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Model SVP
August 2007P/N NM215Rev. A00
System Features
The major hardware and software features of your system include:
•1U/1S rack-mountable chassis with support for static rails and sliding rails.
NOTE: Use the System Setup program to view processor information.
See "Using the System Setup Program" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
•One of the following processors:
®
–Intel
Celeron
–Intel Pentium® Dual-Core™
–Intel Core 2 Duo™
–Dual-Core Intel Xeon
–Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 3200 Series.
•A minimum of 512 MB of 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM memory,
upgradable to a maximum of 8 GB by installing combinations of 512-MB,
1-GB, or 2-GB unbuffered ECC memory modules in four memory module
sockets on the system board.
•One of the following riser card options:
–One full-height, half-length, x8 lane PCIe expansion slot and one full-
height, half-length PCIe expansion slot with a x8 connector but with
a x4 lane capability.
–One full-height, half-length, 133MHz/64 bit PCI-X expansion slot and
one full-height, half-length, x8 lane PCIe expansion slot, which
includes a connector for an optional remote access controller (RAC)
card.
•One 3.5-inch CD, DVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD in a peripheral
drive bay.
•Support for the following internal hard-drive configurations:
–Up to two internal, 1-inch high, SATA hard drives with the integrated
drive controllers.
–Up to two internal, 1-inch high optional Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS)
hard drives with an optional SAS controller card.
•Optional remote access controller for remote systems management.
This option requires a riser card with support for PCI-X and PCIe RAC
connectors.
•Optional USB flash drive emulates a diskette drive or hard drive.
•One 345-W power supply.
®
®
Processor 3000 Series
Getting Started Guide3
•Two integrated Gigabit Ethernet network adapters, capable of supporting
10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates.
•Two system cooling fans, one power-supply cooling fan, and one optional
PCI fan for systems with a SAS/RAID controller.
•Serial connector for console redirection support.
•Security features, including chassis-intrusion detection and keylock on
the optional bezel.
•Systems management software/circuitry that monitors critical system
voltages and temperatures.
•Back-panel connectors include keyboard, video, mouse, serial, two USB,
and two NIC connectors.
•Front-panel connectors include one VGA and two USB connectors. For
more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications"
on page 11.
The following software is included with your system:
•A System Setup program for viewing and changing system configuration
information. For more information, see "Using the System Setup Program"
in the
Hardware Owner’s Manual
•Enhanced security features, including a system and setup passwords are
available through the System Setup program.
•Video drivers for displaying application programs in high-resolution
modes.
•Systems management software and documentation CDs.
.
4Getting Started Guide
Supported Operating Systems
•Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Web, Standard, and Enterprise
(32-bit x86) Editions (
•Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Web, Standard, Small Business Server
(Premium and Standard), and Enterprise (x64) Editions (
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web, Standard, Small Business Server
(Premium and Standard), and Enterprise (32-bit x86) Editions
(SP1 and SP2)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard and Enterprise (x64) Editions
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard, Small Business Server
(Premium and Standard), and Enterprise (32-bit x86) Editions
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise (x64)
Editions
•Red Hat
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES (versions 4 and 5) (x86_64)
•SUSE
•SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
®
Enterprise Linux ES (versions 4 and 5) (x86_32)
®
Linux Enterprise Server 9 (SP2 or later) (x86_64)
when available
)
when available
Other Information You May Need
CAUTION: The Product Information Guide provides important safety and
regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this
document or as a separate document.
•The
•The
•CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools
•Systems management software documentation describes the features,
Rack Installation Instructions
with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
Hardware Owner’s Manual
features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or
replace system components. The
on the CDs that came with your system or on
for configuring and managing your system.
requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
or
Rack Installation Guide
provides information about system
Hardware Owner’s Manual
support.dell.com
included
is available
.
)
Getting Started Guide5
•Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary),
configure, and use the operating system software.
•Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides
information to configure and install these options.
•Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes
to the system, software, and/or documentation.
NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates
first because they often supersede information in other documents.
•Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute
updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference
material intended for experienced users or technicians.
Obtaining Technical Assistance
If you do not understand a procedure in this guide or if the system does
not perform as expected, see your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see
www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered
in all locations.
Installation and Configuration
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedure, read and follow the safety
instructions and important regulatory information in your Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: Whenever you need to lift the system, get others to assist you.
To avoid injury, do not attempt to lift the system by yourself.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
6Getting Started Guide
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.
Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.
Installing the Rails and System in a Rack
Once you have read the "Safety Instructions" located in the rack
installation documentation for your system, install the rails and
the system in the rack.
See your rack installation documentation for instructions on installing
your system in a rack.
