Dell PowerEdge R720 Server
Description
Dell PowerEdge R720:
Product Overview:
The Dell PowerEdge R720 is a server model manufactured by Dell that is designed to provide high-performance computing and scalability for a variety of business needs. The R720 is part of Dell’s PowerEdge R series, known for delivering powerful and reliable server solutions.
The PowerEdge R720 is a 2U rack server, meaning it occupies two units of space in a standard server rack. This larger form factor allows for increased expansion and scalability compared to 1U servers.
The server is equipped with Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 or v1 processors, offering powerful processing capabilities to handle demanding workloads. The specific processor options may vary depending on the configuration chosen.
Memory capacity on the R720 is extensive, supporting up to 1.5TB of DDR3 or DDR4 RAM, depending on the memory configuration selected. This allows for efficient multitasking and data handling, ensuring smooth performance even with highly demanding applications.
Storage options on the R720 are flexible, with multiple drive bays available to accommodate 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) or SATA (Serial ATA) hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs). This allows users to customize the server’s storage capacity and performance based on their specific requirements.
The server includes Dell’s integrated iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) with Lifecycle Controller, providing advanced management capabilities. Administrators can remotely manage, monitor, perform diagnostics, and update firmware, simplifying system administration and troubleshooting.
Connectivity options on the R720 are comprehensive, with multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and optional 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) networking capabilities. This allows for high-speed data transfer and efficient communication within the network infrastructure.
Expansion slots are available for adding optional peripherals, such as RAID controllers, network adapters, or additional storage controllers, to enhance storage or networking capabilities.
The PowerEdge R720 supports various operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and different Linux distributions, ensuring compatibility and flexibility with different software environments.
Overall, the Dell PowerEdge R720 server offers a powerful and scalable solution with high-performance computing capabilities, extensive memory capacity, and comprehensive management features. It is suitable for medium to large-sized businesses that require robust and scalable server solutions to handle demanding workloads.
Dell PowerEdge R720:
Product Specifications
- Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 or E5-2600v2 product family
- 2
- 2 x Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links; 6.4 GT/s; 7.2 GT/s; 8.0 GT/s
- 2.5MB per core; core options: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
- 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 C600
- Up to 1.5TB (24 DIMM slots) 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB/64GB DDR3 up to 1866MT/s
- Maximum Internal Storage: 32TBs
- 2.5″ PCIe SSD, SAS SSD, SATA SSD, SAS (15K, 10K), nearline SAS (7.2K), SATA (7.2K), SAS 512n (15K)
- 3.5″ SAS (15K), nearline SAS (7.2K), SATA (7.2K)
- Self-Encrypting Drives available
- Up to eight 3.5″ drives or up to sixteen 2.5″ drives
- 7 PCIe slots:
- One x16 full-length, full-height
- Three x8 full-length, full-height
- Three x8 half-length, half-height
- Internal controllers:
- PERC S110 (SW RAID)
- PERC H310
- PERC H710
- PERC H710P
- External HBAs (RAID):
- PERC H810
- External HBAs (non-RAID):
- 6Gbps SAS HBA
COMMUNICATIONS
- Broadcom® 5720 quad-port 1GbE Base-T (no TOE or iSCSI offload)
- Intel I350 quad-port 1GbE Base-T (no TOE or iSCSI offload)
- Intel X540 dual-port 10GbE Base-T with 2 x 1GbE (FCoE capability enabled on the 10GbE ports)
- Broadcom 57800S dual-port 10GbE Base-T with 2 x 1GbE (TOE and iSCSI offload available on 10GbE ports)
- Broadcom 57800S dual-port 10GbE SFP+ with 2 x 1GbE (TOE and iSCSI offload available on 10GbE ports)
- Broadcom 57840S quad-port 10GbE SFP+ Rack NDC (NPAR1.0, SRIOV, DCB, iSCSI and FCoE offloads and CEM)
- Titanium efficiency, hot-plug redundant 750W power supply
- Platinum efficiency, hot-plug redundant 495W, 750W or 1100W power supplies
- Auto-ranging power supplies
AVAILABILITY
- High-efficiency, hot-plug, redundant power supplies; hot-plug drive bays; TPM; dual internal SD support; hot-plug redundant fan; optional bezel; luggage-tag; ECC memory, interactive LCD screen; extended thermal support; ENERGY STAR® compliant, extended power range; switch agnostic partitioning (SWAP)
- Remote Management
- iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller
- iDRAC7 Express (default), iDRAC7 Enterprise (upgrade option)
- 8GB vFlash media (upgrade option), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade optional)
SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
- IPMI 2.0 compliant
- Dell OpenManage™ Essentials
- Dell OpenManage Power Center
- Dell OpenManage Connections:
- Dell OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft® System Center
- Dell plug-in for VMware® vCenter™
- HP Operations Manager, IBM Tivoli® Netcool®, and CA Network and Systems Management
- ReadyRails II sliding rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded hole racks, with support for optional tool-less cable management arm
- ReadyRails static rails for tool-less mounting in 4-post racks with square or unthreaded round holes or tooled mounting in 4-post threaded and 2-post (Telco) racks
- Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
- Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
- Dell and the Environment
- The Dell PowerEdge R720 has earned the ENERGY STAR® Enterprise Server designation.
- ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks.
- ENERGY STAR
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