Your system is a high-performance enterprise server offering new levels of performance and scalability with up to four Intel® Xeon™ MP microprocessors and 16 GB of system memory, as well as hot-pluggable hard drives, expansion slots, power supplies, and system fans.
This section describes the major hardware and software features of your system. It also provides information about other documents you may need when setting up your system and how to obtain technical assistance.
Up to four Intel Xeon MP microprocessors with an internal operating speed of at least 1.40 GHz; an L2 cache of 256 KB and an L3 cache of 512 KB or 1 MB (L2 and L3 cache size is dependant on microprocessor speed); and a front-side (external) bus speed of 400 MHz.
Support for SMP, which is available on systems with at least two microprocessors. SMP greatly improves overall system performance by dividing microprocessor operations between 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 an additional microprocessor,
you must order the microprocessor upgrade kits from the company where you purchased
your system. Not all versions of the Intel Xeon MP microprocessor will work properly as
additional microprocessors. The upgrade kit contains the correct version of the
microprocessor as well as the instructions for performing the upgrade. All microprocessors
must have the same internal operating frequency and cache size.
A minimum of 512 MB of system memory, upgradable to a maximum of 16 GB by installing combinations of DDR SDRAM memory modules in the 16 memory module sockets. The memory module sockets are located on two riser cards with eight sockets per card.
NOTE: All memory modules in a single memory bank must be the same size and type.
The system also features redundant memory, which provides your system with a failover memory bank when a memory bank fails, and a memory mirror, which splits the four memory banks into a mirrored set.
NOTE: The failover memory bank is supported if three or four identical memory banks (12
or 16 memory modules) are installed on your system. Memory mirror is supported if four
identical banks (16 memory modules) are installed on your system. Both features must be
enabled or disabled in the BIOS setup and you cannot enable both features simultaneously.
For more information, see "Using the System Setup Program."
Support for up to twelve 1-inch, internal, hot-pluggable Ultra3 SCSI hard drives (eight drives in the hard-drive bay and an optional four drives in the peripheral bay).
Support for an optional internal tape-backup device (full-height or half-height) in the peripheral bay.
A single, 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch diskette drive.
A 24X IDE CD or DVD drive.
Three hot-pluggable, 600-W power supplies in a 2 + 1 redundant configuration.
A redundant power module that enables a redundant power line solution. Two power inputs are available as inputs to the module. The system can operate from either of these inputs and automatically switches from a failing power source to a good power source in the event of a failure or disturbance of a power circuit. A power pass-through module can be used in place of the redundant power module if redundant power is not required.
Six redundant, hot-pluggable system cooling fans.
An intrusion switch that signals the appropriate systems management software if the top cover is opened.
Eleven hot-pluggable expansion slots (10 full-length, 64-bit, 100-MHz PCI or PCI-X slots and one full-length, 32-bit, 33-MHz PCI slot).
An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem with an ATI RAGE XL video controller. This video subsystem contains 8 MB of SDRAM video memory (nonupgradable). The maximum resolution is 1600 x 1200 with 256 colors.
An integrated, single-channel Ultra3 SCSI controller for internal SCSI hard drives or tape drives.
An optional dual- or quad-channel RAID controller card for connection to both internal and external storage.
Optional remote access card that provides remote management capabilities for your system. The remote access card allows you to manage and monitor your system through a modem or network connection, even when the system itself is down.
Two integrated 10/100/1000-Mbps NICs, which provide an Ethernet interface.
Embedded systems management circuitry that monitors operation of the system fans as well as critical system voltages and temperatures. The systems management circuitry works in conjunction with your systems management software.
Back-panel connectors include mouse, keyboard, serial, video, two USB, external SCSI (optional), and two NIC connectors.
For more information about specific features, see "Specifications."
The following software is included with your system:
A System Setup program for quickly viewing and changing system configuration information. For more information on this program, see "Using the System Setup Program."
Enhanced security features, including a system password and a setup password, available through the System Setup program (see "Using the System Setup Program").
System diagnostics for evaluating system components and devices. For information on using the system diagnostics, see "Running the System Diagnostics."
Video drivers for displaying application programs in high-resolution modes.
SCSI device drivers that allow the operating system to communicate with devices attached to the integrated SCSI subsystem. For more information on these drivers, see "Installing and Configuring SCSI Drivers" in your User's Guide.
Systems management software and documentation CDs.
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 and 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.
