For graphics-intensive desktop deployments, Dell Technologies recommends the VDI-optimized 2U/1 Node appliances that support GPU hardware.
The VxRail V Series and vSAN Ready Node R740xd server can be configured with or without GPUs. Dell Technologies also offers similar configurations in a 1U/1 Node appliance, although graphics configurations are not available on these platforms.
We have designated common configurations as "Management-Optimized," "Density-Optimized," and "Virtual Workstation." These designations are referenced throughout the documentation.
| Configuration | CPU | RAM | Disk | GPU (optional) | Description |
| Management-Optimized | 2 x Intel Xeon Silver 4214 (12-core @ 2.2 GHz) | 192 GB (12 x 16 GB @ 2,400 MHz) | 4 TB + (capacity) | None | Offers density and value to provide a dedicated environment to deploy virtualized management infrastructure. |
| Density-Optimized | 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6248 (20-core @ 2.5 GHz) | 768 GB (12 x 64 GB @ 2,933 MHz) | 8 TB + (capacity) | Up to 3 x full length, dual width (FLDW) Up to 6 x full length, single width (FLSW) |
Offers an abundance of high-performance features and tiered capacity that maximizes user density. |
| Virtual Workstation | 2 x Intel Xeon Gold 6254 (18-core @ 3.1 GHz) | 384 GB (12 x 32 GB @ 2,933 MHz) | 6 TB + (capacity) | Up to 3 x FLDW Up to 6 x FLSW |
Offers even higher performance at the tradeoff of user density. Typically for ISV or high-end graphics workloads. |