Dell PowerEdge XE9685L | SANStorageWorks

Overview:

The Dell PowerEdge XE9685L is a high-performance server designed and optimized for AI & HPC use cases like

Large Language Model (LLM) training, fine-tuning, and inference
Recommendation engines
Molecular Dynamics and Genome Sequencing

High-performance AI inferencing and model fine-tuning

Discover the groundbreaking PowerEdge XE9685L—a platform designed to redefine performance, scalability, and efficiency for organizations tackling AI, HPC, and deep learning challenges. Engineered to process data faster, accelerate model training, and deliver superior ROI, the XE9685L empowers enterprises to innovate and grow effortlessly, staying ahead of the competition in today’s dynamic tech landscape.

Next level performance with choice

The XE9685L harnesses cutting-edge technology to deliver unmatched performance. Dual-socket AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series Processors and up to 8 NVIDIA® HGX™ B200 GPUs provide massive computational power for the most demanding workloads. Featuring 24 DIMM slots for up to 3TB DDR5 ECC memory and NVMe drives optimized for NVIDIA GPUDirect Storage, it accelerates data processing, ensuring faster insights and superior business outcomes.

Scalable architecture for future growth

Scalability and efficiency are at the core of the XE9685L’s design. With 12 PCIe Gen 5 slots supporting seamless expansion and a direct liquid cooling system capturing 70% of generated heat, it offers unmatched flexibility while optimizing energy use. Factory assembly and deployment integration simplify setup, reducing costs and time-to-value. Together, these features make the XE9685L a sustainable, forward-thinking choice for modern enterprises.

Cyber Resilient Architecture for Zero Trust IT environment & operations

Security is integrated into every phase of the PowerEdge lifecycle, including protected supply chain and factory-to-site integrity assurance. Silicon-based root of trust anchors end-to-end boot resilience while Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls ensure trusted operations.

Increase efficiency and accelerate operations with autonomous collaboration

The Dell OpenManage™ systems management portfolio delivers a secure, efficient, and comprehensive solution for PowerEdge servers. Simplify, automate and centralize one-to-many management with the OpenManage Enterprise console and iDRAC.

Sustainability

From recycled materials in our products and packaging, to thoughtful, innovative options for energy efficiency, the PowerEdge portfolio is designed to make, deliver, and recycle products to help reduce the carbon footprint and lower your operation costs. We even make it easy to retire legacy systems responsibly with Dell Technologies Services.

Rest easier with Dell Technologies Services

ProSupport Plus for Infrastructure keeps your servers running with proactive and predictive support that prevents issues and provide fast resolutions. With an assigned customer advocate focused on your desired outcomes, 24/7 access to senior engineers, automatic case creation and proactive outreach when issues do arise, you can scale your operations without concern for downtime. It also provides Dell hardware and software support, third-party collaboration, and critical response for Severity 1 issues. Further optimize your servers with Dell Technologies Services expert consulting, deployment, managed services and more. Contact Sales for more information.

Features:

Discover the groundbreaking PowerEdge XE9685L

Designed to redefine performance, scalability, and efficiency for organizations tackling AI, HPC, and deep learning challenges. Engineered to process data faster, accelerate model training, and deliver superior ROI, the XE9685L empowers enterprises to innovate and grow effortlessly, staying ahead of the competition in today’s dynamic tech landscape. This product is only available through a Dell Integrated Rack Scalable Systems order.

Next level performance

The XE9685L harnesses cutting-edge technology to deliver unmatched performance. Dual-socket AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series processors and 8 NVIDIA® HGX™ B200 GPUs provide massive computational power for the most demanding workloads.

Featuring 24 DIMM slots for up to 3TB DDR5 ECC memory and NVMe drives optimized for NVIDIA GPUDirect storage, it accelerates data processing, ensuring faster insights and superior business outcomes.

Scalable architecture for future growth

Scalability and efficiency are at the core of the XE9685L’s design. With 12 PCIe Gen 5 slots supporting seamless expansion and a direct liquid cooling system capturing 70% of generated heat it offers unmatched flexibility while optimizing energy use.

Factory assembly and deployment integration simplify setup, reducing costs and time-to-value. Together, these features make the XE9685L a sustainable, forward-thinking choice for modern enterprises.

Systems management and security solutions

OpenManage systems management

Tame the complexity of your IT environment with Dell Technologies OpenManage systems management portfolio which uses tools and solutions to discover, deploy, monitor, manage, update and secure your PowerEdge infrastructure.

Intelligent Automation

Integrate tools across your portfolio with PowerEdge iDRAC, OpenManage Enterprise and CloudIQ solutions that help organizations automate their server lifecycles, optimize operations and scale efficiently.

