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PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide A feature-rich, two-socket, half-height blade server, the PowerEdge M520 delivers an extraordinary balance of value and performance for mainstream business applications.
PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide A feature-rich, two-socket, half-height blade server, the PowerEdge M520 delivers an extraordinary balance of value and performance for mainstream business applications.
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...Novell, Inc. This document is unlawful and strictly forbidden. Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, PowerConnect, OpenManage, and KACE are registered trademarks of Dell, Inc. The content provided is as is and without ...Dell Inc. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the United States and/or other countries. Dell reserves the right to make changes without express or implied warranties of any products herein. Reproduction or translation of any part of others. ©Copyright 2013 Dell Inc. September 2013 | Version 5.0 ii PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide...
...Novell, Inc. This document is unlawful and strictly forbidden. Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, PowerConnect, OpenManage, and KACE are registered trademarks of Dell, Inc. The content provided is as is and without ...Dell Inc. Dell disclaims proprietary interest in the United States and/or other countries. Dell reserves the right to make changes without express or implied warranties of any products herein. Reproduction or translation of any part of others. ©Copyright 2013 Dell Inc. September 2013 | Version 5.0 ii PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide...
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... PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Additional specifications...39 Module dimensions and weight ...39 Video specifications ...39 Environmental specifications ...40 USB peripherals ...41 Appendix B. Standards compliance ...42 Appendix C. Additional resources...44 Appendix D. Table of contents 1 System Overview...5 Introduction ...5 New technologies ...6 2 System features ...7 Comparison of PowerEdge ...virtualization ...29 Supported operating systems...29 Supported virtualization ...30 10 Dell OpenManage systems management...31 Systems management solutions ...31 OpenManage systems management ...32...
... PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Additional specifications...39 Module dimensions and weight ...39 Video specifications ...39 Environmental specifications ...40 USB peripherals ...41 Appendix B. Standards compliance ...42 Appendix C. Additional resources...44 Appendix D. Table of contents 1 System Overview...5 Introduction ...5 New technologies ...6 2 System features ...7 Comparison of PowerEdge ...virtualization ...29 Supported operating systems...29 Supported virtualization ...30 10 Dell OpenManage systems management...31 Systems management solutions ...31 OpenManage systems management ...32...
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... Table 1. Primary operating system support ...29 Table 17. iDRAC7 with M520 blades 12 M520 internal module view...12 QRL code located on module ...14 Dell systems management solutions...31 Systems management server lifecycle ...37 Module dimensions...39 M520 system board block diagram ...46 iv PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Environmental specifications ...40 Table 24. Figure 4. Memory speed capabilities ...19...
... Table 1. Primary operating system support ...29 Table 17. iDRAC7 with M520 blades 12 M520 internal module view...12 QRL code located on module ...14 Dell systems management solutions...31 Systems management server lifecycle ...37 Module dimensions...39 M520 system board block diagram ...46 iv PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Environmental specifications ...40 Table 24. Figure 4. Memory speed capabilities ...19...
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...Lifecycle Controller. The CMC allows M-series blades to deploy and manage and maximizes power and cooling efficiency. 5 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Achieve business continuity Ensure maximum uptime with Lifecycle Controller integrates and connects to provide the stability and resiliency our ...Software), so users can handle tough workloads in a data center of any size. The M520 system's design matches Dell's commitment to reliability, with the Dell™ PowerEdge™ M520 system's well-balanced processing capabilities and memory capacity in a compact half-height blade form ...
...Lifecycle Controller. The CMC allows M-series blades to deploy and manage and maximizes power and cooling efficiency. 5 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Achieve business continuity Ensure maximum uptime with Lifecycle Controller integrates and connects to provide the stability and resiliency our ...Software), so users can handle tough workloads in a data center of any size. The M520 system's design matches Dell's commitment to reliability, with the Dell™ PowerEdge™ M520 system's well-balanced processing capabilities and memory capacity in a compact half-height blade form ...
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See the Storage section for details. 6 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Intel C602 series chipset The Intel Platform Controller Hub (PCH) chip is implemented on the PowerEdge M520 system, as VMware® vSphere® ESXi™. This new software RAID solution supports RAID 0 and 1. See ...PERC options PERC S110 software RAID solution iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller Advanced power management Failsafe hypervisors Fresh Air cooling The M520 supports new Dell PERC controller cards with the Intel C602 chipset and has embedded PCI Express® (PCIe) lanes for details. New...
See the Storage section for details. 6 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Intel C602 series chipset The Intel Platform Controller Hub (PCH) chip is implemented on the PowerEdge M520 system, as VMware® vSphere® ESXi™. This new software RAID solution supports RAID 0 and 1. See ...PERC options PERC S110 software RAID solution iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller Advanced power management Failsafe hypervisors Fresh Air cooling The M520 supports new Dell PERC controller cards with the Intel C602 chipset and has embedded PCI Express® (PCIe) lanes for details. New...
