Dell PowerEdge 4600 User manual

Dell PowerEdge
4600 Server
Incorporating the latest in high
performance technologies, an
enhanced set of availability
features*and a high level of
scalability, the Dell™PowerEdge™
4600 introduces a new level of
functionality to the dual-processor
mid-range server market.
Performance
The Dell PowerEdge 4600 offers new, cutting-edge technologies providing exceptional levels of performance for
memory-intensive, high bandwidth applications including network infrastructure, collaborative data backup and
recovery, research, security and streaming media. With up to two Intel®Xeon™processors, it delivers core speeds
as fast as 3.0GHz with a 400MHz front side bus.
Furthermore, the PowerEdge 4600 is the first Dell platform to utilize the ServerWorks®Grand Champion High
End (GC-HE) chipset that raises the bar for high speed memory access and performance. The PowerEdge 4600
implementation of the chipset provides an incredible 3.2GB/s of memory bandwidth and up to 3.4GB/s of throughput
on a five-bus-segment architecture. The chipset also accommodates up to twelve registered DDR (double data rate)
DIMMs with capacities up to 2GB and four-way interleaved memory architecture for a performance advantage
particularly important in high-end graphic applications environments.
The PowerEdge 4600 also incorporates PCI eXtended (PCI-X) technology, the next generation local I/O standard
that provides
high bandwidth and dedicated hardware interfaces between internal chips and peripheral cards that
can result in an overall reduction of system latency time.
High Availability and Data Protection
Designed to meet the needs of customers who require high levels of availability and data protection, the
PowerEdge 4600 offers the latest in high availability features. A key differentiator of the PowerEdge 4600 is the
embedded PERC3/Di RAID controller, a high-performance Ultra3 (160MB/s) SCSI RAID solution that provides dual
RAID channels and supports write-back caching with a battery backup to protect the cache memory’s content in
the event of a power outage. It also features redundant cooling and redundant power supply options in addition
to hot-plug hard drives and hot-plug PCI-X slots for optimum uptime.
The GC-HE chipset contributes several key high availability features to the PowerEdge 4600. Spare Bank, Memory
Mirroring and Error Correcting Code (ECC) SDRAM memory with support for Chipkill™technology enable the servers
to withstand errors that could crash a system that does not support this technology.
Scalability, Manageability and Serviceability
The PowerEdge 4600 provides both enhanced scalability for internal storage, memory and network bandwidth as
well as enhanced flexibility to configure and manage data.* As a result, customers have an easy-to-use system that
can grow readily with their needs. With 10 hard drives, the server delivers up to 1.46TB of internal storage capacity,
and the PowerEdge 4600’s seven PCI slots offer room for additional functionality and expansion.
The PowerEdge 4600 offers Dell OpenManage™with a streamlined, wizard-driven installation for simple management
from the very beginning. Built-in remote management includes full in-service or out-of-service access to the system,
and the completely redesigned 6U chassis is built for data centers, remote offices and networked environments.
* Versus its predecessor, the PowerEdge 4400.
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FEATURES DESCRIPTION
Processor Up to two Intel®Xeon™processors at 2.4GHz, 2.6GHz, 2.8GHz to 3.0GHz
Front side bus 400MHz
Chipset ServerWorks®Grand Champion HE
PCI Seven slots: 6 x 64-bit/100MHz hot-plug PCI-X (800MB/s peak bandwidth),
1 x 32-bit/33MHz (5V)
Internal storage Eight one-inch hot-plug drives: Ultra3 (U160) SCSI 10,000 rpm at
36GB, 73GB or 146GB or 15,000 rpm at 18GB, 36GB or 73GB
Optional 2 x 1" hot-plug drives (10,000 or 15,000 rpm, Ultra3 (U160) SCSI)
in peripheral bay
Optional 2 x 4 split backplane
Memory Up to 24GB DDR ECC SDRAM: 12 DIMM sockets; four-way interleaving
Chipkill™and Spare Bank support for enhanced data protection in
the event of a DRAM chip failure
Embedded SCSI Dual channel Ultra3 (U160)
Single channel Ultra2 for internal tape backup units
RAID Dell PERC 4/DC or PERC3/Di (embedded RAID with 128MB of battery-backed cache)
Optional: PERC3/DC (dual-channel PCI RAID controller) PERC3/QC
(quad-channel PCI RAID controller)
LAN on motherboard (LOM) 10/100 Ethernet controller; 10/100/1000 Ethernet controller (two controllers
support load balancing, failover, and PXE support)
Availability and serviceability Spare Bank and Memory Mirroring; configurable ECC memory with ChipKill
support; hot-plug drives; hot-plug and redundant fans; hot-plug PCI-X slots;
optional hot-plug and redundant power supplies
Easy-access chassis
System management Embedded Server Management 3; Active ID (light on front of chassis to indicate
errors); LCD panel status for monitoring system temperature, fans, voltage, and
critical components functionality
Optional DRAC III controller for out-of-band remote system management; LED
indicator light on each hot-pluggable component
Optional Software Microsoft®Windows®Server 2003 Standard Edition; Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced
Server; Microsoft Windows 2000 Server; Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0; Microsoft
Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition; Novell®Netware®5.1, 6.0; Red Hat®Linux 8.0,
9.0; Red Hat Linux 7.2; Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1
Form factor Tower or 6U rack
DELL ENTERPRISE SERVICES
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model, including tailored service and support, low
cost and a single point of accountability, Dell
Services can provide you with fast, effective,
affordable service offerings at any point in your IT
process. Whether you need professional
consulting, training and certification, deployment,
or support services, Dell promises to be your
single point of accountability at all times.
Professional Services
Dell Professional Services enables Dell customers
to optimize ROI by leveraging complex technology
through the design, development and deployment
of innovative, robust and scalable business-critical
solutions. With each engagement, we utilize our
proven methodology and project management
expertise to understand your business objectives,
design plans that are flexible to adapt to your
current environment and then deliver the desired
results.
Deployment Services
We bring you deployment assistance that delivers
true value from beginning to end. Dell can tailor
systems to our customers' specifications by
customizing the hardware and software
configuration during the initial system-build to
reduce redundancy and time. We can manage the
delivery, installation and disposal of your assets
with the same eye for efficiency.
Training and Certification Services
Our approach to Training and Certification allows
you to outsmart your competitors - not outspend
them - with industry standard learning across Dell
hardware and industry standard software. Dell
can assist you wherever you need us, whether
on-site, on-line or in a classroom setting, to help
your organization take full advantage of information
technology.
Enterprise Support Services
Technology is a significant investment, and it pays
to have a partner who can help you minimize costly
downtime. Through our Enterprise Support
Services offerings, Dell provides tiered support
service packages with the flexibility to customize
the offering to meet your specific needs across a
wide range of computing environments. With
proactive and reactive support options which
include hardware and software support with varied
response levels, account management, and remote
resolution, Dell provides support solutions that
meet your needs, cost effectively.
Services vary by region. For more information on the
available services in your area, please visit
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Dell PowerEdge 4600 Server
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