INFOBrief

Dell PowerEdge 1800

PowerEdge 1800

Key Points
The Dell PowerEdge 1800 is an entry level, rackable tower server that delivers 2P performance with entry level features and affordability. The Dell PowerEdge 1800 offers a balance of expandability and performance: The PowerEdge 1800 uses the latest Intel Xeon processor and Intel E7520 chipset, 400MHz DDR2 memory and PCI Express local I/O technology. Support for up to 12GB of memory capacity, up to six internal hard drives, embedded Gigabit1 NIC, six PCI Express/PCI-X/PCI slots and support for external storage provide room to expand as business needs increase. The Dell PowerEdge 1800 provides availability features designed to minimize server downtime: The PowerEdge 1800 offers hot-plug redundant power supplies and hot-plug SCSI hard drives as an option for increased system availability, along with a full range of RAID alternatives and an Active Bezel system health indicator. The Dell PowerEdge 1800 incorporates Manageability and Serviceability features for entry workgroup server environments:

The standard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with Serial or network access and IPMI 1.5 compliance, along with the optional Remote Server Management PCI card (DRAC4/P) are designed to minimize downtime by making the server easier to deploy, service and manage remotely. Dell Product Group Page 1 PowerEdge 1800 InfoBrief - February 2005

Product Description and Positioning

Dells Direct Model and focused attention on customer feedback has driven Dell to develop two distinct server product lines: PowerEdge SC and PowerEdge. PowerEdge SC products feature the latest in server technology at direct prices. PowerEdge products feature enterprise server solutions that offer leadership in standards based computing. The PowerEdge 1800 is a new entry level dual processor departmental server that offers a balance of performance and features at an affordable price. The PowerEdge 1800 delivers levels of manageability, scalability and availability traditionally attributed to higher-end systems.

PowerEdge 1800 compared to PowerEdge SC1420 The PowerEdge SC1420 is a general-purpose tower server that brings cost-effective computing to the small business market. The PowerEdge SC1420 delivers the latest entry-level performance features and standard service options. When deciding between these two dual processor tower servers, customers need to consider which level of functionality and services provide the best match for their individual requirements. The PowerEdge 1800 offers several key availability and scalability features that differentiate it from the PowerEdge SC1420. Specifically, the PowerEdge 1800 will support hot-plug SCSI hard drives, more internal storage capacity, external storage and can be used in High Availability (HA) Clustering and SAN environments.

Table 1 - Product Comparison of the SC1420 and the PE1800 Features Processors PowerEdge SC1420 Up to two Intel Xeon processors Up to 3.4GHz, 2MB L2 cache PowerEdge 1800 Up to two Intel Xeon processors Up to 3.6GHz, 2MB L2 cache With Intel EM64T technology for 64bit computing and large memory addressability (RTS+) Chipset Front Side Bus/Cache I/O Channels Intel E7520 800MHz/1MB or 2MB L2 cache 6 total: 2 PCI Express slots: one x4 and one x8 3 PCI-X slots: 64-bit/100MHz 1 PCI slot: 32-bit/33MHz (5V) Single embedded Gigabit1 NIC Dell Product Group Page 2 Intel E7520 800MHz/1MB or 2MB L2 cache 6 total: 2 PCI Express slots: one x4 and one x8 2 PCI-X slots: 64-bit/100MHz 2 PCI slots: 64-bit/66MHz and 32bit/33MHz (5V) PowerEdge 1800 InfoBrief - February 2005

Features

PowerEdge SC1420

PowerEdge 1800 Single embedded Gigabit1 NIC

Starting/Maximum Memory Memory technology Availability

256MB/8GB DDR2 400MHz SDRAM

256MB/12GB DDR2 400MHz SDRAM

ECC memory, x4 Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) Cabled SATA or SCSI hard drives

ECC memory, x4 Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) Cabled SATA or Hot-plug SCSI hard drives Hot-plug, optional redundant power Tool-less chassis HA cluster support

Internal Storage Scalability Internal Storage Performance External Storage Arrays Embedded Controllers

