Your system is a high-speed, full-featured server that offers significant
service and upgrade features and is equipped with one or two Intel® Xeon™
microprocessors. Your system can either rack mountable or a free standing tower.
The hard drive that boots your operating system has a utility partition
containing complete diagnostics for your system. Also, a separate CD is provided that includes diagnostics
software that you can download to a set of diskettes.
This section describes the major hardware and software features
of the system. It also describes hardware
features that simplify servicing.
One or two Intel Xeon microprocessors with a front-side (external) bus speed of 400 MHz and an internal operating speed of at least 1.8 GHz
Level 2 cache of 512 KB
Support for SMP, which is available by installing an additional microprocessor. SMP greatly improves overall system performance by dividing microprocessor operations among the independent microprocessors. To take advantage of this feature, you must use an operating system that supports multiprocessing.
NOTE: If you decide to upgrade your system by installing a second microprocessor, you
must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from Dell. Not all versions of the
microprocessor will work properly as additional microprocessors. The upgrade kit from Dell
contains the correct version of the microprocessor as well as the instructions for performing
the upgrade. Both microprocessors must have the same internal operating frequency and
cache size.
A minimum of 512 MB of system memory, upgradable to a maximum of 12 GB by installing combinations of 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1-GB registered PC-1600
double data rate (DDR) memory modules, grouped in sets of four, into the twelve sockets on the two memory cards.
Support for up to ten 1-inch, internal, hot-pluggable Ultra3 SCSI hard drives (eight 1-inch hard drives via a 1x8 SCSI backplane board, and support for two 1-inch hard drives via an optional 1x2 SCSI backplane board). An optional daughter card provides support for a 2x4 split backplane.
Up to four hot-pluggable, 300-W power supplies in a 3+1 redundant configuration.
Six redundant, hot-pluggable system cooling fans.
A diskette drive.
An IDE CD drive.
Enhanced security features, including a user password and a supervisor password,
available through the System Setup program.
The system board includes the following features:
Seven PCI slots located on the system board. PCI slots 2 through 7 are hot-pluggable 64-bit, 100- or 66-MHz slots. Slots 2 through 7 also support PCI-X functionality. Slot 1 is a 32-bit, 33-MHz slot that can be used for the optional DRAC III or other PCI-compatible options.
An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI RAGE XL video controller. This video subsystem contains 8 MB of SDRAM video memory (nonupgradable). Maximum resolutions are
1600 x 1200 x 65,000 colors (noninterlaced). In 1280 x 1024-pixel, 1024 x 768-pixel, 800 x 600-pixel, and 640 x 480-pixel resolutions, 16.7 million colors are available for true-color graphics.
One embedded dual-channel Ultra3 SCSI controller and one embedded Ultra2 SCSI controller.
An optional onboard ROMB is activated by using a 128-MB cache memory module, a RAID key, and RAID
battery which can support RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10.
Two integrated NICs (one 10/100 and one 10/100/1000), which provide an Ethernet interface.
Server management circuitry that monitors operation of the system fans as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. The server management circuitry works in conjunction with the server agent.
The following software is included in the system:
A System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing the
system configuration information.
Diagnostics for evaluating your system's components and devices.
The system includes the following service features to make troubleshooting and repair easy and effective, in most cases without tools or service aids:
System diagnostics are available on the utility
partition, which checks for hardware problems (if the system
can boot). The diagnostics can also be installed onto
diskettes from the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD.
Optional systems management hardware and software, which monitors temperatures and
voltages throughout the system and notifies you if the system overheats, if a system
cooling fan malfunctions, if a processor overheats, or if a power supply or
VRM fails. For information about the systems management option, see your
systems management software documentation.
The system chassis simplifies removing and replacing system
components. You can replace microprocessors or memory modules without removing the system board.
The SCSI backplane board and hard- drive carriers eliminate the
extensive cabling and drive configuration usually required for a SCSI subsystem.
Devices are available that protect against power problems such as power
surges, transients, and power failures. The following subsections describe some
of the devices.
