Current Configuration
(List below serves as quick links to each section)
Server Chassis
Processors
Bezel
Liquid Cooled System
Rear Drive Modules
Memory
RAID Controllers
HDD 3.5" Drives
HDD 2.5" Drives
SSD 2.5" Drives
SSD (2.5") NVMe Drives
PCI Supported Configurations
GPU
OCP 3.0
Dual Internal SD Module (IDSDM)
Internal USB Module
Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS-S2 or BOSS-S1):
Optical Drive
Trusted Platform Module
iDRAC9
Power Supplies
ECS Warranty
Quick Specs
2U rack server
Processor | Max: 64 Cores2x 2nd or 3rd Gen AMD EPYC
Memory | Max: 2TB RDIMM | 4TB LRDIMM32 ECC DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM 3200Mhz
Storage | Max: N/AFront bays:
Up to 8 x 3.5” SAS/SATA (HDD)
Up to 12 x 3.5” SAS/SATA (HDD)
Up to 8 x 2.5” NVMe
Up to 16 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (SSD/HDD)
Up to 24 x 2.5” SAS/SATA (SSD/HDD)
Up to 24 x 2.5” NVMe
Rear bays:
2 or 4x 2.5” SAS/SATA (HDD/SSD)
Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS-S2) Hot-Swap
Boot Optimized Server Storage (BOSS-S1) Cold-Swap
IDSDM
S150 (SATA SW RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10.)
H345, H745, H755, H755N, H840, 12Gb/s SAS HBA
2 x 1GE LOM with BCM5720 lan controller
Networking OptionsOCP 3.0 x16 Mezz 3.0
Remote Management:iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller
PCIe Slots:Up to 8 x PCIe Gen4 slots
GPU:Up to three double wide 300W
Or six single wide 75W accelerators
- Dell PowerEdge R710
- Dell PowerEdge R720
- Dell PowerEdge R720XD
- Dell PowerEdge R730
- Dell PowerEdge R730XD
- Dell PowerEdge R740
- Dell PowerEdge R740XD
- Dell PowerEdge R740XD2
- Dell PowerEdge R7415
- Dell PowerEdge R7425
- Dell PowerEdge R750
- Dell PowerEdge R750XA
- Dell PowerEdge R750XS
- Dell PowerEdge R7515
- Dell PowerEdge R7525
- Dell PowerEdge R760
- Dell PowerEdge R760XA
- Dell PowerEdge R760XS
- Dell PowerEdge R760XD2
- Dell PowerEdge R7615
- Dell PowerEdge R7625
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Ideal for:
- Data Analytics
- Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI)
The Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 is a two socket, 2U rack servers that is designed to run workloads using flexible I/O and network configurations. The PowerEdge R7525 features the AMD® EPYC™ Generation 2 and Generation 3 processors, supports up to 32 DIMMs, PCI Express (PCIe) Gen 4.0 enabled expansion slots, and a choice of network interface technologies to cover networking options
- 100% more processing cores and faster data transfer speeds with PCIe Gen 4
- 20% more memory performance for scale-out environments
- Maximized storage and memory configuration option enables HPC, ML/DL/AI and rendering
- 24 direct connect Gen4 NVMe supports all-flash vSAN Ready Node
- Balanced core count and GPU to support for maximum numbers of end users
The Dell EMC OpenManage™ systems management portfolio delivers an efficient and comprehensive solution for PowerEdge servers through tailored, automated, and repeatable processes
- Automate server life cycle management with scripting via the iDRAC Restful API with Redfish conformance
- Simplify and centralize one-to-many management with the OpenManage Enterprise console
- Utilize the OpenManage Mobile app and PowerEdge Quick Sync 2 to easily manage servers using a phone or tablet
- Resolve issues with up to 72% less IT effort using automated proactive and predictive technology from Pro Support Plus and SupportAssist.
