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... is unlawful and strictly forbidden. Linux is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the United States and/or other countries. Dell, the DELL logo, the DELL badge, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, PowerConnect, OpenManage, KACE, and ReadyRails are registered trademarks or trademarks...be used in this work beyond that permitted by U.S. March 2012 | Rev 1.1 ii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide and/or one or more of others. ©Copyright 2012 Dell Inc. QLogic is a registered trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the marks and names...
... is unlawful and strictly forbidden. Linux is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the United States and/or other countries. Dell, the DELL logo, the DELL badge, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, PowerConnect, OpenManage, KACE, and ReadyRails are registered trademarks or trademarks...be used in this work beyond that permitted by U.S. March 2012 | Rev 1.1 ii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide and/or one or more of others. ©Copyright 2012 Dell Inc. QLogic is a registered trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the marks and names...
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...specifications ...53 Video specifications ...54 Rack rail specifications ...55 USB peripherals ...55 iii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Table of contents 1 System overview...6 Introduction...6 New technologies ...7 2 System features ...8 Specifications ...8 Comparison of PowerEdge systems ...10 3 Chassis views and features ...11 Chassis views ...11 Chassis features ... Operating systems and virtualization ...42 Supported operating systems...42 Supported virtualization ...43 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...44 Systems management solutions ...44 OpenManage systems management ...45...
...specifications ...53 Video specifications ...54 Rack rail specifications ...55 USB peripherals ...55 iii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Table of contents 1 System overview...6 Introduction...6 New technologies ...7 2 System features ...8 Specifications ...8 Comparison of PowerEdge systems ...10 3 Chassis views and features ...11 Chassis views ...11 Chassis features ... Operating systems and virtualization ...42 Supported operating systems...42 Supported virtualization ...43 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...44 Systems management solutions ...44 OpenManage systems management ...45...
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... Table 30. Additional resources ...57 Figure 1. R720xd front view (2.5-inch chassis without bezel 11 Figure 3. Rack network daughter card (NDC)...30 iv PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Comparison of PowerEdge R710, R720, and R720xd 10 Table 4. Environmental specifications ...53 Table 33. R720xd internal chassis view...14 Figure 9. Feature comparison for iDRAC7 Express and Enterprise 46...
... Table 30. Additional resources ...57 Figure 1. R720xd front view (2.5-inch chassis without bezel 11 Figure 3. Rack network daughter card (NDC)...30 iv PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Comparison of PowerEdge R710, R720, and R720xd 10 Table 4. Environmental specifications ...53 Table 33. R720xd internal chassis view...14 Figure 9. Feature comparison for iDRAC7 Express and Enterprise 46...
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Dell systems management solutions...44 Figure 17. v PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Sliding rails with optional CMA ...39 Figure 15. Static rails ...40 Figure 16. Figure 13. 750W power supply unit (R720) ...36 Figure 14. Chassis dimensions...52 . Systems management server lifecycle ...50 Figure 18.
Dell systems management solutions...44 Figure 17. v PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Sliding rails with optional CMA ...39 Figure 15. Static rails ...40 Figure 16. Figure 13. 750W power supply unit (R720) ...36 Figure 14. Chassis dimensions...52 . Systems management server lifecycle ...50 Figure 18.
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... added I /O performance, like medical imaging and email servers. OpenManage solutions 6 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Redundant failsafe hypervisors can readily handle very demanding workloads, such as data warehouses, e-commerce, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), databases, and high performance computing (HPC) as a data node. Dell's Virtual Integrated System™ (VIS) solution lets you to quickly access...
... added I /O performance, like medical imaging and email servers. OpenManage solutions 6 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Redundant failsafe hypervisors can readily handle very demanding workloads, such as data warehouses, e-commerce, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), databases, and high performance computing (HPC) as a data node. Dell's Virtual Integrated System™ (VIS) solution lets you to quickly access...
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... you to help manage power consumption. Express Flash drives1 iDRAC7 with improved functionality and faster performance. The R720 supports internal graphics processing units (GPUs) for details. See the Dell OpenManage systems management section for details. 1Available Q2 2012 7 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The R720xd does not support internal GPUs. New technologies featured on the...
... you to help manage power consumption. Express Flash drives1 iDRAC7 with improved functionality and faster performance. The R720 supports internal graphics processing units (GPUs) for details. See the Dell OpenManage systems management section for details. 1Available Q2 2012 7 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The R720xd does not support internal GPUs. New technologies featured on the...
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...-height Internal controllers: PERC S110 (software RAID; Table 2 lists the technical specifications for the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd systems. For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com. R720 only) PERC H310 PERC H710 PERC H710P External HBAs (RAID): PERC ...) Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) available 8 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Compared to four optional internal GPUs. The R720 also supports optional dual internal RAID controllers and up to the previous generation of Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, the R720 and R720xd have more drive bay options,...
