| Processor | – Two 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, each with up to 64 cores |
|---|---|
| Operating System | – Canonical® Ubuntu® Server LTS |
| Chipset Option | Intel® C741 Chipset |
| Accelerators | -8 NVIDIA HGX H100 80 GB 700 W SXM5 GPUs, fully interconnected with NVIDIA NVLink technology, or |
| Memory | – DIMM speed: Up to 5600 MT/s with 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors; up to 4800 MT/s with 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors |
| Storage | – Front trays: |
| Security | – Cryptographically signed firmware |
| Management | – Embedded / server‑level: |
| Power Supply | – 2800 W Titanium 200‑240 VAC or 240 VDC redundant, hot‑swappable |
| Fans | – Up to 6 Gold‑level High Performance (HPR) fans mounted in the mid tray |
| Embedded OSFP | – 6 x 800 Gb optical modules (available only with Intel Gaudi3) |
| Ports Included | – Networking options: |
| Slots | – PCIe: Up to 10 x16 Gen5 (x16 PCIe) full‑height, half‑length slots (Intel Gaudi3 supports 8 PCIe slots) |
| Bezel | – Optional LCD‑equipped bezel or security bezel |
| Form Factor | – 6U rack server |
| Dimensions and Weight | – Height: 10.36 in (263.20 mm) |
Dell PowerEdge XE9680
Tackle demanding AI, machine learning, and deep learning workloads
Leverage a high-performance application server built specifically for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning to rapidly develop, train, and deploy large-scale machine learning models.
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 Overview
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is designed for buyers planning a configured enterprise infrastructure deployment. Tackle demanding AI, machine learning, and deep learning workloads Leverage a high-performance application server built specifically for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning to rapidly develop, train, and deploy large-scale machine learning models. GPULoom supplies quotation-based configurations for data-center, cloud, virtualization and business application projects. Because processor, memory, storage, networking, risers, power supplies, firmware, warranty and condition can vary by unit, the exact bill of materials is confirmed before an order or project commitment.
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 Configuration Highlights
- Processor platform: – Two 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, each with up to 64 cores – Two 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, each with up to 56 cores
- Memory: – DIMM speed: Up to 5600 MT/s with 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors; up to 4800 MT/s with 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors – Memory type: RDIMM – Memory module slots: 32 DDR5 DIMM slots – Maximum RAM: Up…
- Storage options: – Front trays: – Up to 8 x 2.5‑inch NVMe/SAS/SATA SSD drives, capacity up to 122.88 TB – Up to 16 x E3.S NVMe direct drives, capacity up to 122.88 TB – Note: Intel Gaudi3 supports only 8 x 2.5‑inch NVMe SSD drives. – Sto…
- Accelerator options: -8 NVIDIA HGX H100 80 GB 700 W SXM5 GPUs, fully interconnected with NVIDIA NVLink technology, or -8 NVIDIA HGX H200 141 GB 700 W SXM5 GPUs, fully interconnected with NVIDIA NVLink technology, or -8 AMD Instinct MI300X 19…
- Form factor: – 6U rack server
These capabilities describe the platform and its supported configuration range rather than a guaranteed stock configuration. Buyers should provide the expected workload, required capacity, preferred drive layout, network speed, operating environment and redundancy goals. GPULoom will then confirm compatibility and availability for the requested build.
Processor and Memory Planning
For Dell PowerEdge XE9680, the available processor information is: – Two 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, each with up to 64 cores – Two 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, each with up to 56 cores. CPU choice should be evaluated against application licensing, core count, clock requirements, virtualization density and power limits. A higher core count is not automatically the best choice for every workload, particularly where software licensing or per-core performance affects total cost.
The documented memory information is: – DIMM speed: Up to 5600 MT/s with 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors; up to 4800 MT/s with 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors – Memory type: RDIMM – Memory module slots: 32 DDR5 DIMM slots – Maximum RAM: Up to 4 TB RDIMM Memory type: RDIMM Memory module slots: 32 DDR…. Final memory planning should account for capacity, channel population, module type, rank, speed and future expansion. For clustered or virtualized environments, it is also useful to reserve headroom for failover, maintenance and workload growth rather than sizing only for the initial deployment.
