Name: M1GCR Dell Dual Intel Xeon Server Motherboard for PowerEdge R720
Brand: Dell
SKU: M1GCR
Price: 173.28 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The M1GCR Dell PowerEdge R720 System Board is a core component that powers Dell's R720 servers, enabling them to handle intensive workloads. It fits directly into the server chassis to provide connections for processors, memory, storage, and expansion cards, making it essential for maintaining and upgrading these machines in enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	M1GCR

Technical Information
Chipset	Intel C600 series (Intel C602)
Compatible Processors	Intel Xeon E5-2600 series (Sandy Bridge), Intel Xeon E5-2600 v2 series (Ivy Bridge) (dual CPU support)
Board Socket Type	LGA2011 (Socket R)
Memory Slots	24 DIMM slots (12 per CPU)
Memory Support	DDR3 ECC RDIMM, LRDIMM; up to 24 DIMMs; up to 768GB (24×32GB LRDIMM); supported speeds 1066/1333/1600/1866 MT/s (depends on CPU and DIMM type)
Expansion Slots	PCIe 3.0 (multiple x16/x8 slots via riser cards; exact slot count/configuration depends on chassis/riser option)

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Proprietary Dell PowerEdge R720 system board (2U rack server)
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This system board is designed specifically for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server, acting as the central hub that connects all critical components. It's commonly found in data centers and enterprise environments where dependable server performance is crucial. IT professionals and system administrators choose this board to maintain or upgrade their existing R720 servers. Key Features Supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors for robust computing power Offers up to 24 DIMM slots for flexible memory expansion Includes integrated RAID controller support for data protection Equipped with multiple PCIe slots to accommodate varied expansion cards Built with durable components to ensure stable, long-term operation Typically deployed in business servers, this system board handles demanding workloads and virtualization tasks. It plays a key role in keeping servers running smoothly, offering the performance and stability needed in professional IT setups.

Use Cases
The M1GCR Dell Dual Intel Xeon Server Motherboard is primarily utilized in data center environments where Dell PowerEdge R720 servers are deployed. IT administrators and enterprise infrastructure teams benefit from its robust support of dual processors and expanded memory capacity, enabling efficient management of compute-intensive applications. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in medium to large enterprise data centers requiring high-density computing power. Deploying storage clusters in distributed computing setups where reliability and scalability are critical. Facilitating virtualization and database workloads in SMB networks aiming for optimized resource allocation. Providing backend processing for remote office servers that demand consistent performance under constrained space. Enabling scalable rack deployments in cloud service providers’ infrastructure to meet fluctuating client demands. This motherboard serves as a foundational element in maintaining operational efficiency through its compatibility with Intel Xeon processors and multiple DIMM slots, allowing organizations to scale memory and processing capabilities as workload demands evolve over time.

M1GCR Dell Dual Intel Xeon Server Motherboard for PowerEdge R720

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