...-height Internal controllers: PERC S110 (software RAID; Table 2 lists the technical specifications for the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd systems. For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com. R720 only) PERC H310 PERC H710 PERC H710P External HBAs (RAID): PERC ...) Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) available 8 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Compared to four optional internal GPUs. The R720 also supports optional dual internal RAID controllers and up to the previous generation of Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, the R720 and R720xd have more drive bay options,...
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... support Operating systems ReadyRails™ sliding rails with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Feature Specification Integrated NIC Select Network Adapter options: Broadcom® Quad Port 1GbE BASE-T (no TOE or iSCSI offload) ... ports) Broadcom Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ with 2 x 1GbE (TOE and iSCSI offload available on the specific versions and additions, visit Dell.com/OSsupport. 1GB means 1 billion bytes and TB means 1 trillion bytes; hot-plug drive bays; dual internal SD support; luggage-tag...
... support Operating systems ReadyRails™ sliding rails with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Feature Specification Integrated NIC Select Network Adapter options: Broadcom® Quad Port 1GbE BASE-T (no TOE or iSCSI offload) ... ports) Broadcom Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ with 2 x 1GbE (TOE and iSCSI offload available on the specific versions and additions, visit Dell.com/OSsupport. 1GB means 1 billion bytes and TB means 1 trillion bytes; hot-plug drive bays; dual internal SD support; luggage-tag...
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...bytes; For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com. Feature Chassis Processors PowerEdge R710 PowerEdge R720 (new) PowerEdge R720xd (new) 2U rack 2U rack 2U rack Intel...Dell OpenManage Essentials Dell Management Console Lifecycle Controller 2.x OpenManage Power Center Remote management iDRAC6 (Express or Enterprise) iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller 1.x with Lifecycle Controller 2.x with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 10 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide...
...bytes; For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com. Feature Chassis Processors PowerEdge R710 PowerEdge R720 (new) PowerEdge R720xd (new) 2U rack 2U rack 2U rack Intel...Dell OpenManage Essentials Dell Management Console Lifecycle Controller 2.x OpenManage Power Center Remote management iDRAC6 (Express or Enterprise) iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) iDRAC7 (Express or Enterprise) with Lifecycle Controller 1.x with Lifecycle Controller 2.x with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 10 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide...
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...PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Note that are available in several chassis options with varying numbers of the systems and describe the chassis features. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd implement a new chassis design which supports an increased number of purchase. For information on features and descriptions for these systems, see the Dell PowerEdge R720... and R720xd Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. The R720 supports up to sixteen 2.5" or up to eight 3.5" front-...
...PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Note that are available in several chassis options with varying numbers of the systems and describe the chassis features. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd implement a new chassis design which supports an increased number of purchase. For information on features and descriptions for these systems, see the Dell PowerEdge R720... and R720xd Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. The R720 supports up to sixteen 2.5" or up to eight 3.5" front-...
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The R720 back panel includes features such as redundant hot-plug power supply units (PSUs), four Ethernet connectors, PCI expansion slots, and many other features that are described in the rest of this guide. 12 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The R720xd supports up to twenty-four 2.5" or up to twelve 3.5" front-accessible, hot-plug hard drives that are secured by a removable front bezel. Other front-panel features include an LED control panel, a USB connector, and a video connector.
The R720 back panel includes features such as redundant hot-plug power supply units (PSUs), four Ethernet connectors, PCI expansion slots, and many other features that are described in the rest of this guide. 12 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The R720xd supports up to twenty-four 2.5" or up to twelve 3.5" front-accessible, hot-plug hard drives that are secured by a removable front bezel. Other front-panel features include an LED control panel, a USB connector, and a video connector.
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In addition to the R720 back-panel features, the R720xd also includes two optional 2.5-inch hot-plug drives in the back of the R720 and R720xd is optimized for effective and efficient cooling. The chassis design of the system. The R720 and R720xd support up to components and for airflow for easy access to 24 DIMMs, 2 processors, hot-plug redundant fans, and many other components and features that are described in this guide. 13 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
In addition to the R720 back-panel features, the R720xd also includes two optional 2.5-inch hot-plug drives in the back of the R720 and R720xd is optimized for effective and efficient cooling. The chassis design of the system. The R720 and R720xd support up to components and for airflow for easy access to 24 DIMMs, 2 processors, hot-plug redundant fans, and many other components and features that are described in this guide. 13 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
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...button with an integrated green power LED Recessed non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button used to buttons, display, and I/O interfaces (R720 only) Indicates the status of the system and the R720x slot is enabled Connects a monitor to the system Provides user ... only) 14 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Table 4 lists the chassis features for the R720 and R720xd systems. For additional information on these features, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. For additional system views, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems...
