DELL PowerEdge R670 server

The DELL PowerEdge R670 is a 1U, two-socket rack server designed to deliver high-performance computing with optimal power efficiency for modern data centers.

Technical Characteristics:

• Processors: Supports two Intel Xeon 6 processors with a range of core options (up to 144 E-cores or 86 P-cores per processor).
• Memory: 32 DDR5 DIMM slots supporting RDIMM with speeds up to 6400 MT/s, with a maximum capacity of 8 TB. Supports ECC registered DIMMs.
• Storage Controllers:
  • Internal Boot: BOSS-N1 (Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem) with HWRAID 1 supporting 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs, or an M.2 interposer board for 2 x M.2 NVMe SSDs, or USB boot options.
  • Internal: Front PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) options include H965i, H975i, and H365i.
• Drive Bays (Front): Offers flexible configurations including:
  • Up to 8 x EDSFF E3.S NVMe SSDs (maximum 122.88 TB, or 245.76 TB with FIO configuration).
  • Up to 20 x EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe SSDs (maximum 307.2 TB).
  • Up to 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe SSDs.
  • Up to 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA SSDs (maximum 38.4 TB).
• Rear Drive Bays: Up to 2 x EDSFF E3.S NVMe SSDs (maximum 30.72 TB).
• Power Supplies: Redundant hot-swap power supply units available in various wattages (800W, 1100W, 1500W, 1800W) with Titanium and Platinum efficiency ratings. Supports both AC and DC power.
• Cooling: High-performance Silver or Standard hot-swappable fans with up to 4 dual-fan modules. Optional Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) available for specific configurations.
• Expansion Slots: Up to 3 x16 Gen5 PCIe slots. Offers OCP NIC 3.0 slots (two at the front or two at the rear).
• Embedded Management: iDRAC10 (Dell Remote Access Controller) with iDRAC Direct and Redfish API for remote management.
• Security: Cryptographically signed firmware, Secure Boot, Secured Component Verification, Silicon Root of Trust, TPM 2.0, Secure Erase, and System Lockdown options.
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 42.8 mm (1.69 inches)
  • Width: 482 mm (18.98 inches)
  • Depth: Varies based on configuration (around 815-830 mm / 32-32.6 inches).
• Weight: Approximately 20.42 kg (45.02 lbs).

Intended Tasks:

The Dell PowerEdge R670 is a versatile server designed for a variety of demanding workloads, including:

• Virtualization: Ideal for high-density virtualization environments where performance, density, and power efficiency are crucial.
• Cloud-Native Applications: Suited for web and microservices architectures, DevOps applications, and consumer digital services requiring flexibility and scalability.
• All-Flash Software-Defined Storage (SDS): The high density NVMe drive support makes it excellent for all-flash storage solutions.
• Hyperscale Workloads: Designed to handle massive datasets and scale-out architectures.
• Scale-Out Databases: Suitable for deploying and managing large, distributed databases.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Can support AI workloads requiring high throughput NVMe storage and I/O capabilities.
• Online Transaction Processing (OLTP): Provides the performance and reliability needed for transaction-intensive applications.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Capable of handling computationally intensive tasks with its powerful processors and memory capacity.
• Data Analytics: Well-suited for large-scale data processing and analytics.
• Cloud Service Providers: The R670 CSP (Cloud Service Provider) edition is specifically tailored for hosting and cloud infrastructure with features like front I/O for cold aisle deployments and enhanced energy efficiency.

In summary, the Dell PowerEdge R670 is a powerful and efficient 1U rack server that balances performance and density, making it a strong choice for a wide range of modern data center applications.