Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680

Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680

Brand: Dell EMC | Category: Servers

SKU: DELL-POWEREDGEXE9680 | Part #: PowerEdge XE9680 | MPN: PowerEdge XE9680

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About the Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680 is a 10U, 2-socket GPU-accelerated server engineered specifically for AI/ML training, HPC simulations, and data analytics at enterprise scale. Built on the latest Intel Xeon Platinum architecture, it delivers exceptional compute density with support for up to eight NVIDIA H100 SXM5 GPUs, enabling unprecedented performance for transformer model training, generative AI applications, and scientific computing. The system features a modular design with redundant power supplies, advanced thermal management, and intelligent I/O fabric to maximize GPU utilization and minimize bottlenecks in multi-GPU training scenarios.

Architecturally, the XE9680 incorporates dual CPU sockets with up to 64 cores per socket, up to 2TB of DDR5 memory, and multiple NVMe SSD slots for high-speed data staging and checkpoint storage. The GPU configuration supports full NVLink fabric interconnectivity between H100 accelerators, enabling sub-microsecond communication for distributed training. The server includes enterprise management features including integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC9), redundant network connectivity, and comprehensive power distribution to sustain peak performance during intensive training runs.

This platform is optimized for organizations deploying large foundation models, fine-tuning LLMs at scale, and running production machine learning inference pipelines that demand both raw computational throughput and operational reliability.

Ideal for

  • Large-scale language model training and fine-tuning with multi-GPU synchronous/asynchronous gradient updates
  • Generative AI model development including diffusion models, vision transformers, and multimodal foundation models
  • High-performance computing simulations in computational fluid dynamics, materials science, and quantum chemistry
  • Data center consolidation for intensive machine learning inference workloads requiring sustained GPU throughput
  • AI research acceleration for universities and research institutions developing next-generation neural architectures
  • Financial modeling and risk analysis leveraging GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo simulations and deep learning frameworks

Technical specifications

ManufacturerDell EMC
ModelPowerEdge XE9680
Form Factor2U Dual-Socket GPU Server
Chassis Height10U
CPU Sockets2
Maximum CPU Cores128 cores (2x Intel Xeon Platinum with up to 64 cores each)
Maximum Memory2TB DDR5-5600 RDIMM/LRDIMM (24 DIMM slots)
GPU Acceleration8x NVIDIA H100 SXM5 (80GB HBM3)
GPU InterconnectFull NVLink fabric with PCIe 5.0 GPU switching
Storage CapacityUp to 10x 3.5-inch hot-plug bays plus 6x 2.5-inch NVMe bays
Storage InterfaceSAS/SATA HDD and NVMe SSD
Network Connectivity2x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE, or 2x 100GbE (configurable)
Power SupplyDual 3000W 80+ Titanium redundant PSU
Thermal DesignLiquid-cooled GPU solution with redundant cooling loops
ManagementiDRAC9 with Secure Boot, UEFI firmware, Dell Integrated Console
Supported Operating SystemsRedHat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu LTS, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMware ESXi
Dimensions (H×W×D)438mm × 800mm × 1050mm (10U rack-mount)
Maximum Power Consumption18kW (full load with all GPUs)

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Technical Specifications

BrandDell EMC
CategoryServers
SKUDELL-POWEREDGEXE9680
Part NumberPowerEdge XE9680
ConditionNew
ModelPowerEdge XE9680
Form Factor2U Dual-Socket GPU Server
Chassis Height10U
CPU Sockets2
Maximum CPU Cores128 cores (2x Intel Xeon Platinum with up to 64 cores each)
Maximum Memory2TB DDR5-5600 RDIMM/LRDIMM (24 DIMM slots)
GPU Acceleration8x NVIDIA H100 SXM5 (80GB HBM3)
GPU InterconnectFull NVLink fabric with PCIe 5.0 GPU switching
Storage CapacityUp to 10x 3.5-inch hot-plug bays plus 6x 2.5-inch NVMe bays
Storage InterfaceSAS/SATA HDD and NVMe SSD
Network Connectivity2x 1GbE, 4x 10GbE, or 2x 100GbE (configurable)
Power SupplyDual 3000W 80+ Titanium redundant PSU
Thermal DesignLiquid-cooled GPU solution with redundant cooling loops
ManagementiDRAC9 with Secure Boot, UEFI firmware, Dell Integrated Console
Supported Operating SystemsRedHat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu LTS, SUSE Linux Enterprise, VMware ESXi
Dimensions (H×W×D)438mm × 800mm × 1050mm (10U rack-mount)
Maximum Power Consumption18kW (full load with all GPUs)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680

What does the Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680 do?

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680 is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.

What are the headline specs of the Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680?

Key specifications for the Dell EMC PowerEdge XE9680: new condition; manufacturer Dell EMC; model PowerEdge XE9680; form factor 2U Dual-Socket GPU Server; chassis height 10U; cpu sockets 2; maximum cpu cores 128 cores (2x Intel Xeon Platinum with up to 64 cores each). Manufacturer part number PowerEdge XE9680. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.