Dell PowerEdge servers powered by 5th Generation AMD EPYC™ processors dynamically scale to push the limits of modern applications — available through Arrow.

What is it?

Dell PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC processors are designed to address the most challenging workloads from the edge to the cloud to the data center, providing a cost-effective, energy efficient compute solution that:

• Optimizes performance
• Dynamically scales
• Minimizes carbon footprint

The new Dell PowerEdge servers equipped with AMD EPYC 5th Generation processors offer several significant benefits:

• Performance and scalability. These servers scale for demanding tasks with cost-effective, efficient computing, optimized by Dell's OpenManage across edge to data center. 
• AI and Generative AI readiness. The latest PowerEdge servers are configured for AI, speeding up business transformation, providing AI insights and accelerating AI/ML/DL operations for efficient technology leverage.
• Automation and management. OpenManage streamlines IT with automation, simplifying management and enhancing security.
• Energy efficiency. The latest Dell PowerEdge/AMD-based servers are energy-efficient, reducing costs and environmental impact, crucial for sustainable data center operations.
• Security. These servers prioritize cyber resilience with security integrated throughout management, protecting against threats, detecting violations and maintaining system integrity and confidentiality. 

How does it work?

Here's an overview of the new Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD EPYC 5th Gen processors with "Zen 5" architecture, offering a broad range of core counts spanning from 8 to 192, DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen5 and NVMe over PCIe for top performance, scalability, speed and data efficiency. 

Operational mechanics. Designed for scalability, these servers efficiently manage workloads with virtualization and AI optimization, featuring smart power management and advanced cooling for energy efficiency and performance under load.

Software and management. Dell's OpenManage automates server management with health monitoring, configuration and updates, enhancing security and enabling dynamic resource allocation while ensuring broad compatibility for easy transitions. 

These servers offer a scalable, efficient platform for diverse workloads, from traditional to AI/ML tasks, with strong security and manageability. 

Why should you care?

"Each new PowerEdge server is equipped with AMD EPYC 5th Gen processors, offering up to 50% more cores and a performance boost per core of up to 37%, leading to enhanced performance, efficiency and a better total cost of ownership," stated Arunkumar Narayanan, Senior Vice President of Server and Networking Products at Dell. 

Differentiation in the market

Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD EPYC 5th Gen processors excel in performance, scalability and efficiency for AI, ML and virtualization. They use "Zen 5" architecture with up to 192 cores, DDR5 and PCIe Gen5, supported by Dell's OpenManage for automation, security and sustainability, making them a versatile choice for future-proof IT solutions. 

How do you position Dell PowerEdge servers powered by AMD EPYC processors?

Dell Technologies, in collaboration with AMD, has introduced a new range of PowerEdge Servers that are breaking world records in benchmark tests, providing customers with increased core counts and superior performance. 

These new servers drive a wide range of use cases and workloads and simplify server management and security, offering more compute with less power. 

• The PowerEdge XE7745, designed for AI and HPC, supports up to 8 double-width or 16 single-width PCIe GPUs with AMD EPYC processors, providing extensive configuration options and will be available globally from January 2025.
• The PowerEdge R6725 and R7725 are optimized for data analytics and AI with AMD 5th Gen EPYC processors, featuring a DC-MHS chassis for enhanced cooling and dual 500W CPUs to tackle thermal issues. The R7725 increases performance by up to 66% and efficiency by 33%. 
• The PowerEdge R6715 and R7715, with AMD 5th Gen EPYC processors, enhance performance and efficiency, increase drive capacity by 37% and support double memory with 24 DIMMs in 1U/2U chassis. The R6715 achieves world record performance in AI and virtualization. 

Availability: The Dell PowerEdge R6715, R7715, R6725 and R7725 servers are currently available globally. 

The way Dell designed this portfolio around AMD EPYC processors makes it capable of supporting virtually all the workloads that drive the data center. 

Questions to ask your customer

Workload assessment:

• What types of workloads are you currently running or planning to run on your servers?
  
• Do you have specific applications like AI, machine learning or virtualization that require high-performance computing?

Performance needs:

• Are you looking to improve the performance of your current infrastructure? What performance metrics are you most concerned about?
  
• How important is CPU core count for your applications, considering these servers support up to 192 cores?

Scalability and future-proofing:

• How do you envision your computing needs growing over the next few years?
  
• Are you looking for servers that can scale with your business without needing frequent hardware upgrades?

Energy efficiency:

• What are your goals for energy efficiency and how do these align with your sustainability objectives?
  
• Would reducing your power consumption while maintaining or increasing performance be beneficial for your operations?

Memory and storage requirements:

• What is your current memory configuration and do you need more capacity or speed with DDR5 support?
  
• How much storage do you require and are you interested in the increased drive counts these servers can support?

Management and security:

• How do you mange your current server infrastructure and would you benefit from automation features like those in Dell's OpenManage?
  
• What are your security concerns regarding your server environment and how important is cybersecurity from the BIOS level?

Financial and ROI considerations:

• What is your budget for upgrading your server infrastructure?
  
• How do you measure the return on investment for new hardware and how can the performance improvements of these servers impact your ROI?

The bottom line

Companies worldwide are harnessing the benefits of Dell Technologies solutions powered by AMD processors. From high-performance computing and AI capabilities to robust security, cost-efficiency and energy savings, these integrated solutions from Dell and AMD reduce risks and pave the way for future business growth. 

More information

Arrow is here to help build your business with AMD and Dell Technologies. 

• Contact your Arrow Supplier Manager for AMD
• Contact your Arrow Supplier Manager for Dell 

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