Dell’s Innovative 2970 PowerEdge Servers

The Dell PowerEdge 2970 server features technology
that optimizes the balance between performance,
energy efficiency, and value.

Versatility & Performance:

The PowerEdge 2970 is a general-purpose 2-socket/2U server
targeted to meet the needs of a broad array of customers
ranging from small and medium businesses to large enterprise
customers. The server easily supports network infrastructure
applications such as file/print and web infrastructures as well
as small databases and virtualized servers. The small form
factor enables customers to balance the size of the server with
robust performance and high availability feature options. Key features on the PowerEdge 2970 include the
latest AMD Opteron processors, hot-plug redundant power and cooling, embedded RAID, optional advanced
remote management, dual Gigabit NICs, up to eight hot-plug 2.5” SAS/SATA hard drives, eight memory
DIMM slots, and three PCIe slots.

A Compelling Choice for Virtualization:

Virtualization helps businesses reduce operational costs and energy consumption in the data center through
effective scaling, improved utilization and simplified operations. Dell delivers fully tested, integrated solutions
including the right hardware, software and services to help businesses take full advantage of the benefits of
virtualizing their IT environments. The PowerEdge 2970, combined with Dell’s leadership with key industry
partners such as VMware and Microsoft, offers a compelling choice for businesses looking to capitalize on
virtualization.

Lower energy Consumption and reduced operating Costs:

PowerEdge servers optimize system resources to lower total energy consumption and reduce operating
costs without sacrificing performance levels required to run mainstream enterprise applications. The
PowerEdge 2970 features Dell’s unique low power design and runs on AMD Opteron processors featuring
PowerNow technology to optimize processor power utilization based on workload, ultimately helping to
save money by saving energy.

Increased Manageability to Simplify Operations:

Dell offers businesses the most manageable systems in the industry by providing two paths to
management : Dell developed tools and partner integrations. At the center of our management capabilities,
the Dell OpenManage suite of hardware management applications provides comprehensive deployment,
monitoring, and change management functionality. For businesses seeking a broader solution, Dell has
partnered with leading systems management vendors — such as Altiris, Novell, Microsoft, and LANDesk — to
provide deployment and change management of your entire IT environment. For large enterprise
frameworks — such as CA, HP, or IBM — we offer connections that allow Dell systems to be managed with
those tools.

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Processors
AMD OpteronTM Processors:
Up to 2 Quad-Core AMD OpteronTM Processors 2300 series or 2 Dual-Core AMD OpteronTM Processors 2200 series

Chipset
Broadcom HT-2100 and HT-1000 Server I/O Controllers

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Memory
AMD Memory Optimiser Technology
Up to 64GB (8 DIMM slots): 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB ECC DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking and Correction (ECC) and Single Device Data Correction (SDDC) technologies maintain system data integrity and help prevent single bit or multi bit errors on DIMMs.
Spare Bank support for enhanced data protection in the event of a DRAM chip failure. Requires 8 DIMMs populated to function.

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Operating Systems
Factory Installed O/S:
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, x64 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2, x64 Standard Edition
Red Hat Linux Enterprise v4, ES, WS, AS and ES x86-64
Red Hat Linux Enterprise v5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 x86-64

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Storage
Hard Drives:
3.5" SATA (7.2K) - 160GB, 250GB, 500GB, or 750GB
3.5" SAS (10K) - 73GB, 146GB, 300GB, or 400GB3
3.5" SAS (15K) - 73GB, 146GB, or 300GB3
2.5 inch SAS (10K rpm): 36GB, 73GB, 146GB3
or 2.5 inch SAS (15K rpm): 36GB, 73GB3
2.5 inch SATA II (7.2K rpm): 80GB, 120GB3

Maximum Internal Storage:
Up to 4.5TB4, 6 x 750GB4 SATA (7.2K rpm)

External Storage:
Disk Storage Options:
PowerVault RD1000 disk-based backup system
PowerVault NX1950 Unified Storage Solution
PowerVault MD3000 Modular Disk Storage Array
PowerVault MD1000 SAS external storage system

Dell/EMC products:
Dell/EMC AX150 and AX150i Networked Storage Array
Dell/EMC CX300 Networked Storage Array
Dell/EMC CX3-10c Networked Multi-protocol Storage Array
Dell/EMC CX3-20 Networked Storage Array
Dell/EMC CX3-40 Networked Storage Array
Dell/EMC CX3-80 Networked Storage Array

 

External Backup Options:
Libraries:
PowerVault ML6000 Modular Tape Libraries
PowerVault TL2000 and TL4000 Compact Tape Libraries

Autoloaders:
PowerVault 124T Autoloader

Single Drives:
PowerVault LTO Tape Drives
PowerVault Rackable Tape Drives

 

