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Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server – Powerful Single-Socket 2U Rack Solution

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is a high-performance, single-socket 2U rack server designed to deliver exceptional performance, scalability, and efficiency for modern data centers. Built on AMD EPYC™ 2nd and 3rd Generation processors, this server combines cutting-edge architecture, PCIe Gen 4 technology, and outstanding memory bandwidth to meet the most demanding workloads in virtualization, analytics, and software-defined storage (SDS).

Ideal for businesses looking to optimize performance and lower total cost of ownership (TCO), the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server offers the perfect balance of power, expandability, and automation—making it one of the most versatile rack servers in Dell’s PowerEdge portfolio.

High Performance and Scalable Architecture

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is engineered to deliver breakthrough performance with up to one 64-core AMD EPYC™ processor, delivering 100% more cores and faster data transfer with PCIe Gen 4 compared to previous generations. It supports DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM memory with speeds up to 3200 MT/s and total capacity of up to 2TB, ensuring outstanding throughput for compute-intensive applications.

Thanks to its multi-die AMD architecture, the server provides low latency and high floating-point performance, making it ideal for Big Data, containerized environments, and virtualization platforms. It’s designed to handle high VM density workloads efficiently in a single-socket design, giving enterprises both performance and power efficiency.

Intelligent Systems Management and Automation

Managing the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is simple and efficient with Dell EMC’s OpenManage™ systems management portfolio.
It provides intelligent automation, proactive monitoring, and streamlined infrastructure control through tools such as:

• iDRAC9 with Redfish API support for agent-free management.

• OpenManage Enterprise for centralized one-to-many server administration.

• OpenManage Mobile and Quick Sync 2 for remote server control using smartphones or tablets.

• ProSupport Plus and SupportAssist to detect and resolve hardware issues proactively with up to 72% less IT effort.

These capabilities enable IT teams to automate repetitive tasks, reduce operational overhead, and enhance infrastructure agility.

Enhanced Security and Cyber Resilience

Security is deeply integrated into the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server, ensuring protection at every stage—from deployment to retirement.
It includes:

• AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) for advanced data protection.

• Secure Boot and Silicon Root of Trust to safeguard firmware integrity.

• Cryptographically signed firmware and System Lockdown to prevent unauthorized changes.

• System Erase feature for fast, secure data wiping of drives, SSDs, and memory.

With these capabilities, the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server delivers enterprise-grade protection, helping organizations maintain compliance and data security across critical workloads.

Efficient Power and Cooling

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server offers a range of high-efficiency Platinum and Titanium power supplies (750W–1600W) with N+1 fan redundancy, ensuring energy efficiency and reliable performance under heavy loads. Its thermal architecture is optimized for quiet, effective cooling—perfect for both data centers and edge deployments.

Connectivity and Expansion

Designed for scalability and flexibility, the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server provides:

• Up to 4 PCIe slots (Gen3 and Gen4 x16) for additional network, storage, or GPU expansion.

• Networking options: 2 x 1GbE, 2 x 10GbE Base-T, 2 x 25GbE SFP28.

• Support for up to 4 single-wide GPUs (NVIDIA T4) or 1 full-height FPGA for AI and ML workloads.

• Comprehensive I/O ports, including 9 USB ports, VGA, serial, and a dedicated iDRAC management port.

These expansion capabilities make the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server ready for any workload—from compute-heavy tasks to virtualization and database applications.

Supported Operating Systems

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server supports a wide range of operating systems and hypervisors, ensuring maximum compatibility and flexibility, including:

• Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS

• Citrix® Hypervisor™

• Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V

• Red Hat® Enterprise Linux

• SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server

• VMware® ESXi®

Ideal Use Cases

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is built to handle diverse enterprise applications:

• Virtualization and Cloud Computing – Optimized for VM density and performance.

• Software-Defined Storage (SDS) – Efficient and scalable architecture for vSAN and Ceph.

• Data Analytics and Big Data – High processing power and large memory capacity.

• Edge and Enterprise Applications – Reliable performance for remote and distributed IT environments.

Why Choose Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server stands out for its balance between performance, efficiency, and scalability. It’s the perfect solution for enterprises seeking to modernize infrastructure while maintaining cost efficiency. Key benefits include:

• Powerful single-socket design with up to 64 cores.

• PCIe Gen 4 support for next-gen throughput.

• Flexible storage and GPU expansion.

• Advanced security with AMD encryption and iDRAC9 management.

• Energy-efficient and automation-ready design.

Conclusion

The Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server is an exceptional single-socket rack server built to deliver enterprise-class performance, reliability, and scalability. With its AMD EPYC architecture, PCIe Gen 4 technology, and intelligent management tools, it’s the ideal solution for organizations running virtualization, cloud workloads, and data analytics at scale.

Whether you are building a new data center or upgrading existing infrastructure, the Dell PowerEdge R7515 8×3.5″ Server ensures superior performance, flexibility, and value for every business need.

Check full specs and datasheet below: Spec sheet, Technical Guide