Dell Server Power Consumption Analysis
Dell server power consumption varies significantly based on hardware configuration, workload, and environment. Here’s a breakdown of key factors and typical ranges. Key Factors Influencing Power Draw Server Model & Generation Entry-level (e.g., PowerEdge R250 /R350): 100–300W under load. Mid-range (e.g., R650/R750): 300–800W. High-end (e.g., R760 /R960, MX modular): 500W–2.5kW+ (especially with GPUs/FPGAs). Hardware Components CPUs: Higher core counts (e.g., Intel Xeon Scalable/AMD EPYC) increase consumption (idle: 50–100W; peak: 250–400W per CPU). RAM: ~3–5W per 32GB DIMM; scales with capacity/speed. Storage: HDDs use 5–10W each; NVMe SSDs use 5–8W. GPUs/Accelerators: Critical for AI/HPC (e.g., NVIDIA A100: 250–400W; H100: up to 700W). PSUs: Efficiency matters (e.g., 80 PLUS Platinum vs. Bronze). Workload Intensity Idle: 30–50% of peak power (e.g., R750 idles at ~150W). Peak: Full CPU/GPU utilization (e.g., R760 with dual GPUs: 1.2–1.8kW). ...