Dell R720-2X-E5-2609 Poweredge R720 Server W/ 2X E5-2609, H710P, Idrac7 Enterprise

Description

The Dell R720-2X-E5-2609 is a specific configuration of the Dell PowerEdge R720, a high-performance 2U rack server designed for demanding enterprise workloads and virtualization environments. This model is equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2609 v2 processors. Each processor is a 4-core unit operating at a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz. While the E5-2609 v2 might have a lower core count compared to some other E5-2600 series processors, its clock speed and the presence of dual processors provide solid performance for a variety of applications, including virtualization, databases, and core business applications. The R720 platform supports DDR3 ECC Registered DIMMs, allowing for large memory capacities and high bandwidth, crucial for memory-intensive tasks. Storage management is handled by the Dell PERC H710P controller, an advanced RAID controller that supports SAS and SATA drives. The 'P' designation often indicates a higher cache size or performance level compared to the non-P H710, and it supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, along with a battery-backed cache (BBU) for data protection during power loss. This ensures robust data integrity and high I/O performance. For comprehensive remote management, the server features iDRAC7 Enterprise. This provides extensive out-of-band control, allowing IT administrators to monitor, manage, deploy, and update servers remotely, regardless of the system's status, which is essential for efficient data center operations. The 2U form factor of the PowerEdge R720 offers excellent expandability, typically supporting numerous hot-plug drive bays (often 8 x 2.5" or 3.5"). This makes it suitable for configurations requiring significant local storage. The server also offers flexible networking options, including dual Gigabit Ethernet ports and optional 10GbE capabilities. The combination of dual processors, advanced RAID, robust remote management, and ample expansion capabilities makes the R720-2X-E5-2609 a powerful and versatile server for mission-critical applications and growing IT infrastructures.

Condition: Refurbished