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...53 Environmental 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... and acoustics ...34 Power consumption and energy efficiency...34 Power supply units ...35 Thermal and acoustics...36 9 Rack rails and cable management ...39 Sliding and static rail systems ...39 Cable management arm...41 10 Operating systems and...
...53 Environmental 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... and acoustics ...34 Power consumption and energy efficiency...34 Power supply units ...35 Thermal and acoustics...36 9 Rack rails and cable management ...39 Sliding and static rail systems ...39 Cable management arm...41 10 Operating systems and...
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... virtualization environments in just a few mouse clicks. Dell's Virtual Integrated System™ (VIS) solution lets you choose the right network fabric without using up to four) enable performance-enhancing, in -band or out-of NIC technologies. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd are Dell's latest 2-socket, 2U rack servers that are designed to run complex workloads...
... virtualization environments in just a few mouse clicks. Dell's Virtual Integrated System™ (VIS) solution lets you choose the right network fabric without using up to four) enable performance-enhancing, in -band or out-of NIC technologies. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd are Dell's latest 2-socket, 2U rack servers that are designed to run complex workloads...
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... Memory1 PCIe slots RAID controller Hard drives (hot-plug) Specification 2U rack Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family 2 2 Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links; 6.4 GT/s; 7.2 GT/s; 8.0 GT/s 2.5MB per core; R720 only) PERC H310 PERC H710 PERC H710P External HBAs (RAID): PERC... 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 Q2...
... Memory1 PCIe slots RAID controller Hard drives (hot-plug) Specification 2U rack Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family 2 2 Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) links; 6.4 GT/s; 7.2 GT/s; 8.0 GT/s 2.5MB per core; R720 only) PERC H310 PERC H710 PERC H710P External HBAs (RAID): PERC... 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 Q2...
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...), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade option) Systems management Dell OpenManage™ Essentials and Dell Management Console Dell OpenManage Power Center OpenManage Connections: OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft® System Center Dell Management Plug-in for VMware® vCenter™... 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide dual internal SD support; hot-plug redundant fan; extended thermal support; TPM; luggage-tag; ENERGY STAR® compliant; actual capacity varies with optional cable management arm for 4-post racks Microsoft Windows Server®...
...), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade option) Systems management Dell OpenManage™ Essentials and Dell Management Console Dell OpenManage Power Center OpenManage Connections: OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft® System Center Dell Management Plug-in for VMware® vCenter™... 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide dual internal SD support; hot-plug redundant fan; extended thermal support; TPM; luggage-tag; ENERGY STAR® compliant; actual capacity varies with optional cable management arm for 4-post racks Microsoft Windows Server®...
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...Front bezel Description A tooled latch is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide An optional metal bezel is used to protect un-authorized access to hard drives. A lock on the server (shown in Table 5 to the rack chassis. A useful feature included with technical support and ...your data center. Just use your specific hardware configuration info and warranty information Contact Dell directly (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 ...
...Front bezel Description A tooled latch is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide An optional metal bezel is used to protect un-authorized access to hard drives. A lock on the server (shown in Table 5 to the rack chassis. A useful feature included with technical support and ...your data center. Just use your specific hardware configuration info and warranty information Contact Dell directly (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 ...
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...of Select Network Adapters-one for rack servers (shown Figure 12). The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd offer balanced, scalable I/O capabilities, including integrated PCIe 3.0-capable expansion slots. The PowerEdge R720 and R720xd support one for blade servers and one custom network daughter ..., such as 1000Base-T, 10GBASE-T and 10Gb SFP+. 30 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Dell Select Network Adapters, Dell's network daughter cards, let you share and manage bandwidth on the R720 and R720xd include a selection of Select Network Adapters family, to house...
...of Select Network Adapters-one for rack servers (shown Figure 12). The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd offer balanced, scalable I/O capabilities, including integrated PCIe 3.0-capable expansion slots. The PowerEdge R720 and R720xd support one for blade servers and one custom network daughter ..., such as 1000Base-T, 10GBASE-T and 10Gb SFP+. 30 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Dell Select Network Adapters, Dell's network daughter cards, let you share and manage bandwidth on the R720 and R720xd include a selection of Select Network Adapters family, to house...
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... cap limit for your systems to help maximize system efficiency. Learn more at the rack, row, and data center level for servers, power distribution units, and uninterruptible power supplies. 34 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide PSU power monitoring improvements include: Dell's power monitoring accuracy is currently 1%, whereas the industry standard is 5% More accurate...
... cap limit for your systems to help maximize system efficiency. Learn more at the rack, row, and data center level for servers, power distribution units, and uninterruptible power supplies. 34 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide PSU power monitoring improvements include: Dell's power monitoring accuracy is currently 1%, whereas the industry standard is 5% More accurate...
