Dell Precision Workstation 490 User manual

Dell Precision™
490 Workstation
Big Performance. Small Footprint.
Looking for a high-end workstation that delivers groundbreaking performance and exceptional
processing power to space-constrained environments? Then look no further. Developed in close
collaboration with hardware and software partners, the Dell Precision 490 workstation combines
a flexible, compact chassis and intelligent power management to deliver an ideal solution for
financial trading floors, performance clusters, render farms and other crowded, power-sensitive
environments. Optimized for performance, reliability and scalability in environments where space
is at a premium, the Dell Precision 490 lets you power through complex tasks and complete your
projects faster than the previous generation.
• New 64-bit quad-core Intel Xeon processors can deliver big performance gains
over the current Intel dual-core processors when running multiple single-
threaded applications simultaneously (multi-tasking) and for individual
applications which can take advantage of up to eight cores (multi-threaded)1.
• Up to 32GB2DDR2 fully buffered DIMM ECC memory, plus up to 5x more memory
bandwidth over dual-channel memory with quad channel3memory architecture4,
delivers no-compromise compute performance in a compact, rack ready form
factor
• Latest SAS (Serial attached SCSI) hard disk storage delivers up to 50% higher
performance than SATA 10K drives5
• A flexible dual-orientation chassis, with added slots for expandability
Visual Realism with High-Performance OpenGL Graphics
Dell Precision offers an intelligent selection of high-performance graphics cards that can satisfy
a range of customer needs from outstanding OpenGL 3D performance to dependable 2D
performance with optional dual monitor capability.
Optimal Scalability in a Compact Chassis
With additional DIMM slots to expand memory capacity up to 32GB2, and an innovative chassis
designed for flexibility, the Dell Precision 490 provides a highly scalable, cost-effective architecture
with performance capabilities that can fundamentally change the way you work.
If you’re looking to optimize efficiency and power usage with a platform designed to support
higher performing, low wattage multi-core Intel Xeon processors today and into the future, the
Dell Precision 490 is the ultimate choice. And with Independent Software Vendor (ISV) application
certification, you can be sure your applications will run efficiently on Dell Precision workstations,
today and tomorrow.
Peace of Mind Through ISV Application Certification
Dell partners with leading ISVs to certify system and application compatibility to ensure optimized
performance in demanding workstation environments. And, to assure access to the latest
productivity enhancing technology solutions, Dell invests in the workstation ISV community by
providing the hardware platforms needed to further multithreaded and 64-bit application
development. By maintaining strong relationships with ISV application developers, Dell engineers
can provide ongoing optimization and support, should you need it.
Introducing the Dell Precision™ 490
workstation, a productivity machine
where lightning-fast 64-bit multi-core
Intel®Xeon®processors, impressive
graphics, and exceptional memory
capacity work together in a flexible
and innovative compact chassis to
deliver performance, scalability
and flexibility.
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Dell Precision™ 490 Workstation
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SYSTEM
Processors
Operating Systems
Chipset
Memory
Flash BIOS
Graphics
Hard Drives
Hard Drive Controller
Audio Controller
Standard I/O Ports
Optional I/O
CHASSIS
Dual-orientation Desktop
PERIPHERALS
Monitors
Keyboard
Mouse
Optional Speakers
STORAGE DEVICES
Optional Removable Storage
Optional Modem
SECURITY
Software
ENVIRONMENTAL & REGULATORY
Standards
Lead Free
SERVICE & SUPPORT
Base
Recommended
FEATURES Dell Precision™ 490 Workstation
Dell Precision™ 490 Workstation
NOTE: Some applications and peripherals are not compatible with a 64-bit operating system environment. Be sure to verify with all of your current application vendors that your full application suite is compatible before purchasing a Dell
Precision workstation with a 64-bit operating system.
