Dell PowerEdge R420 Server
- Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 and E5-2400 v2 product families
- Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link: 6.4GT/s; 7.2GT/s; 8.0 GT/s
- Up to 384GB
- Up to 1600MT/s DDR3
- 12 DIMM slots (6 DIMMs per CPU)
Description
Dell PowerEdge R420 Server
Product Overview:
The Dell PowerEdge R420 is a server model designed and manufactured by Dell. It is part of Dell’s PowerEdge R series, which focuses on delivering reliable performance and scalability for various business needs. The R420 is a 1U rack server, meaning it occupies a single unit of space in a standard server rack.
The server features a compact and efficient design, making it suitable for small to medium-sized businesses or remote office/branch office environments. It is equipped with Intel Xeon E5-2400 series processors, which provide robust processing power for demanding workloads. The specific processor options may vary depending on the configuration chosen.
In terms of memory, the R420 supports up to 384GB of DDR3 RAM, allowing for efficient multitasking and data handling. It typically offers a range of storage options, including multiple hard drive bays or solid-state drive (SSD) slots, enabling users to customize the storage capacity and performance based on their requirements.
The R420 incorporates advanced management capabilities through Dell’s integrated iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) with Lifecycle Controller. This allows for remote management and monitoring of the server, enhancing system administration and troubleshooting capabilities.
Connectivity options on the R420 include multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling high-speed network connectivity for data transfer and communication within the network infrastructure. Additionally, it offers expansion slots for add-on cards, such as RAID controllers or network adapters, to enhance storage or networking capabilities.
The server supports various operating systems, including popular options like Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and Linux distributions, providing flexibility in terms of software compatibility.
Overall, the Dell PowerEdge R420 server is a compact and versatile solution that offers reliable performance, efficient management, and scalability, making it suitable for a range of business applications and environments.
Dell PowerEdge R420 Server Specifications
The Specification of Dell PowerEdge R420 is:
PROCESSOR – 2 SOCKETS:
- 2.5MB per core
- Core options: 4, 6, 8, 10
OPERATING SYSTEM
- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper-V®)
- Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
- Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®
Virtualization options:
- Citrix® XenServer®
- VMware® vSphere® ESXi™
- Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization®
CHIPSET
- Intel® C602
MEMORY
- Up to 384GB
- Up to 1600MT/s DDR3
- 12 DIMM slots (6 DIMMs per CPU)
STORAGE
Maximum internal storage:
- Up to 16TB
Hot-plug hard drive options:
- 2.5” SATA, nearline SAS, SAS (15K, 10K), SAS SSD, SATA SSD, SAS 512n (15K)
- 3.5” SATA, nearline SAS, SAS (15K)
- Self-encrypting drives available
Cabled hard drive options:
- 3.5” SATA, nearline SAS, SAS (15K)
DRIVE BAYS
- Up to 8 2.5” hot-plug SSD, SAS, or SATA
- Up to 4 3.5” hot-plug SAS, SATA, or SSD
SLOTS:
- With two processors:
- One x16 PCIe slot with x16 bandwidth, half-length, half-height
- One x16 PCIe slot with x16 bandwidth, half-length, full-height
- With one processor:
- One x8 PCIe slot with x4 bandwidth, half-length, half-height
- One x16 PCIe slot with x16 bandwidth, half-length, full-height
NETWORK CONTROLLER:
- Broadcom® 5720 Dual Port 1Gb LOM
I/O adapter options:
- 1Gb Ethernet:
- Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb NIC
- Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 1Gb NIC
- Intel I350 Dual Port 1Gb stand-up adapter
- Intel I350 Quad Port 1Gb stand-up adapter
- 10Gb Converged Ethernet:
- Brocade® BR1020 Dual Port 10Gb CNA
- QLogic® QLE8262 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+
- Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10Gb Base-T CNA
- Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ CNA
- 10Gb Ethernet:
- Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ server adapter
- Intel X540 Dual Port 10Gb Base-T adapter
- FC8/FC4 HBA:
- QLogic QLE2460 4Gb Single Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2462 4Gb Dual Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2560 8Gb Single Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2562 8Gb Dual Port FC HBA
- Emulex® LPe-12000-E 8Gb Single Port FC HBA
- Emulex LPe-12002-E 8Gb Dual Port FC HBA
- Brocade 815 8Gb Single Port FC HBA
- Brocade 825 8Gb Dual Port FC HBA
POWER
- Platinum efficiency hot-plug 550W and 350W power supplies
- Silver efficiency cabled 550W power supply
- Auto-ranging power supplies
AVAILABILITY
- High-efficiency, hot-plug, redundant power supplies
- Hot-plug hard drives
- TPM
- Dual internal SD support
- Fan fault tolerance
- Optional bezel
- Luggage tag
- ECC memory
- Interactive LCD screen
- ENERGY STAR® compliant
CHASSIS
- 1U Rack
RAID:
- PERC S110 (SW RAID)
- PERC H310
- PERC H710
- PERC H710P
External HBAs (RAID):
-
- PERC H810
External HBAs (non RAID):
- 6Gbps SAS HBA
MANAGEMENT:
Remote management:
Basic management (default)
- iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller
- iDRAC7 Express (upgrade)
- iDRAC7 Enterprise (upgrade)
- 8GB vFlash media (upgrade)
- 16GB vFlash media (upgrade)
Systems management:
- IPMI 2.0 compliant
- Dell OpenManage™ Essentials and Dell Management Console
- Dell OpenManage Power Center
- Dell OpenManage Connections:
- OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft® System Center
- Dell plug-in for VMware® vCenter™
- HP Operations Manager
- IBM Tivoli® Netcool®
- CA Network and Systems Management
- For Datasheet: Dell PowerEdge R230 Server datasheet
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