Dell PowerEdge XE9680: Dell's Flagship AI Server
The Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is a purpose-built 8-way GPU server designed for the most demanding AI workloads. Featuring 8x NVIDIA H200 141GB GPUs, 2TB of system memory, and dual 28-core Xeon processors, it delivers exceptional performance for enterprise AI training and inference. The XE9680 represents Dell's flagship AI server, optimized for both performance and serviceability.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Detailed Specification |
|---|---|
| GPU | 8x NVIDIA H200 141GB SXM |
| GPU Memory | 141GB HBM3e per GPU (1,128GB aggregate) |
| CPU | 2x Intel Xeon Platinum 8426Y+ (28 Cores each, 2.8GHz base, 185W TDP) |
| System Memory | 2TB DDR5-4800 (32x 64GB RDIMMs) |
| Storage Controller | PERC 11 H965i Front |
| Boot Storage | 2x 480GB M.2 SSD (RAID-1) |
| Data Storage | 8x 2.5" NVMe/SAS/SATA bays (configurable) |
| Networking | Mellanox ConnectX-7 Dual Port 400GbE/IB (configurable) |
| PCIe Slots | 8x PCIe Gen5 slots for additional cards |
| Management | iDRAC9 Enterprise with Datacenter license |
| Power | 6x 2800W Titanium PSUs (redundant) |
| Form Factor | 4U/5U GPU-optimized chassis |
| Cooling | 6x hot-swap fans with GPU-optimized airflow |
Dell Advantage
- Optimized thermal design for sustained GPU performance under full load
- Dell OpenManage and iDRAC for simplified administration and monitoring
- Flexible storage and PCIe options for workload customization
- Global service and support network with 4-hour response options
- Validated configurations for major AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Key Features
- 8-way GPU architecture with direct CPU-to-GPU connectivity
- PCIe Gen5 throughout for maximum bandwidth
- Tool-less chassis design for rapid maintenance
- Dell EMC Ready Solutions for AI validated stacks
- Comprehensive security with Silicon Root of Trust
Management and Orchestration
The XE9680 includes Dell iDRAC9 Datacenter with Redfish API compliance, telemetry streaming for GPU/CPU metrics, automated discovery and inventory, firmware update orchestration, and integration with Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
Storage Flexibility
The XE9680 supports various storage configurations including NVMe direct-attached for low latency, SAS/SATA for capacity, RAID protection levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, and hot-swap drive support.
Ideal Applications
The Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is designed for enterprise AI model training including LLMs and computer vision, deep learning research and development, high-performance data analytics, financial modeling and risk simulation, healthcare and life sciences computing, and energy and seismic processing.
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