Intel® X25-M and X18-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drives

High-performance storage for notebook and desktop PCs

The Intel® X25-M and X18-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD) brings a new level of performance and reliability to laptop and desktop PC storage.

Wait less. Do more.

Why wait for a traditional hard disk drive to spin up? Unlike traditional hard disk drives, Intel solid-state drives have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool, highly rugged storage solution that also offers faster system responsiveness. And for laptop PCs, the lower power needs of Intel SSDs translate to longer battery life and lighter notebooks. Higher performance with more durability means you can be truly mobile with confidence.

Better by design

Drawing from decades of memory engineering experience, Intel Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drives are designed to deliver outstanding performance, featuring the latest-generation native SATA interface with an advanced architecture employing 10 parallel NAND flash channels equipped with multi-level cell NAND flash memory. With powerful Native Command Queuing to enable up to 32 concurrent operations, Intel Mainstream SATA SSDs deliver higher input/output per second and throughput performance than other SSDs on the market today - and drastically outperform traditional hard disk drives. These drives also feature low write amplification and a unique wear-leveling design for higher reliability, meaning Intel drives not only perform better - they last longer.

Two options. No worries.

Intel® Mainstream Solid-State Drives are available in either 2.5in (Intel® X25-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive) or 1.8in (Intel® X18-M Mainstream SATA Solid-State Drive) standard hard drive form factors. And all Intel Mainstream SSDs are tested and validated on the latest Intel-based mobile and desktop platforms for your peace of mind.

Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASPH16I

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The Intel® RAID Controller SRCSASPH16I addresses data availability concerns that arise when large numbers of drives are deployed in mission-critical environments. With 16 internal ports, this SAS/SATA RAID solution can directly connect to SAS or SATA hard drives. This adapter can support up to 122 physical devices for the most storage-intensive environments.

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Features and benefits

Maximum drive flexibility	Features 16 internal 3 Gb/s SAS/SATA ports designed to connect high-performance SAS or SATA drives, high-capacity SATA drives or a combination of both for high-density RAID storage solutions.
Exceptional data protection	Supports data redundancy using SAS or SATA hard disk drives through mirroring, parity, and double parity (RAID levels 1, 5, and 6) plus striping capability for spans (RAID levels 10, 50, and 60).
Excellent performance	Intel® IOP333 I/O processor, two LSI SAS1068 controllers and PCI Express* x8 host interface enhance the performance of high storage applications.
Outstanding availability	Delivers proactive drive monitoring and automatic error correction. An optional battery backup maintains data without the need for an uninterruptible power supply.
Increased IT productivity	Includes a suite of tools that are common across all Intel SAS/SATA RAID solutions, for easy installation and advanced management.

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Processors	Intel® Server processors
Server boards	Intel® Server Board S5000PAL Intel® Server Board S5000PSL Intel® Server Board S5000VSA Intel® Server Board S5000XVN

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Product specifications

RAID levels and spans	RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 6 RAID spans 10, 50, and 60
Fault tolerant features	Online capacity expansion Online RAID level migration Hot-Spare support Enclosure management S.M.A.R.T. support
Intel® RAID software	Intel® RAID Web Console 2 Intel® RAID Flash Utilities
I/O processors	Two LSISAS1068 with Intel® IOP333 500 MHz
Drive types	SAS or SATA 3 Gb/s
Maximum drives	Up to 122 physical devices supported
Connectors	Four SFF8087 x4 SAS/SATA internal connectors
Cache memory	Embedded 256 MB
PCI interface	PCI Express* x8
BBU support	Intel® RAID Smart Battery AXXRSBBU3
Form factor	Full height, half-length (6.6" x 4.2")
Data transfer rates	Up to 3 Gb/s per port
Operating temperature	Maximum ambient: 50°C (40°C with optional BBU)
Operating voltage	+3.3 V

Intel® Server System SC5400RA

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High performance server board for maximum reliability and manageability

With support for Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000 Sequence and 64GB of memory, the Intel® Server System SC5400RA provides high-performance while enabling future expansion. With the addition of Intel Intelligent RAID controllers, optional support for six hot-plug SAS or SATA drives and redundant power supplies, the Intel Server System SC5400RA delivers reliability, data protection and advanced remote management.