Backup and Recovery Software:
Symantec Backup ExecTM 11d
Symantec Backup Exec Quickstart
Yosemite Backup 8.1
CommVault Galaxy Express 6.1
EMC NetWorkerTM

Drive Bays
8 x 2.5" Hard Drive Option
6 x 3.5" Hard Drive Option
Peripheral bay options: Floppy Drive, PowerVault 100T Tape Drive
Slim optical drive bay with choice of CD-ROM, DVD-ROM7 or Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM

Slots
Three total:
Three PCI Express slots (1 x 8 full length, full height; 1 x 8 half length, full height, 1 x 4 half length, full height)

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Drive Controllers
Integrated SAS 5/i(base): 4 port SAS controller. Does not support RAID.
Dell Single Channel ultra 320 SCSI PCIe Host Adapter for tape backup

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server RAID Controller
Optional PERC 5/E or PERC 6/E
SAS 5/E
Optional integrated PERC 5/i or 6/i

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Communications
Dual embedded Broadcom NetXtreme IITM 5708 Gigabit6 Ethernet NIC with fail-over and load balancing.
TOE (TCP/IP Offload Engine) supported on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, SP1 or higher with Scalable Networking Pack.
Optional add-in NICs:
Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter, Gigabit, Copper, PCI-E x4
Intel PRO/1000 PT Single Port Server Adapter, Gigabit, Copper, PCI-E x1
Intel PRO/1000 PF Single Port Server Adapter, Gigabit, Optical, PCI-E x4
Intel PRO/1000 Quad Port PCI-E x4
Broadcom NetXtremeTM 5721 Single Port Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Copper, PCI-E x1;
Broadcom NetXtreme IITM 5708 Single Port Gigabit Ethernet NIC w/TOE, Copper, PCI-E x4

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Power
Standard 750 Watt hot-plug power supply
Optional redundant 750 Watt hot-plug power supply
Auto-switching universal 110/220 Volts

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Availability
Hot-plug hard drives
Hot-plug redundant power
Hot-plug redundant cooling
ECC memory
Spare Row
Single Device Data Correction (SDDC)
PERC5/i integrated daughtercard w/ battery-backed 256MB DDR2 cache
High availability failover cluster support
DRAC 5
Support for internal tape device or internal disk drive backup unit
Tool-less chassis
Cluster support

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Graphics
Embedded ATI ES1000 with 16MB memory

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Chassis
2U Rack-mountable chassis
29.31" (74.4cm) D x 17.5" (44.43cm) W x 3.4" (8.64cm) H with bezel attached
Rack Weight 52.5 lbs (23.8 Kg), maximum configuration

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Management
OpenManageTM
Standard Baseboard Management Controller with IPMI 2.0 support
Optional DRAC 5/i for advanced capabilities

Dell PowerEdge 2970 Server Rack support
4-post (Dell rack), 3rd party Versa rails, sliding rails and Cable Management Arm

Environmental
Operating Temperature: 10º C to 35º C (50º F to 95º F)5
Storage Temperature: -40º C to 65º C (-40º F to 149º F)
Operating Relative Humidity (non-condensing twmax=29C): 20% to 80% non-condensing
Maximum humidity gradient: 10% per hour, operational and non-operational conditions.
Storage Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing (twmax=38C)
Operating Vibration: 0.26G at 5Hz to 350Hz for 2 minutes
Storage Vibration: 1.54Grms Random Vibration at 10Hz to 250Hz for 15 minutes
Operating Shock: 1 shock pulse of 31G for up to 2ms
Storage Shock: 6 shock pulses of 71G for up to 2ms
Operating Altitude: -16 to 3,048m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Storage Altitude: -16m to 10,600m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)

Supplier Warranty:

• 3 years limited parts replacement warranty
• DELL FACTORY RECERTIFIED UNIT-FACTORY REBUILT TO LIKE NEW CONDITION
  

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DELL POWEREDGE 2970 2x-DUAL AMD OPTERON 3.0GHZ CPU'S 1000MHZ FSB 2MB CACHE, 16GB DDR2 PC5300 ECC MEMORY, PERC 5I ON-BOARD RAID CONTROLLER WITH 256MG RAID MEMORY AND BATTERY, 4TB (8x-500GB) 7.2K RPM 2.5-INCH SATA HARD DRIVES, DVD ROM DRIVE, FRONT BEXEL,DUAL 2x-10/100/1000 NETWORK CARDS, DUAL 2x- 750 WATT POWER SUPPLIES.

DELL FACTORY RECERTIFIED UNIT-FACTORY REBUILT TO LIKE NEW CONDITION,FULLY PROFESSIONAL TESTED BEFORE SHIPPED

3 YEARS PARTS REPLCEMENT WARRANTY - FREE