The Dell PowerEdge R670 reduces data center energy costs through optimized 1U rack design, 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with up to 35% better perf-per-watt than previous generations, and Smart Flow thermal design cutting cooling needs by 24%. Wecent’s deployment expertise ensures proper workload-to-core ratio tuning and 80+ Titanium PSUs achieving 96% efficiency under 50% loads – critical for sustained energy savings in compact server environments.
What hardware features make R670 energy-efficient?
The R670 combines 4th Gen Xeon CPUs, Low-Power DDR5 RAM, and multi-vector cooling to cut power waste. Its 1U chassis fits 2 CPUs/8 drives while maintaining 40°C+ ambient tolerance – 15% cooler than comparable HPE servers per Wecent thermal tests. Pro Tip: Deploy 2400W PSUs even if your load is 800W – they’re 4% more efficient at partial loads.
Four key elements drive efficiency: 1) Processors with integrated accelerators (up to 30W savings per chip via offloading), 2) Dynamic voltage/frequency scaling responding to workload changes in 0.1-second intervals, 3) Three 60mm counter-rotating fans reducing airflow turbulence by 28%, and 4) Dell’s OpenManage Power Manager capping idle nodes at 35W. For example, a 200-server deployment with R670 units could save $142,000 annually versus previous-gen hardware, assuming $0.12/kWh. But what differentiates it from “greenwashed” solutions? Third-party EAC testing shows 39% lower PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) when used with hot-aisle containment systems.
| Feature | R670 | Competitor (HPE ProLiant DL360) |
|---|---|---|
| Idle Power | 75W | 89W |
| Peak Efficiency | 96% | 93% |
| Noise at 40°C | 55 dB | 62 dB |
How do processors affect R670’s energy profile?
4th Gen Xeons employ accelerator-driven load balancing and per-core power gating to slash idle consumption. With up to 52 cores per socket, they enable 33% better VM density than AMD EPYC 9354P chips, according to Wecent benchmarks – directly reducing required server counts.
Intel’s Speed Select technology lets admins prioritize either core frequency (for latency-sensitive tasks) or energy efficiency. For instance, switching from Performance to Energy-Bias mode lowers TDP by 28% with only 6% throughput loss in database workloads. Beyond raw compute, the built-in QAT (QuickAssist Technology) offloads SSL/TLS processing – a single chip handles 250Gbps encryption at 1/8th the power of software-based solutions. Practically speaking, this means a financial firm processing 10M transactions/day could reduce associated power costs from $3,200 to $400 monthly. Why don’t all servers achieve this? Many lack the unified management layer (OpenManage Enterprise) needed to holistically optimize across CPU, storage, and accelerators.
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FAQs
Yes – at 80% utilization, R670’s 3-year TCO is 21% lower than R650 due to power/space savings. Wecent’s ROI calculator shows breakeven at 9 months for VM-heavy workloads.
Can R670 operate in non-climate-controlled environments?
Yes, but with caveats. While it tolerates 5-40°C (41-104°F), every 5°C above 35°C reduces PSU efficiency 1.2%. Wecent advises supplemental cooling if ambient temps exceed 38°C for >4hr/day.
Is liquid cooling required for max efficiency?
No – Smart Flow’s baffle-free design achieves 1.08 PUE with air cooling in contained aisles. Reserve liquid for GPU-dense R750xa systems.
How does drive choice impact power use?
NVMe SSDs consume 5-7W vs 12W for 15K SAS HDDs. A 8-drive NVMe config saves 56W per R670 – equivalent to $490/yr at 24/7 ops.
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