Dell PowerEdge R520 Technical Manual
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- Page 1 PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide The PowerEdge R520, a two-socket, 2U rack server that delivers balanced performance and storage expandability for data-intensive applications.
- Page 2 Dell, the DELL logo, PowerEdge, EqualLogic, PowerVault, OpenManage, KACE and ReadyRails are trademarks of Dell, Inc. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, BitLocker, ActiveX, Internet Explorer and Hyper-V are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cable management arm..............................33 10 Operating systems and virtualization ........................... 34 Supported operating systems ............................34 Supported virtualization ..............................35 11 Dell OpenManage systems management ........................36 Systems management solutions ........................... 36 OpenManage systems management ........................... 37 Dell server management operations ..........................42 Appendix A. - Page 4 Appendix D. System board block diagram ........................51 Tables Table 1. Key technologies ..............................6 Table 2. Comparing the PowerEdge R510 to PowerEdge R520 .................. 7 Table 3. Technical specifications ............................8 Table 4. Chassis features ..............................12 Table 5.
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Page 5: System Overview
1 System overview Introduction The Dell™ PowerEdge™ R520 is a two-socket, 2U rack-mount server offering an excellent balance of processing power, storage capacity and redundancy. The R520’s price per performance, configuration flexibility and headroom for growth make it highly appealing for consolidation and virtualization, web serving and hosting, departmental database applications such as business analytics and a wide range of general-purpose collaboration and productivity applications. -
Page 6: Key Technologies
Key technologies Table 1 summarizes key technologies used in the Dell PowerEdge R520 rack server. Table 1. Key technologies Key technology Detailed description Intel Xeon processor This family of Intel processors has embedded PCIe lanes for improved I/O E5-2400 and E5-2400 v2 performance. -
Page 7: System Features
Comparison of PowerEdge systems The R520 is the new generation PowerEdge server replacing the R510. Table 2 compares some of the R520 features to the R510 features. Table 2. Comparing the PowerEdge R510 to PowerEdge R520 Feature PowerEdge R510 PowerEdge R520... -
Page 8: Specifications
Specifications Table 3 summarizes the specifications for each of the PowerEdge R520 features. For the latest information on supported features for the PowerEdge R520, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. Table 3. Technical specifications Feature PowerEdge R520 technical specification Form factor 2U rack Processors... - Page 9 Feature PowerEdge R520 technical specification High-efficiency, hot-plug redundant power supplies; DC power supply, hot-plug hard drives; TPM; dual internal SD support; fan fault tolerance; optional bezel; information Availability ® tag; ECC memory; interactive LCD screen; extended power range; ENERGY STAR compliant;...
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Page 10: Chassis Views And Features
3 Chassis views and features The Dell PowerEdge R520 is a 2U, 2-socket rack server. For additional system views and features, Dell PowerEdge R520 Systems Owner’s Manual see the on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. Chassis views Figure 1 shows the features on the front of the R520 chassis including eight 3.5-inch hard drives, front control panel, USB connectors and many other components and features described in this guide. -
Page 11: Figure 3. Back View
The chassis design of the R520 is optimized for easy access to components and for airflow for effective and efficient cooling. The R520 supports up to 12 DIMMs, two processors, hot-plug redundant power supplies and many other components and features described in this guide. Figure 4. Internal view PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 12: Chassis Features
Dedicated management port for optional iDRAC card Front control panel The R520 control panel is located on the front of the chassis as shown in Figure 5. For more Dell PowerEdge R520 Systems Owner’s Manual information about the LCD control panel, see the Dell.com/Support/Manuals. -
Page 13: Table 5. Security Features
Quick Resource Locator (QRL) — a model-specific Quick Response (QR) code that is located inside the R520 chassis cover (see Figure 6). Use your smartphone to access the Dell QRL app to learn more about the server. Figure 6. - Page 14 BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode through system setup. This Secure mode mode includes the option to lock out the power and NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide...