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..., H310, H710, H710P, H810 Express Flash drives Not supported Up to 2 Not supported I/O slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x8 mezzanine card slots 2 x PCIe 3.0 x8 mezzanine card slots 2 PCIe 3.0 7 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide enclosure Half-height blade; and previous-generation PowerEdge systems. For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge.
..., H310, H710, H710P, H810 Express Flash drives Not supported Up to 2 Not supported I/O slots 2 x PCIe 2.0 x8 mezzanine card slots 2 x PCIe 3.0 x8 mezzanine card slots 2 PCIe 3.0 7 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide enclosure Half-height blade; and previous-generation PowerEdge systems. For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge.
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...Table 3. For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. enclosure Half-height blade; Technical specifications Technical specification Form factor; Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Enclosure Processors Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family...HDD/SSD External storage: 8 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Feature PowerEdge M520 PowerEdge M620 PowerEdge R420 Optional SD port Yes (redundant hypervisor + vFlash media) Yes (redundant hypervisor + vFlash media) Yes (redundant hypervisor + vFlash media) Dell OpenManage Systems Management OpenManage Essentials ...
...Table 3. For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. enclosure Half-height blade; Technical specifications Technical specification Form factor; Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Enclosure Processors Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family...HDD/SSD External storage: 8 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Feature PowerEdge M520 PowerEdge M620 PowerEdge R420 Optional SD port Yes (redundant hypervisor + vFlash media) Yes (redundant hypervisor + vFlash media) Yes (redundant hypervisor + vFlash media) Dell OpenManage Systems Management OpenManage Essentials ...
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...media for Blades with Lifecycle Controller 9 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Upgrade to iDRAC7 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller - OpenManage Integration Suite for VMware vCenter™ - Feature Technical specification For information about Dell external storage options, visit Dell.com/Storage USB ports 2 front,...H710 PERC H710P Power supplies and fans Supplied by M1000e blade enclosure Dell OpenManage Systems Management (Agent-free or with OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA Agent) OpenManage Essentials ...
...media for Blades with Lifecycle Controller 9 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Upgrade to iDRAC7 Enterprise with Lifecycle Controller - OpenManage Integration Suite for VMware vCenter™ - Feature Technical specification For information about Dell external storage options, visit Dell.com/Storage USB ports 2 front,...H710 PERC H710P Power supplies and fans Supplied by M1000e blade enclosure Dell OpenManage Systems Management (Agent-free or with OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA Agent) OpenManage Essentials ...
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... Virtualization® For more information about the Dell blade solution, see the PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide or the M1000e Blade Chassis Spec Sheet on the specific versions and additions, visit Dell.com/OSsupport. actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 10 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Embedded hypervisor Two internal SD cards dedicated for...
... Virtualization® For more information about the Dell blade solution, see the PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide or the M1000e Blade Chassis Spec Sheet on the specific versions and additions, visit Dell.com/OSsupport. actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 10 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Embedded hypervisor Two internal SD cards dedicated for...
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... describe the module features. Figure 1. 3 Module views and features The Dell PowerEdge M520 implements a new module design that the M520 module supports up to 12 DIMMS and two processors. For more detailed... information on features and descriptions for easy access to operate. The M520 occupies one M1000e chassis. The M520 is optimized for the M520, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. The M520 can be mixed with M520 modules. 11 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide...
... describe the module features. Figure 1. 3 Module views and features The Dell PowerEdge M520 implements a new module design that the M520 module supports up to 12 DIMMS and two processors. For more detailed... information on features and descriptions for easy access to operate. The M520 occupies one M1000e chassis. The M520 is optimized for the M520, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. The M520 can be mixed with M520 modules. 11 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide...
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M520 internal module view For additional system views, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. 12 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Figure 3. M1000e chassis enclosure with M520 blades The M520 module shown in Figure 3 supports up to 12 DIMMS, two processors, and many other features described in this guide. Figure 2.
M520 internal module view For additional system views, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. 12 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Figure 3. M1000e chassis enclosure with M520 blades The M520 module shown in Figure 3 supports up to 12 DIMMS, two processors, and many other features described in this guide. Figure 2.
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.... For more about the server. 13 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code (shown in Figure 4) that can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device TPM is located on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. For additional information on these features, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on the front of...
.... For more about the server. 13 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code (shown in Figure 4) that can be used as a boot device, security key, or mass storage device TPM is located on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. For additional information on these features, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on the front of...