Getting Started Guide7
Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional).
The connectors on the back of your system have icons indicating
which cable to plug into each connector. Be sure to tighten the screws
(if any) on the monitor's cable connector.
8Getting Started Guide
Connecting the Power
Connect the system’s power cable(s) to the system. Attach the cable
retention clip to the back of the system, run the cable through the cable
retention clip as shown, and close the clip.
Plug the other end of the cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a
separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS)
or a power distribution unit (PDU).
Getting Started Guide9
Turning on the System
Turn on the system and monitor (optional).
Press the power button on the system and the monitor. The power
indicators should light. Adjust the monitor’s controls until the displayed
image is satisfactory.
Installing the Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
10Getting Started Guide
Complete the 0perating System Setup
If you purchased a preinstalled operating system, see the operating system
documentation that ships with your system. To install an operating system for
the first time, see the documentation that came with your operating system.
Be sure the operating system is installed before installing hardware or software
not purchased with the system.
Technical Specifications
Processor
Processor typeOne Intel
or
Intel Core™ 2 Duo
One
or
One Intel Pentium
or
Dual-Core Intel Xeon
or
Quad-Core Intel Xeon 3200 Sequence processor
Front-side bus speed
Intel Celeron
Intel Pentium Dual-Core
Intel Core 2 Duo
Dual-Core Intel Xeon 3000
Sequence
Quad-Core Intel Xeon 3200
Sequence
Internal cache
Intel Celeron
Intel Pentium Dual-Core
Intel Core 2 Duo
Dual-Core Intel Xeon 3000
Sequence
Quad-Core Intel Xeon 3200
Sequence
800 MHz minimum
800 MHz minimum
800 MHz minimum
1333 MHz minimum
1066 MHz minimum
512 KB
at least 1 MB
at least 2 MB
4MB Minimum
2x4MB (8MB) Minimum
®
Celeron
®
processor
processor
®
Dual-Core processor
®
3000 Sequence processor
Getting Started Guide11
Expansion Buses
Bus typePCI-X, PCIe
Expansion slots - Two optional riser cards
Riser 1
PCIe
PCIe
Riser 2
PCI-X
PCIe
Memory
ArchitectureUp to four unbuffered DDR2 677/800 MHz
Memory module socketsFour 240-pin
Memory module capacities512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GB
Minimum RAM512 MB (one 512-MB module)
Maximum RAM8 GB
Drives
Hard Drives
SATA
SAS
Optical driveDVD, or combination CD-RW/DVD in a
One full-height, half-length, x8 lane PCIe slot
One full-height, half-length, x4 lane PCIe slot
residing on a x8 lane connector
One full-height, half-length,
64-bit, 133MHz PCI-X slot
One full-height, half-length, x8 lane PCIe slot
SDRAM memory modules with ECC
Up to two 1-inch high drives
Up to two optional internal 1-inch high drives
with optional SAS controller card
peripheral drive bay
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
USB flash driveOne optional drive that emulates a diskette drive
or hard drive
12Getting Started Guide
Connectors
Externally accessible
Back
Network adapter
PS/2-style keyboard
PS/2-compatible mouse
Serial
USB
Video
Fro nt
Video
USB
Internally accessible
SATA channels
Video
Video typeIntegrated ATI ES1000 VGA controller
Video memory 32MB DDR II
Power
AC power supply
Wattage
Vo lt ag e
Maximum inrush current
System batteryCR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell
Two RJ-45 (for integrated 1-Gigabit network
adapters)
6-pin mini-DIN
6-pin mini-DIN
9 pin
Two 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant
15-pin VGA
15-pin VGA
Two 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant
Three 7 pin
345 W
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Under typical line conditions and over the entire
system ambient operating range, the inrush
current may reach 25 A for 10 ms or less.
Getting Started Guide13
Physical
Height4.2 cm (1.68 in)
Width44.6 cm (17.6 in)
Depth
With optional bezel
Without optional bezel
Weight (maximum configuration) 11.8 kg (26 lb)
Environmental
57.6 cm (22.7 in)
54.6 cm (21.5 in)
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific
system configurations, see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
Temperature
Operating
Storage
Relative humidity
Operating
Storage
Maximum vibration
Operating
Storage
Maximum shock
Operating
Storage
Altitude
Operating
Storage
10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)
–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
20% to 80% (noncondensing) with a maximum
humidity gradation of 10% per hour
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
0.26 G at 5–350 Hz for 15 min
1.54 G at 10–250 Hz for 15 min
One shock pulse in the positive z axis (one pulse
on each side of the system) of 31 G for up to
2.6 ms
Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the
positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse
on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms