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Dell Precision R5500

Dell Precision Workstations Get true workstation performance, minus the
Precision is the key element that separates greatness from workstation.
everything else. Dell Precision is your key tool whether your job Never compromise your productivity. Dell Precision R5500
requires you to design digital content, work with CAD models, offers true workstation-class components, giving you the tireless
analyze manufacturing processes or any other performance performance you need to get the job done. Technology features
intensive application. Our workstation-class products offer include:
voracious productivity, ISV certification, rock solid dependability,
and harmonious manageability to maximize your productivity and • Powerful Intel® Xeon® processor options with up to six
reliability. cores to help boost your work output
• Top-level performance with optional dual graphics cards
Why a rack? Because your work demands it. or dual GPGPU cards and up to 450W of available graphics
power
When the job calls for more security and flexibility than a standard
tower or mobile workstation can provide, the Dell Precision • Superb flexibility with options for up to five standard, full-
R5500 rack workstation delivers. length, full-height PCIe x16 cards
• For organizations where security is top priority, you need • Up to 192GB2 of system memory, enabling high productivity
more than a lock and key. The Dell Precision R5500 can on even the largest data sets
help safely house your intellectual property by keeping it
• Up to five SATA drives and up to six SAS drives to provide
contained in the data center.
ample storage capacity for your large projects
• Does your work involve inhospitable, hazardous or extremely
• ISV (independent software vendor) certification3 on the
remote environments? The Dell Precision R5500 can
applications that matter most to you, helping to ensure that
provide workstation-class performance remotely while your
you can deliver mission-critical projects without delay
employees stay productive and comfortable at their own
workspaces using the Dell FX100 Remote Access Device. • Optional dual redundant power supplies to help keep you up
and running
• For end users who work in space-constrained areas or
temperature- or noise-sensitive environments, the FX100 • The Dell Precision R5500 is a robust and flexible platform for
Remote Access Device is small, cool and quiet. High Performance Compute Clusters (HPCC)
• By providing remote 1:1 access to your Dell Precision
R5500 from virtually anywhere, the FX100 Remote Access
Get service and support beyond your
Device can also help to boost productivity among offsite expectations.
contractors, rotating workforces and geographically diverse Exceptional work requires exceptional hardware. While your Dell
employees.1 Precision R5500 is designed for peak performance from day one,
Dell’s advanced service and support options can help you get
Work powerfully from virtually anywhere. up and running quickly and reduce downtime in the event of an
The Dell FX100 Remote Access Device is designed to give unexpected issue.
your workforce seamless remote access to the Dell Precision • Optional Custom Factory Integration (CFI) incorporates
R5500 rack workstation. Using PC-over-IP® hardware-based hardware, images, applications, peripherals and documents
compression technology, from Teradici™, this compact, quiet with your system as it’s being built to help simplify
device can deliver the responsiveness of a traditional desktop and accelerate deployment while improving hardware
workstation solution, but can be accessed from almost anywhere. consistency and compatibility.
• PC-over-IP hardware-based compression transfers only the • Choose Dell’s premium support service, ProSupport4, for
rendered graphics pixel data over the network, ensuring a 24/7 direct telephone access to advanced-level technicians
fast and responsive user experience. based in your region.
• A dedicated half-height PCIe slot for a PC-over-IP remote • ProSupport’s Collaborative Support feature provides
host card enables you to save precious PCIe slots for other assistance even if you have a problem with non-Dell
needs. hardware or software. We will leverage our relationships with
• Coming soon quad monitor support via dual FX100 devices over 75 top third-party vendors to act as your single point of
allows you to vastly expand your visual real estate (quad contact to help resolve your issue.
monitor support only available on select configurations).
• For situations when you need access via a soft client, the
Dell Precision R5500 also offers VMware® View™ support.
 Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation Technical Specifications
Processors Up to 130W, quad-core or six-core, one or two Intel® Xeon® 5600 series processors

Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate (32-Bit or 64-Bit)

• Genuine Windows® 7 Professional (32-Bit or 64-Bit)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32-Bit or 64-bit)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Business (32-Bit or 64-bit)
• Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® version 6 (v5.5 supported)
Chipset Intel 5520

Memory5 Up to 192GB2 of 1066MHz or 96GB2 of 1333MHz ECC Registered DIMM memory (maximum memory requires dual
processors installed and Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Windows 7 64-bit). Three-channel memory architecture. 6 DIMM
slots available per processor for a maximum of 12 DIMM slots for dual processor configurations. The 2nd processor has an
integrated memory controller, which provides an additional 3 channels of memory bandwidth
Graphics6 One or two PCI Express® x16 Gen 2 discrete graphics cards supporting 450W maximum combined power.
High End 3D Mid-range 3D Entry 3D Professional 2D (not certified)
NVIDIA® Quadro® 6000 NVIDIA Quadro 4000 NVIDIA Quadro 600 NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300
NVIDIA Quadro 5000 NVIDIA Quadro 2000

