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PowerEdge R7525 Kenya

Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Kenya Rack Server: A New Standard in Performance and Flexibility

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Kenya Rack Server is engineered to deliver outstanding performance, scalability, and adaptability to meet the demanding needs of modern IT environments. Whether for traditional workloads or emerging applications such as data analytics, software-defined storage (SDS), or virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), this server is built to excel.

Unmatched Performance

The PowerEdge R7525 Kenya combines groundbreaking innovations and advanced architecture to redefine server performance:

• Enhanced Processing Power: Experience up to 100% more processing cores and faster data transfers with PCIe Gen 4 technology.
• Memory Optimization: Deliver 20% higher memory performance, perfect for scale-out environments.
• Maximized Configuration Options: Take advantage of optimized storage and memory configurations to power high-performance computing (HPC), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), artificial intelligence (AI), and rendering tasks.
• Comprehensive NVMe Support: With 24 direct-connect Gen4 NVMe drives, this server supports all-flash vSAN Ready Nodes for unparalleled storage performance.
• Efficient GPU Integration: Balances GPU and core counts to enable maximum support for end-user applications, enhancing operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

Operational Efficiency Through Automation

Streamline your infrastructure with the Dell EMC OpenManage™ systems management portfolio, which delivers tailored, automated solutions to enhance efficiency:

• Automated Server Lifecycle Management: Leverage the iDRAC Restful API with Redfish conformance for seamless scripting.
• Centralized Management: Simplify server management with the OpenManage Enterprise console for one-to-many device oversight.
• Mobile Management Tools: Utilize the OpenManage Mobile app and PowerEdge Quick Sync 2 to manage servers conveniently from your phone or tablet.
• Proactive Issue Resolution: Reduce IT effort by up to 72% with the predictive and automated support capabilities of ProSupport Plus and SupportAssist.

Robust Security Architecture

Designed with a cyber-resilient framework, the PowerEdge R7525 Kenya ensures robust protection throughout its lifecycle:

• Advanced Encryption: Leverage AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) for enhanced data security.
• Trusted Platform: Operate workloads on a cryptographically trusted system with silicon root of trust and secure booting.
• Firmware Integrity: Maintain firmware security with digitally signed packages and drift detection to identify unauthorized changes.
• Comprehensive Data Wiping: Securely erase data from storage media, including hard drives, SSDs, and memory, using the System Erase feature.

Applications and Use Cases

The PowerEdge R7525 Kenya is ideal for handling diverse workloads, including:

• Data Analytics: Extract insights efficiently with optimized compute power.
• All-Flash SDS: Deliver top-tier performance for software-defined storage environments.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Provide seamless and scalable VDI experiences for end users.

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Kenya Rack Server is the ultimate choice for organizations seeking performance, scalability, and security in one highly adaptable solution. Optimize your IT infrastructure today and power the workloads of tomorrow.

Features & Design:

Move the boundaries of workload performance

The two-socket/2U R7525 can handle any application in the data center. Given the performance boundaries created by 2x AMD EPYC™ processors, up to 8x PCIe Gen4 slots, and 4TB of memory, the R7525 is perfect for high requirement data applications. For your machine learning and HPC workloads, the R7525 has configurations with AMD’s MI100 Instinct GPUs and NVIDIA A100.

Deliver breakthrough performance, innovation and density for traditional and emerging workloads

Data center evolution starts with modern platforms that are tailored for the right business outcomes. The PowerEdge R7525 Kenya is built upon a scalable system architecture, providing flexibility to meet open-ended performance demands. High-level specifications:

• Up to 24 direct connect NVMe supports all flash AF8 vSAN Ready Node
• Maximized IOPS, storage, and memory configurations enabled by up to 8 x PCIe Gen4
• Accelerated by both the AMD MI100 and NVIDIA A100

Technical Specifications:

Processor:

• Up to two 2nd or 3rd Generation AMD EPYC™ processors
• Up to 64 cores per processor

Operating System:

• Canonical® Ubuntu® LTS
• Citrix® Hypervisor
• Microsoft® Windows Server® with Hyper-V
• Red Hat® Enterprise Linux
• SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware® ESXi®

Accelerators:

• Up to three double-wide 300W accelerators
• Up to six single-wide 75W accelerators

Memory:

• DIMM Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
• Memory Type: RDIMM, LRDIMM
• Memory Module Slots: 32 DDR4 RDIMM or LRDIMM
• Maximum RAM:
  • RDIMM: 2TB
  • LRDIMM: 4TB

Storage:

• Front Bays:
  • Up to 24 x 2.5” NVMe
  • Up to 16 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (SSD/HDD) and NVMe
  • Up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA (HDD)
• Rear Bays:
  • Up to 2 x 2.5” SAS/SATA/NVMe (HDD/SSD)
• Storage Controllers:
  • Internal Controllers: HBA345, PERC H345, PERC H745
  • External Controllers: H840, 12Gbps SAS HBA
  • Software RAID: S150
• Internal Boot:
  • Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS):
    • HW RAID optional 2 x BOSS M.2
  • Internal Dual SD Module

Security:

• Cryptographically signed firmware
• Secure Boot
• Secure Erase
• Silicon Root of Trust
• System Lockdown (requires OpenManage Enterprise)
• TPM 1.2/2.0, TCM 2.0 (optional)
• AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME)
• AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV)

Management:

• Embedded / At-the-Server:
  • iDRAC9
  • iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
  • iDRAC Direct
  • Quick Sync 2 BLE/wireless module
• Consoles:
  • OpenManage Enterprise
• Mobility:
  • OpenManage Mobile
• Tools:
  • Dell RACADM CLI
  • Dell Repository Manager
  • Dell System Update
  • Dell Server Update Utility
  • Dell Update Catalogs
  • iDRAC Service Module
  • IPMI Tool
  • OpenManage Server Administrator
  • OpenManage Storage Services
• OpenManage Integrations:
  • BMC Truesight
  • Microsoft® System Center
  • Red Hat® Ansible® Modules
  • VMware® vCenter
• OpenManage Connections:
  • IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
  • IBM Tivoli® Network Manager IP Edition
  • Micro Focus® Operations Manager I
  • Nagios® Core
  • Nagios® XI

Power Supplies:

• 800W Platinum
• 1400W Platinum
• 2400W AC/HVDC

Ports:

• Network Options: 2x1GE LOM + OCP Mezz 3.0 (optional)
• Front Ports:
  • 1 x Dedicated iDRAC micro-USB
  • 1 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x VGA
• Rear Ports:
  • 1 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Serial (optional)
  • 1 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x VGA
  • 1 x Power Button
  • 1 x Dedicated iDRAC
• Internal Ports:
  • 1 x USB 3.0 (optional)

Slots:

• Up to 8 x PCIe Gen4 slots

Chassis:

• Up to 12 x 3.5”
• Up to 24 x 2.5”

Bezel:

• Optional LCD bezel or security bezel

Form Factor:

• 2U Rack Server

Dimensions & Weight:

• Height: 86.8mm
• Width: 434.0mm
• Depth: 736.29mm
• Weight: Max 36.3kg (Dimensions do not include bezel)

Rack Support:

• ReadyRails™ sliding rails with optional cable management arm for 4-post racks (optional adapter brackets required for threaded hole racks).