Top Refurbished Dell PowerEdge Server Models

I've met with our Dell product team and chosen some of the top Dell server models available today in the article below. There's a wide variety to choose from!

These are the top used Dell servers because they are heavily in demand by users in 2024, yet also have strong availability on the used server market, as a whole.

Refurbished Dell R740 Server Models

The Refurbished Dell PowerEdge R740 server offers the ideal combination of accelerator cards, storage, and computing resources on a 2U, 2-socket chassis to improve the performance of your applications. With up to 16 x 2.5" or 8 x 3.5" drives with iDRAC9, the Dell R740 refurbished can scale to meet demand while also simplifying the entire IT lifecycle.

Dell R740 Maximum Configuration

The PowerEdge R740 system supports up to two Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family processors, up to 28 cores per processor. The total number of DIMM for the Dell R740 refurbished is 24 slots. The Maximum amount of RAM the refurbished Dell PowerEdge R740 server can hold is 1.5TB of Registered DIMM memory (RDIMM).

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R740

Improve the performance of your applications with the refurbished Dell Poweredge R740 server, which offers the ideal combination of accelerator cards, storage, and computing resources on a 2U, 2-socket chassis. The Dell R740 refurbished has the flexibility to adapt to nearly any application and is the best platform for VDI deployments thanks to a wide choice of GPU and FPGA options. With up to 16 x 2.5" or 8 x 3.5" drives with iDRAC9, the R740 can scale to meet demand while also simplifying the entire IT lifecycle.

 

Refurbished Dell R630 Server Models

The Dell R630 is the most popular 1U server from Dell's 13th Generation.  The R630 is an ideal server for running transactional, analytical, and enterprise-level applications and can also be used for virtualization. With the R630’s network features you can tailor network throughput to match any application needs and enable I/O performance. 

Dell R630 Maximum Configuration

The refurbished Dell R 630 is powered by two Intel Xeon E5-2600 V3 or V4 series processors with up to 18 (Eighteen) cores, speeds of up to 3.2GHz and cache of up to 2.5MB per core.  There are 12 DIMM slots per CPU. There are four memory channels per CPU and each memory channel controls three DIMM slots. The memory of the Dell PowerEdge R630 refurbished is expandable up to 768GB in a dual processor configuration.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R630

Dell PowerEdge R630 Server maximizes data center efficiency with an ultra-dense virtualization or database engine that supports up to 24 flash SSDs in a 1U chassis.  Based on DDR4 memory, this server has 24 DIMMs slots and dual Intel processors.  Speeds include 2133, 2400 and 2666MT/s. This refurbished dell R630 1U server also has three PCIe 3.0 capable expansion slots. This server has the expandability to handle loads for both small and large environments.

 

Refurbished Dell R640 Server Models

The Dell PowerEdge R640 is a 1U server with hyper-dense memory. It's optimized for high performance across a wide range of workloads, making it ideal for general-purpose systems in data centers with minimal space. With the R640’s network features you can tailor network throughput to match any application needs and enable I/O performance. 

Dell R640 Maximum Configuration

The refurbished Dell Poweredge v640 is equipped with Intel Xeon Scalable processors, up to 24 DIMM slots, and up to 28 cores per processor.  With 24 DIMM slots available, the PowerEdge R640 can utilize up to 3TB RDIMM/LRDIMM 2933MT/s. Up t0 12 NVDIMM 192GB or up to 12 Intel Optane DC persistent memory DCPMM, 6.14TB max. This Dell server R640 1U server also has four PCIe 3.0 capable expansion slots. 

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R640

The Dell R640 combines performance and scalability to optimize applications and data center density. Ideal for data centre computing, the dual-socket, 1U chassis supports up to two 2nd Gen Intel Xeon scalable processors which adapt based on your specific workload requirements. Up to 10 NVMe drives or 12 2.5 inch drives deliver fast performance and reduce latency. 

 

Refurbished Dell R730 Server Models

The Dell PowerEdge R730 server's exceptional adaptability allows it to deliver outstanding capabilities in under 2U of rack space. The R730 excels in a variety of demanding environments thanks to its mix of powerful processors, huge memory, quick storage options, and GPU accelerator support. For SMBs and large enterprises, the Dell PowerEdge R730 Gen13 server provides an industry-leading, cost-effective solution. This two-socket server is adaptable and powerful, taking full advantage of the newest Xeon v4 CPUs and DDR4 memory.

