Dell PowerEdge R710 2U Rack Server Xeon E5640 Quad-Core 12GB 746GB SAS DVDRW Wty
Dell PowerEdge R710 2U Rack Server Xeon E5640 Quad-Core 12GB 746GB SAS DVDRW Wty
Dell PowerEdge R710 2U Rack Server
A well-proven 2U rack server with a quad-core Intel Xeon E5640, 12GB of ECC memory, 746GB of SAS storage and an optical drive fitted. A dependable, low-cost platform for lab, file-serving and secondary workloads. Covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty.
Key Benefits
- Quad-core Xeon E5640 — four cores and eight threads at 2.66GHz with 12MB of cache for steady general-purpose throughput.
- 12GB ECC memory — error-correcting registered memory as standard, with free slots available for expansion.
- 746GB SAS storage fitted — enterprise SAS storage supplied and ready to configure, not an empty chassis.
- Optical drive included — a fitted DVD-RW, which remains genuinely useful for legacy installs and offline media.
- Proven, well-documented platform — the R710 is one of the most widely deployed servers ever made — parts and documentation are abundant.
- Tested and graded in Melbourne — powered, POST-tested and graded in-house before listing.
Performance In Use
The R710 earned its reputation by being reliable and easy to work on, and a great many are still running. A quad-core E5640 with 12GB of ECC memory is modest by current standards but entirely adequate for file serving, print serving, domain controller duties in a lab, or as a secondary machine handling backups and scheduled jobs.
The 746GB of SAS storage is supplied and working, which distinguishes this from the many bare R710 chassis on the market. Combined with the fitted DVD-RW, it is a machine you can rack, power on and install to immediately — useful when working with older operating systems or offline media that assume an optical drive is present.
For buyers evaluating this against newer hardware, be realistic about the trade-off. Westmere-EP is several generations old and draws more power for less work than a modern equivalent. The case for the R710 is cost and familiarity, not efficiency: it is an inexpensive way to add a known-good, well-documented server to a lab or secondary role.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Dell PowerEdge R710 |
| Form Factor | 2U rackmount |
| Processor | Intel Xeon E5640 quad-core |
| Cores / Threads | 4 cores / 8 threads |
| Clock Speed | 2.66GHz, 12MB cache |
| Memory | 12GB ECC registered DDR3 |
| Storage | 746GB SAS |
| Optical Drive | DVD-RW fitted |
| Networking | Integrated gigabit Ethernet |
| Power Supplies | Hot-plug redundant |
| Operating System | Not supplied — no operating system licence included |
| Warranty | 12-month Reboot IT warranty |
Is It Right For You?
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Condition Grades
| Grade | What To Expect |
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| A – Excellent | Minimal cosmetic marks. Fully tested and functional. Chassis, bezel and fascia in very good order with only light handling marks visible on close inspection. |
| B – Good | Light to moderate cosmetic wear consistent with normal rack or office use — surface scuffs, minor scratches or rack-ear marks. Fully tested and functional. |
Cosmetic grading refers to appearance only. Every unit is functionally tested to the same standard regardless of grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include an operating system?
No operating system licence is supplied. The server is tested to POST and hardware diagnostics, ready for your own install.
Is the storage included and working?
Yes. 746GB of SAS storage is fitted, tested and functional, and securely wiped before dispatch.
Can I add more memory?
Yes. The R710 platform supports substantially more than the 12GB supplied, and free DIMM slots remain.
Are rails included?
Rails are not guaranteed with this unit. Please contact us before ordering if you require rails and we will confirm availability.
Is it noisy?
Yes, like all 2U rack servers. It is designed for a comms room or rack cabinet rather than an office desk.
Is this covered by warranty?
Yes — a full 12-month Reboot IT warranty is included, handled from our Melbourne workshop.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes. Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Items of this weight and size ship as freight.
Can you supply a tax invoice?
Yes. A GST tax invoice is issued with every order, suitable for business accounting and asset registers.
Warranty & Why Reboot IT
Every unit we sell is covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty. If something fails within the warranty period we will repair or replace it — you deal directly with our Melbourne workshop, not an overseas call centre.
Reboot IT has been refurbishing business IT equipment in Melbourne since 2001. Every item is inspected, tested and graded in-house by our own technicians before it is listed. We are an Australian business with Australian stock, Australian support and Australian warranty — no grey imports and no drop-shipping.
Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Enterprise hardware of this size ships as freight; contact us before ordering if you need a delivery estimate or have loading-dock requirements.