Chassis dimensions

| Drives | Xa | Xb | Y | Za | Zb | Zc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 x 2.5-inch drives for Rear Accessed configuration | 482.6 mm (19 in.) | 434 mm (17.08 in.) | 86.8 mm (3.41 in.) | 31 mm (1.22 in.)Without bezel 45.0 mm (1.77 in.)With bezel | 400 mm (15.74 in.) Ear to rear wall | 432 mm (17 in.) Ear to rear wall |
| 6 x 2.5-inch drives for Front Accessed configuration | 482.6 mm (19 in.) | 434 mm (17.08 in.) | 86.8 mm (3.41 in.) | 63 mm (2.48 in.)Without bezel 153 mm (6.02 in.) | 400 mm (15.74 in.) Ear to rear wall | N/A |
System weight
| System configuration | Maximum weight (with all drives/SSDs/bezel) |
|---|---|
| 6 x 2.5-inch system with Rear Accessed configuration | 19.5 kg (43.00 lb) |
| 6 x 2.5-inch system with Front Accessed configuration | 20.5 kg (45.2 lb) |
Processor specifications
| Supported processor | Number of processor supported |
|---|---|
| 3rd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor with up to 36 cores | One |
PSU specifications
The PowerEdge XR12 system supports up to two AC or DC power supply units (PSUs).
| PSU | Class | Heat dissipation (maximum) | Frequency | Voltage | AC | DC | Current | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High line 200–240 V | Low line 100–120 V | |||||||
| 1400 W Mixed Mode | Platinum | 5459 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging | 1400 W | 1050 W | NA | 12 A–8 A |
| NA | 5459 BTU/hr | NA | 240 V DC | NA | NA | 1400 W | 6.6 A | |
| 1100 W | NA | 4266 BTU/hr | NA | -48-(-60) V DC, autoranging | NA | NA | 1100 W | 27 A |
| 1100 W Mixed Mode | Titanium | 4100 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC | 1100 W | 1050 W | 1100 W | 5.2 A |
| 800 W Mixed Mode | Platinum | 3139 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging | 800 W | 800 W | NA | 9.2 A–4.7 A |
| NA | 3139 BTU/hr | NA | 240 V DC | NA | NA | 800 W | 3.8 A | |
| 800 W -48V DC | NA | 3219 BTU/hr | NA | -40-(-72) V DC | NA | NA | 800 W | 23.5 A |
| 700 W Mixed Mode HLAC | Titanium | 2625 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 200-240 V AC | 700 W | NA | 700 W | 3.4 A |
Supported operating systems
The PowerEdge XR12 system supports the following operating systems:
- Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
- VMware ESXi
- Microsoft Windows Server with Hyper-V
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- VMware ESXi
- RHEL Realtime
For more information, go to Operating System Manuals.
Cooling fans specifications
The PowerEdge XR12 system supports six Very High Performance fans and requires all six fans to be installed.
System battery specifications
The PowerEdge XR12 system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Expansion card riser specifications
| PCIe slot | Risers | PCIe slot height | PCIe slot length | PCIe lane slot width |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slot 2 | Riser 2A | Full height | Full length | x16 |
| Slot 1/2 | Riser 2B* | Full height | Full length | x8+x8 |
| Slot 3 | Riser 1A** | Low Profile | Half Length | x16 |
| Slot 3 | Riser 1B* | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 |
| Slot 4 | Riser 3A | Full height | Full length | x16 |
| Slot 4/5 | Riser 3B* | Full height | Full length | x8+x8 |
Memory specifications
| DIMM type | DIMM rank | DIMM capacity | Single processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum RAM | Maximum RAM | |||
| RDIMM | Single rank | 8 GB | 8 GB | 64 GB |
| Dual rank | 16 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | |
| 32 GB | 32 GB | 256 GB | ||
| 64 GB | 64 GB | 512 GB | ||
| LRDIMM | Quad rank | 128 GB | 128 GB | 1024 GB |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | 2048 GB | ||
| Intel Optane PMem 200 Series | Single rank | 128 GB | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | 1024 GB | ||
| Memory module sockets | Speed |
|---|---|
| 8, 288-pin | 3200 MT/s |
| Configuration | Description | Memory population rules | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDIMMs | LRDIMM | Intel Optane PMem 200 Series | ||
| Configuration 1 | 4 x RDIMMs, 4 x Intel Optane PMem 200 Series | Processor1 {A1, A2, A3, A4} | - | Processor1 {A5, A6, A7, A8} |
| 4 x LRDIMMs, 4 x Intel Optane PMem 200 Series | - | Processor1 {A1, A2, A3, A4} | Processor1 {A5, A6, A7, A8} | |
| Configuration 2 | 6 x RDIMMs, 1 x Intel Optane PMem 200 Series | Processor1 {A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6} | - | Processor1 {A7} |
| 6 x LRDIMMs, 1 x Intel Optane PMem 200 Series | - | Processor1 {A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6} | Processor1 {A7} | |
Storage controller specifications
| Internal controllers | External controllers |
|---|---|
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Drives specifications
USB ports specifications
| Front | Rear | Internal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB port type | No. of ports | USB port type | No. of ports | USB port type | No. of ports |
| USB 2.0-compliant port | One | USB 2.0-compliant port | One | Internal USB 3.0-compliant port. | One |
| Micro-USB 2.0-compliant port for iDRAC Direct | One | USB 3.0-compliant ports | One | ||
| Front | Internal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| USB port type | No. of ports | USB port type | No. of ports |
| USB 2.0-compliant port | Two | Internal USB 3.0-compliant port | One |
| USB 3.0-compliant ports | One | ||
| Micro-USB 2.0-compliant port for iDRAC Direct | One | ||
GPU specifications
The PowerEdge XR12 system supports up two 2 x 75 W/150 W (single width) GPU or 2 x 300 W (Double Width/Full Height/ Full Length) GPU based on riser configuration.
