Dell PowerEdge R650xs 1U Rack Server
The Dell PowerEdge R650xs is a 15th Generation cost-optimized 1U rack server powered by 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 32 cores per socket. It delivers the same drive bay options as the full-featured R650 — 4x3.5-inch, 8x2.5-inch, or 10x2.5-inch — but with 16 DDR4 DIMM slots (vs 32) and a lower price point, making it ideal for scale-out deployments where per-node cost matters.
Enterasource offers the R650xs in multiple chassis configurations. Each server is built to order, tested through our multi-point hardware diagnostic process, and backed by a 2-year Enterasource warranty.
The R650xs includes iDRAC9 management, PERC H345/H745/H755 RAID controllers, BOSS-S1 M.2 boot, and up to 2x 75W single-width GPUs. For virtualization clusters, web farms, and database deployments where 1 TB RAM per node is sufficient, the R650xs provides 15th Gen Xeon Scalable performance at the lowest 1U price.
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Description
Dell PowerEdge R650xs Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U Rack |
| Processors | Up to 2x 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 32 cores each) |
| Max Cores | 64 total |
| Memory Slots | 16x DDR4 RDIMM (4 channels per CPU) |
| Max Memory | 1 TB at 3200 MT/s |
| Drive Bays | 4x 3.5", 8x 2.5", or 10x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe + optional 2x 2.5" rear |
| Max Storage | 76.8 TB (10x 2.5") or 64 TB (4x 3.5") |
| RAID Controllers | S150, H345, H745, H755, H755N, HBA355i, H840 (external) |
| BOSS Card | BOSS-S1 (2x M.2 SATA) |
| GPU Support | Up to 2x 75W single-width |
| Management | iDRAC9 |
| Power Supply | 600W to 1400W (9 options including DC) |
| Cooling | Air, standard + high performance fans |
Dell R650xs vs R650 — Cost-Optimized vs Full-Featured 15G 1U
| Feature | R650xs (Cost-Optimized) | R650 (Full-Featured) |
|---|---|---|
| Max Cores Per CPU | 32 | 40 |
| DIMM Slots | 16 (4 channels/CPU) | 32 (8 channels/CPU) |
| Max Memory | 1 TB | 8 TB (LRDIMM) |
| Drive Bays | 4x 3.5", 8x 2.5", or 10x 2.5" | Same options |
| Persistent Memory | None | Intel Optane PMem 200 |
| GPU | Up to 2x 75W | Up to 3x 75W |
| DLC | No | Optional |
| BOSS | BOSS-S1 | BOSS-S1/S2 (hot-plug S2) |
| Price | Lower | Higher |
Choose the R650xs for scale-out deployments where per-node cost is more important than per-node density. Choose the R650 when you need more than 1 TB RAM, Optane PMem, DLC, or more than 32 cores per socket.
Browse all Dell PowerEdge servers available at Enterasource.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Dell R650xs and R650?
Both are 15th Gen 1U servers with the same 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable platform and drive bay options. The R650xs is the cost-optimized variant with 16 DIMM slots (vs 32), max 1 TB RAM (vs 8 TB), max 32 cores per CPU (vs 40), no Optane PMem, and no DLC option. The R650xs costs less per node, making it the better choice for scale-out clusters.
What generation is the Dell R650xs?
The Dell PowerEdge R650xs is a 15th Generation (15G) server using 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors (Ice Lake).
How much does a refurbished Dell R650xs cost?
Pricing depends on processor, memory, and storage configuration. Enterasource builds every R650xs to order with a 2-year warranty and free ground shipping to the lower 48 states.
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Technical Specs
| Part Type | Server |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| MPN | R650xs |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Product Line | PowerEdge |
| Generation | 15th |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Flex Bay 2.5" Drive Bays | 2 |
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| CPU Series | 3rd Gen Scalable |
| CPU Slots | 2 |
| Memory Speed Supported | PC4-25600 |
| Transfer Rates Supported | 12Gbps |
| DIMM Slots | 16 |
| Memory Riser Support | No |
|---|---|
| Internal Controllers Supported | PERC H345, PERC H355, PERC H745, PERC H755, PERC H755N, HBA355i, S150 |
| External Controllers Supported | PERC H840, HBA355e |
| RAID Levels Supported | 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 |
| Base NIC | 2 x 1GBASE-T LOM |
| PCI-E Slots | 3 |
| PCI-E Version | 4 |
| USB Ports | 5 |
| Power Supply Type | AC, DC |
| Power Supply Slots | 2 |
| PSU Wattage | Up to 1800W |
| System Management | iDRAC9 |
| Optical Drive Support | No |
| Card Reader Support | MicroSD Card Reader Optional |