Storage, Networking and Expansion
Storage planning for Dell PowerEdge XE9680 should start from the required balance of capacity, latency, endurance and serviceability. The current platform data lists: – Front trays: – Up to 8 x 2.5‑inch NVMe/SAS/SATA SSD drives, capacity up to 122.88 TB – Up to 16 x E3.S NVMe direct drives, capacity up to 122.88 TB – Note: Intel Gaudi3 supports only 8 x 2.5‑inch NVMe SSD drives. – Storage controller: – Internal controller: PERC H965i (not supported with Intel Gau…. Drive-bay support does not by itself guarantee that every backplane, controller, cable, boot device or RAID combination is included, so these items are verified as part of the quotation.
Networking and PCIe requirements should be specified alongside storage because adapters, risers and accelerator choices can compete for slots, lanes, power and cooling capacity. Include required Ethernet speeds, port counts, optics or transceivers, host bus adapters, storage controllers and accelerator models in the request. GPULoom will confirm that the proposed combination fits the selected chassis and power envelope.
Workloads and Deployment Fit
The listed workload positioning includes virtualization, business applications, data services and other enterprise infrastructure workloads selected according to the final configuration. Actual suitability depends on the complete configuration, software stack and performance target. Before choosing a server, compare compute density, memory footprint, local storage, network throughput, rack space, acoustic and thermal limits, and the operational model used by the data center.
This product can be considered for new deployments, capacity expansion, standardized server refreshes and compatible replacement projects. For an existing environment, share the current server model, operating system or hypervisor, storage topology, network design and any application constraints. That information helps reduce configuration risk and makes the quotation more useful.
Management, Security and Lifecycle Considerations
Management planning should cover remote access, monitoring, alerting, firmware baselines and integration with existing administration tools. Available platform information includes: – Embedded / server‑level: – iDRAC9 – iDRAC Direct – iDRAC RESTful API (with Redfish) – iDRAC Service Module – Consoles: – CloudIQ for PowerEdge plug‑in – OpenManage Enterprise – OpenManage Power Manager plug‑in – OpenManage Service plug‑in…. Licensing and feature availability can differ by configuration, so required management capabilities should be named explicitly.
Security planning should include: – Cryptographically signed firmware – Data‑at‑rest encryption (SED with local or external key management) – Secure Boot – Secure Component Verification (hardware integrity check) – Secure Erase – Silicon Root of Trust – System Lockdown (req…. Buyers should also define requirements for secure boot, trusted platform modules, drive sanitization, firmware versions, account access, asset records and data-at-rest protection. Warranty coverage, service level, included rails, bezels, power cords and other accessories must be confirmed in the final quotation.
Request a Configured Dell PowerEdge XE9680 Quote
Use the GPULoom server catalog to compare related systems, or contact GPULoom with the desired processor, memory, storage, networking, accelerator, warranty and delivery destination. Inventory, condition, lead time and included components are confirmed before purchase. For additional platform documentation, consult the official Dell Support portal.
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 FAQ
Can GPULoom configure Dell PowerEdge XE9680 for my workload?
Yes. Send the workload, operating system or hypervisor, CPU and memory targets, storage layout, network requirements and delivery country. GPULoom will confirm a compatible configuration and current availability.
Are the listed maximum specifications included?
No. Maximum or supported specifications describe platform capability. The installed processor, memory, drives, controllers, adapters, power supplies, licenses and accessories are confirmed in the quotation.
Can I request specific drives, RAID, NICs or accelerators?
Yes, subject to platform compatibility and inventory. Provide exact part numbers when possible, or describe the required capacity, endurance, interface, port speed and workload.
What should I confirm before ordering?
Confirm the complete bill of materials, condition, warranty, firmware, rails and bezel, power cords, licenses, lead time, shipping terms and destination requirements.