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Features and benefits

64-bit Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® processor	Improves performance and headroom, and provides scalability and system redundancy with multiple virtual applications.
Sixteen fully buffered 533/667 MHz DIMMs	Up to 64GB of memory capacity that is ideal for database, ERP and server consolidation.
Dual Gb Ethernet with Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel® I/OAT)	Improves application and network responsiveness by moving data to and from server applications faster.
Four PCI Express slots	Provides the I/O bandwidth needed by servers.
Integrated server management	Lowers IT operating costs and increases system uptime.
Up to six SATA 3Gb/s ports	Supporting RAID 0, 1, 10 with optional AXXRAKSW5 for RAID 5.
Hot-plug SAS or SATA	Optional hot-plug support for high-performance enterprise class SAS or SATA drives.
Hot-Swap Fans	Upgradeable to hot-swap fan support to improve reliability, availability and serviceability.1

Related products

Processors	Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® processors Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000 Sequence
Chipsets	Intel® 5000P Chipset
Server Chassis	Intel® Server Chassis SC5400
Server Systems	Intel® Server Systems based on Intel® Xeon® processors
Server Software	Intel® System Management Software 2.0 Intel® Enabled Server Acceleration Alliance (ESAA)

¹ Hot-swap fan support is only available for Intel® Xeon® processors 5100 Series and 5300 series (E5345, E5320 and E5310 only).

Intel® 4-Processor Server System S7000FC4UR

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Consolidate and reduce costs with the ideal choice for your data-intensive computing needs. Revolutionize your data center with the scalable, future-ready Intel® 4-processor server system S7000FC4UR.

Businesses of all sizes can maintain a competitive advantage through an ongoing commitment to increase IT productivity, flexibility, and systems manageability. Intel® Server System S7000FC4UR supports the Intel® Xeon® processor 7400 series with four multi-core processors to deliver leading scalable performance within each server system. For virtualization, the Intel Server System S7000FC4UR offers expansive processor, memory, I/O capacity, and bandwidth. By combining these benefits with proven enterprise-class dependability for consolidation, the Intel Server System S7000FC4UR becomes the best choice for your data-intensive computing needs.

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Features and benefits

Supports the Intel® Xeon® processor 7400 series with four multi-core processors	Providing virtualization performance and scalability for your most demanding server applications
32 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets compatible with error correcting code (ECC) fully buffered double data rate 2 (DDR2) 533/667 Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), providing up to one-quarter of a terabyte of system memory capacity	Meets high-end enterprise computing demands for large system memory, data-intensive computing, and back-end business applications
Advanced data protection with RAID and memory sparing and mirroring	Provides redundancy in system memory, increasing server uptime and assuring data integrity and availability in large memory workloads
Redundant hot-swap 1570 watt 1+1 power supplies and redundant balanced front and rear cooling	Offer high availability with no downtime required for replacement while reducing energy and cooling costs and maximizing power efficiency
Support for hot-plug PCI Express* (PCIe) plus seven total PCIe slots-four PCIe x8 (two hot-plug slots), three PCIe4	Reduces server downtime required for adding or removing many components and minimizes data I/O bottlenecks, provides high bandwidth, and scalability
Intel® System Management Software 2.0	Provides a powerful set of applications to help you build, deploy, and manage servers through a single unified server or desktop console
Intel® Remote Management Module 2	Provides keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) redirection via dedicated network interface card (NIC), security-secure socket layer (SSL), lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP), secure shell (SSH), RADIUS support, email alerting, simple network management protocol (SNMP), embedded Web user-interface (UI), remote power on/off, system health, system info, firmware update tool, event logging
Four to eight 2.5-inch hot-swap SATA/SAS hard drives with support for 15K revolutions per minute (RPM) technology	Delivers performance and reliable storage for demanding data needs
4U rack-optimized form factor	Provides high-density format for maximum power in minimum space
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	Improves the reliability and supportability of virtualization solutions, enabling improved consolidation and fail-over for servers
Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel® I/OAT) with Intel® QuickData Technology	Moves data more efficiently through Intel® Xeon processor-based servers for fast, scalable, and reliable network performance