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1 Quad-core performance gains over dual-core based on the SPEC CPU2000 rate 8p int and fp benchmark tests performed by Dell Labs in October 2006 on the Dell Precision 690 with two Intel Xeon 5300 sequence processors with quad-
core, 2 x 4MB shared L2 cache and 1066MHz FSB, 4GB DDR2 533 ECC FBD memory, NIVIDA Quadro®FX3500 graphics, 80GB SATA 7200RPM HDD, Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2 as compared to the Dell Precision 690 with two Intel Xeon
5000 and 5100 sequence processors with 4MB L2 cache and 1066MHz FSB, 4GB DDR2 533 ECC FBD memory, 80GB SATA 7200RPM HDD, Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2. Actual performance will vary based on configuration, usage and
manufacturing variability. 2 The total amount of available memory will be less and depends on the actual system configuration. To fully utilize 4GB or more of memory requires a 64-bit enabled processor and 64-bit operating system.
3 Quad-channel memory requires 4 each of the same capacity memory DIMMs. 4 Based on a comparison of the Dell Precision 470 memory bandwidth of 6.4GB/sec, versus the Dell Precision 490 memory bandwidth of 32GB/sec.
5 Based on the PCMark hard drive benchmark tests performed by Dell Labs in January 2006 on the Dell Precision 690 with two Intel Xeon 5150 2.66GHz processors with dual-core, 4MB L2 cache and 1333MHz FSB (No HT available), 8GB
DDR2 533 ECC FBD memory, Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2. Tests were performed comparing the performance of a 73GB 15K SAS drive vs. the 80GB SATA 10K drive and the 73GB SCSI 15K drive. Actual performance will vary based on
configuration, usage and manufacturing variability. 6 Based on currently available information from Microsoft. Requirements subject to change. Windows Vista has not been tested on all user configurations, and may not be compatible
with some hardware devices and other software. Dell systems must be configured with a minimum of 512MB system memory (RAM) for “Windows Vista Capable” designation. Systems which meet only minimum requirements for the
“Windows Vista Capable” designation will not provide the full benefits of “Premium Ready,” including the Aero interface. Some Dell systems may not meet the requirements for “Premium Ready,” no matter the configuration. Aero and
other premium benefits not available with Windows Vista Home Basic. Please visit www.windowsvista.com/getready for more information. 7 For hard drives, one GB means 1 billon bytes and one TB equals one trillion bytes; actual
capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less. 8 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. 9 DVD-ROM drives may have write-capable hardware that has been disabled via firmware modifications. 10 Discs burned with this drive may not be compatible with some existing drives and players; using
DVD+R media provides maximum compatibility. 12 Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Upload speeds are less (about 30Kbps). Speeds can vary by line condition and modem manufacturer. Analog phone line and service required.
13 Meets the requirements of the EU Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances dated January 27, 2003. 14 Per the EU Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances directive, this
system (chassis and factory installed components) or configuration contains less than 0.1% lead by weight. 15 For a complete copy of our guarantees and limited warranties, please write Dell U.S.A. L.P., Attention: Warranties, One Dell
Way, Round Rock, TX 78682. For more information, visit www.dell.com/warranty. 16 Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability,
geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only.
