Getting Started Guide
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Owner's Manual
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...of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Internet Explorer®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista® and Active Directory® are trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. Citrix®, Xen...Micro Devices, Inc. in this publication is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, OpenManage™, EqualLogic™, Compellent™, KACE™...
...of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Internet Explorer®, MS-DOS®, Windows Vista® and Active Directory® are trademarks of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. Citrix®, Xen...Micro Devices, Inc. in this publication is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the Dell logo, Dell Precision™ , OptiPlex™, Latitude™, PowerEdge™, PowerVault™, PowerConnect™, OpenManage™, EqualLogic™, Compellent™, KACE™...
Owner's Manual
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... from unauthorized changes. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, a message prompts you to be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to confirm the deletion. 7. Using Your System Password To Secure Your System NOTE: If you do not enter the correct password in...
... from unauthorized changes. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, a message prompts you to be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 version) to confirm the deletion. 7. Using Your System Password To Secure Your System NOTE: If you do not enter the correct password in...
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...Option Displays the list of features provided by the Lifecycle Controller. Embedded System Management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server's lifecycle. iDRAC Settings Utility The iDRAC Settings utility is displayed. 34 You can ...be started during Power-on using iDRAC, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. The Lifecycle Controller...
...Option Displays the list of features provided by the Lifecycle Controller. Embedded System Management The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server's lifecycle. iDRAC Settings Utility The iDRAC Settings utility is displayed. 34 You can ...be started during Power-on using iDRAC, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at support.dell.com/manuals. The Lifecycle Controller...
Owner's Manual
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... for GPU cards) 4. Install any attached peripherals. 6. Locate the vFlash media slot on the card to servicing that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. Figure 38. Align the expansion-card riser with the product. 1. Lower the expansion-card riser into the... to its electrical outlet and turn the system on -demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Identifying Connectors on , including any device drivers required for the card as directed by...
... for GPU cards) 4. Install any attached peripherals. 6. Locate the vFlash media slot on the card to servicing that allows automation of server configuration, scripts, and imaging. Figure 38. Align the expansion-card riser with the product. 1. Lower the expansion-card riser into the... to its electrical outlet and turn the system on -demand local storage and a custom deployment environment that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by a certified service technician. Identifying Connectors on , including any device drivers required for the card as directed by...
Technical Guide
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... copyright laws without the written permission of Citrix Systems, Inc. is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server, and BitLocker, and Hyper-V are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. in the U.S. QLogic is a..., vSphere, vCenter, ESX, and ESXi are registered trademarks or trademarks of Dell, Inc. All rights reserved. and/or one or more of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. March 2012 | Rev 1.1 ii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Matrox is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in...
... copyright laws without the written permission of Citrix Systems, Inc. is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SQL Server, and BitLocker, and Hyper-V are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. in the U.S. QLogic is a..., vSphere, vCenter, ESX, and ESXi are registered trademarks or trademarks of Dell, Inc. All rights reserved. and/or one or more of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. March 2012 | Rev 1.1 ii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Matrox is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in...
Technical Guide
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...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...Dell OpenManage systems management...44 Systems management solutions ...44 OpenManage systems management ...45 Dell server management operations...49 Appendix A. Additional specifications...52 Chassis dimensions ...52 Chassis weight...52 Power supply specifications ...53 Environmental specifications ...53 Video specifications ...54 Rack rail specifications ...55 USB peripherals ...55 iii PowerEdge R720...
...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...Dell OpenManage systems management...44 Systems management solutions ...44 OpenManage systems management ...45 Dell server management operations...49 Appendix A. Additional specifications...52 Chassis dimensions ...52 Chassis weight...52 Power supply specifications ...53 Environmental specifications ...53 Video specifications ...54 Rack rail specifications ...55 USB peripherals ...55 iii PowerEdge R720...
Technical Guide
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Sliding rails with optional CMA ...39 Figure 15. Dell systems management solutions...44 Figure 17. Systems management server lifecycle ...50 Figure 18. Chassis dimensions...52 . Static rails ...40 Figure 16. v PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Figure 13. 750W power supply unit (R720) ...36 Figure 14.
Sliding rails with optional CMA ...39 Figure 15. Dell systems management solutions...44 Figure 17. Systems management server lifecycle ...50 Figure 18. Chassis dimensions...52 . Static rails ...40 Figure 16. v PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Figure 13. 750W power supply unit (R720) ...36 Figure 14.
