The Dell PowerEdge R720 is a powerful, enterprise-class rack server engineered to deliver high performance, scalability, and flexibility for businesses with demanding workloads. With dual Intel Xeon E5-2667 processors, a generous 64GB of ECC RAM, 16 drive trays, and a total of 2.7TB of fast 15K SAS storage, this system is an ideal solution for data centers, virtualization environments, and high-throughput computing tasks. Backed by the advanced H710P Enterprise RAID controller, this server provides performance and reliability in a compact 2U form factor.
Specifications Table
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Dell PowerEdge R720 |
| Processor | 2x Intel Xeon E5-2667 (8 Cores Each, 16 Total) @ 2.9GHz |
| RAM | 64GB DDR3 ECC Registered |
| Storage Configuration | Total 2.7TB (Details Below) |
| Drive Bays | 16 Trays (Hot-Swappable) |
| RAID Controller | Dell PERC H710P Enterprise (1GB NV Cache) |
| Tray 0–1 | 2x 146GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s HDDs |
| Tray 2–9 | 8x 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s HDDs |
| Power Supply | Redundant Hot-Plug 750W PSUs |
| Networking | Dual Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion | Multiple PCIe 3.0 Slots |
| Remote Management | iDRAC7 Enterprise |
| Form Factor | 2U Rack-Mountable |
| Operating System | Not Pre-installed (Compatible with Windows Server, Linux, VMware) |
| Condition | USA Pre-Owned |
Powerful Xeon E5-2667 CPUs
This server is powered by two Intel Xeon E5-2667 processors, each with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 2.9GHz. These CPUs are built to handle complex computing environments and multi-threaded applications with ease. The total of 16 physical cores (32 threads) provides substantial processing capability, making the R720 suitable for virtualization, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and large-scale databases.
64GB ECC RAM for Reliable Performance
With 64GB of DDR3 ECC Registered memory, this server supports stable and error-resistant operation in memory-intensive scenarios. ECC (Error-Correcting Code) technology ensures data integrity by detecting and correcting memory-related errors, which is vital in mission-critical applications. The R720 can be upgraded to support up to 768GB of RAM for businesses needing future scalability.
High-Speed 15K RPM Storage with SAS Drives
Storage is one of the most impressive features of this system. The Dell PowerEdge R720 comes with 16 drive trays populated as follows:
- Tray 0–1: 2x 146GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s HDDs
- Tray 2–9: 8x 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s HDDs
This results in a combined storage capacity of 2.7TB, all spinning at 15,000 RPM, delivering ultra-fast access times, high IOPS, and superior data throughput. The SAS 6Gb interface ensures robust, enterprise-grade performance, ideal for heavy-duty applications and quick data transactions.
RAID-Optimized with H710P Enterprise Controller
The system is fitted with the Dell PERC H710P RAID controller, a high-end solution for advanced RAID setups. With 1GB NV cache and support for multiple RAID levels (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60), it ensures data redundancy, fault tolerance, and performance optimization. Whether your use case is high availability, speed, or security, this RAID controller has you covered.
Built for Scalability and Enterprise Use
This 2U rack-mounted system provides excellent expandability through multiple PCIe 3.0 slots, allowing you to integrate additional NICs, GPUs, or high-speed storage interfaces. The server also supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies, ensuring uptime and continuous operation even if one PSU fails. The hot-swappable drive bays make replacing or upgrading storage a breeze without service interruptions.
Remote Monitoring and Management with iDRAC7
Managing your infrastructure remotely is simple and efficient with the integrated iDRAC7 Enterprise controller. It provides remote access to the system for monitoring, updates, and diagnostics—ideal for IT teams managing multiple servers across locations. It helps minimize downtime and supports out-of-band management for seamless administration.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
The Dell PowerEdge R720 is a versatile platform that fits a wide range of enterprise needs, such as:
- Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Enterprise-grade databases (SQL, Oracle)
- File hosting and centralized storage
- Video surveillance storage backend
- Web servers and application hosting
- Medium-scale cloud deployments
Thanks to its powerful CPU configuration, high-speed 15K storage setup, and expandable architecture, the R720 is built to deliver performance and reliability in every use case.
