The Ready Architectures for VDI team recommends the VDI-optimized 2U XC740xd devices that support GPU hardware for graphics-intensive desktop deployments.
The XC740xd can be configured with or without GPUs. Dell EMC also offers similar configurations in a 1U XC640 device, although graphics configurations are not available on these platforms.
For convenience, we have designated common configurations as A3, B5, and C7. These designations are referenced throughout the document.
Configuration | CPU | RAM | Disk | GPU (optional) | Description |
A3 | 2 x 10-core | 192 GB (12x 16 GB @ 2,400 MHz) | 4 TB + (Capacity) | Up to 3 x full length, dual width (FLDW) | For small-scale, proof of concept (POC), or low-density, cost-conscience environments |
B5 | 2 x 14-core | 384 GB (12x 32 GB @ 2,400 MHz) | 6 TB + (Capacity) | Up to 3 x FLDW | Geared toward larger-scale general-purpose workloads; balances performance and cost-effectiveness |
C7 | 2 x 20-core | 768 GB (24 x 32 GB @ 2,667 MHz) | 8 TB + (Capacity) | Up to 3 x FLDW | Offers an abundance of high-performance features and tiered capacity that maximizes user density |