Related products

Processors	Intel® Xeon® processors 7000 sequence
Server software	Intel® System Management Software 2.0 Intel® Enabled Server Acceleration Alliance (ESAA) Intel® Deployment Assistant Intel® Remote Management Module

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Product specifications

Processors supported	Up to four multi-core Intel® Xeon® 7400, 7300 or 7200 Processor series
System memory	Capacity: Support for up to 256 GB with up to 32 DIMM sockets Type: Registered ECC fully buffered DDR2 533/667 SDRAM 72-bit, 240-pin gold-plated DIMMs DIMM sizes: 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB Memory voltage: 1.8 volt standard, 1.55 volt option Reliability features: ECC memory support to correct single-bit errors and detect multiple-bit errors; supports memory sparing and mirroring
Integrated onboard/optional modules	Chipset: Intel® 7300 Chipset Intel® Server network connections: Quad Gigabit Ethernet* connections and support for Intel® Remote Management Module 2 (included in the Intel® Server System S7000FC4UR) Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections (Intel® Server System S7000FC4UR) Graphics: ATI ES1000* PCI graphics controller, 1600x1200 maximum resolution Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Trusted Computing Group™ TPM Specification 1.2 compliant SAS Controller (Riser): Intel® Integrated RAID module (AFCSASRISER) RMM2 (Riser + Module): RMM2 KVM and media connectivity, one 10/100 MB RJ-45
Input/output	PCI: Seven total PCI Express* slots: four x8 (two slots hot-plug), three x4 USB: Five USB 2.0-compatible connectors (two rear, three front access) Serial ports: One rear DB9 9-pin connector Video port: One rear and one front standard VGA-compatible 15-pin connector LAN port: Dual Gigabit Ethernet connections (quad included in SFC4URE)
Intel® Server Management	Integrated management type: Onboard platform instrumentation Software support: Intel® System Management Software 2.0, Microsoft System Center Essentials (SCE) 2007*, Intel® Deployment Assistant v1.4 Remote management: Intel Remote Management Module 2 System monitoring and auto-recovery: System health indicators and corrective actions including automated power cycling, OS watchdog timer, and fault-resilient booting Server troubleshooting: Intel® Light-Guided Diagnostics, continuous health monitoring, text console redirection, and error logs Intelligent Platform Management: Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0

Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA Solid-State Drive

Extreme performance, reliability, and power savings for servers, storage and workstations

The Intel® Extreme SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD) offers outstanding performance and reliability, delivering the highest IOPS per watt for servers, storage and high-end workstations.

Reduce your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Enterprise applications place a premium on performance, reliability, power consumption and space. Unlike traditional hard disk drives, Intel Solid-State Drives have no moving parts, resulting in a quiet, cool storage solution that also offers significantly higher performance than traditional server drives. Imagine replacing up to 50 high-RPM hard disk drives with one Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA Solid-State Drive in your servers — handling the same server workload in less space, with no cooling requirements and lower power consumption. That space and power savings, for the same server workload, will translate to a tangible reduction in your TCO.

Better by design

Drawing from decades of memory engineering experience, the Intel X25-E Extreme SATA Solid-State Drive is designed to deliver outstanding performance and reliability, featuring the latest-generation native SATA interface with an advanced architecture employing 10 parallel NAND flash channels equipped with single-level cell NAND flash memory for even greater overall performance and reliability. With powerful Native Command Queuing to enable up to 32 concurrent operations, these Intel SSDs deliver higher Input/Output Operations per Second (IOPS) and throughput performance than other SSDs on the market today - and drastically outperform traditional hard disk drives. These Intel drives also feature low write amplification and a unique wear-leveling design for higher reliability, meaning Intel drives not only perform better - they last longer.

Validated and tested by Intel, on Intel

All Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA Solid-State Drives are tested and validated on the latest Intel-based server and workstation platforms, for your peace of mind.