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Page 15: Processor
4 Processor The Dell PowerEdge R520 features the Intel Xeon processor E5-2400 and E5-2400 v2 product families, which offer an ideal combination of performance, power efficiency and cost. These processors provide high performance no matter what your constraint is — floor space, power or budget —... -
Page 16: Supported Processors
Supported processors Table 6 lists the Intel Xeon processors supported by the PowerEdge R520. For the latest information on supported processors, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. Table 6. Supported processors Cores/ Model Speed Cache memory Turbo threads speed E5-2470 2.3GHz 20MB 8/16 8.0GT/s... -
Page 17: Memory
More options are available for the Dell PowerEdge 12 generation servers than in previous generations — more capacity choices and more frequency choices. The PowerEdge R520 supports up to 384GB of memory with speeds of up to 1600MT/s, providing high performance in a variety of applications. -
Page 18: Memory Configurations
DIMMs should be installed with largest rank count to smallest. For example, if DR DIMMS are mixed with SR DIMMs, DR DIMMS should be placed in the lowest DIMM slots, followed by the SR DIMMs. Dell PowerEdge R520 Systems Owner’s For more information on memory configuration, see the Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. -
Page 19: Memory Speed
RAS aids in rapid, accurate diagnosis of faults that require service. Table 10 describes the RAS features supported on the R520. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 20: Table 10. Memory Ras Features
Memory thermal This feature helps to optimize power/performance and can also be used to throttling prevent DIMMs from overheating. For information on memory mirroring and sparing configurations, see the Dell PowerEdge R520 Systems Owner’s Manual on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 21: Storage
6 Storage The Dell PowerEdge R520 supports comprehensive storage options, including different internal and external storage options. Internal storage The R520 has one chassis that supports two different drive-bay options: 4 x 3.5-inch hot-plug drive option Drive controllers: embedded SATA, PERC S110 —... -
Page 22: External Storage
External storage for the R520 is available through optional HBAs for SAS, iSCSI and Fibre Channel. For more information, see Dell.com/Storage. Storage controllers Dell provides highly capable RAID options for you to ensure that your data remains safe. Dell’s RAID controller options offer impressive performance improvements, including the following features: ... -
Page 23: Optical Drive
Optical drive The R520 supports one slim, 12.7mm, internal optical drive on the system board embedded SATA. The R520 supports DVD-ROM and DVD+/-RW. Tape drive The R520 does not support internal tape drives. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 24: Networking And Pcie
The R520 provides expanded PCIe slot capability over the previous servers. This is made possible by the 24 PCIe lanes available from each processor in the system. Dell designed the R520 to be PCIe 3.0-compliant in order to take full advantage of the processor capabilities. -
Page 25: Table 14. Supported Nics And Hbas
QLogic QLE2660 16Gb FC4/FC8/FC16 HBAs QLogic QLE2662 16Gb Emulex LPe12000 8Gb Emulex LPe12002 8Gb Brocade BR815 8Gb Brocade BR825 8Gb For the latest information on all supported add-in PCIe expansion cards for the R520, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 26: Power, Thermal And Acoustics
Table 15 lists the tools and technologies Dell offers to help you achieve your data center goals by lowering power consumption and increasing energy efficiency. -
Page 27: Power Supply Units
Thermal control of fan speed optimizes the thermal settings for your environment to reduce fan consumption and lower system power consumption. Idle power enables Dell servers to run as efficiently when idle as when at full workload. With the thermal design and reliability of Dell products, certain... -
Page 28: Thermal And Acoustics
85.0% Thermal and acoustics Optimized thermal management makes the PowerEdge R520 cool and quiet. Benefiting from smart cooling fan speed control, the R520 can keep both high performance and good acoustics across a wide range of ambient temperatures from 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) and to extended ambient temperature ranges (see Table 25). - Page 29 The acoustical design of the PowerEdge R520 reflects the following: Versatility: The PowerEdge R520 saves you power draw in the data center, but it also is quiet enough for the office environment in typical and minimum configurations. Compare the values for LpA in Table 17 for these configurations and note that they are lower than ambient measurements of typical office environments.
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Page 30: Table 17. Acoustical Performance
Idle: Reference ISO 7779 (2010) definition 3.1.7; system is running in its operating system but no other specific activity. Stress: An operating mode per ISO 7779 (2010) definition 3.1.6. The software SPECPower at 50% is activated to stress the processors and DIMM. For more information on Dell’s acoustical design, see the Dell Enterprise Acoustics white paper. -
Page 31: Rack Rails And Cable Management
9 Rack rails and cable management The sliding and static rail systems for the Dell PowerEdge R520 provide tool-less support for four- post racks with square or unthreaded round mounting holes. Both rail systems also support tooled mounting in four-post threaded racks and the static rails support tooled mounting in two-post (Telco) racks as well for added versatility. -
Page 32: Table 18. Supported Rack Types
For detailed information about static and sliding rails, see the Rack rail specifications section in Rack Installation Appendix A. For more information on installing the R520 in a rack, see the Instructions on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 33: Cable Management Arm
Use of hook-and-loop straps rather than plastic tie wraps to eliminate the risk of cable damage during cycling Low-profile fixed tray to both support and retain the CMA in its fully closed position Ability to mount the CMA and tray without the use of tools, due to snap-in designs PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 34: Operating Systems And Virtualization
10 Operating systems and virtualization The Dell PowerEdge R520 supports a wide range of industry-standard operating systems and virtualization software. Supported operating systems Table 19 lists the primary operating systems supported on the R520. For the latest information on supported operating systems, see Dell.com/OSsupport. -
Page 35: Supported Virtualization
Supported virtualization One of the key features for virtualization on the PowerEdge R520 is the support for a fail-safe hypervisor. By running a hypervisor on an optional SD card and installing a backup copy on the other mirrored SD card, you can protect against hardware failure and maximize virtualization uptime. -
Page 36: Dell Openmanage Systems Management
11 Dell OpenManage systems management Whether your IT environment consists of a few servers or a few thousand servers, Dell OpenManage systems management solutions provide comprehensive management for evolving IT environments. OpenManage is based on open standards and provides agent-based and agent-free server lifecycle management functionality for Dell PowerEdge servers. -
Page 37: Openmanage Systems Management
Dell PowerEdge servers. iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) with Lifecycle Controller is the heart of the second generation of Dell PowerEdge server embedded management functionality. In addition to enabling agent-free management, iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller provides remote access to the system—whether or not there is a functioning operating system running on the server. -
Page 38: Table 22. Feature Comparison For Basic Management, Idrac7 Express And Idrac7 Enterprise
If Basic Management is ordered during initial point of sale, customer Upgrades to iDRAC7 Express or must request a license key through the Dell iDRAC7 Enterprise by software Electronic Licensing Portal. - Page 39 Directory services (AD, LDAP) ∞ PK authentication ∞ Two-factor authentication ∞ Rack and tower systems only Feature available with IPMI, not web GUI Requires OMSA agent on target server ® ® Uses Microsoft ActiveX on Internet Explorer only PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide...
