DELL PowerEdge R650xs Server Processor 2x Xeon Gold 5317 3.0GHz 12 Core
Dual Xeon Gold 5317 12-core CPUs at 3.0 GHz with 512 GB DDR4, eight 1.92 TB SATA SSDs on a PERC H745 controller, quad 1 GbE networking, iDRAC9 Enterprise and dual 1400 W supplies in a 1U rack
- ProcessorIntel Xeon
- Installed RAM512 GB
- Video RAM8 MB
- Installed SSD2
- Processor core count12-Core Processor
- Operating systemNo
- Dual Intel Xeon Gold 5317 3.0GHz processors with 3.6GHz turbo for high compute density
- 512GB DDR4 2933MHz ECC memory across 16 slots enables large-scale virtualization
- PERC H745 RAID controller with 4GB NV cache supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60
- Eight 1.92TB SATA SSDs provide fast, reliable storage in 2.5-inch bays
- iDRAC9 Enterprise and quad-port 1GbE OCP 3.0 simplify remote management and connectivity
Server Configuration
The Dell PowerEdge R650xs is a 1U rack server fitted with two Intel Xeon Gold 5317 processors, each running at 3.0 GHz with 12 cores. It arrives with 512 GB of DDR4 2933 MHz registered ECC memory and eight 1.92 TB SATA solid-state drives managed by a PERC H745 RAID controller.
Target Workloads
This configuration suits teams that need dense compute and fast local storage for virtualization, databases or high-performance computing in a single rack unit. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, NVMe drive bays or more than two processor sockets should evaluate other platforms.
Deciding Specification
The server uses an LGA 4189 socket and supports a maximum of 1 TB of DDR4 memory across 16 DIMM slots. Confirm that your memory upgrade plan and processor replacement path match this socket and capacity limit before purchasing.
How it compares
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- Price $13,719.99
- Pricier than about 94% of the 621 comparable items (median $1,561.99).
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Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | DELL |
| Product line | PowerEdge R650xs |
| Model name | R650xs |
| Part number | 3 GHz |
| Product type | Rack |
| Processor | |
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| Processor core count | 12-Core Processor |
| Processor socket | LGA 4189 |
| Processor speed | 16 |
| Installed CPUs | Gold 5317 |
| Max supported CPUs | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Installed RAM | 512 GB |
| Type of memory | DDR4 |
| Maximum RAM capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage | |
| Installed SSD | 2 |
| Disk controller | Dell Perc H745 Controller |
| Drive interface | SATA |
| Supported RAID levels | RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 |
| Optical drive | 0 |
| Graphics | |
| Video RAM | 8 MB |
| Graphics chip | Matrox G200 |
| Connectivity | |
| Network controller | Dell EMC 15G Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE OCP 3.0 Network Card |
| Ports & slots | |
| Network ports | 4 x Ports |
| Expansion card slots | 0 |
| Management interface | RJ 45 |
| Power | |
| Hot-swap redundant PSU | Yes |
| Size & build | |
| Rack height | 1U |
| Software | |
| Operating system | No |
| More details | |
| AI capability | 8 × 1.92 TB SATA SSD |
Questions about this item
Does the 1U form factor and included Ready Rails allow direct mounting in a standard rack?
Yes, the server occupies a single 1U rack height and ships with Ready Rails for tool-less installation in a standard four-post rack.
What is the correct order for installing the two Xeon Gold 5317 processors into the LGA 4189 sockets?
Align each processor with the socket notches, lower it gently without force, then close the retention lever; the common error is pressing down before the lever is fully latched.
When should the PERC H745 controller battery be checked or replaced to protect the 4GB NV cache?
Monitor the battery status via iDRAC9 Enterprise; replace it when the health indicator shows degraded capacity, typically after several years of continuous operation.
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