Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″

Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″ – Powerful 2U Server for Scalable Enterprise Workloads

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″ is a powerful and highly adaptable 2U rack server designed to meet the performance needs of enterprise environments. Ideal for virtualization, data-intensive applications, high-performance computing (HPC), and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), this dual-socket platform offers flexible storage, high memory capacity, and advanced remote management.

Built for both midsized and large enterprises, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″ delivers outstanding scalability, compute density, and I/O performance—making it a top choice for modern IT environments seeking a balance between power, efficiency, and long-term reliability.

Key Features of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″

Scalable Performance and High Memory Capacity

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″ supports up to 768GB of DDR3 memory across 24 DIMM slots, with speeds of up to 1866MT/s. This allows your systems to handle complex virtualized workloads, large databases, and growing data warehouse environments with ease.

Whether you’re consolidating servers or running intensive workloads, the R720’s scalable memory configuration ensures smooth, future-proof performance and increased application responsiveness.

Flexible 16-Bay 2.5″ Storage Design

Equipped with up to 16 hot-swappable 2.5-inch drive bays, the PowerEdge R720 supports a wide range of storage configurations. Mix and match SAS, SATA, and SSD drives to optimize for performance, capacity, or a balance of both.

This flexible storage setup allows IT teams to tailor deployments to meet application-specific requirements—perfect for cloud infrastructure, e-commerce platforms, and enterprise databases that demand reliable and redundant data handling.

High-Performance I/O and Expansion Options

The R720 features up to six PCIe Gen3 expansion slots, allowing integration of a variety of high-speed networking cards, RAID controllers, and GPU accelerators. This makes it ideal for VDI and HPC workloads requiring additional graphics or I/O capabilities.

The onboard Broadcom® 57800S dual-port 10GbE NIC delivers high-throughput connectivity without consuming PCIe slot space, preserving expansion flexibility for future upgrades and specialized hardware.

Simplified Remote and Lifecycle Management

iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller

Dell’s iDRAC7 provides agent-free management of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″, enabling IT administrators to monitor system health, deploy updates, and manage tasks remotely. With the Enterprise version, features like virtual media, remote file sharing, and multi-user console access further enhance secure, remote system control.

OpenManage Integration

Integrated with Dell OpenManage tools such as OpenManage Essentials and OpenManage Mobile, the PowerEdge R720 helps streamline daily operations and automate system tasks. The server also supports IPMI 2.0, allowing smooth integration with VMware vCenter, Microsoft System Center, and other popular IT management platforms.

Enterprise-Grade Security Built In

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″ is engineered with robust security features to protect data at every stage:

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Ensures hardware-based authentication and secure boot processes

• Self-Encrypting Drives (SED): Optionally protect data at rest without impacting performance

• Secure Remote Management: Prevents unauthorized access to the server’s management interface

• Lifecycle Controller Security: Ensures firmware updates are applied correctly and securely, reducing exposure to vulnerabilities

These layered security features help safeguard sensitive information, maintain compliance, and protect infrastructure against emerging cyber threats and attacks.

Why Choose the Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″?

• Dual-socket Intel Xeon E5-2600 support for maximum performance

• 16-bay 2.5″ hot-swap drive chassis for scalable storage

• Up to 768GB DDR3 memory with 24 DIMM slots

• iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller for remote management

• Flexible PCIe expansion for GPUs, NICs, and RAID controllers

• Enterprise security features including TPM and SED support

• Ideal for VDI, databases, virtualization, and HPC workloads

• Redundant power supplies and cooling ensure enterprise-class availability and efficiency

• Designed for maximum uptime in mission-critical environments

Whether you’re refreshing infrastructure or expanding capacity, the Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 16×2.5″ is a rock-solid platform built to support mission-critical business applications with flexibility and peace of mind.

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