Fortify your data center with integrity
Every PowerEdge server is designed with a cyber-resilient architecture, integrating security deeply into every phase in the lifecycle, from design to retirement
- Enhance security with platform enablement of AMD Secure Memory Encryption (SME) and Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV)
- Operate your workloads on a secure platform anchored by cryptographically trusted booting and silicon root of trust.
- Maintain server firmware safety with digitally signed firmware packages
- Detect and remediate unauthorized or malicious change with drift detection and system lockdown
- Securely and quickly wipe all data from storage media, including hard drives, SSDs and system memory with System Erase
The R7525 has 6 Hot-Swappable fans and two types of heat sinks. You will need to install the L-Type heat sink and GPU shroud if any GPUs are installed.
The new liquid cooling solution provides an efficient method to manage the system temperature. It also provides a liquid leak detection mechanism via iDRAC. This technology is managed by the Liquid Leak Sensor(LLS) mechanism. LLS determines leaks as small as 0.02 ml or as large as 0.2 ml. Not all systems need Liquid Cooling, this is mainly for when GPUs are installed. Please read the manual for more information on this.
| Heat sink | Processor TDP |
|---|---|
| STD HSK | < 180 W |
| 2U HPR (Silver) HSK | >= 180 W |
| L-type HSK | Supports all TDP (system should be installed with GPU/ FGPA/long PCIe cards) |
| NOTE: All GPU/FGPA cards require 1U L-type HSK and GPU shroud. | |
| NOTE: In Liquid Cooling system, maximum two DW GPUs are supported. | |
| System configuration | Cooling fan | Foam requirement | Rear Drives Supported | GPU Supported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 3.5-inch SAS or SATA | High performance (silver grade) fan | Not required | Yes | No |
| 8 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA | High performance (silver grade) fan | Required | No | Yes |
| 8 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe | High performance (silver grade) fan | Not required | No | Yes |
| 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA | High performance (silver grade) fan | Not Required | No | Yes |
| 16 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA + 8 NVMe | High-performance (gold grade) fan | Required | No | Yes |
| 24 x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/NVMe | High-performance (gold grade) fan | Not Required | Yes | Yes |
| 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe | High-performance (gold grade) fan | Not Required | No | No |
| NOTE: 12 x 3.5-inch and 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe system does not support GPU/FPGA card | ||||
8x 3.5" SAS/SATA
12x 3.5" SAS or SATA
8x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe
16x 2.5" SAS/SATA
16x 2.5" SAS/SATA + 8 NVMe
24x 2.5" SAS/SATA/NVMe
24x 2.5" NVMe
2 or 4x 2.5" SAS/SATAThis system is unique because it has the S150 Software Raid that supports both SATA and NVMe drives. The system also has support for fPERCs with certain configurations. When choosing a PCIe Configuration. Check to see what type of PERC it supports. For more details, you can read the manual below.
| Performance level | Description |
|---|---|
| Entry | S150 (SATA, NVMe) Software RAID SATA |
| Value | H745 (internal), H345, HBA345 (internal), H840 (external), 12Gbps SAS HBA (external) |
| Value Performance | H755N (internal), HBA355 (internal), HBA355E (external) |

This Server has 15 Riser configurations to choose from. For GPU support you will want to install Configuration 3 or 6 depending on the size of the GPU. Below you will find the table with all the configurations to choose from. For more detailed information, please read the manuals below.