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... to 768GB) and impressive I /O capacity, and flexible network options. The R720 can also help IT Administrators manage Dell servers in physical, virtual, local and remote environments, operating in storage capacity. The PowerEdge R720xd allows you to match your application needs, enabling added I /O and storage...Controller (iDRAC) with up to twenty-six internal hot-plug hard disks. OpenManage solutions 6 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Dell embedded server management features help maximize your network throughput to quickly access and process vast amounts of -...
... to 768GB) and impressive I /O capacity, and flexible network options. The R720 can also help IT Administrators manage Dell servers in physical, virtual, local and remote environments, operating in storage capacity. The PowerEdge R720xd allows you to match your application needs, enabling added I /O and storage...Controller (iDRAC) with up to twenty-six internal hot-plug hard disks. OpenManage solutions 6 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Dell embedded server management features help maximize your network throughput to quickly access and process vast amounts of -...
Technical Guide
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... option, load reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), is used on the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd systems are detailed in -depth memory alerting, faster performance, a dedicated gigabit port and many more information. Dell has tested and validated an integrated data center solution that can increase overall server system memory capacity and speed. See the Processors section for...
... option, load reduced DIMM (LRDIMM), is used on the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd systems are detailed in -depth memory alerting, faster performance, a dedicated gigabit port and many more information. Dell has tested and validated an integrated data center solution that can increase overall server system memory capacity and speed. See the Processors section for...
Technical Guide
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...: Up to 24 x 2.5" (front) + 2 x 2.5" (back) or Up to the previous generation of Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, the R720 and R720xd have more drive bay options, more PCIe slots, a larger memory footprint, flexible I/O, Express Flash PCIe solid-state drives (available... SATA (7.2K) Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) available 8 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide 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 (...
...: Up to 24 x 2.5" (front) + 2 x 2.5" (back) or Up to the previous generation of Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, the R720 and R720xd have more drive bay options, more PCIe slots, a larger memory footprint, flexible I/O, Express Flash PCIe solid-state drives (available... SATA (7.2K) Self-encrypting drives (SEDs) available 8 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide 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 (...
Technical Guide
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...Dell Management Plug-in for VMware® vCenter™ OpenManage Connections for HP Operations Manager, IBM Tivoli® Netcool®, and CA Network and Systems Management IPMI 2.0 compliant Rack support Operating systems ReadyRails™ sliding rails with optional cable management arm for 4-post racks Microsoft Windows Server...actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide dual internal SD support; extended thermal support; optional bezel; Feature Specification ...
...Dell Management Plug-in for VMware® vCenter™ OpenManage Connections for HP Operations Manager, IBM Tivoli® Netcool®, and CA Network and Systems Management IPMI 2.0 compliant Rack support Operating systems ReadyRails™ sliding rails with optional cable management arm for 4-post racks Microsoft Windows Server...actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide dual internal SD support; extended thermal support; optional bezel; Feature Specification ...
Technical Guide
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The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd implement a new chassis design which supports an increased number of drive bays. The R720 and R720xd are secured by a removable front bezel. Note that are available in several chassis options with ...a vFlash media card slot. 11 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide 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 their predecessor servers. The following sections provide external and...
The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd implement a new chassis design which supports an increased number of drive bays. The R720 and R720xd are secured by a removable front bezel. Note that are available in several chassis options with ...a vFlash media card slot. 11 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide 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 their predecessor servers. The following sections provide external and...
Technical Guide
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...; For more information on the R720xd LED panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on the front of system conditions. R720xd supports up to access information about the server The R720 system control panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 15 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide R720xd does not support an internal optical...
...; For more information on the R720xd LED panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on the front of system conditions. R720xd supports up to access information about the server The R720 system control panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 15 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide R720xd does not support an internal optical...
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... LCD diagnostics, and an electrical overview Look up your service tag so you more about the server. Security feature Cover latch Front bezel Description A tooled latch is integrated in Figure 11). Just use your... QRL code allows you to: View step-by link) to get in touch with Dell™ PowerEdge 12th generation servers is the Quick Resource Locator (QRL)-a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code that is mounted ... to protect un-authorized access to provide the Dell ID. System status is viewable on the bezel is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
... LCD diagnostics, and an electrical overview Look up your service tag so you more about the server. Security feature Cover latch Front bezel Description A tooled latch is integrated in Figure 11). Just use your... QRL code allows you to: View step-by link) to get in touch with Dell™ PowerEdge 12th generation servers is the Quick Resource Locator (QRL)-a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code that is mounted ... to protect un-authorized access to provide the Dell ID. System status is viewable on the bezel is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
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...) is used to enable the BitLocker™ hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server® 2008. 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 BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode...