Surge Protectors
Surge protectors are available in a variety of types and usually provide a
level of protection commensurate with the cost of the device. Surge protectors
prevent voltage spikes, such as those caused during an electrical storm, from
entering a system through the electrical outlet. Surge protectors, however, do
not offer protection against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more
than 20 percent below the normal AC line voltage level.
Line Conditioners
Line conditioners go beyond the overvoltage protection of surge protectors. Line conditioners keep a system's AC power source voltage at a fairly constant level and provide protection from brownouts of short duration. Because of this added protection, line conditioners cost more than surge protectors—up to several hundred dollars. However, these devices cannot protect against a complete loss of power.
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
UPS systems offer the most complete protection against variations in power because they use battery power to keep the system running when AC power is unavailable or unusable. The battery is charged by the AC power while it is available so that once AC power is lost, the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time—from 15 minutes to an hour or so—depending on the UPS system.
UPS systems range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, with the more expensive units allowing you to run larger systems for a longer period of time when AC power is lost. UPS systems that provide only 5 minutes of battery power let you conduct an orderly shutdown of the system but are not intended to provide continued operation. Surge protectors should be used with all UPS systems, and the UPS system should be UL safety approved.
The following documentation is included with your system.
CAUTION: The System Information document provides important safety and
regulatory information. Read and follow all safety instructions prior to
setup, operation, and service of your system.
Warranty information might be included within this
document or as a separate document.
The Setting Up Your System document provides general instructions
for setting up your system.
The User's Guide describes system features, technical
specifications, and the System Setup Program.
The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide provides
information about upgrading and troubleshooting your system.
You might also have one or more of the following documents.
NOTE: Documentation updates are sometimes
included with your system to describe changes to your system or
software. Always read the updates before consulting any other
documentation because the updates often contain the latest
information.
Operating system documentation is included if you ordered your operating
system software from Dell. This documentation describes how to install (if
necessary), configure, and use your operating system software.
Documentation is included with any options you purchase separately from your
system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and install these options in your
Dell system. Installation instructions for the options are included in the Installation
and Troubleshooting Guide.
Technical information filessometimes called "readme"
filesmight be installed on your hard drive to provide last-minute updates
about technical changes to your system or advanced technical reference material
intended for experienced users or technicians.
two 68-pin Ultra3 SCSI connectors and one Ultra2 SCSI connector
Video
Video type
ATI Rage XL video controller; VGA connector
Video memory
8 MB
Power
DC power supply:
Wattage
up to four 300-W power supplies in a 3+1 redundant configuration (900 usable watts)
Voltage
80 to 265 V at 47 to 63 Hz, autoranging
Heat dissipation
3070.8
BTU/hr maximum
Maximum inrush current
Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 50 A per power supply.
System battery
CR2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell
Physical
Tower Chassis:
Height
44.45 cm (17.5 inches)
Width
31.14 cm (12.26 inches)
Depth
70.08 cm (27.59 inches)
Rack Chassis:
Height
27.43 cm (10.8 inches [6 U])
Width
48.0 cm (18.9 inches)
Depth
70.08 cm (27.59 inches)
Weight
52.163 kg (115 lb), maximum configuration
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating
10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Storage
–40° to 70°C (–40° to 158°F)
Relative humidity:
Operating
85% (noncondensing at 40°C [104°F])
Storage
95% (noncondensing at 55°C [131°F])
Maximum vibration:
Operating
bottom only tested (negative
z-axis) at 0.25 G (sinusoidal wave) 0-Peak, at a sweep of 3 to 200 Hz at 0.5
octave per minute
Storage
all six sides tested (positive
and negative x, y, and z axes) at 0.5 G (sinusoidal wave) 0-Peak, at a sweep of 3 to 200 Hz at 0.5
octave per minute
Maximum shock:
Operating
bottom only tested (negative
z-axis) at half-sine wave shock pulse of 31 G for up to 2.6 milliseconds (ms)
Storage
all six sides tested (positive and negative x, y, and z axes)
half-sine wave at 71 G for up to 2 ms
all six sides tested ( positive and negative x, y, and z axes) 15 G faired
square wave pulse with velocity change at 175 inches/second (445
centimeters/second) or greater