| Config # | RSR Configuration | # of CPUs | PERC type supported | Rear Storage Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | NO RSR | 2 | None | No |
| 1 | R1B | 1 | Front PERC | No |
| 2 | R1B+R4B | 2 | Front PERC / PERC Adapter | No |
| 3-1 | R1A+R2A+R3A+R4A (FL) | 2 | Front PERC / PERC Adapter | No |
| 3-2 | R1A+R2A+R3A+R4A (HL) | 2 | Front PERC / PERC Adapter | No |
| 4 | R1B+R2A+R3B+R4B | 2 | Front PERC / PERC Adapter | No |
| 6 | R1C+R2A+ R3A+R4C | 2 | PERC Adapter | No |
| 7 | R1D+R2A+R3B+R4D | 2 | None | No |
| 8-1 | R1A+R2A+R4A (FL) | 2 | PERC Adapter | Yes |
| 8-2 | R1A+R2A+R4A (HL) | 2 | PERC Adapter | Yes |
| 9 | R1B+R2A+R4B | 2 | PERC Adapter | Yes |
| 10 | R2A+R4B | 2 | PERC Adapter | Yes |
| 11 | R1D+R2A+R3B+R4B | 2 | None | No |
| 12-1 | R1D+R2A+R3A+R4A (FL) | 2 | None | No |
| 12-2 | R1D+R2A+ R3A+R4A (HL) | 2 | None | No |
| 13-1 | R1A+R2A+ R3A (FL) | 2 | Front PERC/ PERC Adapter | No |
| 13-2 | R1A+R2A+ R3A (HL) | 2 | Front PERC/ PERC Adapter | No |
| 14 | R1B+R2A+ R3B | 2 | Front PERC/ PERC Adapter | No |
| 15 | R1D+R4D | 1 | None | No |
The PowerEdge R7525 system supports two Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports embedded on the LOM card.
The PowerEdge R7525 system also supports OCP NIC port integrated on the optional OCP card.
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| LOM card | 1 GB x 2 |
| OCP card (OCP 3.0) | 1 GbE x 4, 10 GbE x 2, 25 GbE x 2, 25 GbE x 4, 50 GbE x 2, 100 GbE x 2 |

The R7525 can hold up to 6 SW or 3 DW GPUs. Below you will see a few rules to follow with GPU installations.
- 12 x 3.5-inch and 24 x 2.5-inch NVMe systems do not support GPU/FPGA cards.
- All GPU/FPGA cards require an L-type heat sink and GPU shroud, irrespective of the length.
- The GPU air shroud top cover is part of the GPU air shroud.
- Low Profile and Full Height T4 cards are installed in order to support maximun 6 pcs T4 in x 16 slots.
| Riser | Riser slots | Processor | System riser configuration | Riser/card type | GPU slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riser 1 | Slot 1 | Processor 1 | Configuration 3 | R1A - FH/FL or HL | 2 |
| Slot 2 | Processor 1 | Configuration 6 | R1C - FH/HL | 1, 2 | |
| Riser 2 | Slot 3 | Processor 1 | Configuration 3 or 6 | R2A - HH/HL | 3, 6 |
| Slot 6 | Processor 2 | ||||
| Riser 3 | Slot 5 | Processor 2 | Configuration 3 | R3A - FH/FL or HL | 5 |
| Configuration 6 | R3A - FH/HL | ||||
| Riser 4 | Slot 7 | Processor 2 | Configuration 3 | R4A - FH/FL or HL | 7 |
| Slot 8 | Configuration 6 | R4C - FH/HL | 7, 8 | ||
| FH - Full Height, FL - Full Length, HH - Half Height, HL - Half Length | |||||
The R7525 can only support 1 BOSS type at a time.
The IDSDM and Internal USB use the same slot. Only 1 can be installed at a time.
BOSS-S1
BOSS-S2
IDSDM
Internal USBThe R7525 system supports two redundant PSUs. Either 60mm or 86mm depending on the wattage of the PSU. For more power limitations and rules please refer to the manual below.
- 800W Platinum
- 1400W Platinum
- 2400W Platinum
- Width: 434.0mm (17.09”)
- Height: 86.8mm (3.42”)
- Length: 736.29mm (28.99”)
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Weight:
- 8 x 3.5": 33.2 kg (73.19 lb)
- 12 x 3.5": 36.3 kg (80.02 lb)
- 8 x 2.5" : 24.6 kg (54.23 lb)
- 16 x 2.5": 26.6 kg (58.64 lb)
- 24 x 2.5": 28.6 kg (63.05 lb)
Current Configuration
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