Dell PowerEdge R6715 Rack Server: Hands-on Review
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PowerEdge R6715 Rack Server
Right-size memory and storage density
Adaptable, efficient, and designed to support a wide range of applications. Multiple configuration options provide scalability and flexibility.
Right-size memory and storage density
Adaptable, efficient, and designed to support a wide range of applications. Multiple configuration options provide scalability and flexibility.
Tech Specs & Customization
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Processor
One 5th Generation AMD EPYC 9005 Series processor with up to 160 cores per processor.
Operating System
Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
VMware ESXi
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Chipset
AMD chipset
Accelerators
Up to 3 x 75 W SW
Memory
DIMM Speed
Up to 5200 MT/s
Memory Type
RDIMM
Memory Module Slots
24 DDR5 DIMM slots
Maximum RAM
RDIMM 6 TB max
Storage
Front Bays
Up to 4 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA
Up to 8 x 2.5-inch Universal or U.2 / 10 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA
Up to 10 x 2.5-inch with 4 x Universal
Up to 16 x EDSFF E3.S / 20 x EDSFF E3.S
Mid Bay
N/A
Rear Bay
Rear 2 x EDSFF E3.S
Storage Controllers
Internal Controllers
PERC H365i, H965i, H975i
External Controllers
HBA465e
Software RAID
N/A
Internal Boot
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-N1 DC-MHS)
Security
AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV)
AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME)
Cryptographically signed firmware
Data at Rest Encryption (SEDs with local or external key mgmt)
Secure Boot
Secured Component Verification (Hardware integrity check)
Secure Erase
Silicon Root of Trust
System Lockdown
TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified
Chassis Intrusion Detection
Management
Embedded / At-the-Server
iDRAC10
iDRAC Direct
iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
Racadm CLI
OpenManage Consoles
OpenManage Enterprise (OME)
OME Power Manager
OME Services
OME Update Manager
OME APEX AIOps Observability
OME Integration for VMware vCenter (with VMware Aria Operations)
OME integration for Microsoft System Center
OpenManage Integration for Windows Admin Center
Mobility
N/A
Tools
IPMI
Change Management
Dell Repository Manager
Dell System Update
Enterprise Catalogs
Server Update Utility (SUU)
OpenManage Integrations
Red Hat Ansible Collections
Terraform Providers
Power Supplies
Platinum 800W, 1100W
Titanium: 800W, 1100W, 1500W, 1500W 277Vac & HVDC, 1800W
Telco: 1400W -48VDC
Cooling options :
Air cooling, Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC)
Ports
Front Ports
1 x USB 2.0 Type-A (optional LCP KVM)
1 x USB 2.0 Type-C (HOST/BMC Direct)
1 x 1 x MiniDisplay port (optional LCP KVM)
Rear Ports
1 x 1 Gb dedicated BMC Ethernet port
2 x USB 3.1 Type-A
1 x VGA
Internal Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Type-A
Slots
PCIe
Up to three PCIe slots (x16 connector)
Slot 1: 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or Low profile
Slot 2: 1 x16 Gen5 Low profile or 1 x16 OCP 3.0
Slot4 : 1 x16 Gen5 Full Height or Low profile
Gen5 PCIe slots up to:
3
OCP network options
2 x OCP NIC 3.0 card (optional) and 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE,100GbE and 400GbE
Slot 2: 1 x16 Gen5 OCP 3.0
Slot 5: 1 x16 Gen5 OCP 3.0
Embedded NIC
1 Gb dedicated BMC Ethernet port
PCIe Add-in Card (AIC) NIC
100 GbE and 400GbE; NDR VPI (400GbE); FC 32
BOSS
Slot 3: 1 x4 Gen3 BOSS
Video card
N/A
Bezel
Optional metal bezel
Form Factor
1U rack server
Dimensions & Weight
Height
42.80 mm (1.68 in.)
Width
482.00 mm (18.97 in.)
Depth
816.92 mm (32.16 in.) with bezel
815.14 mm (32.09 in.) without bezel
Weight
Max 21.19 kg (46.71 lbs.)
Rack Support
ReadyRails II sliding rails with optional cable management arm (CMA) and strain relief bar (SRB) for 4-post racks.
Combo (Drop-in/Slide-in) rails with optional CMA and SRB for 4-post racks.
ReadyRails static rails for 4-post and 2-post racks.
Note: CMA is not supported in Direct Liquid Cooling configuration
Recommended Support
Choose Dell ProSupport Plus for critical systems or Dell ProSupport for premium hardware and software support for your PowerEdge solution. Consulting and deployment offerings are also available. Contact your Dell representative today for more information. Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region.
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