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The Dell PowerEdge R7515 is a refurbished 2U Rack server (15G) for the AMD EPYC 7002 series|AMD EPYC 7003 series, DDR4 · up to 2048 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 3200 MT/s · 8 channels per CPU. Drive layouts: 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA; 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA; 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2x 3.5-inch rear SAS/SATA; 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA or NVMe; 12x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 12x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe; 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe + 16x 2.5-inch NVMe. Every unit is tested, warrantied and shipped from Canada; configure it online with parts that are checked for compatibility.
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| Form factor | 2U Rack |
|---|---|
| Generation | 15G |
| CPU | 1 socket(s) · AMD EPYC 7002 series|AMD EPYC 7003 series · SP3 |
| Memory | DDR4 · up to 2048 GB · 16 DIMM slots · up to 3200 MT/s · 8 channels per CPU |
| Drive bays | 8x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA; 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA; 12x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA + 2x 3.5-inch rear SAS/SATA; 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA or NVMe; 12x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 12x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe; 8x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe + 16x 2.5-inch NVMe |
| Storage controllers | PERC 9: Mini mono (H730P/H330), PERC 10 : Mini mono (H740P), PERC 11: Mini mono (H350), HBA :Mini mono (HBA330/HBA350i), H745 · boot: Internal storage (BOSS), Internal storage (BOSS, FH), Internal storage (BOSS, LP) · M.2 boot |
| PCIe | Gen 3.0 |
| Networking | OCP 2.0 slot |
| GPU | up to 3 GPUs |
| Power | 750W Platinum, 1100W Platinum, 1400W Platinum, 1600W Platinum · redundant · hot-swap |
| Management | iDRAC9 · iDRAC9 Express |
| Cooling | ASHRAE A4 · hot-swap fans |
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To address a POST error on your PowerEdge R7515, ensure that the firmware is updated to the latest version and run the built-in hardware diagnostics by booting into the LifeCycle Controller. Take note of any errors that arise during the diagnostics for further investigation. [community thread]
The compatible 25GBE SFP28 cards for the R7515 server can be identified using the 'Customer Kit' SKU specifically for APOS. A detailed compatibility matrix is often available in community forums or technical documentation. [community thread]
The required cable kit depends on the riser location for the GPU installation. For Riser #1, use part number 0M6CK, and for Riser #4, use part number GPN9K. [community thread]
The Dell Scalable Solutions versions of the R7515, R7525, and R7615 are the only models that currently support U.3 drives. [community thread]
The 3.5-inch backplane in the PowerEdge R7515 does not support NVMe drives. To use NVMe drives, you will need to replace the backplane with one that is compatible with NVMe and ensure that you have the correct controller. [community thread]
Check the power supply connections and ensure they are properly seated. If the issue persists, consider testing with a different power supply or connecting the server directly to a wall outlet instead of a UPS. Additionally, verify the minimum configuration required for the server to post. [community thread]