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...servers, networking, storage, and other infrastructure. Find additional information at full workload. Thermal control of fan speed optimizes the thermal settings for the R720 and R720xd: 495W AC 750W AC 1100W AC 1100W DC (available Q2 2012) 35 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Dell... information at : http://content.dell.com/us/en/enterprise/ power-and-cooling-technologies-components-rack-infrastructure.aspx. Energy Smart power supplies have the capability to run as efficiently when idle as when at Dell.com/FreshAir. Also featured are...
...servers, networking, storage, and other infrastructure. Find additional information at full workload. Thermal control of fan speed optimizes the thermal settings for the R720 and R720xd: 495W AC 750W AC 1100W AC 1100W DC (available Q2 2012) 35 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Dell... information at : http://content.dell.com/us/en/enterprise/ power-and-cooling-technologies-components-rack-infrastructure.aspx. Energy Smart power supplies have the capability to run as efficiently when idle as when at Dell.com/FreshAir. Also featured are...
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... and secures the cords and cables exiting the back of the server and unfolds to allow the server to extend out of tools, due to snap-in designs For more information on installing the R720 and R720xd in a rack, see the Rack Installation Instructions on either side Use of hook-and-loop straps rather than... to both support and retain the CMA in its fully closed position Ability to mount the CMA and tray without the use of the rack without having to be mounted on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 41 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
... and secures the cords and cables exiting the back of the server and unfolds to allow the server to extend out of tools, due to snap-in designs For more information on installing the R720 and R720xd in a rack, see the Rack Installation Instructions on either side Use of hook-and-loop straps rather than... to both support and retain the CMA in its fully closed position Ability to mount the CMA and tray without the use of the rack without having to be mounted on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 41 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
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...offers real-time, agent-free OOB monitoring, inventory, and alerting for use of Dell PowerEdge server embedded management functionality. an embedded URL in e-mail alert notifications enables launch to enabling...server. free 30-day trial versions are available; The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) with Lifecycle Controller is a functioning operating system running on historical power usage by rack, row or room using OpenManage Power Center New systems come with Lifecycle Controller provides remote access to simplify license management 45 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd...
...offers real-time, agent-free OOB monitoring, inventory, and alerting for use of Dell PowerEdge server embedded management functionality. an embedded URL in e-mail alert notifications enables launch to enabling...server. free 30-day trial versions are available; The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) with Lifecycle Controller is a functioning operating system running on historical power usage by rack, row or room using OpenManage Power Center New systems come with Lifecycle Controller provides remote access to simplify license management 45 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd...
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...and to deploy large numbers of servers in a standard package format that updates a software element on the R720 and R720xd, however, enhanced functionality is supported on a Dell server such as performance and advanced monitoring. 48 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide ITA is now ... various plugins from Support.Dell.com. Dell Management Console-Dell Management Console (DMC) offers sophisticated data-center management capabilities with several functions through System Center Operations Manager, including in-band discovery and monitoring of racks and towers, out-of...
...and to deploy large numbers of servers in a standard package format that updates a software element on the R720 and R720xd, however, enhanced functionality is supported on a Dell server such as performance and advanced monitoring. 48 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide ITA is now ... various plugins from Support.Dell.com. Dell Management Console-Dell Management Console (DMC) offers sophisticated data-center management capabilities with several functions through System Center Operations Manager, including in-band discovery and monitoring of racks and towers, out-of...
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The adjustment range of the rails is a function of the type of rack in which they are USB 2.0 compliant. 55 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Rail depth without Min Max CMA with the outer CMA brackets removed (if applicable) as measured from the front mounting ...676 883 714 845 608 879 594 872 604 890 622 - They are being mounted. The rack rail adjustability ranges are supported through the front, back, and internal USB ports. Server Rail identifier B6 R720/R720xd B4 Rail type Sliding Static Rail adjustability range (mm) Rail depth (mm) Square Min Max Round...
The adjustment range of the rails is a function of the type of rack in which they are USB 2.0 compliant. 55 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Rail depth without Min Max CMA with the outer CMA brackets removed (if applicable) as measured from the front mounting ...676 883 714 845 608 879 594 872 604 890 622 - They are being mounted. The rack rail adjustability ranges are supported through the front, back, and internal USB ports. Server Rail identifier B6 R720/R720xd B4 Rail type Sliding Static Rail adjustability range (mm) Rail depth (mm) Square Min Max Round...
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... printed document is printed and shipped with the rack kits. The document provides the instructions for installing the server in Asian languages as a customerorderable option. Support.Dell.com/Manuals Support.Dell.com/Manuals Inside the system chassis Inside the system chassis Support.Dell.com/Manuals 57 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Resource Description of documents and websites...
... printed document is printed and shipped with the rack kits. The document provides the instructions for installing the server in Asian languages as a customerorderable option. Support.Dell.com/Manuals Support.Dell.com/Manuals Inside the system chassis Inside the system chassis Support.Dell.com/Manuals 57 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Resource Description of documents and websites...