Dell Technologies has unveiled its newest AI acceleration servers powered by Nvidia’s Blackwell Ultra GPUs, showcasing a major leap in AI training speed—up to four times faster than previous models. Announced at Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, these servers target organizations moving from AI experiments to large-scale, production-ready deployments, driving demand for powerful and efficient computing infrastructure.
The new lineup includes air-cooled PowerEdge XE9780 and XE9785 servers for traditional data centers, alongside liquid-cooled XE9780L and XE9785L versions designed for full rack deployments. These systems support up to 192 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra GPUs with direct liquid cooling, expandable to 256 GPUs per rack in Dell’s IR7000 chassis.
Dell CEO Michael Dell emphasized the company’s goal to make AI more accessible worldwide by offering comprehensive AI lifecycle management through its AI Factory partnership with Nvidia.
While the technical specifications are impressive, Dell has yet to disclose pricing, which is expected to be significant. Additionally, the liquid-cooled servers may require costly data center modifications, potentially adding complexity for buyers. Competition is fierce, especially from Super Micro Computer, although recent cost challenges for Super Micro could give Dell an edge if it offers competitive pricing.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praised the collaboration, highlighting these AI systems as essential infrastructure for industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.
Beyond hardware, Dell’s AI acceleration platform includes networking solutions like the PowerSwitch SN5600 and SN2201 switches and Nvidia Quantum-X800 InfiniBand switches, delivering high throughput and integrated support. The Dell AI Data Platform and Nvidia AI Enterprise software suite also provide enhanced data management and streamlined AI workflows. Dell offers Managed Services for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to address the shortage of AI expertise.
Dell’s rollout will span 2025, with various server models launching throughout the year. The company also plans to support Nvidia’s upcoming Vera CPU and Vera Rubin platform, signaling a long-term commitment to its AI ecosystem.
Overall, Dell aims to move beyond hardware, positioning itself as a comprehensive AI solution provider. Its success will depend on delivering clear business value and securing reliable Nvidia GPU supply amid ongoing global chip shortages.
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