Description

PowerEdge XR12 Kenya

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XR12 Kenya is a 2U rack server expertly designed for durability, versatility, and exceptional performance in challenging edge environments. Compact and rugged, this marine-compliant server is the ideal solution for industries such as telecommunications, retail, restaurants, government, and the military, offering reliable operation even in conditions where traditional servers often fall short.Key Features and Innovations

Compact and Powerful Design

At just 16 inches (400 mm) deep, the PowerEdge XR12 Kenya packs a punch with its cutting-edge features:

• Powered by 3rd generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors with up to 36 x86 cores.
• Equipped to support accelerators, DDR4 memory, PCIe 4.0, persistent memory, and up to 6 drives for enhanced workload performance.

Built for Tough Conditions

The XR12 is certified rugged for demanding applications. Its design ensures resilience in extreme conditions, including:

• Dust, extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration.
• Environmental challenges common in edge computing for telecommunications and defense industries.

Flexible and Adaptable Configuration

The XR12 provides operational flexibility:

• Reduced depth and dual front and rear port options for reverse airflow support.
• Minimal need for retrofitting or expensive HVAC updates.

Extended Service Life

Designed for longevity, the XR12 enables organizations to deliver transformative services with reduced risk of downtime or operational disruption.

Security Without Compromise

Dell EMC ensures the PowerEdge XR12 Kenya is protected across its lifecycle with robust cybersecurity features:

• Start Strong: Secure Component Verification and Silicon Root of Trust ensure security begins before the server is even built.
• Stay Strong: Features like OpenManage Secure Enterprise Key Manager and Automatic Certificate Enrollment enhance cyber resilience.
• Recover Quickly: Advanced tools such as iDRAC9 Telemetry, BIOS live scanning, and Rapid OS recovery allow for swift threat response and recovery.

Streamlined IT Management with Dell EMC OpenManage

Simplify IT operations with the intuitive Dell EMC OpenManage portfolio, designed to integrate and automate management tasks:

• Real-time visibility and control with built-in telemetry streaming, thermal management, and RESTful API with Redfish.
• Intelligent automation that harmonizes human and system collaboration for enhanced productivity.
• Integrated change management for seamless, zero-touch configuration and updates.
• Compatibility with leading platforms such as Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, and Ansible for full-stack management.

Why Choose the PowerEdge XR12?

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XR12 Kenya offers no-compromise performance, enabling businesses to innovate and scale in rugged, space-constrained environments. Whether your operations are on the edge of a battlefield or within a bustling retail space, the XR12 ensures reliability, efficiency, and security in every scenario.

Embrace the future of edge computing with the Dell EMC PowerEdge XR12 Kenya Rack Server—built to power innovation, anywhere.

Features and Design:

Power business insights at the edge

The new Dell EMC PowerEdge XR12 Kenya is a ruggedized, MIL-STD and NEBS Level 3 compliant 2U server. At only 16 inches/400mm deep it offers accelerator-based performance outside the data center.

Support new services in challenging locations

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XR12 Kenya is a compact, 2U ruggedized and certified server for conditions outside the data center. Designed for telco, defense, remote office, back office and retail applications, the PowerEdge XR12 is built to withstand dust, extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, and other environmental variants.

• Boost performance at the edge with up to 36 x 86 cores, support for accelerators, the latest memory and drive technologies.
• Add versatility with reduced depth and front and rear port access options.
• Offer game-changing services without downtime and disruption.
• Full-stack management integration with Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, Ansible and many other tools for on-premises, edge and cloud environments.

Technical Specifications:

Processor:

• One 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor with up to 36 cores

Operating System:

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

Chipset:

• Intel® C620 series chipset

Accelerators:

• Up to 2 double-width 300 W
• Up to 2 single-width 70 W or 150 W

Memory:

• DIMM Speed: Up to 3200 MT/s
• Memory Type: RDIMM, LRDIMM, Intel® Optane™ PMem 200 Series
• Memory Module Slots: 8 DDR4 DIMM slots
• Maximum RAM:
  • RDIMM: 512 GB
  • LRDIMM: 1 TB
  • Intel® Optane™ PMem 200 Series: 512 GB

Storage:

• Drive Bays: Up to 6 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe SSDs (max 92 TB)
• Rear Bays: N/A
• Storage Controllers:
  • Internal Controllers: PERC H755, PERC H345, HBA355i
  • External Controllers: PERC H840, HBA355e
  • Software RAID: S150
• Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1): HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs, USB 3.0

Security:

• Cryptographically signed firmware
• Secure Boot
• Secure Erase
• Silicon Root of Trust
• System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter)
• TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified, TPM 2.0 China NationZ

Management:

• Embedded / At-the-Server:
  • iDRAC9
  • iDRAC Service Module
  • iDRAC Direct
• Consoles:
  • OpenManage Enterprise
  • OpenManage Power Manager plugin
  • OpenManage SupportAssist plugin
  • OpenManage Update Manager plugin
• Mobility: OpenManage Mobile
• Tools:
  • iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish
  • IPMI
  • RACADM CLI
  • System Update Utility
  • Update Catalogs
• OpenManage Integrations:
  • BMC Truesight
  • Microsoft® System Center
  • RedHat® Ansible® Modules
  • VMware® vCenter® and vRealize Operations Manager
• OpenManage Connections:
  • IBM Tivoli® Netcool/OMNIbus
  • IBM Tivoli® Network Manager IP Edition
  • Micro Focus® Operations Manager
  • Nagios® Core
  • Nagios® XI

Ports:

• Network Ports: 4 x 25 GbE SFP+ LOM
• Rear Accessed Configuration:
  • Front Ports:
    • 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
    • 1 x USB 2.0
  • Rear Ports:
    • 1 x USB 2.0
    • 1 x USB 3.0
    • 1 x iDRAC dedicated port
    • 1 x Serial
    • 1 x VGA
  • Internal Ports: 1 x USB 3.0
• Front Accessed Configuration:
  • Front Ports:
    • 2 x USB 2.0
    • 1 x iDRAC dedicated port
    • 1 x USB 3.0
    • 1 x Serial
    • 1 x VGA
    • 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port
  • Rear Ports: N/A

Slots:

• PCIe: 1 x PCIe LP Slot Gen4 (x8), up to 4 x PCIe FH Slots Gen 4 (x16/x16)

Video Card:

• 1 x VGA

Bezel:

• Optional bezel or security bezel

Form Factor:

• 2U rack server