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Read the performance case studies published by Principled Technologies:

• OLTP performance comparison: Intel® X25-E SSD vs. hard disk drive

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• Windows Media Load Simulator performance comparison: Intel® X25-E SSD vs. hard disk drives

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• Photoshop CS4 performance comparison: Intel® X25-E SSD vs. hard disk drives

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• ESRP performance comparison: Intel® X25-E SSD vs. hard disk drive

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• View video: Lenovo, Hewlett-Packard and Sun Microsystems
• View Video: Sun Solaris ZFS* enables breakthrough on price/performance with Intel® solid-state drives
• View video: Espial IPTV Solution
• View video: Rackable Systems server solution achieves significantly higher IOPS performance and power efficiency using Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA SSDs as compared to HDDs
• View video: Verari Systems server and storage blade solutions achieve significantly higher performance/value increases using Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA SSDs as compared to HDDs
• View article: SSD Performance: Benchmarks that Matter
• Download IT@Intel white paper: Solid-State Drives in the Enterprise: A Proof of Concept

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• Download white paper: Deploying Higher Level Building Blocks for Web 2.0 and Cloud Computing Datacenters (Schooner Technology and Intel)

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• Download white paper: HyDrive* Disk Blade Concept: The Fusion of Intel® SSDs with 3.5" HDD Media (Verari Systems* and Intel)

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• Download white paper: Solaris ZFS* Enables Hybrid Storage Pools—Shatters Economic and Performance Barriers (Sun Microsystems* and Intel)

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• View animation: "Intel Solid-State Drives: Better by Design"
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• View support information for the Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA SSD
• Visit the solid-state drive info center

Technical reviews

"….I had high expectations for the X25-E Extreme, but even those were exceeded by the drive's stunning performance. This is without a doubt the fastest solid-state drive we've ever tested…"
– Tech Report, Nov. 23, 2008

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Technical reviews

"…The X25-E increases server, workstation, and storage system performance by 100 times* over conventional hard disk drives as measured in I/Os per second (IOPS)."
– Embedded.com,
Nov. 19, 2008

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Technical reviews

"…the drive is at its best handling multiple random read/write requests……The longevity and performance make it ideal server fodder."
– Slashgear, Nov. 24,
2008

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Technical reviews

"….I had high expectations for the X25-E Extreme, but even those were exceeded by the drive's stunning performance. This is without a doubt the fastest solid-state drive we've ever tested…"
– Tech Report, Nov. 23, 2008

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Technical specifications

Model name	Intel® X25-E Extreme SATA Solid-State Drive
Capacity	32GB and 64GB
NAND Flash components	Intel® Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND Flash Memory 10 Parallel Channel Architecture with 50nm SLC ONFI 1.0 NAND
Bandwidth	Sustained sequential read: up to 250 MB/s Sustained sequential write: up to 170 MB/s
Read latency	75 microseconds
I/O Per Second (IOPS)	Random 4KB Reads: >35,000 IOPS Random 4KB Writes: >3,300 IOPS
Interface	SATA 1.5 Gb/s and 3.0 Gb/s
Form factor	2.5" by 7mm industry standard hard drive form factor
Compatibility	SATA Revision 2.6 Compliant. Compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s with Native Command Queuing and SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface rates
Life expectancy	2 Million Hours Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF)
Power consumption	Active: 2.4W Typical (server workload¹) Idle (DIPM): 0.06 W Typical
Operating shock	1,000G / 0.5ms
Voltage	5V SATA supply rail
Operating temperature	0°C to +70°C
RoHS compliant	Meets the requirements of EU RoHS Compliance Directives
Product health monitoring	Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) commands, plus additional SSD monitoring

Intel® Modular Server Built on Intel® Multi-Flex Technology (Intel® MFT)

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A simple, flexible system that provides exceptional value

The Intel® Modular Server enables business in a box with seamless installation, migration, and growth capabilities. It has the ability to support up to six server compute modules, two hard disk drive options (six 3.5" SAS/SATA or fourteen SAS 2.5" hard disk drives), as well as two Ethernet Switch Modules, integrated SAN, and a management module. The Intel Modular Server is a flexible and powerful system for the small to midsize business.

