Server Dell PowerEdge R760xs - Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y 2.8-3.9Ghz 16 Cores

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Dell PowerEdge R760xs with Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y - Enterprise Applications Guide

Configuration Overview

Dell PowerEdge R760xs Enhanced Specifications:

• Processors : 2× Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y (32 cores / 64 threads total)
• Base/Boost Clock : 2.8GHz base / 3.9GHz boost per processor
• Cache : 37.5MB L3 cache per processor (75MB total)
• TDP : 195W per processor (390W total CPU power)
• Memory Support : Up to 1TB DDR5-5200 ECC with 8 channels per socket
• Performance Tier : High-performance enterprise server

Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y Performance Profile

Key Specifications:

• FCLGA4677 socket with 195W TDP and maximum temperature of 82°C
• Supports DDR5-5200 memory
• Maximum memory size: 4.0TB per socket (Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s 1DPC, ECC Supported)
• 37.5MB cache, 20GT/s UPI, 5th Gen Scalable (Emerald Rapids)
• Excels in data analysis, high-performance computing, virtualization, and compute-intensive workloads

Performance Advantages:

• 32 total cores / 64 threads : Exceptional parallel processing capability
• High memory bandwidth : DDR5-5200 with dual 8-channel memory controllers
• Large cache : 75MB total L3 cache for reduced memory latency
• Advanced architecture : 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (Emerald Rapids)

Primary Enterprise Applications

1. Advanced Virtualization Platforms

VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus:

• VM Density : 60-120 virtual machines (depending on workload)
• Resource Management : DRS, HA, and vMotion with high VM density
• Mixed Workloads : Database, application, and web servers simultaneously
• Performance : Excellent for CPU-intensive virtualized applications

Microsoft Hyper-V / System Center:

• Windows Server 2022 Datacenter : Full virtualization capabilities
• Failover Clustering : High availability with live migration
• Scale-Out File Server : Storage Spaces Direct with compute

Red Hat Virtualization / OpenShift:

• Container Orchestration : Kubernetes with high pod density
• OpenShift Platform : Enterprise container platform
• Mixed Container/VM : Hybrid virtualization environments

2. Database and Analytics Workloads

Enterprise Database Servers:

• Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise : Large OLTP and OLAP workloads
• Oracle Database Enterprise : Multi-user enterprise databases
• PostgreSQL : High-performance open-source database clusters
• MySQL Enterprise : Web-scale database applications

Performance Characteristics:

• Concurrent Users : 500-2000+ database connections
• Transaction Processing : High OLTP performance with 32 cores
• Data Warehousing : In-memory analytics and complex queries
• Memory Caching : Large buffer pools for database performance

Big Data and Analytics:

• Apache Spark : Distributed data processing
• Elasticsearch : Search and analytics engine
• InfluxDB : Time-series database for IoT and monitoring
• Apache Kafka : Real-time data streaming

3. Application Servers and Middleware

Enterprise Application Platforms:

• SAP NetWeaver : ERP and business applications
• Oracle WebLogic : Java EE application server
• IBM WebSphere : Enterprise application integration
• Apache Tomcat Clusters : High-performance web applications

Performance Benefits:

• Thread Handling : 64 hardware threads for high concurrency
• Application Scaling : Horizontal and vertical scaling capabilities
• Session Management : Large memory pools for session caching
• Load Balancing : Multi-instance application deployments

4. High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Scientific Computing:

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) : Engineering simulations
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) : Structural analysis applications
• Weather Modeling : Meteorological computations
• Bioinformatics : Genomic sequencing and analysis

Engineering Applications:

• CAD/CAM Rendering : SolidWorks, AutoCAD compute servers
• Video Processing : Transcoding and rendering farms
• 3D Modeling : Blender, Maya render nodes
• Machine Learning Training : CPU-based ML model training

5. Cloud and DevOps Infrastructure

Private Cloud Platforms:

• OpenStack : Private cloud infrastructure
• CloudStack : Cloud orchestration platform
• Eucalyptus : AWS-compatible private cloud
• oVirt : Open-source virtualization management

DevOps and CI/CD:

• Jenkins : Build and deployment automation
• GitLab Enterprise : Source code management and CI/CD
• Docker Swarm : Container orchestration
• Ansible Tower : Infrastructure automation

6. Business Intelligence and Data Processing

BI Platforms:

