IOT Applications Server Dell PowerEdge XR4000Z PowerEdge XR4000 Rack Wall Mounted Chassis Cabinet Server

IOT Applications Server Dell PowerEdge XR4000Z PowerEdge XR4000 Rack Wall Mounted Chassis Cabinet Server

Here’s a detailed comparison table between the Dell PowerEdge XR4000Z (AMD-based) and PowerEdge XR4000 (Intel-based) ruggedized edge servers:

Dell PowerEdge XR4000Z vs XR4000 Comparison Table

Feature	PowerEdge XR4000Z (AMD)	PowerEdge XR4000 (Intel)
Form Factor	1U Short-Depth (430mm)	1U Short-Depth (430mm)
Processor	1× AMD EPYC 8004 Series (Zen 4c)	1× Intel Xeon E-2400 (Raptor Lake)
Max Cores/Threads	Up to 64C/128T	Up to 8C/16T
Memory Capacity	12× DDR5 DIMMs (Up to 1.5TB)	4× DDR5 DIMMs (Up to 128GB)
Storage	4× 2.5″ hot-swap bays (SATA/NVMe)	4× 2.5″ hot-swap bays (SATA/NVMe)
PCIe Expansion	3× Gen5 slots (x16/x8/x8)	2× Gen5 slots (x16/x8)
GPU Support	1× Full-height GPU (75W)	1× Low-profile GPU (50W)
Networking	2× 1GbE + OCP 3.0 slot	2× 1GbE + OCP 3.0 slot
Power Supply	Dual 800W (80+ Platinum)	Single 500W (80+ Gold)
Ruggedization	MIL-STD-810H, -5°C to 55°C	MIL-STD-810H, -5°C to 55°C
Security	AMD Infinity Guard, Secure Boot	Intel TPM 2.0, SGX
Typical Use Cases	Edge AI, 5G MEC, Smart Factories	Retail Edge, Branch Offices, kiosks

Dell PowerEdge XR4000Z: AMD-Powered Edge Beast

Built for: High-density edge computing with AI acceleration
Key Innovation: AMD EPYC 8004 Series (Zen 4c) in a rugged 1U form factor

Standout Features:

• Core Dominance:
  • 1× AMD EPYC 8004 CPU (up to 64C/128T)
  • 12× DDR5 DIMM slots (1.5TB max) for memory-hungry edge apps
• Accelerated Edge AI:
  • Supports 1× full-height 75W GPU (NVIDIA T4/T1000)
  • 3× PCIe Gen5 slots (x16/x8/x8) for NVMe storage/FPGAs
• Edge Resilience:
  • MIL-STD-810H certified for shock/vibration
  • -5°C to 55°C operating range (optional -40°C to 65°C)
• 5G-Ready Networking:
  • OCP 3.0 slot for 25/100GbE adapters
  • Zero-touch provisioning for distributed deployments

Perfect For:
✔ Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
✔ Smart city video analytics (100+ camera feeds)
✔ Factory floor digital twins

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Dell PowerEdge XR4000: Intel-Based Edge Workhorse

Built for: Lightweight edge computing with x86 reliability
Key Innovation: Intel Xeon E-2400 in a power-efficient rugged chassis

Standout Features:

• Efficient Performance:
  • 1× Intel Xeon E-2400 (up to 8C/16T)
  • 4× DDR5 DIMMs (128GB max) for lightweight workloads
• Compact Flexibility:
  • 2× PCIe Gen5 slots (x16/x8)
  • Supports low-profile GPUs (Intel Arc A40)
• Deploy Anywhere:
  • Same MIL-STD-810H ruggedization as XR4000Z
  • 500W single PSU (80+ Gold) for low-energy sites
• Legacy Compatibility:
  • Intel TPM 2.0 + SGX for Windows/Linux apps
  • iDRAC9 with Redfish API support

Perfect For:
✔ Retail edge (digital signage, POS systems)
✔ Remote clinic medical imaging
✔ Branch office virtualization

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Decision Factor	Choose XR4000Z if…	Choose XR4000 if…
CPU Needs	Need 64 cores for VMs/containers	8 cores sufficient for legacy apps
AI Acceleration	Require full-height GPUs	Only need basic graphics
Memory Demands	Running in-memory databases (1.5TB)	Lightweight apps (<128GB RAM)
Power Constraints	Have 800W+ power available	Limited to 300W power budget
Use Case Examples	5G MEC, drone swarm control	ATM networks, restaurant kiosks