Dell EMC PowerEdge C6520
Density optimized multi-node server for extreme compute at scale
Overview
The Dell EMC PowerEdge C6520, the ideal compute-dense server designed to boost data center performance and address extreme compute at scale. A compute-dense server designed to boost data center performance. Designed for HPC workloads like digital manufacturing, research, and web tech.
The Dell EMC PowerEdge C6520 offers compelling compute-density, improved performance and value for:
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Web Tech
- XaaS Service Providers
Innovate at scale with challenging and emerging workloads
The Dell EMC PowerEdge C6520, powered by the 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, is the ideal compute-dense server designed to support dynamic compute-at-scale business requirements in a dense form factor. The PowerEdge C6520 maximizes performance per U by supporting 4 dual-socket compute nodes in a 2U chassis with Air and Direct Liquid Cooling options to power the highest performing processors. It supports 8 memory channels/CPU, up to 16 DDR4 DIMMs @ 3200 MT/s DIMM speed. In addition, to address substantial throughput improvements the PowerEdge C6520 supports PCIe Gen 4 and up to 6 NVMe drives per node. This makes the PowerEdge C6520 an ideal server for hyperscale compute workloads requiring high scalability and high performance such as High-Performance Computing (HPC), high performance data analytics (HPDA), financial modeling and high frequency trading(HFT), Web Tech and XaaS Service Providers.
Accelerate operational efficiency with autonomous collaboration
The Dell EMC OpenManage systems management portfolio tames the complexity of managing and securing IT infrastructure. Using Dell Technologies’ intuitive end-to-end tools, IT can deliver a secure, integrated experience by reducing process and information silos in order to focus on growing the business. The Dell EMC OpenManage portfolio is the key to your innovation engine, unlocking the tools and automation that help you scale, manage, and protect your technology environment.
- Optional built-in telemetry streaming, thermal management, and RESTful API with Redfish offer streamlined visibility and control for better server management
- Intelligent automation lets you enable cooperation between human actions and system capabilities for added productivity
- Integrated change management capabilities for update planning and seamless, zero-touch configuration and implementation
- Full-stack management integration with VMware, Microsoft, ServiceNow, Ansible and many other tools
Protect your data assets and infrastructure with proactive resilience
The Dell EMC PowerEdge C6520 server is designed with a cyber-resilient architecture, integrating security deeply into every phase in the lifecycle, from design to retirement.
- Operate your workloads on a secure platform anchored by cryptographically trusted booting and silicon root of trust
- Maintain server firmware safety with digitally signed firmware packages
- Prevent unauthorized configuration or firmware change with system lockdown
- Securely and quickly wipe all data from storage media, including hard drives, SSDs and system memory with System Erase
Features
Your innovation engine
The Dell PowerEdge C6520, powered by 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, is a dense compute node to address massive compute at scale.
A dense compute node to address extreme compute at scale
The Dell PowerEdge C6520 is designed to support dynamic compute at scale business requirements in a dense form factor.
- C6400 chassis maximizes density and performance per U by supporting up to 4 dual-socket PowerEdge C6520 compute nodes in a 2U chassis
- Supports 8 channels per CPU, up to 16 DDR4 DIMMs at 3200 MT/s DIMM speed
- Address substantial throughput improvements with PCIe Gen 4 and up to 6 NVMe drives per node
- Ideal for hyperscale compute workloads requiring high scalability and high performance
Systems Management and Security Solutions
The Dell Technologies OpenManage systems management portfolio helps tame the complexity of your IT environment with tools and solutions to discover, monitor, manage, update, and deploy your PowerEdge infrastructure.
PowerEdge and OpenManage solutions integrate tools across the portfolio to help organizations automate the server lifecycle, optimize operations, and scale efficiently.
PowerEdge servers are made with a cyber resilient architecture that builds in security at every phase of the product lifecycle, from the silicon root of trust and secured component verification, to signed firmware and drift detection, to BIOS recovery.
Technical Specifications
| Chassis | Dell EMC PowerEdge C6400 chassis |
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| Nodes | 4 hot-swappable dual-socket compute nodes in a 2U chassis |
| Processors | Up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors per node, with up to 40 cores per processor |
| Memory |
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| Availability | Hot-plug redundant drives and PSUs |
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| Drive bays |
Front bays:
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| Power supplies | Dual hot-plug redundant 100 - 240 V AC Platinum (2600 W, 2400 W, 2000 W, 1600 W) Power supply units |
| Cooling options | Air cooling, optional processor liquid cooling |
| Fans | Non-Hot plug fans |
| Dimension |
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| Form Factor | 2U rack server |
| Embedded/At-the-Server |
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| OpenManage software |
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| Mobility | OpenManage Mobile |
| Integrations and Connections |
OpenManage Integrations:
OpenManage Connections:
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| Integrated Security |
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| Embedded NIC | 1 x 1 GbE LOM riser |
| Network cards | 1 x OCP 3.0 x16 Gen4 (for network controller) |
| GPU options | Low-profile (Half-height) 70 W GPU |
| Rear Ports |
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| PCIe | Up to 4 x PCIe Gen4 slots (3 x16, 1 x8) with support for SNAP I/O modules |
| Supported Operating Systems |
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| OEM-enabled version available | From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. |
Pricing Notes: Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
Support & Services
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Optimizing the IT lifecycle is vital. We have expert services for all lifecycle phases that save you time and resources, reduce effort, and improve your IT experience.
Consulting
Consulting services give expert guidance to help you grow, optimize and transform your IT environment at your own pace and budget. Dell employ a broad range of certified consultants and engineers, backed by program management teams, who can deliver deep technical expertise. Dell gives you the confidence that your project will be done right and on time.
Support
Gain the freedom to focus on your business transformation with the support expertise and insights Dell is known for across the globe. Choose the right support based on the criticality of specific systems with available automated predictive analysis, collaborative third-party assistance and a Technology Service Manager.
Deployment
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Training & Certification
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