- Page 40 EqualLogic™ and PowerVault™ storage and Dell Networking switches; to update and configure Dell servers; and to create asset reports. OpenManage Essentials also communicates health status alerts for Dell servers, storage and network devices to the Dell KACE™ K1000 service desk. OpenManage Essentials is available as a no-charge software download from Support.Dell.com.
- Page 41 Dell Update Packages: The Dell Update Packages (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a software element on a Dell server such as the BIOS, a driver, firmware and other software updates. Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit: The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) is a...
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Page 42: Dell Server Management Operations
OpenManage Server Administrator. Dell OpenManage Connection for IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIBus: This connection provides event monitoring capabilities to monitor Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell EqualLogic systems. It allows event monitoring, automatic event correlation and launching device consoles from the Netcool/OMNIbus console. -
Page 43: Table 23. One-To-One And One-To-Many Operations
Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) Maintain Replace parts: Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration (DLCI) for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager Dell For additional detailed information on Dell’s systems management portfolio, see the OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide on Dell.com/Support/Manuals. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 44: Appendix A. Additional Specifications
Appendix A. Additional specifications Chassis dimensions Figure 12 details the dimensions of the Dell PowerEdge R520 chassis. Figure 12. System dimensions Za with Za without bezel bezel 631.7mm with cabled PSU 482.4mm 434.0mm 86.8mm 35mm 20.1mm 611.1mm 649.1mm with redundant PSU Zb goes to the nominal back wall external surface where the system board I/O connectors are located. -
Page 45: Power Supply Specifications
Power supply specifications Table 24 lists power supply specifications for the PowerEdge R520. Table 24. Power supply specifications 750W AC 750W AC Specification 495W AC 550W AC 1100W AC 1100W DC Titanium Platinum Current 6.5–3A 7.4–3.7A 10–5A 10–5A 12–6.5A consumption... -
Page 46: Video Specifications
Airborne contaminant level Class G1 or lower as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985 Video specifications The Dell PowerEdge R520 iDRAC incorporates an integrated video subsystem. The graphics ® controller is the 2D Matrox G200. The video frame buffer (16MB) is contained within the iDRAC RAM (256MB) device. -
Page 47: Usb Peripherals
CMA brackets removed (if applicable) as measured from the front mounting flanges of the rack. USB peripherals USB peripherals are supported through the front and back USB ports on the R520. These ports are USB 2.0 compliant. PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide... -
Page 48: Appendix B. Standards Compliance
Appendix B. Standards compliance The Dell PowerEdge R520 conforms to the industry standards listed in Table 28. Table 28. Industry standard documents Standard URL for information and specifications ACPI Advance Configuration and Power acpi.info Interface Specification, v2.0c Ethernet standards.ieee.org/getieee802/802.3.html IEEE 802.3-2005 microsoft.com/whdc/system/platform/pcdesign/desguide/serverdg.msp... -
Page 49: Appendix C. Additional Resources
Appendix C. Additional resources Table 29 provides a list of documents and websites that provide for more information on the Dell PowerEdge R520. Additional resources Table 29. Resource Description of contents Location Dell.com/Support/Manuals PowerEdge R520 This manual, available in PDF format provides the Systems Owner’s... - Page 50 Volatility Contact your Dell sales representative. Dell.com information Dell Enterprise White paper that explores the mechanisms of, people’s Dell.com/downloads/global/ Acoustics reaction to, language of, and Dell’s work to control noise products/pedge/en/acoustic from enterprise products. al-education-dell- enterprise-white-paper.pdf PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide...
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Page 51: Appendix D. System Board Block Diagram
PDB+PIB for RDNT PSU MGMT DVD/ DVD/ System System Power Power Power Power Power Power Conn. Conn. Conn. Conn. RJ45 Conn. Conn. iDRAC Port Card Vflash Power Supply 1 Power Supply 2 RJ45 Power Supply SD Conn. PHY) PowerEdge R520 Technical Guide...