Description

PowerEdge XE7100 Kenya

The Dell PowerEdge XE7100 Kenya is a robust and high-performance 5U ultra-dense storage chassis engineered to meet the needs of today’s most demanding and data-intensive workloads. Designed with scalability and efficiency in mind, this cutting-edge solution is ideal for supporting applications such as object storage, intelligent video analytics, and media streaming. Its innovative design combines exceptional storage capacity with advanced compute capabilities, making it an indispensable asset for organizations aiming to optimize their IT infrastructure. Whether you’re looking to scale your storage, enhance data processing, or manage complex workloads efficiently, the PowerEdge XE7100 Kenya offers a cost-effective, flexible, and reliable platform to meet your enterprise’s evolving demands.

Key Features:

• Unmatched Storage Density:
  The chassis supports up to 100 x 3.5-inch hard drives, providing exceptional storage capacity within a compact form factor.

• Flexible Node Configurations:
  • Single Node Configuration: Offers a full-width solution with enhanced flexibility, additional PCIe options, and power capacity. It supports unique features such as:
    • The FE1 (Wrigley) board for increased flash storage tiering.
    • Support for a single full-length NVIDIA GPU or up to four 75W NVIDIA GPUs for advanced video analytics.
  • Dual Node Configuration: Both configurations support:
    • Up to two NVMe drives for caching, journaling, or logging.
    • Two hot-pluggable SATA drives for booting purposes.
• Optimized for Dell Standard Racks:
  Designed to seamlessly integrate into Dell’s 1070MM racks for streamlined deployment.

Advanced Workload Optimization

The PowerEdge XE7100 Kenya is the successor to the DSS 7000 and fills a critical space in the Dell EMC portfolio. It is optimized for storage-intensive applications with a focus on achieving the lowest cost per GB. Key workload targets include:

• Open-Source Storage Solutions: Ideal for software like Ceph.
• Market-Relevant Object Storage: Supports platforms such as IBM Object Storage.
• Big Data Workloads: Serves as an HDFS file tier for large-scale analytics.

Configuration Options

PowerEdge XE7100 with Two XE7440 Sleds

The XE7440 sled is a 1U full-width unit featuring:

• Support for up to two 2nd Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors, with up to 26 cores per processor.
• 16 memory modules for robust performance.
• PCIe and OCP adapters for enhanced connectivity and expansion.
• Full Width Full Height (FWFH) Options: Accommodates advanced configurations, including:
  • A full-length GPU like NVIDIA V100S for high-performance computing.
  • The FE1 board for flash storage tiering.

PowerEdge XE7100 with Two XE7420 Sleds

The XE7420 sled is a 1U half-width unit, optimized for a balanced compute-to-storage ratio, and includes:

• 16 memory modules, PCIe slots, and OCP adapters for flexible connectivity.
• Support for a Mini PERC card to manage internal drives connected via an expander module.

Why Choose the PowerEdge XE7100?

The PowerEdge XE7100 Kenya delivers the perfect blend of scalability, density, and performance. Its ability to support advanced object storage solutions, intelligent video analytics, and media streaming workloads positions it as an invaluable asset for modern data centers and enterprises looking to achieve maximum efficiency.

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