gold 5317 CPUs, 512GB DDR4, ten 960GB SATA SSDs and PERC H755 RAID controller

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Installed RAM512 GB
  • Video RAM8 MB
  • Processor core count12-Core Processor
  • Operating systemNo
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Dual Xeon Gold 5317 processors at 3.0GHz with 12 cores each deliver enterprise compute density
  • 512GB DDR4 2933MHz registered ECC memory across 16 modules ensures rapid data throughput
  • PERC H755 RAID controller with 8GB NV cache supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 for flexible data protection
  • Ten 960GB SATA enterprise SSDs provide high-capacity flash storage in 2.5-inch form factor
  • iDRAC9 Enterprise remote management with quad-port 1GbE OCP 3.0 networking streamlines deployment and monitoring

Dell PowerEdge R650 1U rack server

This Dell PowerEdge R650 is a 1U rack server built for dense enterprise deployments. Two Intel Xeon Gold 5317 processors run at 3.0GHz base clock with 3.6GHz turbo and 12 cores each. Memory totals 512GB of DDR4-2933 registered ECC across 16 modules. A Dell PERC H755 controller with 8GB NV cache manages the storage array. Ten 960GB SATA SSDs fill the 2.5-inch bays. Dual 1400W platinum power supplies and iDRAC9 Enterprise complete the package. Ready rails and a front bezel are included.

Workload fit and limits

The configuration suits virtualization clusters, database nodes, and private-cloud compute tiers that need high core count and large memory in a single rack unit. The 10-bay 2.5-inch chassis limits raw drive count, so buyers who want more storage slots should look at larger form-factor platforms. Workloads requiring GPU acceleration or NVMe-only arrays will need a different chassis design. Single-socket deployments leave half the CPU sockets empty, reducing cost-efficiency for lighter tasks.

Deciding specification

The Dell PERC H755 RAID controller with 8GB NV cache and battery backup dictates which RAID levels and drive protocols are supported. It handles RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 on SATA and SAS media. If your deployment requires NVMe RAID or a different controller feature set, this server will not meet that requirement.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Rack & Tower Servers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $11,874.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 17,641 comparable items (median $1,910.99).
Installed RAM 512 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 15,103 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 8 MB
Typical for this category: the median of 8,309 items is 0.01 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePowerEdge R650
Model nameR650
Part number3 GHz
Product typeRack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
Processor core count12-Core Processor
Processor socketLGA 4189
Processor speed32
Installed CPUsGold 5317
Max supported CPUs2
Memory
Installed RAM512 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity2 TB
Storage
Disk controllerDell Perc H755 Controller
Drive interfaceSATA
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
Optical drive0
Graphics
Video RAM8 MB
Graphics chipMatrox G200
Connectivity
Network controllerDell EMC 15G Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE OCP 3.0 Network Card
Ports & slots
Network ports4 x Ports
Expansion card slots0
Management interfaceRJ 45
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUYes
Size & build
Rack height1U
Software
Operating systemNo
More details
AI capability10 × 960 GB SATA SSD

Questions about this item

How do I install the 10x 960GB SATA SSDs into the 2.5-inch drive bays, and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a bay until the latch clicks; the step often missed is confirming the PERC H755 sees all 10 drives in its BIOS before loading the OS.

Which component will need replacement first under continuous operation, and how is it serviced?

The 1400 Watt platinum power supplies are hot-swap; pull the failed unit, insert the replacement, and the server stays online.

What thermal limit appears first when both Xeon Gold 5317 CPUs run at 3.6GHz turbo for extended periods?

The 1U chassis airflow hits its cooling ceiling before the CPUs throttle, so sustained turbo requires cool inlet air and clean filters.

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