Dell PowerEdge R715 2U 2-Socket AMD Opteron Rack Server Refurbished: This is a 2U, 2-socket rack server from Dell's 11th-generation PowerEdge family, built on the AMD Opteron 6000-series platform (Socket G34). MPN: PowerEdge R715. This IS an enterprise-class rack server intended for workload consolidation, virtualization, and mid-tier database hosting. This IS NOT an Intel Xeon-based server, nor a tower or blade form factor; the R715 platform is exclusively AMD Opteron. Condition: Refurbished.
Engineering Context
The R715 chassis provides 16 DDR3 DIMM slots (8 per CPU socket) and supports up to 256 GB of registered ECC memory using 16 GB modules. Storage is delivered through up to six 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA bays, managed by the Dell PERC H700 RAID controller with 1 GB cache. Power redundancy is provided by two hot-swap PSUs and five redundant cooling fans. Out-of-band management is handled by iDRAC6 Express or Enterprise. Chassis depth is approximately 772 mm with a typical operating weight near 21 kg.
Deployment & Use Cases
Server virtualization with VMware ESXi 5.x/6.x or Microsoft Hyper-V 2012, mid-tier SQL Server and MySQL database hosts, branch-office file and print servers, lab and test infrastructure, education and research deployments requiring AMD Opteron compatibility, and legacy ERP application back-ends. Suitable as a secondary or development node where modern Intel platforms are not mandated.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: Dell
- Model: PowerEdge R715
- Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
- CPU Sockets: 2 (Socket G34, AMD Opteron 6000 series)
- Memory Type: DDR3 ECC Registered (RDIMM)
- Memory Slots: 16 DIMM slots
- RAID Controller: Dell PERC H700, 1 GB cache
- Power Supplies: 2x hot-swap redundant PSUs
- Cooling: 5x redundant hot-swap fans
- Management: iDRAC6 Express/Enterprise
- Chassis Depth / Weight: ~772 mm / ~21 kg
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Constraints
Compatible with AMD Opteron 6100, 6200, and 6300 series processors and Dell-qualified DDR3 RDIMMs. Not compatible with Intel Xeon CPUs, DDR2 or DDR4 memory, Socket F or Socket C32 modules. Native storage path is SAS/SATA via PERC H700; not factory-equipped for NVMe. Specific installed CPU and memory quantities are confirmed at quote stage and may vary between units.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Each refurbished R715 is bench-tested for POST, ECC memory integrity, fan and PSU redundancy, and PERC controller function before shipment from our facility. T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS handles every order within 1–3 business days and provides expert consultation on AMD-platform deployment and migration. Request a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What raid controller does the R715 have?
The R715 raid controller is Dell PERC H700, 1 GB cache, as listed in the specifications for R715.
What is the R715 NOT compatible with?
This IS NOT an Intel Xeon-based server, nor a tower or blade form factor;. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering R715.
What condition is the R715 supplied in, and who sells it?
The R715 is supplied in Refurbished condition by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS from EU stock, with 1-3 business day handling and worldwide B2B shipping. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com/product-page/dell-powerledge-r715-server.