Refurbished PowerEdge Tower Servers

What are Dell PowerEdge Tower Servers?

Dell PowerEdge Tower Servers are a series of standalone server units from Dell, designed for businesses of various sizes. Unlike rack-mounted or blade servers, tower servers are typically larger, stand-alone units that resemble traditional desktop computers, though some models can be rack-mounted as needed. They are built to deliver reliable performance, scalability, and ease of use, and are often used in small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) or remote offices due to their space-efficiency, quieter operation, and lower cooling requirements compared to rack servers.

What are PowerEdge Tower Servers Used For?

PowerEdge Tower Servers are ideal for:

  1. Small to Medium-Sized Business Applications: PowerEdge towers are commonly used for office applications like file sharing, email hosting, and web services.
  2. General Purpose and Specialized Workloads: From simple tasks like document storage to more intensive applications such as virtualization and database management.
  3. Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) Solutions: Tower servers’ standalone design and quieter operation make them well-suited for remote locations without dedicated server rooms.
  4. Scalable Growth: Many PowerEdge tower models offer expandability in storage, memory, and networking, making them adaptable to growing business needs.

PowerEdge Tower Server Models and Details

Here’s a breakdown of Dell’s PowerEdge tower servers that PCSP currently offers:

1. Dell PowerEdge T330

  • Target Use: Entry-level server for small businesses needing basic server capabilities.
  • Processor: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 processor (up to 4 cores), or options for Intel Core processors.
  • Memory: Up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC memory.
  • Storage: Supports up to 8 x 3.5-inch HDDs or SSDs.
  • Purpose: Ideal for small offices for tasks such as file sharing, light virtualization, and application hosting.

2. Dell PowerEdge T340

  • Target Use: Entry to mid-level server for small businesses and remote offices.
  • Processor: Intel Xeon E-2100 and E-2200 series (up to 6 cores).
  • Memory: Up to 64GB of DDR4 ECC memory.
  • Storage: Supports up to 8 x 3.5-inch or 16 x 2.5-inch drives.
  • Purpose: Suitable for small business applications like CRM, file storage, and collaboration, with room for growth.

3. Dell PowerEdge T420

  • Target Use: Small to medium-sized businesses needing more scalability and performance.
  • Processor: Dual-socket with Intel Xeon E5-2400 series processors (up to 8 cores per processor).
  • Memory: Up to 192GB of DDR3 memory.
  • Storage: Supports up to 16 x 2.5-inch or 8 x 3.5-inch drives.
  • Purpose: Ideal for virtualization, web hosting, and light database workloads.

4. Dell PowerEdge T440

  • Target Use: Small to medium-sized businesses with growing workload demands.
  • Processor: Dual-socket with support for Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 28 cores per processor).
  • Memory: Up to 512GB of DDR4 memory.
  • Storage: Supports up to 8 x 3.5-inch or 16 x 2.5-inch drives.
  • Purpose: Great for database management, virtualization, and resource-intensive applications.

5. Dell PowerEdge T620

  • Target Use: Medium-sized businesses requiring high memory capacity and processing power.
  • Processor: Dual-socket with Intel Xeon E5-2600 and E5-2600 v2 processors (up to 12 cores per processor).
  • Memory: Up to 768GB of DDR3 memory.
  • Storage: Supports up to 32 x 2.5-inch or 12 x 3.5-inch drives.
  • Purpose: Well-suited for virtualization, large databases, and high-performance computing.

6. Dell PowerEdge T630

  • Target Use: Medium-sized to larger businesses needing enterprise-grade performance and storage flexibility.
  • Processor: Dual-socket with Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors (up to 22 cores per processor).
  • Memory: Up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory.
  • Storage: Supports up to 32 x 2.5-inch or 18 x 3.5-inch drives.
  • Purpose: Suitable for demanding applications such as ERP, virtualization, and high-speed data processing.

7. Dell PowerEdge T640

  • Target Use: Medium to large businesses with enterprise-level, compute-intensive workloads.
  • Processor: Dual-socket with Intel Xeon Scalable processors (up to 28 cores per processor).
  • Memory: Up to 3TB of DDR4 memory.
  • Storage: Supports up to 18 x 3.5-inch or 32 x 2.5-inch drives.
  • Purpose: Designed for high-performance applications, including AI, big data analytics, ERP systems, and virtualization at scale.

Summary of Dell PowerEdge Tower Servers by Use Case

  • T330 and T340: Entry-level servers suitable for small businesses needing basic server functions like file sharing, light virtualization, and collaboration.
  • T420 and T440: Mid-range options for SMBs needing more scalability and performance for tasks like virtualization, web hosting, and data management.
  • T620 and T630: Higher-performance models for medium businesses, with greater memory and storage capacity, suitable for virtualization, ERP, and large database workloads.
  • T640: High-performance, enterprise-grade server built for data-intensive applications, including AI, machine learning, and analytics, with top scalability in memory and storage.

Each PowerEdge model offers different levels of performance, scalability, and feature sets, allowing businesses to select the right solution based on their workload requirements and future growth needs.