Serial connector specifications
The PowerEdge XR12 system supports one 9-pin connector Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) 16550-compliant serial connector located on the rear of the Rear Accessed configuration and on the front of the Front Accessed configuration.
NIC port specifications
There is also a dedicated iDRAC management port that supports 1GbE.
VGA port specification
The PowerEdge XR12 system supports one DB-15 Video Graphics Array (VGA) port on the rear of the Rear Accessed configuration and one DB-15 VGA port on the front of the Front Accessed configuration.
Video specifications
| Resolution | Refresh rate (Hz) | Color depth (bits) |
|---|---|---|
| 1024 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 800 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 1024 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1360 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1440 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1680 x 1050 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
Environmental specifications
| Operating Limits | Allowable continuous operations |
|---|---|
| Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | 10–35°C (50–95°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent range (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 80% RH with 21°C (69.8°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1.8°F/984 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft). |
| Operating Limits | Allowable continuous operations |
|---|---|
| Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | 5–40°C (41–104°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent range (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 85% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1.8°F/574 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft). |
| Operating Limits | Allowable continuous operations |
|---|---|
| Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | 5–45°C (41–113°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent range (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 90% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1.8°F/410 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft). |
| Operating Limits | Allowable continuous operations |
|---|---|
| Temperature range for altitudes <= 900 m (<= 2953 ft) | (-5)–55°C (23–131°F) with no direct sunlight on the equipment |
| Humidity percent range (non-condensing at all times) | 8% RH with -12°C minimum dew point to 90% RH with 24°C (75.2°F) maximum dew point |
| Operational altitude de-rating | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/80 m (1.8°F/410 Ft) above 900 m (2953 Ft). |
| Operating Limits | Allowable continuous operations |
|---|---|
| Maximum temperature gradient (applies to both operation and non-operation). | 20°C in an hour* (36°F in an hour) and 5°C in 15 minutes (41°F in 15 minutes), 5°C in an hour* (41°F in an hour) for tape
NOTE:* - Per ASHRAE thermal guidelines for tape hardware, these are not instantaneous rates of temperature change.
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| Non-operational temperature limits | -40°C to 65°C (-104°F to 149°F). |
| Non-operational humidity limits | 5% to 95% RH with 27°C (80.6°F) maximum dew point |
| Maximum non-operational altitude | 12,000 meters (39,370 feet). |
| Maximum operational altitude | 3,048 meters (10,000 feet). |
| Maximum vibration | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, 1.04 Grms, 2-500 Hz, Random Vibration, Figure 514.8D-11 |
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| Maximum shock pulse | Specifications |
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| Operating |
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| Operating (Navy) | MIL-DTL-901E, Grade A, Class 2, Type A, in approved military transit case |
| Storage |
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Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications
| Particulate contamination | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Air filtration | Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit.
NOTE:This condition applies to data center environments only. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor.
NOTE:Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
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Conductive dust |
Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.