A number of devices are available to protect your system from the effects of power problems such as power surges, transients, and power failures. The following subsections describe some of these devices.
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 overvoltage spikes, such as those that may occur during an electrical storm, from entering the system through the electrical outlet. Surge protectors do not offer protection against brownouts, which occur when the voltage drops more than 20 percent below the normal power line voltage level.
Line conditioners go beyond the overvoltage protection of surge protectors. Line conditioners keep a system's 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.
UPS systems offer the most complete protection against variations in power because they use battery power to keep the system running when power is unavailable or unusable. The battery is charged by the AC power while it is available so that once 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 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:
The Setting Up Your System sheet provides general instructions for setting up your system.
The System Information document provides important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information might be included within this document or as a separate document.
The Rack Installation Guide describes how to unpack, set up, and install your system in a rack.
The User's Guide describes system features, technical specifications, and the System Setup Program.
The Installation and Troubleshooting Guide describes how to install, troubleshoot, and upgrade your system.
The systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the systems management software. Refer to the software's online help for information about the alert messages issued by the software.
Operating system documentation is included if your operating system was preinstalled. This documentation describes how to install, configure, and use the operating system software.
Documentation is included with any options you purchased separately from the system. This documentation includes information that you need to configure and install these options in your system.
You may also have the following documents:
Documentation updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system or software.
NOTE: Always read these updates before consulting any other documentation because the
updates often contain information that supersedes information in the other documents.
Technical information files—sometimes called "readme" files—may be installed on the hard drive to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to the system or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.
up to four Intel Xeon MP microprocessors with a internal operating frequency of at least 1.40 GHz
Front-side bus (external) speed
400 MHz
Internal cache
at 1.4 GHz, 256-KB L2 and 512-KB L3 cache
at 1.5 GHz, 256-KB L2 and 512-KB L3 cache
at 1.6 GHz, 256-KB L2 and 1-MB L3 cache
Expansion Bus
Bus type
PCI and PCI-X
Expansion slots
ten full-length PCI and PCI-X slots (64-bit, 100-MHz) and one full-length PCI slot (32-bit, 33-MHz)
Memory
Architecture
72-bit, ECC, PC-1600 compliant, DDR SDRAM registered DIMMs, with 4-way interleaving, rated for 200-MHz operation
Memory module sockets
sixteen 72-bit wide, 168-pin DIMM sockets on two riser cards
Memory module capacities
128-, 256-, 512-MB, or 1-GB registered SDRAM DIMMs
Minimum RAM
512 MB
Maximum RAM
16 GB
Drives
Diskette drive
3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive
SCSI hard drives
up to twelve 1-inch, internal Ultra3 SCSI hard drives (eight in the hard-drive bay and an optional four in the peripheral bay)
CD or DVD drive
24X IDE CD or DVD drive
Ports and Connectors
Externally accessible from the rear of the system:
SCSI
optional 68-pin Ultra3 SCSI VHDCI connector
Serial
9-pin connector
USB
two 4-pin connectors
NIC
two RJ45 connectors for integrated 10/100/1000 NICs
Video
15-pin connector
PS/2-style keyboard
6-pin mini-DIN connector
PS/2-compatible mouse
6-pin mini-DIN connector
Video
Video type
ATI Rage XL PCI video controller; VGA connector
Video memory
8 MB
Power
System heat dissipation
4097 BTU/hr maximum
Power supply:
Wattage
600 W (AC)
Voltage
100–240 VAC, 60/50 Hz, 12–6 A
Output hold up time
20 ms minimum
Maximum inrush current
Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or less.
System battery
CR2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell
Physical
Height
30.8 cm (12.125 inches)
Width
44.13 cm (17.375 inches)
Depth
68.58 cm (27.0 inches)
Weight
tower version: 74.84 kg (165 lb) maximum
rack version: 65.77 kg (145 lb) maximum
Environmental
Temperature:
Operating
10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
Storage
–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
Relative humidity:
Operating
20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Maximum vibration:
Operating
0.25 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 30 minutes
Storage
0.5 G at 3 to 200 Hz for 30 minutes
Maximum shock:
Operating
31 G half-sine pulse for 51 cm/s (20 inches/s) for 2 ms on all sides except top
Storage (non-operational)
15 G square wave at 445 cm/s (175 inches/s) on all six sides; 71 G half-sine pulse for 89 cm/s (35 inches/s) for 2 ms on all sides
