Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″

Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″ – Scalable 2U Server for Enterprise Storage and Performance

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″ is a powerful and flexible 2U rackmount server designed to meet the demands of today’s enterprise IT workloads. Featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors and support for up to eight 3.5-inch hot-swappable drive bays, this configuration balances compute power with large-capacity storage. Ideal for virtualization, data warehouses, e-commerce, and high-performance computing (HPC), it’s a reliable workhorse for both midsize and large-scale data center deployments.

This version of the PowerEdge R720 is specifically built for organizations that prioritize high-capacity, high-performance 3.5″ storage while still benefiting from enterprise-grade compute capabilities and expandability.

Key Features of the Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″

Scalable Memory and CPU Performance

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″ supports up to 768GB of DDR3 memory across 24 DIMM slots with speeds up to 1866MT/s. This ensures smooth performance even under heavy virtualized workloads and growing data demands. Powered by dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors, the R720 delivers reliable, multi-core compute capacity suited for business-critical applications.

Whether you’re deploying a virtualization host, database server, or application backend, the R720 provides excellent scalability and future-ready performance.

High-Capacity 8×3.5″ Storage Flexibility

This R720 configuration supports up to eight 3.5-inch drives, offering large-capacity storage in a compact 2U form factor. Ideal for applications requiring bulk storage—like file servers, archival systems, or backup solutions—this setup can be configured with SATA, SAS, or nearline drives depending on your performance and redundancy requirements.

With RAID controller options and optional self-encrypting drives (SEDs), storage can be tailored for performance, reliability, or security.

Advanced I/O and Expansion Options

The server includes six PCIe Gen3 slots, allowing IT teams to add high-speed networking cards, RAID controllers, or even GPU accelerators for enhanced VDI or HPC functionality. The onboard Broadcom® 57800S dual-port 10GbE adapter ensures robust network connectivity without using a PCIe slot.

This makes the Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″ ideal for I/O-intensive workloads and expandable environments where performance matters.Simplified Systems and Remote Management

iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller

Manage your server from anywhere with Dell’s iDRAC7. This out-of-band management solution provides complete access to hardware health monitoring, firmware updates, and system deployment—all without the need for operating system agents. The Enterprise Edition unlocks advanced capabilities like virtual media, remote file share, and multi-user console access.

Dell OpenManage Integration

The R720 integrates seamlessly with OpenManage Essentials, OpenManage Mobile, and other tools. It also supports IPMI 2.0, making it easy to connect to third-party management platforms like Microsoft System Center and VMware vCenter.

Enterprise Security Features

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″ includes enterprise-grade security to protect your hardware, data, and remote access:

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

• Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs): Protects data at rest without performance impact

• Secure Remote Access: Restricts unauthorized remote access to hardware management

• Lifecycle Controller Security: Ensures firmware updates are installed securely and correctly

These layers of protection help maintain compliance, reduce risk, and defend against unauthorized access and firmware vulnerabilities.

Why Choose Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″?

• Dual-socket Intel Xeon E5-2600 support

• Up to 768GB DDR3 memory

• 8 hot-swap 3.5″ drive bays for large storage capacity

• 6 PCIe slots for expansion and GPU support

• iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller for full remote management

• Integration with Dell OpenManage and third-party tools

• Advanced security with TPM and SEDs

• Ideal for VDI, virtualization, backup, file storage, and high-throughput data workloads

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R720 8×3.5″ is a solid, scalable server that delivers high performance and robust storage for enterprise environments demanding reliability, flexibility, and power.

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