Dell Poweredge R720

Intel Xeon E5-2600 processors ; Up to 768GB memory ; Enhanced storage capacity and performance ; PCIe 3.0 expansion and support for PCIe SSD storage ; iDRAC7 remote management plus Dell Lifecycle Controller 2.0

Choosing the right processor/memory combination can be complex

Finally there's a comprehensive stash of management features, including version 2 of Dell's Lifecycle Controller, which HP looks set to emulate on its Gen 8 servers, and an upgraded iDRAC 7 remote management controller. This last option features a...

Regardless of what spec you go for the new Xeon E5 processors give the server a huge performance boost compared to the R710 with masses of memory to go with it plus more storage options than you can shake a stick at. Add in all the management features,...