About This Part
The Dell POWEREDGE R820 2U 16X SF is a high-performance, multi-socket rack server from the esteemed Dell PowerEdge R-series product family, renowned for its enterprise-grade reliability and scalability. This server features a 2U rack-mountable chassis, meticulously optimized for data center density and efficient space utilization. Its primary function is to provide robust compute power for intensive applications such as virtualization, database management, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. Technically, the POWEREDGE R820 supports up to four Intel Xeon E5-4600 series processors, delivering substantial core count and thread parallelism for demanding tasks. It boasts 48 DIMM slots, allowing for extensive memory capacity up to 1.5TB of DDR3 ECC RAM, crucial for large virtualized deployments. The "16X SF" designation indicates 16 small form-factor (2.5-inch) drive bays, offering flexible storage configurations with SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs. Furthermore, it is equipped with multiple PCIe expansion slots for various network adapters (e.g., 1GbE, 10GbE) and other accelerators, complemented by redundant power supplies to ensure high availability and continuous operation in critical IT infrastructures. This powerful server is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, colocation facilities, and private cloud environments where sustained performance and reliability are paramount. It seamlessly supports a wide array of operating systems, including Windows Server, various Linux distributions, and leading hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. Industries benefiting from the Dell POWEREDGE R820 include telecom operators utilizing it for network function virtualization (NFV) infrastructure, financial institutions for high-volume transactional processing, healthcare providers for large-scale data analytics, and general enterprises requiring substantial compute resources for mission-critical applications. The server effectively solves the challenge of needing scalable compute power, high I/O throughput, and extensive memory for complex virtualized environments and large databases. It serves as an ideal upgrade path for older, less powerful 1U or 2U servers, facilitating workload consolidation and improving performance per watt, or expanding existing infrastructure without requiring a complete rip-and-replace strategy. Revo Distribution Limited specializes in providing B2B clients with cost-effective infrastructure solutions, including used and refurbished units of the Part Number POWEREDGE R820 2U 16X SF. By offering these high-quality, pre-owned Dell servers, Revo enables telecom operators and data centre providers to expand or upgrade their networks efficiently and economically. Our inventory extends the operational lifecycle of existing infrastructure, allowing businesses to maximize their IT investments and achieve significant cost savings compared to purchasing new equipment. Revo ensures that all refurbished units meet stringent quality standards, providing reliable performance for demanding enterprise applications while supporting sustainable IT practices.
