Dell R720XD-E5-2640 Poweredge R720Xd Server W/ E5-2640, H710P, Idrac7 Express

Product Description

The Dell R720XD-E5-2640 represents a powerful 2U rack server solution from Dell's PowerEdge line, specifically the R720xd model, which is known for its exceptional storage density. This particular configuration is equipped with an Intel Xeon E5-2640 processor, a capable CPU designed for mainstream enterprise workloads, offering a solid balance of performance and efficiency. The inclusion of the PERC H710P RAID controller provides robust hardware RAID capabilities, supporting various RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) with onboard cache and battery backup, ensuring data protection and optimized storage performance for demanding applications. The iDRAC7 Express (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) is a critical feature for server management, offering out-of-band control over the server. This allows IT administrators to monitor hardware health, perform remote diagnostics, deploy operating systems, and manage power remotely, regardless of the server's operating system status or network connectivity. This capability is invaluable for managing servers in data centers, reducing the need for physical intervention and improving operational efficiency. The R720xd chassis itself is designed for high-density storage, typically supporting a large number of front-accessible hard drives (e.g., 12, 24, or more 3.5-inch drives), making it ideal for storage-intensive applications such as big data analytics, software-defined storage, and large-scale virtualization. Combined with support for ample DDR3 ECC Registered memory, this server configuration is built to handle significant workloads requiring both substantial compute power and extensive storage capacity.