Dell R730 Maximum Configuration:

The R730 provides the processing cycles, threads, and big memory footprint required to enable more, larger, and higher-performing virtual machines for data centers and cloud platforms, thanks to the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v4 product line and up to 24 DIMMs of DDR4 RAM. With up to 16 x 12Gb SAS SSDs and the high-performance 12Gb PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC9), your virtualized environment may benefit from highly scalable storage. The R730 also has the option of using SanDisk DAS Cache application acceleration technology for significantly faster data access.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R730:

Designed to be highly scalable and energy efficient, the refurbished Dell Poweredge R730 servers offer top notch server consolidation, management features, and excellent build quality. As for storage, the R730 can scale up to 16 x 12 GB 2.5” of SAS drives. It also comes equipped a high performance 12Gb PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC9). For reliability and efficiency, the Dell R730 supports redundant and hot swappable power supplies. Also hot swappable, are the HDDs and fans for maximum cooling.

 

Refurbished Dell R440 Server Models

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R440 is a 2-socket, 1U rack server with highly scalable memory, I/O, and network capabilities for running complicated applications. The systems include the Intel Xeon Scalable Processor family (Skylake-EP), up to 16 DIMMs, PCI Express 3.0 expansion slots, and a variety of network interface technologies for NIC and OCP.

Dell R440 Maximum Configuration

The Refurbished Dell Poweredge R440 system uses the Intel C620 series chipset. It is a 2 chip platform - CPU and PCH. The Server has 16 slots to install memory, already with Basic factory installed standard memory installed. For best PowerEdge R440 Server performance use the maximum amount of 256 GB (with a single processor), 512 GB (with a dual processor), fill all the slots with the max allowed memory per slot for your Server. Designed with high-density deployment in mind, the Dell PowerEdge R440 Server can be upgraded up to a maximum of 384 GB.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R440

The PowerEdge R440 provides value in a tiny package. With twin 2nd Generation Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs, up to 16 DIMMs, and scalable storage that enables you mix SSDs and NVMe PCIe SSDs, you may benefit from platform flexibility and maximum performance. The R440 uses embedded diagnostics and SupportAssist to ensure maximum uptime in a worry-free environment. The PowerEdge R440 also provides extraordinary storage capacity options, making it well suited for data-intensive applications that require greater storage, while not sacrificing the I/O performance.

 

Refurbished Dell R430 Server Models

The refurbished Dell R430 server is among the best-of-the-best when it comes to utilization of compute power and reduced power consumption. The Dell Poweredge R430 server is a powerful, two-socket entry rack server delivers outstanding performance, configuration flexibility, high availability and intuitive management in a short-height (1U), short-depth (24-inch) chassis. Delivering peak 2-socket performance to space-constrained data centers, the PowerEdge R430 is a short-depth (24") entry rack server. It is an excellent fit for a wide range of workloads, including high-performance computing (HPC), web serving, infrastructure scale-out and surveillance and site security. The R430 is also highly attractive as a dedicated backup or development server.

Dell R430 Maximum Configuration:

The Dell PowerEdge R430 Server can be powered by two Intel Xeon E5-2600 V3 or V4 series processors with up to Twenty-Two cores. In a two processor configuration the server will support a maximum of twelve DIMM modules and a maximum capacity of 384GB using 32GB registered DIMM modules (RDIMMs). A single processor will support up to 256GB of memory using eight DIMM slots, while the second processor controls the remaining four memory slots. This enables SMBs to get the most out of the system with a single processor configuration and minimal expenditure. DDR4 memory also offers 15% greater bandwidth and uses 30% less power than the previous generation DDR3 memory modules. Storage is taken care of easily, with the R430 allowing up to 10x 2.5" (SFF) SAS, SATA or SSD drives.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R430

The refurbished Dell PowerEdge R430 is a dual-socket, 1U rackmount server offering the balance of processing power, storage capacity and redundancy, making it a perfect piece of kit for virtualisation, web hosting or a mail server. Multiple chassis configurations, PCIe 3.0 slots, and DDR4 memory offer performance options to administrators and the ability to adapt as your business grows.

 

Refurbished Dell R340 Server Models

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 with Intel Xeon E-2200 CPU is a scalable server designed for productivity and data-intensive applications for remote offices. It is a scalable server that promotes corporate growth through enhanced flexibility and daily task automation. It allows your customers to focus on business innovation by simplifying IT and management responsibilities while controlling operational costs.

Dell R340 Maximum Configuration:

The refurbished Dell Poweredge R340 delivers the flexibility to increase compute, storage, and memory capacity. Customers can choose a 4- or a 6-core Intel Xeon E-2100 processor to increase compute performance and the ability to run multiple applications at the same time. The refurbished dell poweredge r340 has 4 Slots to install memory, already with basic factory installed standard memory installed. For best PowerEdge R340 1U Rack Server Server performance use the maximum amount of 64GB, fill all the slots with the max allowed memory per slot for your Server.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R340:

The Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 is a single-socket 1U rack server designed for productivity and data intensive applications for remote office/branch offices. It offers features to support your demanding and growing business needs. The Dell EMC PowerEdge R340 increases company efficiency, scales easily, and automates routine activities.

