Description

PowerEdge XR11 Rack Server Nigeria

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XR11 Nigeria is a cutting-edge, ruggedized 1U server designed to push the boundaries of performance, durability, and security in the most challenging environments. Specifically engineered for space-constrained locations, this compact yet powerful server is the ideal solution for telecommunications, military, retail, restaurants, and government sectors, where resilience and high efficiency are critical. Measuring just 16 inches (400 mm) deep, the XR11 offers an optimized design that easily adapts to extreme conditions, including high temperatures, dust, shock, and vibration. With 3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors, up to 36 x86 cores, PCIe 4.0, and DDR4 memory, it ensures high computing power while supporting accelerators and up to 4 drives, making it suitable for emerging workloads at the edge.

Beyond performance, the PowerEdge XR11 Nigeria prioritizes adaptability and endurance. Its flexible front and rear port configurations and reverse airflow support provide new levels of versatility, eliminating the need for costly HVAC retrofits. The rugged build ensures long-term reliability, allowing organizations to operate efficiently without unexpected downtime or disruptions. Cybersecurity is also at the forefront of its design, with Silicon Root of Trust and Secured Component Verification providing protection right from the manufacturing stage. Features such as OpenManage Secure Enterprise Key Manager and Automatic Certificate Enrollment further reinforce its cyber resilience, ensuring that critical workloads remain protected from evolving threats. With real-time security monitoring tools, including iDRAC9 Telemetry, BIOS live scanning, and Rapid OS Recovery, organizations gain proactive threat mitigation capabilities.

Managing IT infrastructure is made seamless with the Dell EMC OpenManage portfolio, which simplifies system administration through automation and intelligent collaboration. Built-in telemetry streaming, thermal management, and RESTful API with Redfish provide enhanced control and visibility, while intelligent automation bridges the gap between human decision-making and system capabilities. Zero-touch configuration and automated update planning reduce downtime and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, the PowerEdge XR11 integrates effortlessly with major platforms, including Microsoft, VMware, ServiceNow, and Ansible, allowing organizations to scale their IT infrastructure with ease.

As businesses continue to demand high-performance computing in rugged environments, the PowerEdge XR11 Nigeria stands out as a powerful, resilient, and secure solution built for the future. Whether enabling telecommunications at the edge, powering defense applications, or supporting innovation in retail and hospitality, this compact, no-compromise server ensures organizations can scale, secure, and manage their mission-critical operations with confidence. Discover how the Dell EMC PowerEdge XR11 Nigeria can revolutionize your edge computing strategy today!

Features and Design

Creating business insights at the edge

A ruggedized, MIL-STD and NEBS Level 3 compliant 1U server for telecommunications, military, retail, remote office, back office and restaurants.

Support new services in challenging locations

The Dell EMC PowerEdge XR11 Nigeria is a compact, reversible, ruggedized and certified server for conditions outside the data center. Designed for telco, defense, and retail applications, the PowerEdge XR11 is built to cope with dust, extreme temperatures, shock, vibration, and other environmental variants.

• Boost services 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 Options

• Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
• Citrix Hypervisor
• Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
• RedHat Enterprise Linux
• RHEL Realtime
• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
• VMware ESXi

Chipset

• Intel C620 series chipset

Accelerators

• Up to two single-width 70 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 4 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe (SSDs), maximum 61.44 TB
• Rear Bays: N/A
• Internal Controllers:
  • PERC H755
  • PERC H345
  • HBA355i
• External Controllers:
  • PERC H840
  • HBA355e
• Software RAID: S150
• Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S1) with HWRAID 2 x M.2 SSDs and 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

Power Supplies

• 1400 W Platinum AC/240 HVDC
• 1100 W DC/ -48-(-60) V
• 1100 W Titanium Mixed Mode AC/100-240 V, DC/240 V
• 800 W Platinum AC/240 HVDC
• 800 W DC/-48 V, DC/(-40-(-72))
• 700 W Titanium Mixed Mode HLAC AC/200-240 V, DC/240 V
• Hot plug power supplies with full redundancy option
• Six cold swap fans

Ports

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

Expansion Slots

• PCIe: 3 x PCIe Gen4 slots

Video Card

• 1 x VGA

Bezel

• Optional bezel or security bezel

Form Factor

• 1U rack server

Dimensions & Weight

• Height:
  • Rear accessed configuration: 42.8 mm (1.68 inches)
  • Front accessed configuration: 42.8 mm (1.68 inches)
• Width:
  • Rear accessed configuration: 482.6 mm (19 inches)
  • Front accessed configuration: 482.6 mm (19 inches)
• Depth:
  • Rear accessed configuration:
    • 400 mm (15.74 inches) ear to rear wall
    • 477 mm (18.77 inches) with bezel
    • 463 mm (18.22 inches) without bezel
  • Front accessed configuration:
    • 400 mm (15.74 inches) ear to rear wall
    • 463 mm (18.22 inches) without bezel (no bezel support)
• Weight:
  • Rear accessed configuration: Max 10.7 kg (23.58 lbs.)
  • Front accessed configuration: Max 10.7 kg (23.58 lbs.)

Rack Support

• Sliding, stab-in rails with optional CMA and SRB for 4-post racks with rack post distance of 470 – 750 mm
• Sliding, stab-in rails for rugged transit case (MIL 901E certified in Pelican Custom Rack 25-036329-01) with rack post distance of 425 – 558 mm