Server Dell PowerEdge R470 Xeon 6 Performance 6730P 2.5G 32C/64T 24GT/s 288M Cache

The Dell PowerEdge R470 server is a modern, single-socket, 1U rack server designed to deliver high performance and versatility for a wide range of workloads.

Key specifications of Dell PowerEdge R470:

• Processor: Supports one Intel Xeon 6 processor (both E-core with high core count and P-core with higher clock speed) with up to 144 cores per processor (for E-core).
• Memory: 16 DDR5 RDIMM slots with a maximum capacity of up to 1TB (for E-core processors) or up to 4TB (for P-core processors with R1S option) and speeds of up to 6400 MT/s. ECC memory is supported.
• Data Storage: Offers a variety of front drive bay configurations:
  • Up to 8 EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe (SSD) drives with a maximum capacity of up to 122.4 TB.
  • Up to 8 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (SSD) drives with a maximum capacity of up to 122.4 TB.
  • Up to 10 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (SSD) drives with a maximum capacity of up to 153.6 TB.
  • Up to 8 2.5-inch NVMe RAID drives (SSD) with a maximum capacity of up to 122.88 TB.
  • Up to 4 3.5-inch SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD) drives (expected).
  • There may also be rear bays for EDSFF E3.S Gen5 NVMe drives (SSDs).
• RAID controllers: Internal RAID controllers such as the PERC H965i.
• Networking: Supports up to two OCP 3.0 network cards. There is a dedicated 1 Gb BMC Ethernet port for management.
• Expansion slots: Up to 4 PCIe Gen5 slots (with x16 connectors).
• Ports: Front panel can have USB 2.0 Type-C, USB 2.0 Type-A (optional), Mini-DisplayPort (optional), DB9 serial port (with front I/O configuration), dedicated BMC Ethernet port (with front I/O configuration). Rear panel has dedicated BMC Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.1 Type-A ports, and VGA port.
• Management: Integrated management tools iDRAC10, iDRAC Direct, iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish.
• Power supplies: Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies, including 800W Platinum and 1500W Titanium options.
• Cooling: Air cooling with hot-swappable fans.
• Form factor: 1U rack server.

Purpose of Dell PowerEdge R470:

The Dell PowerEdge R470 is a versatile server that, with its high compute density in a 1U chassis and support for powerful single-processor configurations and fast DDR5 memory, is designed to solve a wide range of tasks in modern data centers and at the network edge. Its main goals include:

• Virtualization and Cloud Environments (Virtualization/Cloud Scale): Provides sufficient resources to run virtual machines and deploy cloud services.
• Scale-Out Database: Suitable for deploying distributed databases where processor performance and fast data access are important.
• Edge Compute: The compact 1U form factor makes it suitable for installation in space-constrained environments at the edge of the network to process data closer to the source.
• High-Performance Compute (HPC): Can be used for tasks that require significant computing power from a single processor.
• Software-Defined Storage Nodes: The presence of a large number of bays for high-performance SSDs makes it suitable for use as a component of software-defined storage systems.

Overall, the Dell PowerEdge R470 is an effective solution for organizations that need a powerful yet compact server for compute-intensive workloads and tasks that require fast data access, especially in scenarios with limited rack space.