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Dell PowerEdge R710 — Dual Xeon X5650 12-Core 96GB RAM 2U Server

This Dell PowerEdge R710 is configured with dual Intel Xeon X5650 processors for a total of 12 physical cores at 2.66GHz, paired with 96GB DDR3 RAM and iDRAC6 Enterprise remote management. This specification makes it one of the most capable R710 configurations for virtualisation platforms including VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, and Proxmox — delivering genuine multi-VM performance at a fraction of the cost of new server hardware. Backed by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.

Key Benefits

• 12 physical cores: Dual Xeon X5650 (6 cores each, 12 total) with Hyper-Threading provides 24 logical processors for concurrent VM workloads.
• 96GB DDR3 RAM: Substantial memory headroom for running 10–20 concurrent virtual machines depending on per-VM allocation.
• iDRAC6 Enterprise: Full out-of-band management with KVM over IP, virtual media, and lifecycle controller for remote administration without physical access.
• Xeon 5600 series: Intel Xeon X5650 supports AES-NI hardware encryption acceleration and advanced virtualisation extensions (VT-d, VT-x).
• Expandable storage: Up to 8x 2.5" or 6x 3.5" drive bays available — add SSDs or HDDs for local VM storage.
• Proven R710 platform: Extensive community support, firmware availability, and third-party hardware compatibility documentation.

Performance in Use

The dual X5650 configuration is the sweet spot for home lab and small-business virtualisation with the R710. With 12 physical cores and 96GB RAM, VMware ESXi or Proxmox can comfortably host 10–15 production VMs — domain controllers, file servers, application hosts, and network services — without CPU or memory contention. The iDRAC6 Enterprise management controller provides a full virtual KVM console, so the server can be managed entirely remotely without a physical monitor, keyboard, or mouse attached.

For data centre environments migrating away from older infrastructure, the R710 X5650/96GB configuration supports live VM migration, high availability clustering, and shared storage via NFS or iSCSI — all the features needed for a small private cloud. AES-NI hardware encryption makes it practical to run encrypted storage volumes without significant CPU overhead, supporting vSAN or ZFS encryption use cases.

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are hard drives included?

No — hard drives are not included. Drive caddies for the R710 (2.5" or 3.5" depending on backplane) must be sourced separately.

What virtualisation platforms does it support?

The R710 X5650 is compatible with VMware ESXi 6.x, Proxmox VE, Microsoft Hyper-V 2019, and other hypervisors that support Intel VT-x/VT-d.

Can iDRAC6 Enterprise provide a remote console?

Yes — iDRAC6 Enterprise includes KVM over IP for full graphical remote console access without a physical monitor attached to the server.

Does the X5650 support AES hardware acceleration?

Yes — the Xeon X5650 includes AES-NI hardware acceleration, enabling encrypted storage and communications without significant CPU overhead.

What is the shipping cost?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

What warranty is included?

All Reboot IT products include a 12-month warranty. If the unit develops a fault, we will repair or replace it at no cost.

Reboot IT Warranty & Trust

Every item sold by Reboot IT (reboot-it.com.au) includes a 12-month warranty. Our Melbourne-based technicians professionally test and grade each unit before dispatch. Reboot IT has been refurbishing and reselling business technology since 2001, trusted by thousands of Australian businesses and individuals. Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.