Dell PowerEdge R650

The Dell PowerEdge R650 is an enterprise 1U rack server powered by 2 Intel Xeon Scalable 3rd Gen (Ice Lake and 32 memory slots supporting up to 8192GB DDR4-3200 RDIMM / LRDIMM. Configured with Up to 10x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe or 4x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA drives and Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots, the R650 delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.

Also written as: PowerEdge R650, Dell R650, R650 1U Server

Specifications

Generations

• Previous generation: Dell PowerEdge R640
• Next generation: Dell PowerEdge R660

About the R650

The Dell PowerEdge R650 is an enterprise 1U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 2 Intel Xeon Scalable 3rd Gen (Ice Lake across 32 memory slots supporting up to 8192GB DDR4-3200 RDIMM / LRDIMM, the R650 balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the R650 succeeded the POWEREDGE-R640 and was followed by the POWEREDGE-R660, positioned alongside rival systems including PROLIANT-DL360-GEN10-PLUS, THINKSYSTEM-SR630-V2.

Options and compatibility

Processor support on the R650 utilizes 2 LGA4189 (Socket P+) sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the R650 require DDR4-3200 RDIMM / LRDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. Front backplanes on the R650 accommodate either DXD9H (2.5-inch SFF) or X7K8W (3.5-inch LFF) trays based on chassis option. Networking on the R650 uses OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot, and expansion cards install into Up to 3 PCIe Gen4 slots risers.

How to identify it

Physical identification of the R650 is verified by the 15th-generation high-airflow front security bezel with the R650 badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the R650 control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In iDRAC9 Gen15, the server identifies as R650 with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.

Buying used

When evaluating a pre-owned R650, inspect the LGA4189 (Socket P+) CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 32 memory slots of the R650 to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the R650 match in wattage and that iDRAC9 Gen15 Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required R650 drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.

Compatible parts

Bezels

• 325-BCHH Dell PowerEdge 1U Standard LCD Front Bezel with Key Lock
• 325-BCHK Dell PowerEdge 1U Security Bezel with Key Lock (Non-LCD)

Memory

• 370-AEVO Dell 16GB DDR4-3200 Single Rank RDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
• 370-AEVQ Dell 32GB DDR4-3200 Dual Rank RDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
• 370-AEVR Dell 64GB 2Rx4 DDR4-3200 RDIMM ECC Registered Memory
• 370-AEVT Dell 128GB DDR4-3200 Quad Rank LRDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
• 370-AEVU Dell 256GB DDR4-3200 Octal Rank 3DS LRDIMM Memory Module

SSDs

• 400-AZPZ Dell 1.92TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDRI Dell 240GB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDRL Dell 480GB SATA Mixed Use 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDRO Dell 960GB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDRP Dell 1.92TB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDRQ Dell 3.84TB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDRR Dell 7.68TB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSD Dell 3.84TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSE Dell 7.68TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSF Dell 15.36TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSG Dell 960GB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSH Dell 480GB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSI Dell 960GB SAS Mixed Use 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSJ Dell 1.92TB SAS Mixed Use 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BDSK Dell 3.84TB SAS Mixed Use 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKGE Dell 800GB SAS Write Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD (10 DWPD)
• 400-BKGF Dell 1.6TB SAS Write Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD (10 DWPD)
• 400-BKHA Dell 800GB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKHF Dell 1.92TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read Intensive 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKHG Dell 3.84TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read Intensive 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKHH Dell 7.68TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 Read Intensive 2.5-inch Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKHI Dell 15.36TB NVMe Gen4 Read Intensive 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKHJ Dell 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKHK Dell 3.2TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BKHL Dell 6.4TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
• 400-BLNF Dell 960GB NVMe Gen4 Read Intensive 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD

Boot devices

• 400-BDBS Dell BOSS-S1/S2 M.2 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise Solid State Drive
• BOSS-S2 Dell Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS-S2) Hot-Plug Rear Controller with Dual M.2 SSDs

Hard drives

• 400-BLLJ Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive

HBAs

• 405-AAST Dell HBA355i Front SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
• 405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s 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
• 540-BCMU Dell Emulex LPe35002 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
• 540-BDLM Dell Emulex LPe36002 Dual Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter

Transceivers

• 407-BBOU Dell 10GbE SFP+ SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 300m MMF)
• 407-BCBF Dell 25GbE SFP28 SR Optical Transceiver (850nm, 100m MMF)