4 x 1 SATA (non hot-plug) or 4 x 1 U320 SCSI drives (non hot-plug) 10K RPM SCSI drives 7200 RPM SATA drives Not supported

6 x 1 SATA (non hot-plug) or 6 x 1 U320 SCSI drives (hot-plug) 10K/15K RPM SCSI drives 7200 RPM SATA drives PowerVault 22XS (SCSI) Dell/EMC (FC)

Single two-channel SATA controller (for up to 2 SATA hard drives) Optional Ultra320 SCSI card

Single channel Ultra320 SCSI Single two-channel SATA controller (for up to 2 SATA hard drives) Optional PERC 4/SC, PERC 4/DC, PERC4e/DC,CERC SATA 6Ch, CERC SATA 2S Internal: PowerVault 100T, 110T External: PowerVault 114T, 122T and 132T Embedded ATI Radeon 7000-M with 16MB memory Single embedded Gigabit1 NIC Intel PRO/100S; Single and dual port Intel PRO/1000 MT Gigabit adapters

RAID support

PERC U320, Software (SCSI) RAID CERC SATA 6Ch, CERC SATA 2S

Tape Support

Internal: PowerVault 100T External: not supported

Video Networking

ATI Rage XL graphics card with 8MB memory Single embedded Gigabit1 NIC

High Availability Clustering Chassis Dell Product Group

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Features Serviceability and Security

PowerEdge SC1420 Front access to power supply Peripheral bay access Bezel key lock, chassis intrusion switch

PowerEdge 1800 Front access to hot-plug power supplies Common SCSI hard drive carrier with 8th generation PowerEdge servers. Active ID, push button System ID (front and rear) for easy system location, activity/status LED on SCSI hard drive carriers, power supplies and for NICs. Peripheral bay access Bezel key lock, chassis intrusion switch

Power Supply

1 450W non-redundant

1+1 675W hot-plug redundant or 1 650W non-redundant

Remote Management

Not supported

Integrated base management controller, accessible via network or serial port, compliant with IPMI 1.5 industry standard DRAC4/P PCI card (optional)

Systems Management Rack Support

Operating System-based monitoring, online diagnostics. Not supported

Dell OpenManageTM suite of applications and management tools. 4-post (Dell rack) and 3rd party

Target Markets/Applications
The PowerEdge 1800 is also an ideal solution for small-to-medium businesses (SMB) and remote sites where it delivers availability, manageability and expandability at an affordable cost. High availability remote/branch office usage File/print server (either centralized or distributed) LAN infrastructure (DNS, DHCP, caching, security, etc.) Microsoft Windows Small Business Server E-mail/Groupware Shared Internet access Small workgroup application server Database applications Retail point of sale environments and remote back office

Key Customer Benefits

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The PowerEdge 1800 is an entry level, rackable tower server that delivers new levels of availability, manageability and expandability at an affordable cost. The Dell PowerEdge 1800 offers the right balance of expandability and performance features for an entry 2P price Latest Intel Xeon processors with 800MHz FSB and DDR2 400MHz memory Next generation PCI Express I/O with scalable bandwidth Standard two-way interleaved memory Embedded NIC and single channel SCSI allows for configuration flexibility by leaving all of the I/O slots available Up to six hard drives and six PCI Express/PCI-X/PCI slots provide room to grow Cost effective SATA or performance SCSI hard drives Tower chassis that is rack-mountable (5U) The Dell PowerEdge 1800 is designed with availability features to help reduce server downtime: Optional hot-plug SCSI hard drives Optional hot-plug redundant power Full range of RAID alternatives from entry-level software SATA RAID (0,1) to hardware SATA RAID (0,1,5,10) and hardware SCSI (single or dual channel) Active ID for monitoring of the system Support for High Availability Clustering and deployment in SANs The Dell PowerEdge 1800 delivers new levels of Manageability and Serviceability that are ideal for entry level workgroup server environments: Standard Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) with Serial access and IPMI 1.5 compliance Optional Remote Server Management PCI card (DRAC4/P) supports graphical and serial console redirection and virtual media with the ability to perform operations such as upgrading system BIOS, firmware, device drivers and installing applications from a remote location as if the user were in front of the system. It also supports continuous video screen even during reboot and Active Directory integration Easy to service, tool-less chassis Access to optical media drives while keeping hard drives bays locked Standard 3 year limited warranty2 with 3 years of standard Next Business Day on-site3 parts replacement and labor

