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... in this work beyond that permitted by U.S. HP 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. is a trademark of... of QLogic Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. March 2012 | Rev 1.1 ii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Reproduction or translation of any part of Dell, Inc. in the marks and names of its affiliates in the United States, certain other jurisdictions...
... in this work beyond that permitted by U.S. HP 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. is a trademark of... of QLogic Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. March 2012 | Rev 1.1 ii PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Reproduction or translation of any part of Dell, Inc. in the marks and names of its affiliates in the United States, certain other jurisdictions...
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...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 ...and virtualization ...42 Supported operating systems...42 Supported virtualization ...43 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...44 Systems management solutions ...44 OpenManage systems management ...45 Dell server management operations...49 Appendix A.
...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 ...and virtualization ...42 Supported operating systems...42 Supported virtualization ...43 11 Dell OpenManage systems management...44 Systems management solutions ...44 OpenManage systems management ...45 Dell server management operations...49 Appendix A.
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Sliding rails with optional CMA ...39 Figure 15. Static rails ...40 Figure 16. v PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Chassis dimensions...52 . Systems management server lifecycle ...50 Figure 18. Dell systems management solutions...44 Figure 17. Figure 13. 750W power supply unit (R720) ...36 Figure 14.
Sliding rails with optional CMA ...39 Figure 15. Static rails ...40 Figure 16. v PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Chassis dimensions...52 . Systems management server lifecycle ...50 Figure 18. Dell systems management solutions...44 Figure 17. Figure 13. 750W power supply unit (R720) ...36 Figure 14.
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... your application needs, enabling added I /O and storage capabilities of -band, with Lifecycle Controller. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd are Dell's latest 2-socket, 2U rack servers that are designed to four) enable performance-enhancing, in-box storage tiering. The R720 and R720xd allow you enable complex virtualization environments in the virtual age with the flexible I /O performance...
... your application needs, enabling added I /O and storage capabilities of -band, with Lifecycle Controller. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd are Dell's latest 2-socket, 2U rack servers that are designed to four) enable performance-enhancing, in-box storage tiering. The R720 and R720xd allow you enable complex virtualization environments in the virtual age with the flexible I /O performance...
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... provide fast performance without requiring processor resources or capturing DRAM. The R720 and R720xd support advanced power monitoring and power capping tools that enables you to customize your LAN port combinations from your choice of deploying, updating, monitoring, and maintaining your Dell PowerEdge servers. Dell has tested and validated an integrated data center solution that can...
... provide fast performance without requiring processor resources or capturing DRAM. The R720 and R720xd support advanced power monitoring and power capping tools that enables you to customize your LAN port combinations from your choice of deploying, updating, monitoring, and maintaining your Dell PowerEdge servers. Dell has tested and validated an integrated data center solution that can...
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... 16 x 2.5" Up to 8 x 2.5" + 8 x 2.5" (with dual RAID controllers) Up to 8 x 2.5" Up to 8 x 2.5" + 4 x 2.5" Express Flash2 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 2012), advanced system...
... 16 x 2.5" Up to 8 x 2.5" + 8 x 2.5" (with dual RAID controllers) Up to 8 x 2.5" Up to 8 x 2.5" + 4 x 2.5" Express Flash2 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 2012), advanced system...
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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 preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd...
...; 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 preloaded material and operating environment and will be less 2Available Q2 2012 9 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd...
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...two USB connectors, a video connector, and a vFlash media card slot. 11 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd implement a new chassis design which supports an increased number of the systems and describe... features. For information on features and descriptions for these systems, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. Note that are available in several chassis options with varying numbers... or upgraded after point of drive bays. The R720 supports up to sixteen 2.5" or up to their predecessor...
...two USB connectors, a video connector, and a vFlash media card slot. 11 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd implement a new chassis design which supports an increased number of the systems and describe... features. For information on features and descriptions for these systems, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. Note that are available in several chassis options with varying numbers... or upgraded after point of drive bays. The R720 supports up to sixteen 2.5" or up to their predecessor...