GPU NVIDIA Tesla C2075 GPGPU - Supports Nvidia Maximus™ technology7

NVIDIA Tesla C2050 GPGPU

Hard Drives8 Up to five 2.5” SATA hard drives:

• 250GB, 500GB or 1TB SATA 3.0Gbit/s 7200 RPM
Up to six 2.5” SAS hard drives:
• 600GB or 900GB SAS 10k RPM
• 146GB SAS 15k RPM
Hard Drive Controller Integrated SATA 3Gb/s controller that supports host-based (software) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Windows only)
Optional SAS 6ir PCIe controller card that supports host-based (software) RAID 0, 1
Optional SATA / SAS Perc 6i PCIe controller card that supports hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
Communications Integrated dual Broadcom® BCM5761 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers
Optional PCoIP remote access host card to connect to Dell FX100 remote access device or VMware View client
Audio Integrated Analog Devices ADI1984A

Standard Ports Rear Front Internal

4- USB 2.0 2- USB 2.0 1 - USB 2.0
1- Serial 1- System ID Button
1- Audio in 1- System ID LED
1- Audio out 1- HDD LED
2- RJ-45 1- LAN LED
1- System ID Button 4- Diagnostic LED
1- System ID LED
1- CMA remote LED connector

2U Rack Chassis Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.40” x 17.35” x 29.67” (31.21” w/ bezel); 86.3mm x 440.6mm x 753.6mm (792.7mm w/ bezel)
Bays: Six external 2.5” bays; one external 5.25” slimline optical drive bay
Slots: Five full-length, full-height slots; one PCIe x8 (wired x4) half-height, half-length slot
• Outer riser: two PCIe x16 (one double wide), one PCIe x16 (wired x8)
• Center riser: choose one of the following options:
— one PCIe x16, one PCIe x16 (wired x8), (default riser option)
— one PCIe x16, one legacy 32-bit PCI
Power Supply: One or two, redundant, hot-pluggable, 1100W, 90% efficient (80 Plus® Gold Certified)
Monitors Performance flat-panel displays, Dell UltraSharp™ widescreen and standard flat-panel displays from 17" viewable to 30"
viewable
Keyboard Dell Enhanced Quietkey™ USB; Enhanced Multimedia USB; Smart Card keyboard USB

Mouse Dell USB two-button mouse and Dell USB optical two-button scroll mouse
Optional Speakers Dell two- and three-piece stereo system; Dell sound bar for select flat-panel displays

Optical Drive Options Tray load: DVD-ROM; DVD+/-RW; Blu-ray

Security Trusted Platform Module 1.2 (TPM 1.2); Chassis intrusion switch, Setup/BIOS Password; I/O Interface Security; Front bezel
key lock
Environmental Environmental standards (eco-labels) include: China - RoHS, CEC; EU - RoHS, WEEE; Germany - GS Mark; South Korea -
and Regulatory RoHS; Japan - RoHS, Energy Law, Green PC
Other environmental options: Dell Energy Smart settings (select configurations); Dell Asset Recovery Service
Warranty, Service and Base: 3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty10 with 3-year standard Next Business Day Service after Remote Diagnosis11
Support Recommended: Dell ProSupport4 is designed to rapidly respond to your business’s needs, help protect your investment
and sensitive data, and provide enhanced proactive support services to help reduce risk and complexity within your IT
environment

Learn more at dell.com/Precision

OEM ready models available: Learn more about custom-branded solutions at Dell.com/OEM.
1. Microsoft may require a Remote Desktop license for the Dell FX100 under certain serial usage models. Please consult with Microsoft for details.
2. A 64-bit operating system is required to support 4GB or more of system memory. 192GB requires RHEL 5, RHEL 6 or Windows 7 64Bit
3. ISV certification applies to select configurations
4. Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions
5. Configurations with 16GB 1066MHz RDIMMs will run at 800MHz
6. GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors
7. Software download required from support.dell.com to enable Nvidia Maximus
8. GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
9. Sold separately througth Dell Software and Periperhal store. Not factory installed. Qualified and supported by Mellanox®
10. For copy of Ltd Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 or see www.dell.com/warranty
11. Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of system and multiple or extended sessions. If
issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty www.dell.com/warranty and not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually within one business
day following completion of Remote Diagnosis. Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
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