Detailed Product Features and Benefits

Table 2 - Features and Benefits of the PowerEdge 1800 Feature Benefit Performance

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Feature Dual Intel Xeon processors with up to 3.6GHz clock speeds, 800MHz FSB and 2MB L2 cache and support for Hyper-Threading technology. Capable of 32-bit or 64-bit computing (RTS+)

Benefit Scalable performance provided by the latest available Intel Xeon processors supporting fast access to system memory with 800MHz front side bus and increased clock speeds (versus 533MHz systems) are designed to allow the processor to process more data in less time. Hyper-Threading helps provide improved performance for multithreaded applications through better use of processor resources. In simplified terms, Hyper-Threading enables the OS to view one physical processor as two logical processors, which helps improve response time because multiple tasks can be run simultaneously in certain application environments.

PCI Express I/O technology Formerly known as 3GIO, PCI Express is the open, standards-based successor to PCI and its variants for server-and client-system I/O interconnects. PCI Express uses highspeed serial link technology similar to that found in Gigabit1 Ethernet, Serial ATA (SATA), and SerialAttached SCSI (SAS). PCI Express reflects an industry trend to replace legacy shared parallel buses with high-speed point-to-point serial buses. Dual channel memory

Investment Protection - PCI Express is compatible with existing PCI drivers, applications, and operating systems and designed from the ground up for 10 Gigabit4 and beyond network bandwidth. The new bus technology is expected to allow the PCI Express transmission rates to keep pace with processor and I/O advances for the next 10 years or more. Scalable Performance This technology has the ability to scale speeds by forming multiple lanes- x1, x4, x8, x16 and in the future x32 lane widths (one x4 and one x8 are supported on the PowerEdge 1800). Being point-to-point connection architecture, PCI Express allows each device to have a dedicated connection without sharing network bandwidth. PCI Express provides higher bandwidth per pin than PCI-X I/O technology. PCI Express provides advanced error checking features and built-in Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. Low Cost - PCI Express is serial, point-to-point connection architecture for easy electrical routing, and it requires fewer parts (bridges and ASICs), smaller connectors and fewer board layers compared to a PCI-based system design.

The Intel E7520 chipset provides dual channel memory architecture that is designed to speed access to memory (up to 6.4 GB/s memory bandwidth) and to help improve system performance. Low cost SATA RAID options give customers the ability to protect their data from hard drive failures with little investment. The CERC SATA 2S software solution provides support for software RAID 0 or RAID 1. The CERC SATA 6Ch offers greater availability with hardware RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10. For SCSI systems, the PERC4/SC single channel and PERC4/DC dual channel solutions provide RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50 support for either internal hard

RAID options

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Feature

Benefit drives or to external storage. Availability

Hot-plug redundant power supplies (1+1) and hot-plug SCSI hard drives Single embedded Gigabit1 NIC

Allows for power supply and SCSI hard drive replacement without bringing the server down. When RAID and power redundancy options are enabled, the system will continue to operate even in the unlikely event of a hard drive or power supply failure. When combined with an additional PCI NIC, the embedded NIC can enable fail-over and load-balancing capabilities to help ensure network connectivity uptime and better traffic efficiency. Embedded NICs are backward compatible to 10/100 Mb/s speeds. Expandability

Up to 12GB of DDR2400MHz SDRAM

Scalable memory allows customers to increase server memory as their application demands increase. Many Internet and network infrastructure applications will benefit from increased memory scalability and fast access to memory data. The two PCI Express I/O slots on separate buses for maximum I/O performance, together with four PCI/PCI-X slots which are optimized for system throughput, allow customers additional functionality and future expansion by adding PCI adapters (RAID cards, Fibre Channel HBAs, Gigabit1 Ethernet) Manageability

