Dell PowerEdge FX2 (w/ 4x FC630)
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- Supports up to 8 Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors (2 per FC630 node).
- Up to 1.5TB DDR4 memory per node, with 24 DIMM slots (96 DIMM slots total).
- Compact 2U chassis with hot-swappable nodes for easy upgrades.
- Ideal for virtualisation, cloud hosting, and HPC applications.
The Dell PowerEdge FX2 with 4x FC630 nodes delivers industry-leading performance. Each FC630 node supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, with up to 22 cores per CPU. Combined, the chassis supports up to 8 CPUs, enabling high-performance compute capabilities for complex tasks such as virtualisation, analytics, and cloud computing.
Each FC630 node supports up to 24 DDR4 DIMM slots, accommodating a maximum of 1.5TB of DDR4 memory per node. Across the entire chassis, this translates to 96 DIMM slots and up to 6TB of total memory capacity, making it ideal for memory-intensive applications like HPC and virtualised environments. Dell’s memory architecture ensures reliability and performance under heavy workloads.
The FX2 chassis features a compact 2U form factor with support for four hot-swappable FC630 nodes, providing excellent compute density. It includes eight PCIe 3.0 low-profile expansion slots for custom configurations, ensuring that businesses can tailor the system to their specific workload requirements. Shared power and cooling infrastructure reduce operational costs while maximising efficiency.
Equipped with Dell’s integrated iDRAC8 for remote monitoring and management, the FX2 simplifies system administration. Each node is equipped with four RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring robust connectivity for enterprise networking needs. Additionally, the chassis management controller (CMC) provides centralised management for all nodes, streamlining deployment and maintenance.
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