Description

PowerEdge R7525 Rack Server Nigeria

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Nigeria Rack Server sets a new standard for performance, scalability, and flexibility, making it a standout choice for modern IT environments. Designed to handle everything from traditional workloads to cutting-edge applications like data analytics, software-defined storage (SDS), and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), this server delivers unmatched power and efficiency. With up to 100% more processing cores, PCIe Gen 4 technology for faster data transfers, and 20% higher memory performance, it’s built to excel in scale-out environments. Its flexible configurations support high-performance computing (HPC), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), AI, and rendering tasks, while 24 direct-connect Gen4 NVMe drives ensure top-tier storage performance for all-flash vSAN Ready Nodes. The server also balances GPU and core counts to optimize application performance and user satisfaction.

To simplify operations, the Dell EMC OpenManage™ systems management portfolio offers automated solutions, including streamlined lifecycle management, centralized control through the OpenManage Enterprise console, and mobile management via the OpenManage Mobile app and PowerEdge Quick Sync 2. Proactive support features like ProSupport Plus and SupportAssist reduce IT effort by up to 72% by predicting and resolving issues before they escalate. Security is a top priority, with advanced encryption through AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV), a cryptographically trusted platform with silicon root of trust, and secure booting. Firmware integrity is maintained with digitally signed packages and drift detection, while the System Erase feature ensures secure data wiping from storage media.

Ideal for diverse workloads, the PowerEdge R7525 Nigeria excels in data analytics, all-flash SDS, and VDI, delivering the performance and scalability needed to meet today’s demands. Whether you’re optimizing your current infrastructure or preparing for future challenges, this server combines performance, flexibility, and security in one powerful solution, making it the ultimate choice for organizations aiming to stay ahead in the ever-evolving IT landscape.

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 Nigeria 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)