Dell PowerEdge XE9680 AI GPU Server – 8× NVIDIA HGX H100 80GB SXM
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 AI GPU Server with NVIDIA HGX H100
Dell PowerEdge XE9680 AI GPU Server – 8× NVIDIA HGX H100 80GB SXM | Dual Intel Xeon Platinum | High-Performance AI & HPC Platform
The Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is a flagship AI-optimized GPU server engineered for extreme performance, scalability, and reliability. Designed to power large-scale AI training, deep learning, high-performance computing (HPC), and generative AI workloads, the XE9680 delivers unmatched compute density with 8× NVIDIA HGX H100 80GB SXM GPUs in a single chassis.
Powered by dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ processors and equipped with 2TB DDR5 ECC memory, the XE9680 enables rapid model training, inference, and data-intensive workloads. With advanced networking, enterprise-grade management via iDRAC9 Enterprise, and massive redundant power capacity, the Dell XE9680 is the ideal platform for AI labs, hyperscale data centers, research institutions, and enterprise AI deployments.
🔹 Product Specifications for Dell PowerEdge XE9680 AI GPU Server
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| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Product Line | PowerEdge |
| Model | XE9680 |
| Server Type | AI GPU Server / HPC Server |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount (High-density chassis) |
| Processor | 2× Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ |
| CPU Cores | High-core count architecture (Sapphire Rapids) |
| Memory Installed | 2048GB (32×64GB) DDR5 ECC Registered |
| Memory Type | PC5-4800 RDIMM |
| GPU Configuration | 8× NVIDIA HGX H100 80GB SXM |
| GPU Interconnect | NVIDIA NVLink |
| Total GPU Memory | 640GB HBM3 |
| Networking (Add-on) | 1× Mellanox MT2910 ConnectX-7 |
| Onboard Networking | 2× Broadcom 5720 Dual-Port 1GbE |
| Management | iDRAC 9 Enterprise |
| Storage Support | NVMe / SAS / SATA (configurable) |
| RAID Support | Software & hardware RAID options |
| PCIe Support | PCIe Gen5 |
| Power Supply | 6× 2800W Hot-swappable PSUs |
| Redundancy | Power, cooling, and management redundancy |
| Cooling | High-performance air-cooled system |
| Operating Systems Supported | Linux, VMware, NVIDIA AI Enterprise |
| Virtualization | VMware, KVM, container platforms |
| Security Features | Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, iDRAC Security |
| Use Case Optimization | AI Training, AI Inference, HPC, LLMs |
🔹 Key Features
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8× NVIDIA HGX H100 80GB SXM GPUs for AI and deep learning
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Dual Intel Xeon Platinum 8462Y+ CPUs for maximum compute throughput
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2TB DDR5 ECC Registered Memory (PC5-4800)
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Optimized for Generative AI, LLMs, HPC, and scientific computing
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High-bandwidth Mellanox ConnectX-7 networking
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Enterprise management with iDRAC 9 Enterprise
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Massive 6× 2800W redundant power supplies
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Designed for continuous 24×7 mission-critical workloads
🔹 AI, ML & HPC Use Cases
Ideal For:
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Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)
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Deep learning training & inference
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Scientific simulations & research
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High-performance computing (HPC)
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Financial modeling & risk analysis
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Autonomous systems & computer vision
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Enterprise AI & data science platforms
🔹 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What makes the Dell XE9680 ideal for AI workloads?
The XE9680 supports 8× NVIDIA H100 SXM GPUs, offering massive parallel compute, NVLink interconnects, and ultra-high memory bandwidth for AI training.
2. Does the XE9680 support NVIDIA AI Enterprise?
Yes, it is fully compatible with NVIDIA AI Enterprise and GPU-accelerated frameworks.
3. Can the memory be expanded further?
The system already supports 2TB DDR5, with additional configurations available depending on requirements.
4. What networking options are supported?
It includes Mellanox ConnectX-7 for high-speed data transfer and dual onboard 1GbE ports.
5. Is this server suitable for 24×7 data center use?
Absolutely. It includes redundant power, cooling, and enterprise-grade management.
6. Can this server be customized?
Yes, storage, networking, OS, and software stack can be customized.
