Name: Dell PowerEdge R520 Server
Brand: Dell Technologies
SKU: NEXUS-5728

Dell PowerEdge R520

The Dell PowerEdge R520 offers two-socket performance and features a balanced performance to storage ratio for data-intensive applications. The 2u design supports up to two Intel Xeon v2 processors, DDR3 memory modules, and 4 PCI slots for attaching additional NICs and HD controllers. This system is designed for a variety of different workloads including consolidation and virtualization, database applications, business analytics, web serving and hosting, and many other applications.

Dell PowerEdge R520 Overview:

The Dell PowerEdge R520 is a server model manufactured by Dell that is designed to provide reliable performance and scalability for various business needs. The R520 is part of Dell's PowerEdge R series, which is known for delivering robust and efficient server solutions. The PowerEdge R520 is a 2U rack server, meaning it occupies two units of space in a standard server rack. Its larger form factor allows for increased expansion and scalability compared to 1U servers. The server is equipped with Intel Xeon E5-2400 v2 processors, which provide powerful processing capabilities for demanding workloads. The specific processor options may vary depending on the configuration selected. In terms of memory, the R520 supports up to 384GB or 768GB of DDR3 RAM, depending on the memory configuration chosen. This allows for efficient multitasking and data handling, ensuring smooth performance even with resource-intensive applications. Storage options on the R520 are flexible, with multiple drive bays available to accommodate both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives or solid-state drives (SSDs). This enables users to customize the server's storage capacity and performance based on their specific requirements. The server includes Dell's integrated iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) with Lifecycle Controller, which provides advanced management capabilities. Administrators can remotely manage and monitor the server, perform diagnostics, and perform firmware updates, simplifying system administration and troubleshooting. Connectivity options on the R520 are comprehensive, with multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports and optional 10GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) networking capabilities. This allows for high-speed data transfer and communication within the network infrastructure. Expansion slots are available for adding optional peripherals, such as RAID controllers, network adapters, or additional storage controllers, to enhance storage or networking capabilities. The PowerEdge R520 supports a wide range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and various Linux distributions, providing flexibility and compatibility with different software environments. Overall, the Dell PowerEdge R520 server offers a balance between performance, scalability, and manageability, making it suitable for medium to large-sized businesses that require reliable and expandable server solutions.

Dell PowerEdge R520 Server Specifications

PROCESSOR - 2 SOCKETS

- Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) link: 6.4GT/s; 7.2GT/s; 8.0 GT/s

Cache:

2.5MB per core; core options: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16

OPERATING SYSTEM (DELL RECOMMENDS WINDOWS 10 PRO)

- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper-V®
- Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
- Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®

Virtualization options:

Citrix® XenServer®
VMware® vSphere® ESXi™
Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization®

CHIPSET

Intel C602

MEMORY

Up to 384GB (12 DIMM slots) 2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB DDR3 up to 1600MT/s

STORAGE

Maximum internal storage: Up to 32TB

DRIVE BAYS

Up to eight 3.5” hot-plug SAS, SATA or SSD

SLOTS

4 PCIe slots:

With two processors:
- One x16 PCIe slot with x16 bandwidth, half-length, half-height
- One x16 PCIe slot with x8 bandwidth, full-length, full-height
- Two x16 PCIe slots with x8 bandwidth, half-length, full-height
With one processor:
- One x8 PCIe slot with x4 bandwidth, half-length, half-height
- One x16 PCIe slot with x8 bandwidth, full-length, full-height
- Two x8 PCIe slots with x4 bandwidth, half-length, full-height

RAID CONTROLLERS

- PERC S110 (SW RAID)
- PERC H310
- PERC H710
- PPERC H710P

External HBAs (RAID):

- PERC H810

External HBAs (non-RAID):

6Gbps SAS HBA

NETWORK CONTROLLER

- Broadcom® 5720 Dual Port 1Gb LOM

I/O adapter options:

1Gb Ethernet:
- Broadcom 5720 Dual Port 1Gb NIC
- Broadcom 5719 Quad Port 1Gb NIC
- Intel I350 Dual Port 1Gb stand-up adapter
- Intel I350 Quad Port 1Gb stand-up adapter
10Gb Converged Ethernet:
- Brocade® BR1020 Dual Port 10Gb CNA
- QLogic® QLE8262 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+
- Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10Gb Base-T CNA
- Broadcom 57810S Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ CNA
10Gb Ethernet
- Intel X520 Dual Port 10Gb DA/SFP+ server adapter
- Intel X540 Dual Port 10Gb Base-T adapter
FC16/FC8/FC4 HBA
- QLogic QLE2460 4Gb Single Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2462 4Gb Dual Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2560 8Gb Single Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2562 8Gb Dual Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2660 16Gb Single Port FC HBA
- QLogic QLE2662 16Gb Dual Port FC HBA
- Emulex® LPe-12000-E 8Gb Single Port FC HBA
- Emulex LPe-12002-E 8Gb Dual Port FC HBA
- Brocade 815 8Gb Single Port FC HBA
- Brocade 825 8Gb Dual Port FC HBA

POWER

Titanium efficiency, hot-plug redundant 750W power supply
Platinum efficiency, hot-plug redundant 750W or 495W power supply
Silver efficiency, cabled 550W power supply
91% efficiency, 1100W DC power supply
Auto-ranging power supplies

AVAILABILITY

High-efficiency, hot-plug, redundant power supplies
DC power supply
TPM
Dual internal SD support
Fan fault tolerance
Optional bezel
Luggage tag
ECC memory
Interactive LCD screen
ENERGY STAR® compliant
Extended power range
Switch independent partitioning

CHASSIS

2U Rack

MANAGEMENT

- Basic management (default)
- iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller
- iDRAC7 Express (upgrade), iDRAC7 Enterprise (upgrade)
- 8GB vFlash (upgrade), 16GB vFlash (upgrade)

Systems management:

IPMI 2.0 compliant
OpenManage™ Essentials
OpenManage Power Center
Dell OpenManage Connections:
- OpenManage Integration Suite for Microsoft® System Center
- Dell plug-in for VMware® vCenter®
- HP Operations Manager, IBM Tivoli® Netcool®, and CA Network and Systems Management (NSM)

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