D-PE-OE-23 · Question #3
Which two models are 16th generation PowerEdge rack servers? (Select 2)
The correct answer is C. R760 E. XE9680. R760 and XE9680 are both 16th generation (16G) Dell PowerEdge rack servers. The R760 is a standard 2-socket 1U/2U rack server in the 16G lineup, and the XE9680 is a 16G GPU-optimized rack server designed for AI/HPC workloads. Why the distractors are wrong: A (R650): The R650 is…
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Which two models are 16th generation PowerEdge rack servers? (Select 2)
Options
- AR650
- BMX760C
- CR760
- DC6620
- EXE9680
How the community answered
(59 responses)- A2% (1)
- B3% (2)
- C93% (55)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
R760 and XE9680 are both 16th generation (16G) Dell PowerEdge rack servers. The R760 is a standard 2-socket 1U/2U rack server in the 16G lineup, and the XE9680 is a 16G GPU-optimized rack server designed for AI/HPC workloads.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A (R650): The R650 is a 15th generation PowerEdge rack server - the naming pattern x50 (R650, R750) signals 15G, while x60 (R760, R860) signals 16G.
- B (MX760C): The MX760C is a modular compute sled designed for the PowerEdge MX chassis - it is not a rack server.
- D (C6620): The C6620 is a high-density server node (a sled that installs into a C6625 chassis) - it is not a standalone rack server, despite being 16G hardware.
Memory tip: Use Dell's naming convention - the middle digit of the model number maps to the generation: x50 = 15G, x60 = 16G. For rack servers, look for the "R" prefix with a "6" in the middle (R760, R860, R960). The XE9680 is the exception to memorize as the 16G AI-focused rack server.
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