Built-in security

Stay protected at every phase of the product lifecycle with the PowerEdge cyber resilient architecture that helps accelerate your adoption of a Zero Trust security strategy. From the silicon root of trust, secured component verification, signed firmware and drift detection to BIOS recovery and dynamic system lockdown, you can rest assured that your servers are secure.

Technical Specifications:

Feature	XE9685L
Processor	Two 5th Generation AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series processors with up to 192 cores per processor
Memory	24 DDR5 DIMM slots, supports RDIMM 3 TB max, speeds up to 6400 MT/s Note: Supports registered ECC DDR5 DIMMs only
Storage Controllers	Internal Boot: Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (NVMe BOSS-N1): HWRAID 1, 2 x M.2 SSDs
GPU	8 x NVIDIA HGX B200 180GB 1000W SXM6 GPUs, fully interconnected with NVIDIA NVLink technology
Front Bays	Up to 8 x 2.5-inch NVMe SSD drives max 122.88 TB
Power Supplies	3000W Titanium 200-240 VAC or 240 VDC, hot swap redundant 3000W when used at 209.1-240 VAC or 240 VDC 2800W when used at 200-209 VAC
Cooling Options	Liquid cooled CPUs, GPUs, and NVLink Switches
PCIe	Up to 12 x16 Gen5 (x16 PCIe) full-height, half-length slots
Embedded NIC	2 x 1 GbE
Network Options	1 × OCP 3.0 (x8 PCIe lanes)
Fans	Up to six high performance (HPR) gold grade fans installed on the top layer Up to six high performance (HPR) gold grade fans installed on the bottom layer of the system
Dimensions (H × W × D)	Height — 174.3 mm (6.86 inches) Width — Upper 2U: 447 mm (17.59 in) / Lower 2U: 434 mm (17.08 in) Depth — 1037.57 mm (40.82 in) with bezel / 1025.6 mm (40.37 in) w/o bezel Weight — 91.63 kg ( 202.00 pounds)
Form Factor	4U rack server
Embedded Management	iDRAC9 iDRAC Direct iDRAC RESTful API with Redfish iDRAC Service Manual
Bezel	Optional LCD or security bezel
OpenManage Software	OME APEX AIOps Observability OpenManage Enterprise OpenManage Service plugin OpenManage Power Manager plugin OpenManage Update Manager plugin
OpenManage Integrations	OpenManage Integration with ServiceNow Red Hat Ansible Modules Terraform Providers
Security	Cryptographically signed firmware Data at Rest Encryption (SEDs with local or external key mgmt) Secure Boot Secured Component Verification (Hardware integrity check) Secure Erase Silicon Root of Trust System Lockdown (requires iDRAC9 Enterprise or Datacenter) TPM 2.0 FIPS, CC-TCG certified
Ports	Front: 1 x iDRAC Direct (Micro-AB USB) port, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x VGA Rear: 1 × USB 2.0, 1 × USB 3.0, 1 x iDRAC Direct ethernet port
Operating Systems and Hypervisors	Canonical Ubuntu Server LTS
OEM-ready version available	From bezel to BIOS to packaging, your servers can look and feel as if they were designed and built by you. For more information, Contact Sales

Support & Services:

Dell Technologies offers complete end-to-end services

Optimizing the IT lifecycle is vital. We have expert services for all lifecycle phases that save you time and resources, reduce effort, and improve your IT experience.

Proactive Management and Monitoring (no charge)

Consulting

Consulting services give expert guidance to help you grow, optimize and transform your IT environment at your own pace and budget. Dell employ a broad range of certified consultants and engineers, backed by program management teams, who can deliver deep technical expertise. Dell gives you the confidence that your project will be done right and on time.

Support

Gain the freedom to focus on your business transformation with the support expertise and insights Dell is known for across the globe. Choose the right support based on the criticality of specific systems with available automated predictive analysis, collaborative third-party assistance and a Technology Service Manager.

Deployment

ProDeploy Enterprise Suite helps you get more out of technology starting on day one. Residency Service provides ongoing transition assistance to accelerate adoption. Trust our experts to lead deployments from basic hardware installations through planning, configuration and complex integrations to help you achieve business outcomes today and tomorrow.

Training & Certification

Education Services offers an expansive suite of training services with multiple delivery methods, including instructor-led, self-paced online and virtual instructor-led training. With comprehensive and flexible training programs, we make it easy to ensure your staff has the skills they need to successfully manage and utilize your new technology to its full potential.

Documentation:

Dell PowerEdge XE9685L Spec Sheet (.PDF)

Dell PowerEdge XE Series Spec Sheet (.PDF)

Dell PowerEdge XE9685L Rack Server
Unmatched Performance for AI Excellence in a 4U liquid cooled chassis