 

Refurbished Dell R730xd Server Models

Dell's PowerEdge R730xd server is a powerhouse suitable for a number of different compute applications.  In a two-socket, 2U form size, the Dell PowerEdge R730xd offers an ideal balance of performance and flexibility. This server can easily handle mission-critical operations thanks to its excellent storage and memory.  With two processors, paired with massive amounts of storage and memory, the Dell R730xd delivers impressive performance. 

Dell R730xd Maximum Configuration

The PowerEdge R730xd with improved networking throughput and the latest Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v4 product family delivers the performance necessary for your SharePoint, Lync, Exchange and consolidated collaboration environments. The latest Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 v4 product family, with up to 22 cores per socket, provides the cycles and threads necessary to support today’s diverse workloads in virtual environments, including virtualized local storage.  The system supports DDR4 memory and when used with certain E5-2600 v4 processors, can provide a data transfer rate of up to 2400MT/s. Each processor supports 12 of the 24 total memory sockets. There are three memory sockets per channel that support either registered (RDIMM) or load reduced (LRDIMM) modules. In a two processor configuration, up to 3.0TB of memory is available using 128GB DIMM modules.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R730xd:

The amazing PowerEdge R730xd, part of the new 13th generation of PowerEdge servers, maximizes server-based storage versatility and performance. With an optional in-server hybrid storage architecture that supports tiering and capacity for up to 28 drives in a 2S/2U system, including up to 18 x 1.8" SATA SSDs, the R730xd provides an optimal mix of storage utilization, performance, and cost. The Dell R730xd refurbished server can easily handle mission-critical operations thanks to its excellent storage and memory.  With two processors, paired with massive amounts of storage and memory, the Dell R730xd delivers impressive performance. 

 

Refurbished Dell R740xd Server Models

The Dell Poweredge R740xd servers can transform your data center for modern applications and operations. The 2U two-socket platform is ideal for software defined storage, service providers or as virtual desktop infrastructure. The R740xd versatility is highlighted with the ability to mix any drive type to create the optimum configuration of NVMe, SSD and HDD for either performance, capacity or both.

Dell R740xd Maximum Configuration

The refurbished Dell Poweredge R740xd features up to two Intel Xeon Scalable processors, and up to 28 cores per processor. It offers up to 32 2.5” bays, 24 of which can be NVMe. The R740xd also offers some unique storage layouts versus the typical front-loading bays, including mid- and rear-loading bays to fit all the extra storage in the same 2U footprint. Designed with high-density deployment and virtualization in mind, the Dell PowerEdge R740XD Server can be upgraded up to a maximum of 1.5TB with RDIMMs, 3TB with LRDIMMs and 7.68TB with Intel Optane persistent memory.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge R740xd

One of the most powerful of the Dell 14th Generation Servers is the Dell PowerEdge R740xd Rack Server. The scalable system architecture behind the refurbished Dell Poweredge R740xd with up to 24 NVMe drives creates the ideal balance between scalability and performance. Accelerate workloads with up to 3 double-width 300W GPUs, up to 6 single-width 150W GPUs or up to 4 FPGAs.

 

Refurbished Dell T330 Server Models

The refurbished Dell Poweredge T330 is a powerful and expandable 1-socket rackable tower server for small and medium businesses (SMB) and remote office/branch office (ROBO). The Dell PowerEdge T330 is an excellent first server or replacement server for driving collaboration and productivity applications in SMB. It also supports the full-feature remote management of the Dell integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC8) with Lifecycle Controller.

Dell T330 Maximum Configuration

Dell Poweredge T330 tower server delivers tower server (5u when racked) chassis, 1 processor from the following product families: Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v6 product family, Intel Pentium, Intel Core i3 and Intel Celeron. It provides 4 slots: 1x8 PCIe 3.0 (x16 connector), 1x4 PCIe 3.0 (x8 connector), 1x4 PCIe 3.0 (x8 connector) and 1x1 PCIe 3.0 (x1 connector).  The refurbished Dell Poweredge T330 scales up to 64GB of DDR4 memory.

Benefits of the Dell PowerEdge T330

The Dell PowerEdge T330 is a high value, entry level single-socket tower server. The Dell PowerEdge T330 system is a rackable tower server that supports one processor based on the Intel E5-1200 v5 processor family, up to four DIMMs, and storage capacity of up to eight hard drives/solid state drives. The server Dell T330 offers great internal storage capacity (8 HDDs vs. 4 HDDs), hot-plug HDDs and redundant power supplies.

Summary: Noteworthy among refurbished Dell PowerEdge servers are the Dell R740, R630, R640, R730, R440, R430, R340, R730xd, R740xd, and T330. Each of these options presents distinct configurations, advantages, and applicability for diverse purposes, establishing them as leading contenders in the refurbished server market.

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Last Updated:
04/05/2024

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