Six PCI slots (either PCI, PCI-X or PCI Express) slots

Optional DRAC4/P Advanced Remote System Management True OS independent operation High performance continuous video console Virtual media Command line interface (CLI) Directory service based authentication and authorization (RTS+)

The DRAC4/P PCI card enables users to remotely access, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair/upgrade severs independent of the OS status. Equipped with a Web-based interface using industry-standard SSL protocol to transfer encrypted data, DRAC4/P allows IT administrators to securely manage servers located in different buildings or cities through a network or serial connection and helps save valuable travel time and cost. Removable media is readily available to the user as if they were in front of the server, reducing the need to go to the server for management actions, including installation tasks. The Command Line Interface (CLI) capability allows for the automation of remote access functions via command scripts, thus helping to improve administrators productivity by saving them from manually performing repetitive actions. With capabilities such as server fault alerting, event logging and last screen capture, DRAC4/P assists the administrator in alerting and troubleshooting server problems and helping to speed recovery time. Remote access functions are based upon industry standards including HTTP, SSL, SNMP, and IPMI. In addition, Active Directory support helps simplify integration into customers overall management solution in a Microsoft environment.

Standard Base Dell Product Group

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Feature Management Controller (BMC) IPMI 1.5 compliant

Benefit conditions such as the fans, the temperature and voltage inside the system. It generates alerts and helps administrators to detect and remedy problems at local and remote locations. Compliance with the IMPI 1.5 industry management standard provides additional functionality such as: remote access to the server via serial port or NIC with the ability to power on/off and power reset the system independent of the operating system or application status.

Dell OpenManage IT Assistant (ITA)

ITA is a standards-based systems management application that monitors and manages Dell systems (desktops, notebooks, servers, storage and network switches). ITA provides for system discovery, remote configuration management, system health monitoring, inventory reporting, and a consolidated launch point to system-specific Dell tools. ITA helps to improve IT efficiency by automating traditionally labor-intensive tasks, minimizing the need to visit individual computer systems, and proactively alerting the IT manager to potential problems before they occur. ITA also benefits businesses that may not have a large, full-time systems management staff to watch over their networks, as it provides easy-to-use health monitoring, asset reporting, and consolidated tool launch functions.

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) It can be launched as a stand alone application or from the central console, the OpenManage ITA.

Dell OMSA is a highly secure tool for managing individual Dell servers from virtually anywhere at any time. It is part of Dells OpenManage product set for simple, automated management of Dell systems that can help maximize the value of IT infrastructure. OMSA has an extensive list of management capabilities that are designed to enhance IT manager productivity, alleviate security concerns and ease integration into existing management frameworks. Below are a few examples: With support for industry-standard protocols including WBEM, CIM, and SNMP, OMSA helps simplify the integration of Dell PowerEdge servers into a customer management network. It provides a customized installation mechanism to better meet the customers needs. Customers can use the browser or CLI to facilitate updates to Dell software including BIOS, RAID, firmware and device drivers. By providing SSL encryption and OS-based authentication, OMSA helps protect the server from unauthorized access to server resources, and helps simplify management of the user IDs and passwords. Powerful online diagnostics and asset reporting capabilities allow users to take more proactive control over the server.

Dell Server Assistant (DSA)

DSA is designed to make OS installation quick and easy, and provide customers with one stop shopping for setting up a PowerEdge server, including providing the latest Dell drivers, RAID and NIC configurations, Dell diagnostics, and electronic documentation. Page 8 PowerEdge 1800 InfoBrief - February 2005

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Feature

Benefit Serviceability

Tool-less Chassis Active ID

The tool-less chassis allows quick access to internal system components, which helps to make it easy to service and maintain. The new bezel displays the Active ID backlit in blue when the server is functioning properly. If the system encounters certain types of failures or management thresholds have been met, an amber caution light will blink indicating a problem. Once the bezel is removed, LEDs will indicate where the problem has occurred (power supply, fan, etc.), and alerts will also be generated via the OMSA tool. This feature enables administrators to quickly identify a server with a problem in a rack full of servers. The system contains an LED on the back of the server that mimics the functionality of the LED on the bezel. Additionally, the LED functions as a system locator from a service perspective. Simply press a button on the front of the chassis or generate a command via OMSA and the LED will blink allowing system administrators to easily identify a system in a rack full of servers or other IT equipment. Once the system is identified, push a button and the light will stop blinking.