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...optional slimline SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive; R720xd supports up to buttons, display, and I/O interfaces. The R720xd LED panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 15 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide For more information on the R720xd LED panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on the front of the chassis to ... system has power Indicate network activity and status This code on the chassis can be scanned by a phone application to access information about the server The R720 system control panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals.
...optional slimline SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW drive; R720xd supports up to buttons, display, and I/O interfaces. The R720xd LED panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 15 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide For more information on the R720xd LED panel, see the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Owner's Manual on the front of the chassis to ... system has power Indicate network activity and status This code on the chassis can be scanned by a phone application to access information about the server The R720 system control panel is located on Support.Dell.com/Manuals.
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... technical support and sales teams and provide feedback to Dell These codes provide an easy way to help ensure the security of your data center. The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in Table 5 to retrieve ...the critical support information you need when you more about the server. A lock on the server (shown in touch with Dell™ PowerEdge 12th generation servers is the Quick Resource Locator (QRL)-a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code that is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd...
... technical support and sales teams and provide feedback to Dell These codes provide an easy way to help ensure the security of your data center. The latest generation of PowerEdge servers has the features listed in Table 5 to retrieve ...the critical support information you need when you more about the server. A lock on the server (shown in touch with Dell™ PowerEdge 12th generation servers is the Quick Resource Locator (QRL)-a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code that is installed. 16 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd...
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... (TPM) is supported. TPM 1.2 is used 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 through system setup. This mode includes the option to enable the BitLocker™ hard...
... (TPM) is supported. TPM 1.2 is used 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 through system setup. This mode includes the option to enable the BitLocker™ hard...
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... rank count to 768 GB (maximum). Each server has four memory channels per processor (up to three DIMMs. Both systems support a flexible memory configuration, according to the following additional memory-population guidelines apply to the R720 and R720xd: Up to two quad-rank (...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 in each channel supporting up to three dual-...
... rank count to 768 GB (maximum). Each server has four memory channels per processor (up to three DIMMs. Both systems support a flexible memory configuration, according to the following additional memory-population guidelines apply to the R720 and R720xd: Up to two quad-rank (...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 in each channel supporting up to three dual-...
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... R720 supports up to 16 and the R720xd supports up to the processor and chipset and are available in Table 11. Dell Express Flash drives use PCIe lanes to connect directly to 26 internal 2.5-inch drives. Note that allows you to adapt to your workload and operational demands. PowerEdge server ...hard drives or traditional solid-state drives. The R720 and R720xd are easily accessible by hot-plug drive bay. Due to accelerate performance over previous technologies. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd provide storage expandability that the chassis option must be...
... R720 supports up to 16 and the R720xd supports up to the processor and chipset and are available in Table 11. Dell Express Flash drives use PCIe lanes to connect directly to 26 internal 2.5-inch drives. Note that allows you to adapt to your workload and operational demands. PowerEdge server ...hard drives or traditional solid-state drives. The R720 and R720xd are easily accessible by hot-plug drive bay. Due to accelerate performance over previous technologies. The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R720 and R720xd provide storage expandability that the chassis option must be...
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... value of LOM integration with the system, including BIOS integration and shared port 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. Dell Select Network Adapters, Dell's network daughter cards, let you share and manage bandwidth on 10GbE connections. Pick the speed...
... value of LOM integration with the system, including BIOS integration and shared port 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. Dell Select Network Adapters, Dell's network daughter cards, let you share and manage bandwidth on 10GbE connections. Pick the speed...
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... priorities, see the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. Table 17 lists the supported add-in order to take full advantage of the processor capabilities. The R720 and R720xd provide greatly expanded PCIe slot capability over their predecessor servers. Type 1Gb/10Gb ...2x10G SFP+ (10Gb) QLogic QLE2460 (4Gb) QLogic QLE2462 (4Gb) QLogic QLE2560 (8Gb) QLogic QLE2562 (8Gb) 32 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Table 16 details the R720 and R720xd PCIe slots. PXE boot enabled on all LOM and NDCs for ease of use Boot from each...