...button with an integrated green power LED Recessed non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button used to buttons, display, and I/O interfaces (R720 only) Indicates the status of the system and the R720x slot is enabled Connects a monitor to the system Provides user ... only) 14 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Table 4 lists the chassis features for the R720 and R720xd systems. For additional information on these features, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. For additional system views, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems...
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...expansion card slots Ethernet connectors Power supply units Power supply indicators NIC indicators Quick Resource Locator (QRL) Description The R720 supports one optional slimline SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive; R720xd does not support an internal optical drive...and I/O interfaces. For more information on the R720xd LED panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 15 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide For more information on the R720 LCD control panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support...
...expansion card slots Ethernet connectors Power supply units Power supply indicators NIC indicators Quick Resource Locator (QRL) Description The R720 supports one optional slimline SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive; R720xd does not support an internal optical drive...and I/O interfaces. For more information on the R720xd LED panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 15 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide For more information on the R720 LCD control panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support...
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... Resource Locator (QRL)-a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code that is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide A useful feature included with technical support and sales teams and provide feedback to Dell These codes provide an easy way to provide the Dell ID. This QRL code allows you to: View step-by-step videos, including...
... Resource Locator (QRL)-a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code that is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide A useful feature included with technical support and sales teams and provide feedback to Dell These codes provide an easy way to provide the Dell ID. This QRL code allows you to: View step-by-step videos, including...
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... or Russia. BIOS has the ability to lock out the power and NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password. 17 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide TPM can also be used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital certificates. Security feature TPM Power-off security Intrusion...
... or Russia. BIOS has the ability to lock out the power and NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password. 17 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide TPM can also be used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital certificates. Security feature TPM Power-off security Intrusion...
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...cache More memory-six additional DIMMs and support for up to 80 lanes of performance, power efficiency, and cost. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd feature the Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family, offering an ideal combination of PCIe 3.0, which can...cycle by adding more information on the Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family, visit Intel.com. 18 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide This helps to crucial web-serving and infrastructure applications. In addition to better protect systems and data For more lanes and ...
...cache More memory-six additional DIMMs and support for up to 80 lanes of performance, power efficiency, and cost. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd feature the Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family, offering an ideal combination of PCIe 3.0, which can...cycle by adding more information on the Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family, visit Intel.com. 18 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide This helps to crucial web-serving and infrastructure applications. In addition to better protect systems and data For more lanes and ...
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... Technical Guide Active-cooled GPU cards are not supported. The R720 and R720xd support up to two processors with up to 6GB of applications, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and high-performance computing (HPC) implementations. The R720 can provide accelerated performance for a variety of dedicated GDDR5 memory. For a list of supported GPUs, see the Dell PowerEdge R720...
... Technical Guide Active-cooled GPU cards are not supported. The R720 and R720xd support up to two processors with up to 6GB of applications, including virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and high-performance computing (HPC) implementations. The R720 can provide accelerated performance for a variety of dedicated GDDR5 memory. For a list of supported GPUs, see the Dell PowerEdge R720...
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...HIC) and an iPass cable. For more information on the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd. The R720 can support up to four GPUs. See Table 24 and Table 25 for more information, visit Intel.com. 20 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The Intel C600 chipset is implemented on operating system support of... supported GPU HICs, see Table 18. Both the NVIDIA® and Dell x16 HIC require one x16 PCIe slot. The R720 can support up to four GPUs ...
...HIC) and an iPass cable. For more information on the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd. The R720 can support up to four GPUs. See Table 24 and Table 25 for more information, visit Intel.com. 20 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The Intel C600 chipset is implemented on operating system support of... supported GPU HICs, see Table 18. Both the NVIDIA® and Dell x16 HIC require one x16 PCIe slot. The R720 can support up to four GPUs ...
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...is reinforced with advanced ECC mode) Yes Address parity Yes Yes LRDIMM Yes Yes 1066 or 1333MT/s 4 32GB 3 x4 Yes Yes Yes Yes 21 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide System uptime is no compromise when it comes to 1600 MT/s, providing high performance in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of faults which use... (with RAS features like memory mirroring, sparing, and many others. Increase your memory reliability. More memory options are available than ever before with the Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd-greater capacities, higher frequencies, and more flexibility.
...is reinforced with advanced ECC mode) Yes Address parity Yes Yes LRDIMM Yes Yes 1066 or 1333MT/s 4 32GB 3 x4 Yes Yes Yes Yes 21 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide System uptime is no compromise when it comes to 1600 MT/s, providing high performance in the rapid and accurate diagnosis of faults which use... (with RAS features like memory mirroring, sparing, and many others. Increase your memory reliability. More memory options are available than ever before with the Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd-greater capacities, higher frequencies, and more flexibility.