Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server – High-Performance Single-Socket Rack Server

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is a highly scalable, single-socket 2U rack server designed to deliver industry-leading performance, efficiency, and flexibility for traditional and emerging workloads. With its advanced architecture, extensive memory and storage support, and intelligent management features, the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is the ideal solution for software-defined storage, virtualization, and data-intensive applications.

Built around the latest AMD EPYC™ 2nd and 3rd generation processors, the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server provides up to 64 cores per processor, delivering exceptional compute power in a single-socket design. This high core-count architecture allows enterprises to maximize virtual machine density, support large-scale containers, and accelerate big data analytics workloads efficiently.

Performance and Scalability

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server features a multi-die architecture that reduces latency and enhances floating-point performance, making it suitable for compute-intensive workloads and high-performance applications. With PCIe Gen4 support, the server ensures faster data transfer rates, delivering up to 100% more processing power compared to previous generations. Memory performance is also improved by 20% in scale-out environments, allowing the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server to handle high-demand workloads with ease.

Memory capacity is a key feature of the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server, supporting up to 16 DDR4 RDIMMs (1TB) or LRDIMMs (2TB) with speeds up to 3200 MT/s. This makes it an ideal platform for virtualization, in-memory databases, and high-performance computing.

Storage Flexibility

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server supports a variety of storage options to meet diverse enterprise needs. With 8 front 3.5” hot-plug SAS/SATA drives as standard, and up to 12x 3.5” or 24x 2.5” drives, the server provides flexible configurations for performance or capacity optimization. NVMe support ensures ultra-low latency for critical workloads, while dual M.2 BOSS drives are available for boot optimization. The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is fully compatible with vSAN Ready Nodes, making it ideal for hyper-converged infrastructure deployments.

Networking and I/O

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server comes with embedded networking options including 2x 1GbE, 2x 10GbE Base-T, 2x 10GbE SFP+, and 2x 25GbE SFP28. These options ensure fast, reliable network connectivity for demanding workloads. Additional PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 slots allow expansion with high-speed NICs, HBAs, or GPUs. Front and rear ports include USB, VGA, dedicated iDRAC micro-USB, and serial connections, offering flexibility for management, peripheral connectivity, and console access.

Accelerators and GPU Support

For high-performance workloads, the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server supports up to four single-wide GPUs or one full-height FPGA, providing accelerated computing for AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. This makes the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server a powerful choice for data centers requiring GPU-enabled compute for high-performance applications.

Security Features

Security is deeply integrated into the lifecycle of the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server, following a cyber-resilient architecture. Key features include:

• AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) for enhanced data security

• Cryptographically signed firmware packages to ensure firmware integrity

• Secure Boot and system lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes

• System Erase for secure and rapid removal of data from storage media

• Silicon root of trust, TPM 1.2/2.0, and TCM 2.0 for hardware-based security

These features ensure that workloads on the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server are protected from unauthorized access and malicious activity throughout the server lifecycle.

Systems Management

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server integrates with the Dell EMC OpenManage™ portfolio, enabling automated and intelligent management to reduce IT effort and accelerate operations. Features include:

• Automated server lifecycle management through iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish conformance

• Centralized management with the OpenManage Enterprise console

• Mobile management through OpenManage Mobile app and Quick Sync 2 wireless module

• Predictive and proactive issue resolution with ProSupport Plus and SupportAssist, reducing IT effort by up to 72%

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server simplifies deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives instead of routine administrative tasks.

Applications and Use Cases

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is engineered for a wide range of workloads, including:

• Software-Defined Storage (SDS)

• Virtualization and high-density VM deployments

• Data analytics and big data applications

• AI and machine learning workloads

• Containerized applications and cloud-native environments

Its high core count, fast memory, and flexible storage make the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server ideal for modern, demanding enterprise environments.

Reliability and Redundancy

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is built for reliability and uptime in data center operations. Features include:

• Hot-swappable drives, power supplies, and fans

• N+1 fan redundancy for high availability

• Optional LCD or security bezel for physical protection

• Multiple PSU options (750W Titanium, 750W Platinum, 1100W Platinum, 1600W Platinum)

These features ensure uninterrupted operations and high availability for critical workloads.

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server combines performance, flexibility, and security into a single, scalable solution, making it the perfect choice for modern data centers seeking high compute density, robust storage options, and advanced management capabilities.

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