System Identification button on rear of chassis

Upgrade Options
The PowerEdge 1800 can be enhanced in the following ways: Add microprocessor (up to two in a system) Increase memory (up to 12GB) Add internal HDD storage (up to 6 x 300GB SCSI drives or up to 6 x 250MB SATA drives) Add network adapters Add RAID adapters Add the remote access PCI card (DRAC4/P) Add fibre channel host bus adapters for attachment to external fibre channel storage and SAN PowerVault 22XS SCSI-based external storage enclosures Dell/EMC Fibre Channel-based external storage enclosures Add optional removable media devices like: CD-ROM, diskette drive, DVD, CD-RW, DVD+RW5, USB key, external USB CD and diskette drive Add internal and external tape data backup devices Wide range of OS support, including Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, Windows Server 2003 Small Business Premium Edition, Windows Server 2003 Small Business Standard Edition, Red Hat Linux Enterprise Page 9 PowerEdge 1800 InfoBrief - February 2005

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v2.1 and Red Hat Linux Enterprise v3, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 EM64T and Novell NetWare 5.1 and 6.5.

Service and Support

Please note: Dell services vary by region. The services listed below are available in the United States; please contact your local representative for more information, or visit http://www.dell.com. Dell offers a broad portfolio of Enterprise services that helps optimize the use of IT technologies, rapidly deploy systems, educate IT professionals and maximize system uptime. Dell provides expert advice and technical assistance and a single point of contact, and helps reduce overall total cost of ownership (TCO). Professional Services Server Consolidation Professional Services Storage Solutions Professional Services Migration Suite Professional Services High Performance Professional Services

Deployment Services Custom Factory Integration (CFI) Services provide high-quality, one-touch integration of enterprise hardware and software Asset Data Services assist with asset tagging, control, and reporting of systems Customized delivery helps ensure timely response when and where required On-site installation, de-installation, moves, and upgrades by trained and experienced technicians Dell Financial Services offers efficient and environmentally safe disposal for nonfunctional or older equipment designed to comply with environmental standards

Training and Certification Services Dell Certified Enterprise Engineer Program offers Foundation, Associate, Master and Master Instructor level courses in the following areas of study: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/services/en/dcee_courses?c=us&cs=04&l =en&s=bsd PowerEdge Server Systems Management Business Continuity Network Storage Dell/EMC SAN Backup-Restore ndustry Certifications like MCSE, Linux, Cisco, and Novell Page 10 PowerEdge 1800 InfoBrief - February 2005

Support Services Dell Product Group

Platinum Enterprise Services = Comprehensive site-based support for complex production and operational environments. Gold Enterprise Services = Rapid, expert support for key systems, such as production and operational servers. Silver Same Day Basic Response = Enhanced, prompt hardware and software support for non-critical systems, such as departmental or development servers. Bronze NBD Basic Response = Basic hardware support for simple systems, such as file or print servers, with Next Business Day on-site response.3 Software support for enterprise software including Windows, Novell, and Linux Limited Warranty2 and Service and Support are provided with all Dell servers including 30 Day Getting Started Phone Support, 7x24 technical phone support, E-support, and NBD on-site3 response Service Upgrades to enable rapid resolution through same day on-site3 services OpenManage Subscription Services to keep customers informed of the latest BIOS, drivers, and utilities to help better manage the Dell solution.

For details on all programs contact Dell. Service specifications are valid in the US only and subject to change without notification. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders arising from such errors.
1 This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
2 For a complete copy of our guarantees or limited warranties, please write Dell USA L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas 78682. For more information, visit http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/misc/policy_010_policy.htm. 3 Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability and geographical restrictions. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. Subject to terms of service contract. U.S. only.

This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 10 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
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