OpenMetal’s XL v5 bare metal dedicated server represents the next generation of enterprise compute infrastructure, powered by dual Intel Xeon 6 6530P processors built on the Granite Rapids architecture. Combined with 1TB of high-speed DDR5-6400 memory and Micron’s latest 7500 Max NVMe storage, the XL v5 delivers exceptional performance for AI workloads, high-performance computing, virtualization, and mission-critical enterprise applications.
Server Configuration at a Glance
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2x Intel Xeon 6 6530P (Granite Rapids) |
| Total Cores/Threads | 64 Cores / 128 Threads |
| Base/Turbo Frequency | 2.3 GHz / 4.1 GHz |
| Memory | 1TB DDR5-6400 ECC |
| Boot Storage | 2x 960GB NVMe |
| Data Storage | 4x 6.4TB Micron 7500 Max NVMe |
| Total NVMe Capacity | 25.6TB + 1.92TB Boot |
| Network | 2X10Gbit |
| Private Bandwidth | 20Gbps |
| Public Bandwidth | 6Gbps |
OpenMetal XL v5 bare metal dedicated server is TDX enabled!
Intel Xeon 6530P Processor
The Intel Xeon 6530P is part of Intel’s Xeon 6 processor family, built on the advanced Intel 3 lithography process using the Granite Rapids architecture. Each processor delivers 32 high-performance P-cores with 64 threads, a 144MB L3 cache, and a thermal design power (TDP) of 225W.
Processor Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Granite Rapids (Intel 3) |
| Cores per Socket | 32 |
| Threads per Socket | 64 |
| L3 Cache | 144 MB |
| Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| All-Core Turbo | 3.7 GHz |
| TDP | 225W |
| Socket | FCLGA4710 |
| Max Memory per Socket | 4 TB |
| Memory Channels | 8 |
| PCIe Revision | 5.0 |
| Max PCIe Lanes | 88 |
| UPI Links | 4 @ 24 GT/s |
Built-In Accelerators
The Xeon 6530P includes multiple integrated accelerators that offload specialized workloads from the CPU cores, improving both performance and efficiency:
- Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX) – Hardware acceleration for AI inference and training workloads, delivering up to 16x more multiply-accumulate operations than AVX-512 for BF16 and FP16 models
- Intel AVX-512 – Accelerates vector math operations common in HPC and classical AI workloads
- Intel QuickAssist Technology (QAT) – Offloads cryptographic and compression operations with 2 dedicated devices
- Intel Data Streaming Accelerator (DSA) – Accelerates data movement and transformation with 2 dedicated devices
- Intel Dynamic Load Balancer (DLB) – Optimizes packet processing for networking workloads
- Intel In-Memory Analytics Accelerator (IAA) – Accelerates database analytics and in-memory compression
Security Features
Intel Xeon 6530P processors include comprehensive hardware-based security capabilities:
- Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) – Creates secure enclaves for sensitive application code and data
- Intel Trust Domain Extensions (TDX) – Provides hardware-isolated virtual machines for confidential computing
- Intel Total Memory Encryption – Multi-Key (TME-MK) – Encrypts all memory with support for multiple encryption keys
- Intel Crypto Acceleration – Hardware acceleration for cryptographic operations
- Intel Boot Guard – Protects against firmware-level attacks
- Control-Flow Enforcement Technology – Defends against return-oriented programming attacks
Memory: 1TB DDR5-6400
The XL v5 server is equipped with 1TB (1024GB) of DDR5-6400 ECC Registered memory, providing exceptional bandwidth and capacity for memory-intensive workloads.
DDR5-6400 Advantages
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Transfer Rate | 6400 MT/s maximum speed |
| Bandwidth | 50%+ improvement over DDR4 |
| ECC Support | Automatic error detection and correction |
| On-DIMM Power Management | Improved power efficiency |
| Channel Count | 8 channels per processor (16 total) |
DDR5-6400 memory delivers blazing-fast bandwidth critical for virtualization, AI workloads, real-time analytics, and large-scale databases. The ECC (Error Correction Code) capability ensures data integrity in mission-critical environments where reliability is paramount.
With 1TB of high-speed memory, the XL v5 can maintain entire applications and datasets in memory, reducing latency and dramatically improving application response times for in-memory databases, caching layers, and analytics platforms.
Storage: Micron 7500 Max NVMe
The XL v5 features 4x 6.4TB Micron 7500 Max NVMe SSDs for data storage, plus 2x 960GB NVMe drives for the boot configuration. The Micron 7500 Max represents the cutting edge of enterprise storage technology.
