Dell PowerEdge R7615
The Dell PowerEdge R7615 is an enterprise 2U rack server powered by 1 AMD EPYC 9004 and 8004 Series Processors (up to 128 cores) and 12 memory slots supporting up to 3072GB DDR5-4800 RDIMM. Configured with Up to 24x 2.5-inch NVMe/SAS/SATA, 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA, or 16x E3.S NVMe and Up to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots, the R7615 delivers balanced compute and I/O density for enterprise database, hypervisor, and application workloads.
Also written as: PowerEdge R7615, Dell R7615, R7615 EPYC Server
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge R |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Feb 2023 |
| Cpu sockets | 1 |
| Cpu platform | AMD EPYC 9004 and 8004 Series Processors (up to 128 cores) |
| Memory slots | 12 |
| Memory type | DDR5-4800 RDIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 3,072 |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x 2.5-inch NVMe/SAS/SATA, 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA, or 16x E3.S NVMe |
| Pcie slots | Up to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots |
| Gpu support | Up to 3x double-wide or 6x single-wide GPUs |
| Network onboard | OCP 3.0 mezzanine slot; 1x 1GbE iDRAC port |
| Power supply | Dual redundant hot-plug 700W, 800W, 1100W, 1400W or 1800W Titanium/Platinum |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell PowerEdge R7515
About the R7615
The Dell PowerEdge R7615 is an enterprise 2U rack server engineered for computing and virtualization workloads. Powered by 1 AMD EPYC 9004 and 8004 Series Processors (up to 128 cores) across 12 memory slots supporting up to 3072GB DDR5-4800 RDIMM, the R7615 balances throughput and memory capacity. In Dell's server catalog, the R7615 succeeded the POWEREDGE-R7515, positioned alongside rival systems including PROLIANT-DL385-GEN11, THINKSYSTEM-SR655-V3.
Options and compatibility
Processor support on the R7615 utilizes 1 Socket SP5 sockets with thermal heatsinks matching CPU power envelopes. System memory slots on the R7615 require DDR5-4800 RDIMM modules, and mixing RDIMM with LRDIMM memory is not supported. Front backplanes on the R7615 accommodate either DXD9H (2.5-inch SFF) and E3.S carriers or X7K8W (3.5-inch LFF) trays based on chassis option. Networking on the R7615 uses OCP 3.0 mezzanine adapter, and expansion cards install into Up to 8 PCIe Gen5 slots risers.
How to identify it
Physical identification of the R7615 is verified by the 16th-generation dark slate honeycomb front bezel with the R7615 badge on the front chassis ear. The pull-out information tag on the R7615 control panel displays the 7-character Dell Service Tag and default login credentials. In iDRAC9 Gen16, the server identifies as R7615 with active firmware, slot mapping, and power telemetry.
Buying used
When evaluating a pre-owned R7615, inspect the Socket SP5 CPU socket pins for damage and ensure retention clips are intact. Run Dell ePSA diagnostics across all 12 memory slots of the R7615 to verify zero uncorrectable ECC faults under load. Verify that redundant power supplies in the R7615 match in wattage and that iDRAC9 Gen16 Enterprise remote console is enabled. Ensure required R7615 drive caddies and bracket accessories are present.
Compatible parts
Memory
370-AHCS Dell 32GB DDR5-4800 Dual Rank Registered ECC RDIMM
370-AHCU Dell 16GB DDR5-4800 Single Rank RDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
370-AHCV Dell 32GB 1Rx4 DDR5-4800 RDIMM ECC Registered Memory
370-AHCW Dell 64GB 2Rx4 DDR5-4800 RDIMM ECC Registered Memory
370-AHCX Dell 128GB DDR5-4800 Quad Rank RDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
370-BBEN Dell 32GB DDR5-5600 Single Rank Registered ECC RDIMM
370-BBEP Dell 128GB DDR5-5600 Quad Rank RDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
370-BBEQ Dell 96GB DDR5-5600 Dual Rank RDIMM 288-pin Memory Module
370-BBER Dell 48GB DDR5-5600 Single Rank Registered ECC RDIMM
TPM modules
461-AAII Dell Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Module for 16G
RAID controllers
PERC-H755 Dell PERC H755 Front SAS 12Gb/s 8GB NV Cache PCIe Gen4 RAID Controller
PERC-H965I Dell PERC H965i Front 24Gb/s SAS / PCIe Gen5 NVMe 8GB Cache RAID Controller
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 R7615 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
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB730S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerStore 1200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 3200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 5200T 2U rack
Dell PowerStore 9200T 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 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-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
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 PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 5U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U 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-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Storage
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3010H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3000H 2U rack
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
Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11 · compare
- Lenovo Thinksystem SR655 V3
FAQ
Why choose the single-socket R7615 over a dual-socket server?
The single-socket R7615 delivers up to 128 cores and 128 PCIe Gen5 lanes without inter-socket NUMA latency or dual-socket hypervisor licensing costs.
What memory speeds does the R7615 support?
It supports up to 12 DDR5 DIMMs at 4800 MT/s in a 1 DIMM per channel configuration across 12 memory channels.
Buying or selling R7615?
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 R7615 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27