Dell PowerEdge R420 Server Data Sheet
| PowerEdge R420 Server - At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dell |
| Brand | PowerEdge |
| Model | R420 |
| Processors | Up to two Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family |
| Storage |
Options: |
| Generation | 12th Gen Server |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable |
Dell PowerEdge R420 Server Overview
The Dell PowerEdge R420 server fully replaces the old R410 server. The Dell R420 introduced new technology and more storage options than its predecessor. With more RAID capabilities and a far better power supply option, this is an easy upgrade from the EOL R410. This 1U dual-socket server can be used for any small business with low cost and low-space.
| PowerEdge R420 Server Manuals | |
|---|---|
| Manual | Dell R420 Manual |
| iDRAC 7 Guide | iDrac Firmware & Manuals |
| Installation Guide | Installation Guide |
| Drivers | Dell Drivers *links to dell.com |
Detailed Server Specifications
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Family | Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2400 | ||
| Memory Channels Supported | 3 | ||
| Processor Cache | 10 MB - 20MB with Intel Smart Cache | ||
| Processor Chipset | C600 | ||
| Processor Sockets | 2 | ||
| Total Cores | 4 - 8 Cores per CPU | ||
| Total Threads | 8 - 16 Threads per CPU | ||
| TDP | 60W - 95W | ||
| Processor Base Frequency | 1.80GHz - 2.40GHz | ||
| QPI Links | 2 | ||
| Technology | Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x), Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Trusted Execution Technology, Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | ||
| Memory Type | DDR3-SDRAM | Chassis Type | Rack Mount |
| Memory Slots |
12 DDR3 DIMM slots, Supports RDIMM & UDIMM |
Chassis Size | 1U |
| Maximum Memory | Up to 192GB DDR3 | Width | 17.08 inches |
| Memory Channels Supported | 2 | Height | 1.68 inches |
| Memory Support Type | (RDIMM) – Registered DIMM, or (UDIMM) Unbuffered | Depth | 26.71 inches |
| Error Correcting | ECC | Weight | 55 pounds |
| Memory Clock Speed |
Up to 1600 MT/s |
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| Drive Bays |
R420 has three chassis to support up to three different drive-bay options. |
Graphics Family | Integrated Matrox G200 w/ 16MB cache |
| Maximum Drive Size | 8TB | GPU Compatibility? | NO |
| Total Maximum Storage | 32TB | Embedded Management | - OpenManage Essentials - Dell Management Console - IT Assistant - OMSA Agent - OpenManage Power Center (requires iDRAC7 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller) - OpenManage Integrations and Connections: - OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft® System Center - Dell Management Plug-in for VMware® vCenter™ - Connections for HP® Operations Manager, IBM® Tivoli® Netcool® and CA Network and Systems Management - Basic management (standard option) - Upgrade to iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller - Upgrade to 8GB vFlash media or 16GB vFlash media for iDRAC7 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller - Trial evaluations available for IDRAC7 (Express and Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller |
| Storage Type | (SAS) – Serial-Attached SCSI, (SATA) Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, (SSD) – Solid State Drive are typically SATA and offer SAS as optional SSD type. | NIC Options | Dual Port 1GbE LOM |
| RAID Controller Options |
Internal controllers: PERC S110 (SW RAID) PERC H310 PERC H710 PERC H710P External HBAs (RAID): PERC H810 External HBAs (non-RAID): 6Gbps SAS HBA |
PCI Express x16 Slots | With 2 processors: - 1 x16 slot with x16 bandwidth, 3.0, half-height, half-length - 1 x16 slot with x16 bandwidth, 3.0, full-height, half-length With 1 processor: - x16 slot with x16 bandwidth, 3.0, full-height, half-length |
| RAID Levels | 0,1,5,10 -- Learn more about RAID | PCI Express x8 Slots |
With 2 processors: With 1 processor: |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes | PCI Express Version | 3.0 |
| Number of Power Supplies | 2 | ||
| Wattage Options |
Non-redundant 550W |
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Product Highlights
Processors
The Dell R420 server uses the Intel Xeon E5-2400 series processor, with up to 8 cores per CPU. This series of Intel CPUs introduced an integrated memory controller with three channels of DDR3 and integrated I/O.
Memory
With 12 DIMM slots available, the R420 can be configured with up to 192GB of total memory: 8GB / 16GB / DDR3. SaveMyServer uses different brands of memory per server. Please contact us directly for more information. 
Storage
The Dell PowerEdge R420 has many server chassis hard drive configurations. The chassis come in both hot-plug and cabled options. We offer many different types of storage: refurbished Dell R-Series and Enterprise drives, as well as NEW drives and a few SSDs. If you are looking for a larger drive size than we offer on site, please contact us directly.
The Benefits of Buying Refurbished Servers from SaveMyServer
When you're responsible for managing a company's IT infrastructure, there are plenty of challenges that come with the job. You need to ensure that everything is always running smoothly and that you have the right refurbished servers, storage devices, software, and other hardware to support your company's growing needs. Buying a refurbished server from SaveMyServer is an economical solution for your IT requirements - and the SaveMyServer warranty gives you peace of mind.