Alienware
PowerEdge R650xs
The PowerEdge R650xs, presented under the Alienware brand, is a high-density 1U rack server built for demanding enterprise workloads. It supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors, making it ideal for virtualization, database operations, and scale-out infrastructure. This server offers substantial memory capacity and flexible storage options, ensuring performance scalability for modern data centers. With advanced management via iDRAC9 and redundant power, the R650xs delivers the reliability required for mission-critical applications.
$4427.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
96
/ 341
#96 in Computer Servers
Price vs Category Average
-34%
Below average
Form Factor
1
/ U Rack Server
Who it's for
- High Density 1U Form Factor
- Optimized Performance for Scale-Out
- Comprehensive Remote Management
Who should skip it
- Limited PCIe Expansion Slots
- Thermal and Acoustic Limitations
- Restricted Internal Storage Flexibility
Key Specs
Form Factor
1U Rack Server
Processor Sockets
2
Maximum RAM Capacity
2048 GB
Memory Slots
16 DDR4 RDIMM slots
PCIe Slots
Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots
Storage Bays (2.5-inch)
10 bays
Storage Interface Support
SAS/SATA/NVMe
Management Software
Dell iDRAC9
Features
- Optimized for high-density scale-out environments
- Supports dual Intel Xeon Scalable processors
- Flexible networking via OCP 3.0 module
- Advanced remote management with iDRAC9
- Hot-plug redundant power supply options
- High memory capacity for virtualization tasks
- Supports modern high-speed PCIe Gen4 expansion
What customers say
IT professionals highly value the Dell PowerEdge R650xs for its robust performance and excellent reliability in demanding environments. Users consistently praise its efficiency when managing virtualization and database workloads, noting its stability ensures minimal downtime for critical applications. The compact 1U design is a significant advantage, maximizing density in space constrained data centers. Furthermore, the intuitive remote management provided by the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller simplifies deployment and maintenance tasks. While the initial cost is notable, customers find the long term value, balanced performance, and dependable operation justify the investment, making it a strong choice for high density computing needs.
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