• Microsoft Power BI Premium : Enterprise reporting
• Tableau Server : Data visualization and analytics
• QlikSense : Business intelligence platform
• Pentaho : Open-source BI suite

Data Processing:

• Apache Hadoop : Big data processing framework
• Apache Storm : Real-time stream processing
• Apache Flink : Stream and batch processing
• R Server / RStudio : Statistical computing

Performance Expectations

Compute Performance

• Single-Thread : ~3,200 PassMark points per core
• Multi-Thread : ~65,000+ PassMark points (dual socket)
• VM Density : 60-120 VMs (4-8 vCPU each)
• Container Density : 500-1000+ containers

Memory Performance

• Bandwidth : Up to 409.6 GB/s memory bandwidth (dual socket)
• Capacity : Up to 1TB DDR5 ECC memory
• Channels : 16 total memory channels (8 per socket)
• Latency : Optimized for memory-intensive applications

I/O and Storage Performance

• PCIe Lanes : 80 lanes per socket (160 total)
• Network Performance : 100GbE+ networking capabilities
• Storage IOPS : 50,000+ IOPS with NVMe storage
• Throughput : 10+ GB/s storage throughput potential

Recommended Memory Configurations

Balanced Configuration (512GB)

• 16x 32GB DDR5-5200 DIMMs : Optimal price/performance
• Applications : General virtualization, databases, applications
• VM Support : 40-80+ VMs depending on workload

High-Performance Configuration (1TB)

• 32× 32GB DDR5-5200 DIMMs : Maximum performance
• Applications : In-memory databases, large-scale virtualization
• VM Support : 80-120+ VMs with memory-intensive workloads

Cost-Optimized Configuration (256GB)

• 8× 32GB DDR5-5200 DIMMs : Entry-level enterprise
• Applications : Medium-scale virtualization, development
• VM Support : 20-40 VMs for standard workloads

Workload-Specific Recommendations

For Database Servers

• Memory : 512GB-1TB for buffer pools and caching
• Storage : NVMe SSD RAID for transaction logs and data files
• Network : 25GbE+ for high-throughput applications

For Virtualization Platforms

• Memory : 256-512GB for VM overhead and host services
• Storage : Mixed SSD/HDD for VM storage and backups
• Network : Multiple 10GbE+ connections for VM traffic

For HPC Applications

• Memory : 512GB+ for computational datasets
• Storage : High-IOPS NVMe for temporary data
• Network : InfiniBand or 100GbE for cluster communication

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

Performance Per Dollar

• Compute Density : 32 cores in 2U form factor
• Power Efficiency : ~12W per core at full load
• Consolidation Ratio : Replace 3-4 older servers
• Licensing : Reduced per-core licensing costs vs. more servers

Operational Benefits

• Management : Single server vs. multiple smaller servers
• Power/Cooling : Consolidated power and cooling requirements
• Space : Efficient 2U rack utilization
• Maintenance : Single support contract and maintenance window

Competitive Positioning

This dual Xeon Gold 6526Y configuration positions the R760xs as:

• Enterprise-Grade : Suitable for mission-critical applications
• Cost-Effective : Lower cost than R760 while delivering similar compute performance
• Scalable : Foundation for growth and application expansion
• Versatile : Single platform for multiple enterprise workloads

Deployment Scenarios

Medium Enterprise (100-500 employees)

• Primary virtualization platform
• Enterprise database server
• Application server consolidation
• Development and testing infrastructure

Large Enterprise (500+ employees)

• Departmental compute server
• Secondary data center server
• Branch office consolidation
• Specialized application hosting

Service Providers

• Multi-tenant hosting platform
• Managed services infrastructure
• Cloud service provider compute nodes
• High-performance hosting services

Conclusion

The Dell PowerEdge R760xs with dual Intel Xeon Gold 6526Y processors transforms this value-oriented platform into a high-performance enterprise server capable of handling demanding workloads. With 32 cores, 64 threads, and support for up to 1TB of DDR5 memory, this configuration excels in virtualization, database applications, high-performance computing, and enterprise application hosting.

This setup provides an excellent balance of performance, cost-effectiveness, and enterprise features, making it ideal for organizations requiring serious computational power without the premium pricing of the flagship R760 model. The dual-socket configuration ensures excellent scalability and the ability to handle multiple concurrent workloads efficiently.