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Dell PowerEdge R720 2U Rack Server - Certified Refurbished

Experience enterprise-grade performance with this certified refurbished Dell PowerEdge R720 featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2640 processors (2.5GHz, 6 cores each, 15MB cache), 256GB DDR3 RAM (1333MHz RDIMMs), Intel Ethernet I350 quad-port 1Gb server adapter plus 1Gb network daughter card (8 total Gigabit Ethernet ports), dual hot-plug 750W redundant power supplies, DVD-ROM optical drive, and flexible PCIe 3.0 expansion capabilities in a robust 2U rack-mountable chassis—all backed by Reboot IT's 1 year warranty and meticulous refurbishment process.

Built for Demanding Enterprise Workloads

This PowerEdge R720 excels at running complex workloads across virtualisation environments, database management, data warehousing, e-commerce platforms, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and high-performance computing applications. The diskless configuration provides complete flexibility, allowing you to customise storage solutions precisely to your requirements—whether deploying SAS, SATA, or PCIe SSD drives in RAID configurations that suit your specific performance and redundancy needs. With support for up to 768GB of expandable memory and 24 DIMM slots, this server adapts seamlessly as your business demands grow.

Key Features and Benefits

The R720's dual Intel Xeon E5-2640 processors deliver 12 cores and 24 threads of processing power with Intel Turbo Boost technology reaching 3.0GHz when workloads demand extra performance. The substantial 256GB memory footprint ensures smooth operation of multiple virtual machines simultaneously whilst handling memory-intensive applications with ease. Eight Gigabit Ethernet ports (Intel I350 quad-port adapter plus integrated network daughter card) provide exceptional network redundancy and bandwidth for mission-critical operations, supporting features like PXE boot, iSCSI, VMware NetQueue, and Microsoft VMQ for optimal virtualised performance.

The system's seven PCIe 3.0 expansion slots (including six x8 slots and one x16 slot) offer tremendous flexibility for adding RAID controllers, additional network adapters, GPU accelerators, or specialised expansion cards. Hot-plug redundant 750W power supplies with platinum-level efficiency ensure maximum uptime whilst minimising energy costs. The included DVD-ROM drive, dual internal SD module for hypervisor installation, 8GB vFlash SD card for iDRAC6 Enterprise remote management, and 2GB SD card for UIPS provide comprehensive deployment and management capabilities.

Essential Technical Specifications

• Processors: Dual Intel Xeon E5-2640 CPUs (2.5GHz base, 3.0GHz turbo, 6 cores/12 threads each, 15MB cache, 7.2GT/s QPI, 95W TDP)
• Memory: 256GB DDR3 ECC RDIMM (1333MHz, expandable to 768GB across 24 DIMM slots)
• Storage Configuration: Diskless (supports up to 16 x 2.5" or 8 x 3.5" hot-plug drives, RAID controller not included)
• Network Connectivity: Intel I350 quad-port 1Gb adapter + integrated quad-port 1Gb daughter card (8 total Gigabit Ethernet ports)
• Expansion Slots: 7 x PCIe 3.0 slots (6 x PCIe x8 + 1 x PCIe x16)
• Power Supplies: Dual hot-plug redundant 750W platinum-efficiency AC power supplies
• Management: iDRAC6 Enterprise with 8GB vFlash SD card, dual internal SD module, 2GB UIPS SD card
• Optical Drive: 12.7mm tray-load DVD-ROM drive
• Form Factor: 2U rack-mountable (86.8mm H x 434mm W x 686.5mm D)
• Weight: Approximately 14.5-26.3 kg depending on configuration

Operating System Considerations

This server ships without an operating system installed, providing complete freedom to deploy your preferred enterprise platform. The R720 offers excellent compatibility with Windows Server editions (2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, and newer), various Linux distributions including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, and leading virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization. Windows Server environments benefit from extensive driver support and seamless integration with Active Directory, whilst Linux distributions offer exceptional stability and lower licensing costs ideal for containerised workloads and open-source applications. Virtualisation platforms leverage the R720's robust hardware to maximise virtual machine density and performance.

Understanding Cosmetic Grades

Reboot IT classifies refurbished servers into two cosmetic categories to ensure transparency. Excellent Grade units exhibit minimal signs of previous use with very minor scuffing or surface marks that don't affect functionality—these servers present an almost-new appearance suitable for customer-facing environments. Good Grade servers are fully functional but show more noticeable signs of use including light scratches, minor paint chips, or small cosmetic imperfections on the chassis—whilst aesthetically less pristine, these units deliver identical performance at a more economical price point. Both grades undergo identical rigorous testing protocols and carry the same warranty coverage.

Verified Reboot Refurb Quality Assurance

Every unit undergoes Reboot IT's comprehensive Verified Reboot Refurb testing process where all features and functions are meticulously verified using cutting-edge diagnostic software. Since 2001, Reboot IT has been an industry expert in refurbishing enterprise computing equipment, developing thorough testing methodologies that examine processors, memory modules, expansion slots, network interfaces, power supplies, cooling systems, and remote management functionality. Each server passes extensive stress testing under load conditions to ensure reliable operation in demanding production environments.

This certified refurbished Dell PowerEdge R720 is sold by Reboot IT with a comprehensive 1 year warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, providing peace of mind for your investment in enterprise infrastructure. Rails, hard drives, and drive caddies are not included with this diskless configuration.

Maximise Your Data Centre Potential

Transform your virtualisation environment or consolidate physical servers with this proven enterprise platform. The PowerEdge R720's combination of dual processors, generous memory capacity, extensive network connectivity, and flexible expansion options delivers exceptional value for growing businesses requiring reliable, scalable computing infrastructure.

Ready to deploy enterprise-class performance in your data centre? Order your certified refurbished Dell PowerEdge R720 today.