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• Intel® Modular Server Configuration Guide

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• Accessories: Silentium's ActiveSilencer* Enclosure
• Intel® Enabled Server Acceleration Alliance (ESAA) solution resources

The Intel® Modular Server product family consists of

• Intel® Modular Server System
• Intel® Storage Controller
• Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Intel® Management Module
• Intel® Compute Module
• Intel® Shared LUN (software upgrade)

Features and benefits

Scalable server compute capacity	Supports up to six Multi-Core Intel® Xeon® dual processor-based server compute modules.
Virtual, integrated shared storage	Diskless server compute modules utilize the integrated SAN with virtual drives to increase flexibility and maximize storage capacity. Purchase only what you need, when you need it.
Virtual presence GUI management	Manage your system as if you were standing right in front of it with the Virtual Presence GUI Management Interface.
Integrated networking	Dual Gb Ethernet switches offer ten 1 GbE uplinks per module.
Full redundancy and hot swap capabilities	Hot-swappable server compute modules and storage drives let you increase capacity on-demand. Redundant modules and hot spare options improve IT availability of the Intel Modular Server.
Flexible power options	Chassis power supplies can utilize 100-240V power, eliminating special power requirements worldwide. The consolidated power and cooling features reduce operating costs.
Increased IT uptime	Redundant systems increase network uptime with failovers between servers and backups.
Easy application migration	Shared storage and virtual drives provide for easy application and storage migration.
Grow-as-you-go flexibility	With options for up to six server compute modules and up to fourteen storage drives, purchase only as much as you need when you need it.
Greater asset utilization	Diskless server compute modules allow for maximum use of system assets.
Unique serviceability	Hot-swappable components don't require any cables or tools to service.
Ease of Management	One integrated system with end-to-end management lets you manage the entire system from a Web-based GUI interface.
Improved data protection	Centralized backup and virtual access allow for greater data protection.

Related products

Processors	Multi-Core Intel® Xeon processors 5000 Sequence
Server management	Intel® System Management Software 2.0
Solutions	Intel® Enabled Server Acceleration Alliance

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Product specifications

Chassis configuration	6U rack mount or pedestal based
Front	Storage drive bay supports six 3.5" SAS/SATA or fourteen 2.5" SAS hard disk drives Up to six Server Compute Modules One Hot Swap I/O Fan Module
Rear	One Management Module Up to two Ethernet Switch Modules Up to two Storage Control Modules Four power supply bays for 3+1 redundancy Two hot swap fan modules
Mid-plane	Connects subsystems to the Management Module Designed for multiple generations of Server Compute Modules Provides I/O for the system
Storage control module	RAID: 0, 1, 1E, 5, 6, 10 I/O: External extended storage mini SAS port Six internal 3GbPS SAS channels Active-Active redundancy Battery Backup
Ethernet switch module	Ports Ten external 10/100/1000 GbE full-duplex ports Twelve internal 1-GbE full-duplex ports Management Port, VLAN, and Advanced Switch Configuration via the Management Module Layer 2+ features ACL, QOS, Link Aggregation, 10K Jumbo Frame support, VLAN support, STP, and RSTP Non-blocking I/O, wire-speed performance
Management module	I/O External 10/100 Ethernet port External serial port Remote Management Remote Media Remote Console
Server compute module	Processors Based on the Intel® 5000P series chipset and supports multi-core Intel® Xeon® processors Intel 5000P chipset family, including: Intel 5000P Memory Controller Hub Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub Memory Eight fully-buffered DIMM (FBDIMM) slots supporting up to 32GB of memory On-board host bus adapter LSI* 1064e SAS controller LAN Two integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and two optional 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports via the Mezzanine Card On-board video Server Compute Module ATI* ES1000 video controller with 16 MB of DDR SDRAM External connectors Two USB 2.0 ports Video connector Internal Connectors One Intel® I/O Mezzanine Connector supporting an optional Mezzanine Card
Mezzanine card	Provides additional dual-channel Ethernet ports Intel® Modular Server Accessory AXXGBIOMEZ
Chassis size	Height: 10.3 inches (6U) Width: 17.5 inches Depth: 28.4 inches Weight with full configuration: 187 lbs
Chassis power requirements	Up to four 1,000-watt DC output power supply modules with 110-240V AC input Full system configuration power requirements: 3,000 watts

Intel® Entry Storage System SS4200-E

Easy-to-use Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution adds capacity, data protection and central access for small businesses, and the Small Office and Home Office (SOHO).

