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Model SVUA
August 2006P/N ND211Rev. A00
System Features
The major hardware and software features of your system include:
•One or two dual-core AMD Opteron 2000 Series processors.
•A minimum of 1 GB (single-processor systems) or 2 GB (dual-processor systems) of 667-MHz
registered DDR-II memory modules. Memory is upgradable to a maximum of 32 GB by installing
combinations of 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, or 4-GB memory modules in the eight memory module sockets
on the system board.
•Support for either two 3.5-inch, internal SATA hard drives or two optional 3.5-inch, internal SAS hard
drives. (An optional SAS controller card is required for SAS hard-drive support. This optional SAS
controller also supports RAID levels 0 and 1.)
•An optional slimline IDE optical drive.
•An optional external USB diskette drive.
•A 600-W power supply.
•Four dual-rotor fan modules.
The system board includes the following features:
•One of the following riser card options:
A riser card supporting one x8 lane-width PCI-Express (PCIe) half-length expansion slot.
–
or
A riser card supporting one 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz PCI-X half-length expansion slot.
–
This PCI-X slot also supports legacy PCI expansion cards.
•Two integrated Gb Ethernet NICs, capable of supporting 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, and 1000-Mbps data
rates.
•Four USB 2.0-compliant connectors (two on the system front panel and two on the back panel),
capable of supporting a diskette drive, an optical drive, a keyboard, a mouse, or a USB flash drive.
•
An integrated VGA-compatible video subsystem based on an integrated ATI RN50 PCI video
controller. The video subsystem includes a minimum of 16 MB of graphics memory and supports
various 2D graphics video modes. Maximum resolution is 1600x1200 with 65,536 colors.
•Systems management circuitry that monitors operation of the system fans as well as critical system
voltages and temperatures.
•Back-panel connectors including serial, video, two USB connectors, and two NIC connectors.
•Front-panel connectors including a video connector and two USB connectors.
For more information about specific features, see "Technical Specifications" on page 9.
Getting Started With Your System3
Supported Operating Systems
Your system supports the following operating systems:
•Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Standard and Web Editions
•Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
•Red Hat® Enterprise Linux ES and WS 4
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES and WS 4 for AMD64
•SUSE
®
Linux Enterprise Server 10 (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 or DVDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring
•Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software,
Rack Installation Guide
describes how to install your system into a rack.
Hardware Owner’s Manual
troubleshoot the system and install or replace system components. This document may be found
on the CDs or DVDs that came with your system or at
and managing your system.
and/or documentation.
or
Rack Installation Instructions
provides information about system features and describes how to
included with your rack solution
support.dell.com
.
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.
4Getting Started With Your System
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.
Getting Started With Your System5
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).
The back of your system has icons indicating the USB and video connectors. 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 rear video connections,
the video output will default to the front connector because only one display can operate at a time.
6Getting Started With Your System
Connecting the Power
Connect the system’s power cable to the system.
Routing the Power Cable through the Power Cable Retention Bracket
Bend the system power cable into a loop as shown in the illustration and secure the cable
using the cable retention bracket.
Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source
such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
Getting Started With Your System7
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 Optional Bezel
Install the bezel (optional).
8Getting Started With Your 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.
Technical Specifications
Processor
Processor typeOne or two dual-core AMD Opteron 2000 Series processors
Expansion Bus
Bus typePCI-X, PCIe
Expansion slots via riser card:One x8 lane-width
or
One 3.3-V, 64-bit, 133-MHz
Memory
Architecture667-MHz DDR-II memory modules
Memory module socketsEight 240-pin
Memory module capacities512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB
Minimum RAM1 GB (one processor) or 2 GB (two processors)
Maximum RAM32 GB
PCIe slot
PCI-X slot
Drives
SATA hard drivesOne or two 3.5-inch drives
SAS hard drivesOne or two 3.5-inch drives
(requires optional SAS controller card)
Optical driveOne optional slimline IDE CD-ROM, DVD-ROM/CD-RW
combination, or DVD-ROM
NOTE: DVD devices are data only
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Connectors
Back Panel
NIC
Serial
USB
Video
Front Panel
Video
USB
Video
Video typeATI RN50 video controller; VGA connector
Video memory Minimum of 16 MB
ResolutionMaximum 2D graphics resolution: 1600 x 1200,
Power
AC power supply (per power supply)
Wattage
Vo lt ag e
Heat dissipation
Maximum inrush current
System batteryCR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell
Two RJ-45 (for two integrated 1-GB NICs)
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
65,536 colors
600 W
100–240 VAC, autoranging, 50/60 Hz, 6–4 A
1462 BTU/hr (maximum)
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
Physical
Height4.29 cm (1.67 in)
Width42.55 cm (16.78 in)
Depth (including optional bezel)64.8 cm (25.5 in)
Weight (maximum configuration)14 kg (31 lb)
10Getting Started With Your System
Environmental
NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations,
see www.dell.com/environmental_datasheets
Te mp e ra t ur e
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)
8% to 85% (noncondensing) with a maximum humidity
gradation of 10% per hour
5% to 95% (noncondensing)
0.25 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min
0.5 G at 3–200 Hz for 15 min
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