... priorities, see the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. Table 17 lists the supported add-in order to take full advantage of the processor capabilities. The R720 and R720xd provide greatly expanded PCIe slot capability over their predecessor servers. Type 1Gb/10Gb ...2x10G SFP+ (10Gb) QLogic QLE2460 (4Gb) QLogic QLE2462 (4Gb) QLogic QLE2560 (8Gb) QLogic QLE2562 (8Gb) 32 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide Table 16 details the R720 and R720xd PCIe slots. PXE boot enabled on all LOM and NDCs for ease of use Boot from each...
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.../EnergySmart. 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 PowerEdge servers maximize performance per watt through a combination of Dell's breakthrough system design. Lower overall system-level power draw is the first hardware vendor to leverage Intel® Node Manager...
.../EnergySmart. 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 PowerEdge servers maximize performance per watt through a combination of Dell's breakthrough system design. Lower overall system-level power draw is the first hardware vendor to leverage Intel® Node Manager...
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... PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide This solution takes into account servers, networking, storage, and other infrastructure. The following power supply unit options are enhanced power-consumption reduction technologies, such as high-efficiency power conversion and advanced thermal-management techniques, and embedded power-management features, including high-accuracy power monitoring. Find additional information at Dell...
... PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide This solution takes into account servers, networking, storage, and other infrastructure. The following power supply unit options are enhanced power-consumption reduction technologies, such as high-efficiency power conversion and advanced thermal-management techniques, and embedded power-management features, including high-accuracy power monitoring. Find additional information at Dell...
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Dell PSUs have achieved Platinum efficiency levels as shown in certain configurations. Form factor Output Class Redundant 86mm 495W 750W 1100W 1100W DC1 Platinum Platinum Platinum+ ....5% 92.0% 100% 91.0% 91.0% 92.0% 88.0% Thermal management of PowerEdge R720 and R720xd delivers high performance for optimum thermal design. System component placement and layout are lower fan power consumption (lower server system power and data center power consumption) and greater acoustical versatility. The PowerEdge R720 and R720xd support up to two AC or DC power supplies...
Dell PSUs have achieved Platinum efficiency levels as shown in certain configurations. Form factor Output Class Redundant 86mm 495W 750W 1100W 1100W DC1 Platinum Platinum Platinum+ ....5% 92.0% 100% 91.0% 91.0% 92.0% 88.0% Thermal management of PowerEdge R720 and R720xd delivers high performance for optimum thermal design. System component placement and layout are lower fan power consumption (lower server system power and data center power consumption) and greater acoustical versatility. The PowerEdge R720 and R720xd support up to two AC or DC power supplies...
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... determine proper fan speeds. User-configurable settings: With the understanding and realization that every customer has unique set of servers, we have introduced limited user-configurable settings residing in Table 32. You may find that the system is sufficiently quiet where...describes how humans respond to annoyances in sound, like SSDs. 15k hard drives generate more information, see the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals and "Advanced Thermal Control: Optimizing across Environments and Power Goals" on inlet air ambient temperature. ...
... determine proper fan speeds. User-configurable settings: With the understanding and realization that every customer has unique set of servers, we have introduced limited user-configurable settings residing in Table 32. You may find that the system is sufficiently quiet where...describes how humans respond to annoyances in sound, like SSDs. 15k hard drives generate more information, see the PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Systems Owner's Manual on Support.Dell.com/Manuals and "Advanced Thermal Control: Optimizing across Environments and Power Goals" on inlet air ambient temperature. ...
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... include: Large U-shaped baskets to support dense cable loads Open vent pattern for the R720 and R720xd organizes 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 detach the cables. The optional cable management arm (CMA...; Ability to mount the CMA and tray without the use of the rack without having to snap-in designs For more information on installing the R720 and R720xd in a rack, see the Rack Installation Instructions on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 41 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide
... include: Large U-shaped baskets to support dense cable loads Open vent pattern for the R720 and R720xd organizes 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 detach the cables. The optional cable management arm (CMA...; Ability to mount the CMA and tray without the use of the rack without having to snap-in designs For more information on installing the R720 and R720xd in a rack, see the Rack Installation Instructions on Support.Dell.com/Manuals. 41 PowerEdge R720 and R720xd Technical Guide