Dell, the Dell logo, Dell Precision, OpenManage, and UltraSharp are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and other countries. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. © Copyright 2006 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Dual-core Intel®Xeon®5100 series processors with up to 1333MHz front side bus and 4MB shared cache; Quad-core Intel Xeon 5300 series
processors with up to 1333MHz front side bus and 2 x 4MB shared cache; All processors are 64-bit, XD and VT capable
Genuine Windows®XP Pro SP2
Genuine Windows®XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Vista™ capable6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS v.4 (Intel EM64T)
Intel®5000X chipset
Up to 32GB2quad-channel3architecture DDR2 Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) 533 and 667MHz ECC memory; Eight DIMM slots
8MB flash memory for system BIOS; SMBIOS 2.3.4 support
Support for PCI Express x16 graphics cards up to 150 watts and with up to 512MB graphics memory including: NVIDIA Quadro®FX 4500; NVIDIA
Quadro®FX 3500; ATI FireGL 7200; NVIDIA Quadro®FX 3450; NVIDIA Quadro®FX550; ATI™ FireGL™ V3400; NVIDIA Quadro®NVS 285; All graphics
cards support dual monitor configurations
SATA 3.0Gb/s with NCQ 7200 RPM with 16MB DataBurst Cache™ up to 750 GB7; SATA 3.0Gb/s with NCQ 7200RPM with 8MB DataBurst Cache™ up to
250GB7; SATA 10K RPM with 16MB DataBurst Cache™ up to 160GB7; SAS 10K RPM up to 300GB7; SAS 15K RPM up to 146GB7; Chassis supports up to
three internal drives (2.0TB7maximum storage capacity)
Integrated SATA 3.0Gb/s controller with support for RAID 0, 1, and 5; SAS RAID 0, 1 with optional SAS 5i/r PCI-E card; SAS RAID 0, 1, 5, (in mini-
tower orientation only) with optional PERC 5/i PCI-e card
Integrated Broadcom®5758Gigabit4 Ethernet controller
Integrated High Definition Audio (Rev 1.0 Specification) with Sigmatel STAC9200 High Definition Audio CODEC and Intel ESB2’s AC97/ High Definition
digital controller
Eight USB 2.0: two on front panel, five on back panel, one internal on motherboard; Two serial; One parallel; Two PS/2; One RJ-45; Stereo line-in and
headphone line-out on back panel; Microphone and headphone connector on front panel
IEEE 1394a connector available on front panel with add-in card
Desktop orientation with feet: (WxHxD) 17.64" x 6.73" x 18.54" (maximum including badge); 44.8 cm x 17.1 cm x 47.1 cm (maximum including
badge)Mini-tower orientation with feet: (WxHxD) 6.73" x 17.64" x 18.54"; 17.1 cm x 44.8 cm x 47.1 cm (maximum including badge)Two internal 3.5" HDD
bays; Two external 5.25" optical bays, one of which can accommodate a third HDD in mini-tower orientation.One external 3.5" flex bay for floppy or
media card reader, one of which can accommodate a third HDD in desktop orientation; One PCI-e x16 graphics slot, Two PCI-e x8 slots wired as x4,
Two PCI-X 64bit/100MHz slots with support for 3.3v or universal cards, One PCI 32bit/33Mhz slot; 750 watts Power Factor Correcting (PFC) power
supply
Performance flat panel displays, Dell UltraSharp™ widescreen and standard flat panel displays from 17" viewable to 30" viewable; Analog flat panel
displays and CRT monitors also available
Dell Enhanced QuietKey USB; Enhanced Multimedia USB; Smart Card keyboard USB
Dell USB two-button mouse and Dell USB optical two-button scroll mouse
Internal chassis speaker; Dell two and three piece stereo system; Dell sound bar available for all flat panel displays
CD-ROM, CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo, DVD-ROM9, DVD+/-RW10, USB Floppy Drive, USB media card reader
Dell 56K12 v.92 Data/Fax PCI modem
Trusted Platform Module 1.2 (TPM 1.2); Chassis intrusion switch; Setup/BIOS Password; I/O Interface Security
TCO99, Blue Angel, Green PC, Energy Star, BSMI, C-TICK, CE, FCC, IRAM, NEMKO, NFPA 99, SABBS, SASO, TCO, TUV, UL, VCCI, USB 2.0; WEEE
Environmentally conscious design is RoHS Compliant13/Lead Free14
3-Year Limited Warranty15 with 3 years standard Next Business Day (NBD) onsite16 parts replacement and 3 years NBD onsite16 labor (US Only)
3-Year Same Business Day 4 hour On-site Service16 – 5 days a week, M-F 10 hours a day (8-6PM)
3-Year Same Business Day 4 hour On-site Service16 – 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
3 & 4-year Gold Technical Support, expert support via phone, e-mail and online chat - 7 days a week, 24 hours a day