The Intel® Entry Storage System SS4200-E is a complete yet flexible hardware and software NAS solution that instantly adds storage capacity to small business, and the small office and home office. Powered by software from EMC, the worldwide leader in information management, the Intel Entry Storage System SS4200-E offers an intuitive user interface and easy 4-step setup process. Out-of-the-box RAID and Retrospect* backup software together deliver the necessary security to protect irreplaceable digital data such as accounting records, financial data, customer information, email, sales records, product info, databases—everything a small business relies on to keep their business running. With four USB 2.0 ports and two SATA ports, the Intel Entry Storage System SS4200-E can be connected to most digital devices as well as additional storage devices to form the core of a shared, centralized data access system.

The Intel Entry Storage System SS4200-E was designed specifically for the small business with flexibility and growth in mind, allowing you to customize and differentiate your solutions.

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Features and benefits

Intel® Architecture Processor	High performance with power savings
Four Tool-less Drive Retention Bays	Easy access and expansion
eSATA support to expand beyond four hard disk drives	Scalable, expandable system
Disk-on-module socket	Options for software and server recovery
Will be available in 11 localized languages	Deliver a truly global solution, localized for important emerging markets such as Russia and China
Three year warranty	Quality and guaranteed reliability

Related products

Processors	Intel® Celeron® processors
Server boards	Intel® Server Boards
Server systems	Intel® Server Systems
Storage systems	Intel® Storage System SSR212MC2

Dell PowerEdge 6950

Overview

High Performance Meets Low Power Consumption With high performing AMD processors, the PowerEdgeTM 6950 provides maximum performance at a low power consumption rate. The high performing four-socket, quad-core processors, system expandability and high availability make the PowerEdge 6950 perfect for database, server consolidation, virtualization and migration from costly RISC based systems. See All PowerEdge 6950 Tech Specs

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Complexity Out. Commonality In. Designed to reduce complexity, the PowerEdge 6950 still shares common design, layout and labeling conventions with previous generations of PowerEdge servers. Through innovative design changes and increased management functionality, it's easier than ever to manage Dell servers. See All PowerEdge 6950 Tech Specs

Availability Without Compromise By providing hot-plug redundant power supplies and hard drives, plus multiple SAS RAID options, Dell addresses the need for high availability without sacrificing expandability. The PowerEdge 6950 also includes support for High Availability Clustering and deployment in SANs. See All PowerEdge 6950 Tech Specs

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Setting the Standard for Manageability The PowerEdge 6950 includes an Integrated Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 management controller (with SMASH Command Line Protocol), plus an optional DRAC 5 remote management card with continuous video and Active Directory integration for robust remote server management. See All PowerEdge 6950 Tech Specs

Tech Specs

Service and Support Dell ProSupport - Faster, more reliable support services designed to address the technology challenges you face today. This new support portfolio is focused on your needs, time demands and budgets. Need professional support services that take care of both you and your employees’ IT needs 7x24? Choose Dell ProSupport to get access to a certified technician in two minutes or less. Got an IT staff? Choose Dell ProSupport for IT and get tech-to-tech support with Fast-Track Dispatch, along with 7x24 access to Dell-certified technicians. Dell ProSupport Service Model Dell ProSupport Dell ProSupport for IT Designed for organizations with limited or no dedicated IT staff. Designed to provide tech-to-tech support for IT Professionals, Database Administrators and internal Service Desks or helpdesks. Includes: 7x24 direct break-fix hardware support for your employees “How-to” support on popular software applications such as Norton AntiVirus, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Small Business Server, Intuit QuickBooks, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. Access to a certified technician in two minutes or less Includes: 7x24 Direct access to Dell Expert Centers Fast-track dispatch for Dell-certified technicians Escalation management through Dell’s Global Command Centers Next, Dell ProSupport Options align to the way you use technology – rapidly responding to your needs, protecting your investment, your productivity and your sensitive data, and providing enhanced proactive support services to reduce the risk and complexity of managing your infrastructure. SPEED OF RESPONSE PROTECTION PROACTIVE Mission Critical1 - Perfect for server and storage environments where avoiding unplanned downtime and reducing recovery time through priority response are a must. The package includes priority 4-hour onsite2 service or optional 2-hour response with 6-hour hardware repair, Dell's proven Critical Situation process, and emergency dispatch. Data Management and Protection Keep Your Hard Drive 3 helps you retain control of sensitive data Hard Drive Data Recovery provides unlimited attempts to recover data from a failed hard drive Certified Data Destruction wipes your hard drive clean and destroys data Proactive Maintenance – Maximizes the availability and stability of your infrastructure proactively. The package includes a detailed system assessment and implementation of driver or firmware updates and upgrades for your server or storage systems. Remote Advisory Options – Provides telephone and Internet access to technical expertise for specialized applications and solutions such as Microsoft Exchange, Virtualization, virus remediation and more. Basic Hardware Support Ideal for non-essential application environments. This service offers business-hour, phone-based support* for hardware-only issues with Next Business Day On-Site Service following completion of phone-based troubleshooting Customisation and Set-Up Server Installation Services Go from factory to deployment with Dell server installation services. Our modular suite of installation services allows you to customise the right package of services needed to rapidly implement your new system. Training Comprehensive Training Get the skills you need to keep pace in today's competitive IT environment with comprehensive training and certification courses. Dell offers a vast array of instructor-led classes and online training courses in a range of topics from server maintenance to in-depth technical overview of specific systems.

Performance Expandability Additional Specs

Processors Learn More Up to four Quad-Core AMD OpteronTM 8300 series processors or four Dual-Core AMD OpteronTM 8200 series processors AMD OpteronTM Model 8347, 1.9GHz, 4 X 512KB L2 Cache, 75W ACP 8347HE, 1.9GHz, 4 X 512KB L2 Cache, 55W ACP 8350, 2GHz, 4 X 512KB L2 Cache, 75W ACP 8222 SE, 3.0 GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 120W 8220 SE, 2.8 GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 120W 8218, 2.6 GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 95W 8216, 2.4 GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 95W 8214, 2.2 GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 95W 8212, 2.0 GHz, 2x1MB L2 cache, 95W Memory Learn More Up to 128GB (16 DIMM slots): 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR2 667MHz ECC SDRAM (Minimum 2GB) Operating Systems Learn More Windows Server 2003 Standard (R2) Windows Server 2003 Enterprise (R2) Windows Server 2003 x64 Standard (R2) Windows Server 2003 x64 Enterprise (R2) Red Hat® Linux® Enterprise v4, ES and ES x86-64 Red Hat® Linux® Enterprise v4, WS and WS x86-64 SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 10 x86-64

Dell Precision R5400 Rack Workstation Product Details

Uncompromised Workstation Performance The Dell Precision R5400 is a high performance dual socket rack workstation that provides an industry-standard alternative to blade workstations providing fully scalable high performance graphics options. Wide choice of standard desktop workstation class OpenGL graphics cards with the flexibility to change at a later date Additional standard PCIe and PCI slots for excellent flexibility No proprietary enclosure means low initial investment and freedom from being locked to a single vendor New possibilities for High Performance Computing solutions through applications written to utilize the outstanding floating point performance of GPGPUs (general purpose GPUs on high end graphics cards) instead of, or in addition to, the workstation CPUs

Next-Generation Flexibility

The Dell FX100 Remote Access Device, part of Dell's Flexible Computing offering, consists of a standard PCIe card housed in the host rack workstation and a portal device that is directly connected to the remote user's peripherals. Unlike software-based remote access solutions, the FX100 uses dedicated hardware to compress, encrypt and manage the communication between the host system and the portal.

With the Dell FX100 Remote Access Device, a user's front of screen experience will be similar to actually sitting at the workstation.

The Dell FX100 Remote Access Device benefits from the Teradici^® PC-over-IP^® technology that helps optimize the remote user experience for workstation class applications.

Tech Specs

Processors
Dual-Core (6MB L2 cache) up to 3.33GHz (1333MHz FSB, 64-bit) & Quad-Core (2X 6MB L2 cache) up to 3.0GHz Intel® Xeon® Processors (1333MHz FSB, 64-bit)
Factory Installed Operating Systems
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate 32-Bit Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate 64-Bit Genuine Windows Vista® Business 32-Bit Genuine Windows Vista® Business 64-Bit Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows® XP Professional Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate with Downgrade Rights Service to Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Red Hat® Enterprise Linux WS v.5 (EM64T)
Chipset
Intel® 5400 Chipset At the core of Dell PrecisionTM 64-bit dual-socket R5400 workstation is the Intel 5400 chipset which supports the latest generation of multi-core Intel® Xeon® processors, advanced ECC memory (up to 32GB1) and scalable industry standard graphics and storage options.
System Memory1
Quad-Channel Full Buffered DIMM ECC Memory Speed 667MHz fully buffered DIMM ECC DIMM Slots 4 Minimum Memory 1GB (Dual channel 2 x 512MB DIMMs) Note: Quad channel recommended minimum memory 4 x 512MB Maximum Memory 32GB (8GB ECC DIMMS x 4 slots when available)
Graphics Options2
NVIDIA Quadro® FX 48002 Memory: 1.5 GB GDDR3 Memory Interface/Bandwidth: 384-bit/ 76.8 GB/sec Max Power Consumption: 146W Display Connectors: Single DVI-I, Dual Display Port, stereo Dual Link DVI: Yes (1) NVIDIA Quadro® FX 3700 Memory: 512MB GDDR3 Memory Interface/Bandwidth: 256-bit / 51.2 GB/sec Max Power Consumption: 78W Display Connectors: DVI-I, DVI-I, Stereo Dual Link DVI: Yes (2) NVIDIA Quadro® FX 570 Memory Interface/Bandwidth: 128-bit / 12.8 GB/sec Max Power Consumption: 38W Display Connectors: DVI-I, DVI-I Dual Link DVI: Yes (2) NVIDIA Quadro® NVS 290 Memory: 256MB DDR2 Memory Interface/Bandwidth: 64-bit / 6.4 GB/sec Max Power Consumption: 21W Display Connectors: DMS-59 Dual Link DVI: Not Supported
Hard Drives3
Serial ATA Drives The Dell Precision R5400 can be ordered with up to 2 SATA hard drives, with a potential capacity of 2.0TB. And with RAID 0, 1 options, you can configure your storage to meet your needs for storing extremely large files or helping improve performance with data-striping. SATA 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM with 16MB DataBurst CacheTM up to 1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM with 8MB DataBurst CacheTM up to 250GB SATA 3.0Gb/s 10K RPM with 16MB Databurst CacheTM up to 160GB (when available)
Storage Controller
Integrated SATA 3.0Gb/s controller (Intel Chipset) supports host based (software) RAID 0, 1
Chassis
Chassis 2U Rack Workstation Height: 3.40 in (8.656cm) Width: 16.78 in (42.62cm) Depth: With front bezel 28.84 in (73.25cm) Without front bezel 26.95 in (68.45cm) Weight: With front bezel 45.97 lb (20.85 kg) Without front bezel 45.08 lb (20.45 kg) Slots All full height, full length Industry Standard - 2 PCI-e x16 Gen1 full length graphics slot w/ Dual 150W; (300W total) Choice of Risers: 1 PCIX 64-bit @ 100MHz; 1 PCIe x16, wired as x8 (default) Or 1 PCIX 64-bit @ 100MHz; 1 PCI 32-bit; 5V Bays 2 internal 3.5" hard disk drive bays 1 external 5.25" slim-line optical bay Standard I/O Ports 5 USB 2.0: 2 on front panel, 3 on back panel, 1 internal 2 serial, 2 PS/2, 2 RJ-45, stereo line-in and line-out on back panel
DC power supply
Wattage 750W 80% plus efficiency Maximum heat dissipation for 750W power supply: 2559 BTU/hr NOTE: Heat dissipation is calculated based upon the power supply wattage rating. Voltage auto-sensing power supply—90V to 265V at 50/60Hz Backup battery 3-V CR2032 lithium coin cell
Environmental
Temperature range - Operating 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F) Relative humidity (maximum) - Operating 20% to 80% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment) - Operating 5 to 350Hz at 0.0002G/Hz Storage 5 to 500Hz at 0.001 to 0.01G/Hz Maximum shock - Operating 40G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 20in/sec [51cm/sec]) Storage 105G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50in/sec [127cm/sec]) Altitude (maximum) - Operating –15.2 to 3048m (–50 to 10,000ft) Storage –15.2 to 10,668m (–50 to 35,000ft)