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M1000e chassis enclosure features For more information on the M1000e chassis enclosure features, see the Dell PowerEdge Enclosure Owner's Manual on module This QRL code allows you to: View step-by-step videos, including overviews of system internals... touch with technical support and sales teams and provide feedback to Dell These codes provide an easy way to retrieve the critical support information you need when you need it, making you more efficient and effective in managing your hardware. Figure 4. QRL code located on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. 14 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide
M1000e chassis enclosure features For more information on the M1000e chassis enclosure features, see the Dell PowerEdge Enclosure Owner's Manual on module This QRL code allows you to: View step-by-step videos, including overviews of system internals... touch with technical support and sales teams and provide feedback to Dell These codes provide an easy way to retrieve the critical support information you need when you need it, making you more efficient and effective in managing your hardware. Figure 4. QRL code located on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. 14 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide
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...1600 MT/s memory and up to the processor cache, which can be useful for servers and workstation applications. 4 Processors The Dell PowerEdge M520 system features the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family, which offers an ideal combination of the previous-generation turbo technology ...and performance per clock cycle by adding more information on the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family, visit Intel.com. 15 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide In addition to providing raw performance gains, Intel's integrated I /O traffic to skip the main system memory and be directed ...
...1600 MT/s memory and up to the processor cache, which can be useful for servers and workstation applications. 4 Processors The Dell PowerEdge M520 system features the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family, which offers an ideal combination of the previous-generation turbo technology ...and performance per clock cycle by adding more information on the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 product family, visit Intel.com. 15 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide In addition to providing raw performance gains, Intel's integrated I /O traffic to skip the main system memory and be directed ...
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... information on processor installation and configuration, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on supported processors, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. For the latest information on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Model Table 5. Chipset The Intel C602 chipset is implemented on the PowerEdge M520. For more information, visit Intel.com. 16 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Table 5 lists the Intel Xeon processors supported by...
... information on processor installation and configuration, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on supported processors, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. For the latest information on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Model Table 5. Chipset The Intel C602 chipset is implemented on the PowerEdge M520. For more information, visit Intel.com. 16 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Table 5 lists the Intel Xeon processors supported by...
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... purchase this system with RAS features like memory mirroring, sparing, and many others. System uptime is no compromise when it comes to the Dell focus on Dell.com/PowerEdge. 17 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Memory technologies supported UDIMM RDIMM Register Buffer Frequencies* Ranks supported Capacity per DIMM No No 800, 1066, 1333 or 1600MT/s 1 or 2 2 or 4GB...
... purchase this system with RAS features like memory mirroring, sparing, and many others. System uptime is no compromise when it comes to the Dell focus on Dell.com/PowerEdge. 17 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Memory technologies supported UDIMM RDIMM Register Buffer Frequencies* Ranks supported Capacity per DIMM No No 800, 1066, 1333 or 1600MT/s 1 or 2 2 or 4GB...
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...DIMM slots, followed by the SR DIMMs. For more information on memory configuration and population, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. 18 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Each processor has 3 memory channels, with the DIMM farthest from capacities of DIMM is allowed per system...per channel. DIMMs must be mixed. For example, if DR DIMMS are supported on supported memory, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. Table 7. DIMMs supported Only Capacity (GB) Speed (MT/s) Type Ranks per processor (up to smallest. For the latest information on...
...DIMM slots, followed by the SR DIMMs. For more information on memory configuration and population, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. 18 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Each processor has 3 memory channels, with the DIMM farthest from capacities of DIMM is allowed per system...per channel. DIMMs must be mixed. For example, if DR DIMMS are supported on supported memory, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. Table 7. DIMMs supported Only Capacity (GB) Speed (MT/s) Type Ranks per processor (up to smallest. For the latest information on...
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...and 1600MT/s on Dell.com/PowerEdge. Table 9 describes the memory RAS features supported on the DIMM types installed and the configuration. Memory speed The M520 server supports memory speeds of 1600MT/s, 1333MT/s, 1066MT/s and 800MT/s, depending on the M520. 19 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide By default, the... system runs at the highest speed for the M520, based on all processors and channels ...
...and 1600MT/s on Dell.com/PowerEdge. Table 9 describes the memory RAS features supported on the DIMM types installed and the configuration. Memory speed The M520 server supports memory speeds of 1600MT/s, 1333MT/s, 1066MT/s and 800MT/s, depending on the M520. 19 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide By default, the... system runs at the highest speed for the M520, based on all processors and channels ...
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...excessive correctable errors occur in memory of memory as a spare. For information on memory mirroring and sparing configurations, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on the address lines of the memory is running to prevent the errors from Single DRAM Device Failure...data back to detect transient errors on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Memory sparing allocates one rank per channel as a redundant backup for use if the primary memory fails. Memory RAID is not supported. 20 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Memory RAS features Description Dense configuration ...
...excessive correctable errors occur in memory of memory as a spare. For information on memory mirroring and sparing configurations, see the Dell PowerEdge M520 Systems Owner's Manual on the address lines of the memory is running to prevent the errors from Single DRAM Device Failure...data back to detect transient errors on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Memory sparing allocates one rank per channel as a redundant backup for use if the primary memory fails. Memory RAID is not supported. 20 PowerEdge M520 Technical Guide Memory RAS features Description Dense configuration ...