Power supplies

• 450-AIYP Dell 1100W Titanium Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply (Common Slot)
• 450-AJPZ Dell 750W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply (Common Slot)
• 450-AJRR Dell 1400W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply (Common Slot)
• 450-AKLQ Dell 1800W Platinum Hot-Plug Redundant Power Supply (Common Slot)

TPM modules

• 461-AAIG Dell Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Module for 14G/15G

Cables

• 470-BCIT Dell Networking Cable SFP28 to SFP28 25GbE Passive Direct Attach Copper 1m
• 470-BCIU Dell Networking Cable SFP28 to SFP28 25GbE Passive Direct Attach Copper 2m
• 470-BCIV Dell Networking Cable SFP28 to SFP28 25GbE Passive Direct Attach Copper 3m
• 470-BCJA Dell Networking Breakout Cable QSFP28 to 4x SFP28 100GbE to 4x25GbE Passive DAC 1m
• 470-BCJB Dell Networking Breakout Cable QSFP28 to 4x SFP28 100GbE to 4x25GbE Passive DAC 2m
• 470-BCJC Dell Networking Breakout Cable QSFP28 to 4x SFP28 100GbE to 4x25GbE Passive DAC 3m

Network adapters

• 540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
• 540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
• 540-BBGY Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 PCIe Low Profile Network Adapter
• 540-BBOZ Dell Intel X550 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
• 540-BBRL Dell Intel X710 Quad Port 10GbE SFP+ Full-Height PCIe Adapter
• 540-BBYS Dell Broadcom 5720 Quad Port 1GbE BASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
• 540-BCND Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 Lx Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter
• 540-BCOS Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Adapter
• 540-BCVE Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 VPI Single Port 200Gb/s HDR InfiniBand / 200GbE PCIe Adapter
• 540-BDBX Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Adapter
• 540-BDCE Dell Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
• 540-BDCF Dell Intel E810-CQDA2 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP28 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
• 540-BDCP Dell Broadcom 57508 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Gen4 Adapter
• 540-BDDO Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 PCIe Adapter
• 540-BDDW Dell NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-6 VPI Dual Port 200Gb/s HDR InfiniBand / 200GbE PCIe Adapter

OCP adapters

• 540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
• 540-BBHB Dell Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Mezzanine Network Adapter
• 540-BBPA Dell Intel X550 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
• 540-BBRM Dell Intel X710 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ OCP 3.0 Adapter
• 540-BBYT Dell Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1GbE BASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
• 540-BCOT Dell Mellanox ConnectX-5 Dual Port 25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Adapter
• 540-BCOW Dell Intel E810-XXV Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0 Network Adapter
• 540-BDCQ Dell Broadcom 57508 Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 OCP 3.0 Adapter
• 540-BDDF Dell Mellanox ConnectX-6 Dx Dual Port 100GbE QSFP56 OCP 3.0 Adapter

Fans

• 750-ACFR Dell PowerEdge R650 Very High Performance Fan Module

Rail kits

• 770-BBBQ Dell ReadyRails II Sliding Rails for 1U PowerEdge Servers (A7/A8)
• 770-BCKV Dell 1U Cable Management Arm (CMA) for ReadyRails II
• 770-BCKX Dell ReadyRails Static Rails for 1U/2U PowerEdge Systems

Drive caddies

• DXD9H Dell 2.5-inch Gen14/Gen15/Gen16 Hot-Plug Drive Caddy Tray (SFF)

RAID controllers

• PERC-H355 Dell PERC H355 12Gb/s SAS PCIe Gen4 Entry RAID / HBA Controller
• PERC-H755 Dell PERC H755 Front SAS 12Gb/s 8GB NV Cache PCIe Gen4 RAID Controller
• PERC-H755N Dell PERC H755N Front NVMe PCIe Gen4 8GB NV Cache Hardware RAID Controller
• PERC-H840 Dell PERC H840 12Gb/s SAS External RAID Controller with 8GB NV Cache

Other parts

• PERC-H745

Works together

How the Dell PowerEdge R650 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

Plan and size it

Power draw of the Dell PowerEdge R650: about 450 W typical and 950 W at full load, 1U. Measured figures on rack-density.com.

• 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

Equivalent models from other brands

• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus · compare
• Lenovo ThinkSystem SR630 V2 · compare

FAQ

Sources

• Dell PowerEdge R650 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27