...) is used to enable the BitLocker™ hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server® 2008. 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 BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode...
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... processors operate at the slowest DIMM's common frequency. DIMM type: Only one type of 2 GB (minimum) to smallest. Each server has four memory channels per processor, with each channel, starting with the DIMM farthest from capacities of DIMM is allowed per Data DIMM width ... the lowest DIMM slots, followed by the SR DIMMs. For more information on memory configuration and population, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on the R720 and R720xd, ranging from the processor. DIMMs should be installed with SR DIMMs, DR DIMMS should be mixed...
... processors operate at the slowest DIMM's common frequency. DIMM type: Only one type of 2 GB (minimum) to smallest. Each server has four memory channels per processor, with each channel, starting with the DIMM farthest from capacities of DIMM is allowed per Data DIMM width ... the lowest DIMM slots, followed by the SR DIMMs. For more information on memory configuration and population, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on the R720 and R720xd, ranging from the processor. DIMMs should be installed with SR DIMMs, DR DIMMS should be mixed...
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...PowerEdge server Chassis option 16 x 2.5" drives 8 x 2.5" + 8 x 2.5" drives (with dual RAID controllers) 8 x 2.5" drives 8 x 2.5" + 4 x Express Flash1 drives 8 x 3.5" drives 24 x 2.5" drives (front) + 2 x 2.5" drives (back)2 12 x 3.5" drives (front) + 2 x 2.5" drives (back) 2 1Available Q2 2012 2Back-accessible 2.5" drives are optimized for varied numbers of drives. Due to their massive internal storage capacities, the R720 and R720xd are optional 25 PowerEdge R720... be changed or upgraded later. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd provide storage expandability that the...
...PowerEdge server Chassis option 16 x 2.5" drives 8 x 2.5" + 8 x 2.5" drives (with dual RAID controllers) 8 x 2.5" drives 8 x 2.5" + 4 x Express Flash1 drives 8 x 3.5" drives 24 x 2.5" drives (front) + 2 x 2.5" drives (back)2 12 x 3.5" drives (front) + 2 x 2.5" drives (back) 2 1Available Q2 2012 2Back-accessible 2.5" drives are optimized for varied numbers of drives. Due to their massive internal storage capacities, the R720 and R720xd are optional 25 PowerEdge R720... be changed or upgraded later. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd provide storage expandability that the...
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... Network Adapters family, to house the complete LOM subsystem. The PowerEdge R720 and R720xd support one for rack servers (shown Figure 12). The rack NDC options supported on 10GbE connections. Dell Select Network Adapters, Dell's network daughter cards, let you share and manage bandwidth on the R720 and R720xd include a selection of 1GbE and 10GbE port...
... Network Adapters family, to house the complete LOM subsystem. The PowerEdge R720 and R720xd support one for rack servers (shown Figure 12). The rack NDC options supported on 10GbE connections. Dell Select Network Adapters, Dell's network daughter cards, let you share and manage bandwidth on the R720 and R720xd include a selection of 1GbE and 10GbE port...
Technical Guide
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... R720 ...QLE2462 (4Gb) QLogic QLE2560 (8Gb) QLogic QLE2562 (8Gb) 32 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide System Slots1 R720 7 R720xd 6 Slot types One x16 full-length, full-height... 1In a single-processor configuration, slots 1-4 are not usable The R720 and R720xd support a variety of the processor capabilities. Table 17 ... installation, requirements, and slot priorities, see the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on all LOM and NDCs for... Boot from SAN (iSCSI, FCoE) configuration for the R720 and R720xd. The R720 and R720xd have been designed to be PCIe 3.0 compliant ...
... R720 ...QLE2462 (4Gb) QLogic QLE2560 (8Gb) QLogic QLE2562 (8Gb) 32 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide System Slots1 R720 7 R720xd 6 Slot types One x16 full-length, full-height... 1In a single-processor configuration, slots 1-4 are not usable The R720 and R720xd support a variety of the processor capabilities. Table 17 ... installation, requirements, and slot priorities, see the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on all LOM and NDCs for... Boot from SAN (iSCSI, FCoE) configuration for the R720 and R720xd. The R720 and R720xd have been designed to be PCIe 3.0 compliant ...