Dell PowerEdge MX750c
The Dell PowerEdge MX750c is a modular dual-socket compute sled designed for the 7U PowerEdge MX7000 kinetic infrastructure enclosure, powered by 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake) processors. Providing 32 DDR4 DIMM slots for up to 4TB of memory and up to six hot-swap 2.5-inch drives, the MX750c delivers high compute density for software-defined data centers, virtualization, and ERP workloads. Up to eight MX750c sleds can be housed in an MX7000 chassis, sharing redundant power, cooling, and high-speed network fabrics. Secondary market buyers should verify fabric mezzanine cards and check processor socket load plates.
Also written as: PowerEdge MX750c, Dell MX750c, MX750c Compute Sled
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge MX |
| Form factor | blade |
| Released | May 2021 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon Scalable 3rd Gen (Ice Lake, up to 2 processors, 270W TDP) |
| Memory slots | 32 |
| Memory type | DDR4-3200 RDIMM / LRDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 4,096 |
| Drive bays | Up to 6x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe SSDs |
| Pcie slots | 2 PCIe Gen4 mezzanine fabric slots |
| Gpu support | None supported |
| Network onboard | Dual mezzanine cards connected to MX7000 fabric A/B; iDRAC9 dedicated management |
| Power supply | Shared redundant power from PowerEdge MX7000 7U chassis |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell Poweredge MX740C
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge MX760c
Compatible parts
Other parts
- PERC-H745
Boot devices
BOSS-S2 Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS-S2) Hot-Plug Rear Controller with Dual M.2 SSDs
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge MX750c connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix MDS-9148T 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6610B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerStore 500T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
Switches
Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5232F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
Storage
- Dell PowerStore 500T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 1000T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 1000X 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 3000T 2U rack
- Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
Optics
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerEdge MX5016s blade
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 5U rack
Dell PowerStore 7000T 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- 540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
- 540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
Switches
- Dell PowerSwitch S5212F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5224F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5232F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S5248F-ON 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerScale A300 4U
Dell PowerScale F900 2U rack
Dell PowerScale H700 4U- Dell PowerStore 500T 2U rack
Dell PowerScale F200 1U rack
Dell PowerScale F600 1U rack
Optics
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerEdge MX750c.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Plus Compute Module · compare
- Cisco Ucs B200 M5
Buying a used MX750c: what to check
Verify mezzanine fabric adapters match the MX7000 chassis switch modules (e.g. 25GbE Fabric A/B), test blind-mate fabric connectors, and confirm iDRAC9 Enterprise status.
FAQ
What processors are compatible with the MX750c?
Dual 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors up to 40 cores and 270W TDP per socket.
Can the MX750c access shared storage in the MX7000?
Yes, it can access local drives or direct-connect SAS storage in the MX5016s storage sled over Fabric C.
Buying or selling MX750c?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge MX750c Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27