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Model EMMA
December 2007P/N HX556Rev. A00
System Features
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.
•Two or four dual-core or quad-core AMD Opteron™ 8000 Series
processors.
•A minimum of 2 GB (dual-processor systems) or 4 GB (four-processor
systems) of 667-MHz DDR2 memory modules. Memory is upgradable
to a maximum of 128 GB (256 GB when 8-GB memory modules are
available) by installing combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, 4-GB,
or 8-GB (when available) memory modules in the 32 memory module
sockets (8 per processor) on the system board and Processor Expansion
Module (PEM).
•800-MHZ DDR2 memory modules are supported in restricted
configurations.
•An optional slim-line SATA DVD-ROM drive, slim-line SATA DVD-RW
drive, or a combination CD-RW/DVD drive (when available).
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
•Support for up to five 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS hard drives or up to eight
2.5-inch hot-plug SAS hard drives.
•An optional external USB diskette drive.
•An optional external USB optical drive.
•Two hot-pluggable, 1100W high efficiency power supplies in a 1 + 1
redundant configuration. The power supplies support an input voltage
range from 100 V to 240 V.
•Four hot-pluggable system cooling fans.
The system board provides the following features:
•The baseboard has CPU 1 and CPU 2 sockets with 16 DIMM slots.
•CPU 3 and CPU 4 and their 16 DIMM slots are on a separate PEM.
•Dedicated PCIe slot for a SAS controller.
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•Two x8 lane-width PCI-Express (PCIe) expansion slots and five x4 lanewidth PCIe slots.
•Four integrated Gb Ethernet NICs, capable of supporting 10-Mbps,
100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data rates. Each NIC also supports TCP/IP
offload engine (TOE) and iSCSI boot functionality. Two of the integrated
NICs are on a daughter card that can be upgraded to 10Gb Ethernet.
•An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 used for
security applications, capable of generating and storing keys and storing
passwords and digital certificates. (Not available in China.)
•Four external USB 2.0-compliant ports, capable of supporting a diskette
drive, an optical drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive.
•One internal USB 2.0-compliant connector.
•One internal connector for an optional flash memory card.
•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 the systems management
software.
•Standard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with serial access.
•An optional remote access controller (RAC) card for remote systems
management.
•
An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem based on an integrated
ATI RN50 33-MHz PCI
video controller. The video subsystem includes
16 MB of graphics memory and supports various 2D graphics video
modes. Maximum resolution is 1600x1280 with 65,536 colors.
(
When the optional RAC is installed, the integrated video subsystem
is disabled and the video controller on the RAC is used instead.)
•Front-panel support for a video connector, two USB connectors,
and a 1x5 LCD panel for system ID and error messaging.
•Back-panel connectors including one serial, one video, two USB,
and four NIC connectors.
•System ID button on the front and back panels.
For more information about specific features, see “Technical Specifications”
on page 10.
4Getting Started With Your System
Supported Operating Systems
Your system supports the following operating systems:
•Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise Editions
(SP1 and later)
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard and Enterprise x64 Editions
(SP1 and later)
•Red Hat
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5 AP (x86_64)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AS (Version 4.5) (x86)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AS (Version 4.5) (x86_64)
•SUSE
•VMware ESX Server 3 (including embedded versions)
®
Enterprise® Linux Server 5 AP (x86)
®
Linux Enterprise Server 10 (x86_64)
NOTE: For the latest information on supported operating systems,
see www.dell.com.
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
Rack Installation Guide
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. This document may be found on the CDs
that came with your system or at
for configuring and managing your system.
or
Rack Installation Instructions
provides information about system
support.dell.com
.
included
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•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.
This section describes the steps to set up your system for the first time.
Unpacking the System
Unpack your system and identify each item.(Your system may not include
the optional rack kit and bezel shown here.)
Keep all shipping materials in case you need them later.
6Getting Started With Your System
Installing the System in a Rack
Install the system in the rack once you have read the “Safety Instructions”
located in the rack installation documentation for your system.
See your rack installation documentation for instructions on installing
your system in a rack.
Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor
Connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor (optional).
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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.
NOTE: If you simultaneously connect two monitors to the system, using the front
and back video connections, the video will default to the front since only one
display can operate at a time.
Connecting the System and Monitor Power Cables
Connect the monitor's power cable to the monitor (optional). Connect the
system’s power cables to the system.
Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical outlet or
a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) or a
power distribution unit (PDU). If possible, connect the power supplies to two
different 110V power sources or two different 220V power sources, depending
on the power sources used.
8Getting Started With Your System
Turning on the System and Monitor
NOTE: The system may take a few minutes to display on the screen due to
processor and memory initialization that is performed before the video initialization.
The delay is proportional to the amount of memory that is installed.
Press the power button on the system and the monitor (optional). The power
indicators should light. Adjust the monitor's controls until the displayed
image is satisfactory.
If you have purchased the optional system bezel, install it after turning on
the system.
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 Quick Installation Guide. Be sure the operating
system is installed before installing hardware or software not purchased
with the system.
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Technical Specifications
Processor
Processor typeEither two or four dual- or quad-core
AMD Opteron™ 8000 Series processors
Expansion Bus
Bus typePCIe
Expansion slotsTwo half-length x8 lane-width
half-length x4 lane-width
(An additional x4 slot is reserved for use by
the SAS controller card)
Four processors: 128 GB (256 GB when 8 GB
memory modules are available)
slots
slots and
five
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Drives
Hard drives Up to five 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS drives or
up to eight 2.5-inch hot-plug SAS drives
Optical driveOne optional slim-line DVD-RW,
DVD-ROM/CD-RW combination,
or DVD-ROM
NOTE: DVD devices are data only.
Connectors
Back Panel
NIC
Serial
USB
Video
Front Panel
Video
USB
Video
Video typeATI RN50 video controller; VGA connector
Video memory 16 MB
ResolutionMaximum 2D graphics resolution:
Four RJ-45 10/100/1000 Gb
9-pin, DTE, 16550-compatible
Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant
15-pin VGA
15-pin VGA
Two 4-pin, USB 2.0 compliant
1600 x 1280, 65,536 colors
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Power
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wa t ta g e
Vo lt ag e
Heat dissipation
Maximum inrush current
Batteries
System battery
Physical
Height17.3 cm (6.8 in)
Width44.7 cm (17.6 in)
Depth70.1 cm (27.6 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)40 kg (88 lb)
90-264VAC input: Output +12V/90.8A,
3.3Vsb/5A Maximum 1100W
Input 100-240VAC, 12-8A, 47-63Hz
4255 BTU/hr (maximum)
Under typical line conditions and over
the entire system ambient operating range,
the inrush current may reach 55A per power
supply for 10 ms or less and 35A per power
supply for up to 150 ms.
CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell
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Environmental
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
Airborne Contaminant Level
Class
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 Grms (10 to 350 Hz)
1.54 Grms (10 to 250 Hz)
One shock pulse in the positive z axis
(one pulse on each side of the system)
of 41 G for up to 2 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