Computer Professional: Dell PowerEdge 6950

Overview

High Performance Meets Low Power Consumption

With high performing AMD processors, the PowerEdge^TM 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tech Specs

Service and Support

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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.