Description

The Dell PowerEdge R7425 is a powerful and scalable 2U rack server purpose-built for data-intensive workloads such as high-performance computing (HPC), virtualization, data analytics, and software-defined storage. Featuring dual AMD EPYC processors with high core density, extensive memory capacity, and support for multiple GPUs and NVMe drives, the R7425 is optimized for modern, multi-threaded applications that require maximum throughput and I/O performance.

Key Features:

• Dual-socket 2U rack server powered by AMD EPYC processors
• Supports up to 64 cores per processor (128 cores total)
• High memory bandwidth with up to 32 DDR4 DIMM slots
• Flexible storage options including NVMe, SAS, and SATA
• GPU-ready with up to 6 x single-width GPUs
• Integrated iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller for secure management
• Ideal for HPC, virtualization, and big data environments

Specifications:

• 2U rackmount height
• Processors:
  • Up to two AMD EPYC 7002/7003 Series processors
  • Up to 64 cores per processor (up to 128 total cores)
  • Up to 280W TDP per processor
• Memory:
  • 32, DIMM slots for DDR4/PC4-2133/2400/2666/2933/3200
  • Up to 4TB of DDR4 Memory using 32x 128GB LRDIMMs
• Storage
  • Backplane options for:
    • 8 or 12 3.5″ SAS and SATA (front)
    • 8 or 24 2.5″ SAS, SATA (front)
    • 24x  2.5″ U.2 NVME (front)
    • 4x 3.5″ SAS, SATA (middle)
    • 4x 3.5″ SAS, SATA (rear)
    • 4x 2.5″ SAS, SATA (rear)
  • Internal storage controller cards:
    • PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) H330, H730(1GB), H730P(2GB),H740P(8GB),
    • HBA330, S140
  • Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS-S1) with 1-2 240GB or 480GB M.2 SATA SSDs
  • Internal Dual SD Module (iDSDM) for 2x 16/32/64GB & 1x 16GB vFlash microSD cards
• Expansion:
  • Up to eight PCIe Gen 3 slots
  • Up to 3 x double-width or 6 x single-width GPUs
• Networking:
  • Network Daughter Card (rNDC) options for 4x1Gb, 2x1Gb+2x10Gb, 4x 10Gb (RJ45 & SFP+), 2x 25Gb SFP28 Ethernet
• Power Supplies: Dual (2) 495W, 750W, 1100W, 1600W, 2000W or 2400W 100-240VAC or 1100W -48-60VDC
• Ports:
  • Front: USB 2.0, optional VGA and Quick Sync 2
  • Rear: 2 x USB 3.0, VGA, Serial, iDRAC dedicated port
•  Management:
  • Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) Express license (standard) with optional enterprise license for dedicated management port, virtual console & datacenter license for advanced features
  • OpenManage
• Security:
  • TPM 1.2/2.0, Secure Boot, System Lockdown, Secure Erase, and BIOS recovery
• Rail Options: 
  • Sliding ReadyRails II for 4 post racks (Type B6)
  • Stab-in Static ReadyRails for 2 or 4 post racks (Type B4)
  • Drop-in/Stab-in Generic Tool-less for 4 post racks (Type B13)
  • Optional Strain-Relief Bar (SRB) available for all rail types
  • Optional Cable Management Arm (CMA) for Type B6 & B13
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 86.8 mm (3.42″)
  • Width: 434 mm (17.08″)
  • Depth: 777.3 mm (30.6″)
  • Weight:Maximum: ~39.5 kg (87 lbs)
• Introduced in 2018

Ideal Use Cases:

• High-performance computing (HPC) and scientific modeling
• Large-scale virtualization and hyper-converged infrastructure
• AI/ML inference and data analytics workloads
• Software-defined storage and big data platforms