Description
Dell PowerEdge FA405 2U Rackmount Server with 2× Xeon E5-2640 v2 CPUs, 128GB RAM, dual redundant PSUs. Perfect for virtualization, labs & enterprise use.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Dell PowerEdge FA405 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| Processor | 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 (8 cores each, 16 cores total) |
| Memory Installed | 128GB DDR3 (8 × 16GB DIMMs) |
| Storage | Not Installed (No HDD/SSD included) |
| RAID / Expansion Cards | QLogic QLE2562 – FC Dual-Port PCIe Card Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT – Dual-Port 40GbE/56GbE Infiniband/Ethernet PCIe Adapter |
| Cooling | 1 × CPU Heatsink |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Redundant PSUs |
Product Features
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Enterprise-grade Dell PowerEdge FA405 2U rackmount server.
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Equipped with 2× Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 CPUs (16 total cores, 32 threads).
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128GB DDR3 memory pre-installed for demanding workloads.
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Includes QLogic QLE2562 FC card and Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT adapter for high-speed connectivity.
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Dual 750W redundant power supplies for reliability and uptime.
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Flexible storage – HDD/SSD not included, ready for customization.
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Ideal for virtualization, enterprise IT labs, and data center workloads.
General Product Information
The Dell PowerEdge FA405 is a high-performance 2U rackmount server designed for enterprise applications, virtualization, and IT labs. Powered by two Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 processors (8 cores each, 16 cores total), it delivers strong multi-threaded performance for data-intensive tasks.
This configuration includes 128GB DDR3 RAM (8×16GB DIMMs), providing ample memory for virtualization, cloud workloads, and enterprise-level applications. It comes with advanced networking options, including a QLogic QLE2562 dual-port Fibre Channel PCIe card and a Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT dual-port adapter supporting 40GbE/56GbE Infiniband/Ethernet, ensuring fast and flexible connectivity.
The server features dual 750W redundant power supplies, designed for maximum uptime and reliability in mission-critical environments. While no HDD/SSD storage is included, this gives you the flexibility to configure storage tailored to your needs, whether SATA, SAS, or SSD solutions.
With its scalability, reliability, and enterprise-grade performance, the Dell FA405 is the perfect choice for virtualization labs, business IT infrastructure, and enterprise computing environments.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Model | PowerEdge FA405 |
| Form Factor | 2U Rackmount |
| CPU Configuration | 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 (8 cores, 16 threads each, total 16 cores / 32 threads) |
| Memory Installed | 128GB DDR3 (8 × 16GB) |
| Storage | Not Installed (no HDD/SSD included) |
| Expansion Cards | QLogic QLE2562 – Dual-Port FC PCIe Card Mellanox MCX354A-FCBT – Dual-Port 40GbE/56GbE Adapter |
| Cooling | 1 × CPU Heatsink |
| Power Supply | 2 × 750W Redundant PSUs |
| Operating Voltage | Standard server PSU (redundant) |
| OS Compatibility | Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), VMware ESXi, Hyper-V |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge components – trays, rails, caddies, and hot-swap storage.
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Operating systems: Windows Server, Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V.
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Compatible with SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs (2.5" or 3.5" depending on caddies).
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Works with RAID controllers (PERC H710/H810/H730).
Ideal Use Cases
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Virtualization & cloud computing labs.
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Enterprise IT infrastructure.
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Database hosting and analytics workloads.
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High-performance computing clusters.
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Network storage solutions (SAN/NAS).
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Business continuity & testing environments.
Comparison Angle
Compared to entry-level rack servers, the Dell FA405 offers greater scalability, memory capacity, and network expansion options, making it suitable for enterprise-level deployments. Its dual Xeon E5-2640 v2 CPUs provide significantly higher performance than single-CPU servers of the same generation, while redundant 750W PSUs ensure maximum uptime in mission-critical operations.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell enterprise HDDs/SSDs for storage customization.
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Dell PERC RAID controllers for data protection.
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Dell hot-swap drive caddies for easy storage installation.
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Additional DDR3 ECC memory modules for upgrades.
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Rack rails and mounting kits for data center deployment.