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Dell PowerEdge R7525 2U rack server chassis, eight 3.5-inch drive bays, matte black finish

DELL

DELL R7525 3.5-inch 8-bay barebone server

SKU CH-VYSX-BVAE6 MPN R7525

Barebone 2U rack server with eight 3.5-inch drive backplanes, no CPU or internal components included

  • ProcessorRack
  • Processor socketLGA 3647
  • Eight 3.5-inch drive bays enable high-capacity storage arrays
  • LGA 3647 socket supports choice of compatible processors
  • Barebone chassis allows full customisation of internal components
  • No pre-installed drives let you configure storage to exact needs
  • No power supply or expansion cards included for cost-effective builds

8-bay 3.5-inch barebone chassis

The Dell PowerEdge R7525 is a 2U rack-mount barebone server equipped with eight 3.5-inch drive backplanes. It arrives without any processor, memory, storage, expansion cards or power supplies installed. The open configuration lets integrators select every internal component to match a specific workload. The unit is supplied in new condition and backed by a three-year manufacturer warranty.

Target integrators and custom builders

This chassis suits system integrators and IT teams that want full control over CPU choice, memory capacity, storage topology and redundancy. It is not suited for buyers who need a ready-to-run server with validated components, pre-loaded firmware or immediate deployment without additional parts procurement.

LGA 3647 processor socket

The motherboard provides a single LGA 3647 socket that determines which processor generation can be installed. Compatibility with a specific CPU model must be verified against Dell's qualified vendor list before purchase. No other socket or processor interface is present in this barebone unit.

How it compares

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Price $3,569.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 532 comparable items (median $2,503.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Product linePowerEdge R7525
Model nameR7525
Processor
ProcessorRack
Processor socketLGA 3647

Questions about this item

What rack space does the 8-bay 3.5-inch chassis require?

The R7525 is a rack-mount server; verify your cabinet depth and rail kit compatibility before installation.

Which processors fit the LGA 3647 socket on this barebone?

Select compatible CPUs for the LGA 3647 socket, apply thermal paste correctly, and seat the heatsink evenly — the step often missed is torquing screws in a cross pattern.

What power supplies must be added for redundant operation?

This unit ships without power supplies; install matched hot-plug PSUs of the same wattage to enable redundancy and avoid single-point failure.

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