NOTE:This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
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Corrosive dust |
NOTE:This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
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| Gaseous contamination | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Copper Coupon Corrosion rate | <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-2013 |
| Silver Coupon Corrosion rate | <200 Å/month as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-2013 |
Rugged certifications and specifications
| Certifications | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operational Temperature |
-5°C to 55°C 55°C continuous operation per MIL810H Method 501.7 Proc II -5°C continuous operation per MIL 810H Method 502.7 Proc II |
| Operational Shock | MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedure I, 11ms, 40 G (SSD) |
| Operational Shock (Navy) | MIL-DTL-901E, Grade A, Class 2, Type A, in approved military transit case |
| Non-Operational Shock | MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8, Procedures V, 11 ms, 40 G (with SSD) |
| Operational Vibration | MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, 1.04 Grms, 2-500Hz, Random Vibration, Figure 514.8D-11 with SSD |
| Non-Operational Vibration | MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Category 4, Figure 514.8C-2, 5-500 Hz, 60 minutes/axis with SSD
MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8, Category 24, Figure 514.8E-1, 20-2000 Hz, 60 minutes/axis with SSD |
| Operational Altitude | MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6, Proc.II (Operational, Air carriage) 15,000 ft for 1 hour after stabilization |
| Non-Operational Altitude | MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6, Proc. I (Storage, Air transport), 40 Kft for 1 hour after stabilization |
| Conductive/Radiative Immunity | MIL-STD-461G |
| Sand and Dust (tested with filtered bezel) |
MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7, Procedure I, Blowing dust at 25oC for 6 hours , and an additional 6 hours at 49oC (Climatic Category A1) MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7, Procedure II, Blowing sand at 49oC (Climatic Category A1), wind velocity of 29 m/s, sand concentration of 2.2 g/m3, 6 hours |
| NEBS Level 3 | GR-63-CORE and GR-1089-CORE |
Thermal restriction matrix
| Configuration / Processor TDP | Front and Rear Accessed configuration with filtered bezel | Maximum Ambient Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 105 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
55°C |
| 120 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
55°C |
| 135 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
55°C |
| 140 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
55°C |
| 150 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
55°C |
| 165 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
35°C |
| 185 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
35°C |
| 205 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
35°C |
| 225 W | VHP fan
Ext. HSK |
35°C |
| Label | Description |
|---|---|
| VHP fan | Very High Performance fan |
| Ext. | Extended |
| HSK | Heat sink |
| - | Rear Accessed Configuration | Front Accessed Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Maximum Ambient Temperature | Maximum Ambient Temperature |
| Nvidia T4 | 50C | 55C |
| Nvidia A40 | 35C | 35C |
| Nvidia A100 | 35C | 35C |
| Nvidia A10 | 45C | 50C |
| Nvidia A30 | 35C | 35C |
| Nvidia A2 | 50C | 55C |
| Nvidia A100 80GB | 50C | 50C |
Thermal restriction for ASHRAE A3 for Rear Accessed configuration
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C
- Processor TDP greater than 150 W are not supported except for the following list:
- 6334, 8 core, 165W
- 6338T, 24 core, 165W
- 6330N, 28 core, 165W
- 6338N, 32 core, 185W
- 128 GB or greater capacity DIMMs and Intel Optane PMem 200 Series are not supported.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- BOSS M.2 is not supported.
- High temperature spec 85°C active optics cables are required.
- PERC adapter with battery is not supported except for H755.
- NVMe drive is not supported.
Thermal restriction for ASHRAE A4 for Rear Accessed configuration
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C
- Processor TDP greater than 150 W are not supported except for the following list:
- 6334, 8 core, 165W
- 6338T, 24 core, 165W
- 6330N, 28 core, 165W
- 6338N, 32 core, 185W
- 128 GB or greater capacity DIMMs and Intel Optane PMem 200 Series are not supported.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- BOSS M.2 is not supported.
- High temperature spec 85°C active optics cables are required.
- PERC adapter with battery is not supported.
- NVMe drive is not supported.
Thermal restriction for Rugged for Rear Accessed configuration
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C
- Processor TDP greater than 150 W are not supported except for the following list:
- 6338T, 24 core, 165W
- 6330N, 28 core, 165W
- 128 GB or greater capacity DIMMs and Intel Optane PMem 200 Series are not supported.
- Two PSUs are required in redundant mode. System performance may be reduced in the event of a PSU failure.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- BOSS M.2 is not supported.
- High temperature spec 85°C active optics cables are required.
- PERC adapter with battery is not supported.
- NVMe drive is not supported.
Thermal restriction for ASHRAE A3 for Front Accessed configuration
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C
- Processor TDP greater than 150 W are not supported except for the following list:
- 6334, 8 core, 165W
- 6338T, 24 core, 165W
- 6330N, 28 core, 165W
- 6338N, 32 core, 185W
- 128 GB or greater capacity DIMMs and Intel Optane PMem 200 Series are not supported.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- BOSS M.2 greater than 480 GB is not supported.
- NVMe drive is not supported.
Thermal restriction for ASHRAE A4 for Front Accessed configuration
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C
- Processor TDP greater than 150 W are not supported except for the following list:
- 6334, 8 core, 165W
- 6338T, 24 core, 165W
- 6330N, 28 core, 165W
- 6338N, 32 core, 185W
- 128 GB or greater capacity DIMMs and Intel Optane PMem 200 Series are not supported.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- BOSS M.2 greater than 480 GB is not supported.
- NVMe drive is not supported.
Thermal restriction for Rugged for Front Accessed configuration
- Do not perform a cold startup below 5°C
- Processor TDP greater than 150 W are not supported except for the following list:
- 6338T, 24 core, 165W
- 6330N, 28 core, 165W
- 6338N, 32 core, 185W
- 128 GB or greater capacity DIMMs and Intel Optane PMem 200 Series are not supported.
- Non-Dell qualified peripheral cards are not supported.
- PCIe SSD is not supported.
- BOSS M.2 greater than 480 GB is not supported.
- NVMe drive is not supported.
- PERC adapter with battery is not supported except for H755.
Other Thermal Restrictions
- DIMM blanks are required on empty slots.
- HDD blanks are required on empty slots.
- PCIe blank is required on empty slot 3.
- Processor TDP greater than 150 W are not supported for Riser 1A configuration except for 6338N, 32 core, 185W processor.




























