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Dell PowerEdge 2850 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Xeon (Dual Core)
Clock speed: 0.0028 GHz
Memory
RAM installed: 2048 MB
Number of memory slots: 6
RAM capacity: 16 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
Expansion slots (free): 1
Hard drive storage
Hard drive size: 146 GB
Rotation speed: 15000 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra320 SCSI
Cabinet (chassis)
Case form factor: rack
Weight: 27.8 kg
OS & software
Operating system: choose from: Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition; Windows Server 2003 SP1, Web Edition; Windows Server 2003 SP1, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003 SP1, Enterprise Edition; Windows Server 2000 with 5 Client Licences; Windows Server 2000 Advanced with 25 Client Licences; Red Hat Linux 3 ES, 1- and 3-year Red Hat Network Subscriptions; Red Hat Linux 3 ES, EM64T version, 1- and 3-year Red Hat Network Subscriptions; Red Hat Linux 3 WS, 1- and 3-year Red Hat Network Subscriptions; Red Hat Linux 3 WS, EM64T version, 1- and 3-year Red Hat Network Subscriptions; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 (ES), 1- and 3-year Red Hat Network Subscriptions
Software included: Dell Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 Workgroup Edition Bundle
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years on-site
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Overview

Dell PowerEdge 2850

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

It may have been around for a while, but with its dual-core processors the PowerEdge 2850 is still bang up to date and ready for just about anything.

Typical price

£ 3319

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