Micron 7500 Max Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| NAND Technology | 232-layer 3D TLC NAND |
| Interface | U.3 PCIe Gen4 NVMe |
| Sequential Read | Up to 7,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 5,900 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS | Up to 1,100,000 |
| Endurance | 3 DWPD (70,080 TBW at 6.4TB) |
| Latency | Sub-1ms with 6x9s QoS |
| NVMe Version | 2.0b |
Advanced Features
The Micron 7500 Max is the world’s first mainstream data center SSD with 200+ layer NAND technology. Key capabilities include:
- 6-Plane Architecture with Independent Wordline Read (iWL) – Delivers up to 83% lower random read latency compared to competitors
- Best-in-Class QoS – Consistent sub-1 millisecond latency at 99.9999% (6x9s) for demanding workloads
- OCP 2.0 Compliance – Broad Open Compute Project support on standard firmware
- Enhanced Security – AES-256, RSA-4096, and SHA-512 cryptographic processors meeting Commercial National Security Algorithm (CNSA) Suite requirements
- Secure Execution Environment (SEE) – Dedicated, electrically isolated security microprocessor
7500 Max vs. Previous Generation
The Micron 7500 Max builds on the proven 7450 architecture with significant improvements:
- 232-layer NAND (vs. 176-layer in 7450)
- 22% better QD1 performance
- Enhanced security with SPDM 1.2 attestation
- Lower latency for improved application response times
- Drop-in compatibility with existing 7450 deployments
OpenMetal XL v4 & XL v5 Server Comparison
The XL v5 represents the next evolution of OpenMetal’s popular XL server line. Here’s how it compares to its predecessor:
| Specification | XL v4 | XL v5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6530 (5th Gen, Emerald Rapids) with 64 cores and 128 threads | Dual Intel Xeon 6530P (6th Gen, Granite Rapids) with 64 cores and 128 threads |
| CPU Frequency | 2.1 GHz base / 4.0 GHz turbo | 2.3 GHz base / 4.1 GHz turbo |
| CPU Architecture | Intel 7 lithography | Intel 3 lithography |
| L3 Cache | 160 MB (combined) | 288 MB (combined) |
| RAM | 1024GB DDR5-4800 ECC | 1024GB DDR5-6400 ECC |
| Memory Bandwidth | ~307 GB/s | ~410 GB/s (33% faster) |
| Default NVMe Storage | 4x 6.4TB Micron 7450 Max NVMe (25.6TB total). Capacity for up to 8 drives. | 4x 6.4TB Micron 7500 Max NVMe (25.6TB total). Capacity for up to 8 drives. |
| Storage Technology | 176-layer NAND | 232-layer NAND |
| Boot Drives | 2x 960GB NVMe | 2x 960GB NVMe |
| Network | 2x 10Gbit with up to 4Gbps egress | 2x 10Gbit with up to 4Gbps egress |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| SGX/TDX Ready | Yes | Yes |
Key Upgrades in XL v5
The XL v5 delivers meaningful improvements across compute, memory, and storage:
- Next-Generation Processor Architecture: The Intel Xeon 6530P (Granite Rapids) brings Intel 3 lithography with improved IPC (instructions per clock), higher base and turbo frequencies, and a larger 144MB L3 cache per socket. This translates to better single-threaded performance and improved efficiency for compute-intensive workloads.
- 33% Faster Memory Bandwidth: DDR5-6400 provides significantly higher memory throughput compared to DDR5-4800 in the XL v4. This benefits memory-bound workloads including in-memory databases, large-scale virtualization, and AI inference.
- Enhanced AI Acceleration: While both generations include Intel AMX, the Xeon 6530P adds support for FP16 acceleration and improved matrix math performance, delivering up to 2x better AI inference performance for supported models.
- Upgraded Storage Performance: The Micron 7500 Max SSDs feature 232-layer NAND (vs. 176-layer in 7450), delivering 22% better QD1 performance, lower latency, and enhanced security features including SPDM 1.2 attestation.
When to Choose Each Server
Choose XL v4 if you have existing workloads optimized for 5th Gen Xeon, need proven stability for production environments, or are looking for a cost-effective high-performance option.
Choose XL v5 if you need maximum performance for AI/ML workloads, require the fastest memory bandwidth for in-memory computing, or want the latest security features and processor architecture for new deployments.
Ideal Use Cases
The XL v5 bare metal server is engineered for workloads that demand high core counts, massive memory capacity, and ultra-fast storage:
AI and Machine Learning
With Intel AMX acceleration and 1TB of DDR5 memory, the XL v5 excels at AI inference workloads. The integrated accelerators enable efficient processing of large language models and neural networks without dedicated GPU infrastructure for many use cases.
Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure
The 64-core / 128-thread configuration combined with hardware-level security features (SGX, TDX) makes the XL v5 ideal for high-density virtualization. Support for Intel TDX enables confidential computing with minimal performance overhead.
Database and Analytics
High memory bandwidth, low-latency NVMe storage, and integrated accelerators like IAA and DSA optimize the XL v5 for demanding database workloads, real-time analytics, and in-memory computing platforms.
High-Performance Computing
AVX-512 instruction support and high all-core turbo frequencies (3.7 GHz) deliver exceptional performance for scientific simulations, financial modeling, and other compute-intensive HPC applications.
Summary
The OpenMetal XL v5 bare metal dedicated server combines Intel’s latest Xeon 6530P processors with high-speed DDR5-6400 memory and Micron’s advanced 7500 Max NVMe storage to deliver a powerful platform for modern enterprise workloads. With 64 cores, 128 threads, 1TB RAM, and 25.6TB of enterprise NVMe storage, the XL v5 provides the performance, security, and reliability required for AI, virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing.
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Sources: Intel Xeon 6530P Specifications, Micron 7500 NVMe SSD, Intel Xeon 6 Product Brief, Kingston DDR5-6400 ECC RDIMM
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