Dell PowerEdge XE9680 — 8x NVIDIA H200 SXM (HGX, 141GB HBM3e)
Dell's flagship 8-GPU HGX H200 node for frontier-scale AI training.
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Configuration Options
Core specifications for this system. Every component is configurable to your workload — request a quote for a tailored build.
8× NVIDIA H200 SXM5, 141GB HBM3e each (1.1TB pooled)
2× 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, up to 64 cores each
Up to 4TB DDR5 RDIMM across 32 DIMM slots
Up to 16× E3.S NVMe (or 8× 2.5" NVMe)
Overview
The PowerEdge XE9680 pairs eight fully NVLink-connected NVIDIA H200 SXM GPUs with dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon processors in a dense 6U chassis built for large-model training and HPC. Nexus Compute specifies, configures, and tests each system to your fabric and storage requirements, delivered warranty-backed through authorized Dell channels.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Frontier-scale single node
Eight NVSwitch-linked H200 GPUs pool 1.1TB of HBM3e so the largest models train without sharding across nodes.
Vendor-backed reliability
Dell ProSupport and iDRAC9 management bring enterprise serviceability to dense GPU infrastructure.
Cluster-ready fabric
We configure NDR InfiniBand or 400GbE so the node scales cleanly into a multi-rack training cluster.
Typical Business Use Cases
Large language model pre-training and fine-tuning
Multi-modal and generative AI model development
Memory-bound HPC and scientific simulation
Building blocks for non-blocking InfiniBand clusters
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
Built on the NVIDIA HGX H200 8-GPU baseboard with fourth-generation NVLink and NVSwitch delivering 900GB/s GPU-to-GPU bandwidth, paired with dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs across 32 DDR5 DIMM slots. The 6U platform exposes eight PCIe Gen5 network slots for a 1:1 GPU-to-NIC mapping to NDR InfiniBand or 400GbE.
| GPU / Accelerator | 8× NVIDIA H200 SXM5, 141GB HBM3e each (1.1TB pooled) |
| GPU Interconnect | NVLink + NVSwitch, 900GB/s GPU-to-GPU |
| CPU | 2× 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable, up to 64 cores each |
| Memory | Up to 4TB DDR5 RDIMM across 32 DIMM slots |
| Storage | Up to 16× E3.S NVMe (or 8× 2.5" NVMe) |
| Networking / Fabric | 8× NDR InfiniBand or 400GbE (1:1 GPU-to-NIC) |
| Form Factor | 6U rackmount, air-cooled |
| Management | Dell iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller |
| Warranty | Dell ProSupport, configurable term |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many XE9680 nodes do I need for large-model training?
It depends on parameter count and training timeline. A single node holds 1.1TB of HBM3e, sufficient for many models; for frontier-scale runs we size a multi-node InfiniBand cluster around your target time-to-train.
Can this node run in a standard server room?
The XE9680 is a high-power 6U system best deployed in a data center with adequate power and cooling. We confirm exact rack, power, and thermal requirements as part of the quote and can advise on colocation.
Does it scale into a cluster later?
Yes. We specify NDR InfiniBand or 400GbE up front so additional XE9680 nodes integrate into a non-blocking fabric without re-architecture.
Hardware Assistance
Configure the Dell PowerEdge XE9680 — 8x NVIDIA H200 SXM (HGX, 141GB HBM3e) with Nexus Compute
Tell us your requirements and a hardware specialist will help you specify, configure, and quote the right system — typically within two business days. No obligation.