Dell Technologies has broadened its Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA platform, adding support for the PowerEdge XE9680 server equipped with NVIDIA H100 and H200 Tensor Core GPUs and validating Red Hat OpenShift on a wider range of PowerEdge systems. The update also introduces the PowerEdge XE8712 server, capable of housing up to 144 Blackwell GPUs per rack, and expands the factory’s storage, networking, automation, and professional‑services capabilities.
The enhancements come amid a surge in Dell’s AI‑server business, with Q1 bookings reaching $12.1 billion and an expectation to ship $15 billion worth of AI infrastructure this year. Dell’s AI Factory is positioned as 62 % more cost‑effective than public‑cloud alternatives, with a projected return on investment of 1,225 % over four years, underscoring the platform’s value proposition for enterprises looking to accelerate AI adoption on‑premises.
"The Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA solves the problem every enterprise is facing: how to move from AI pilots to production without rebuilding their infrastructure," said Jeff Clarke, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. Michael Dell added, "Organizations are moving quickly to capture the AI opportunity, and our expansion of the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA continues our joint mission to make it easy for organizations to implement AI and move boldly into the next technological revolution." NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang noted, "Generative AI requires a new type of computing infrastructure – an AI factory that produces intelligence. Together, NVIDIA and Dell are providing a full‑stack offering that drives copilots, coding assistants, and digital twins across industries."
Investors responded positively to the announcement, reflecting confidence in Dell’s AI strategy and the strong growth in AI‑server shipments. The company’s market position is reinforced by the expanded GPU options, the integration of automation and professional services, and the demonstrated cost‑effectiveness of the factory.
The updated Dell AI Factory now includes 1‑second Time‑to‑First‑Token performance for KV cache storage integration, further reducing latency for generative‑AI workloads. With the addition of NVIDIA H100, H200, and Blackwell GPUs, Dell is poised to meet the escalating demand for high‑performance AI compute across data‑center, cloud, and edge deployments.
Overall, the enhancements solidify Dell’s standing as a leading provider of AI infrastructure, offering a fully integrated hardware‑software stack that accelerates deployment, reduces operational complexity, and delivers compelling ROI for enterprises worldwide.
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