Dell If Not Then Precision T5500 Brochure
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DELL
prEcision™ t5500
The Dell Precision™ T5500 Workstation is a productivity
machine with lightning-fast 64-bit multi-core Intel® Xeon®
processors, impressive graphics, and exceptional memory
capacity that work together in a flexible and innovative
compact chassis designed to deliver performance,
scalability, and flexibility.
Big pErformancE. smaLL footprint.
Looking for a high-end workstation that can deliver
groundbreaking performance and exceptional
processing power in space-constrained environments?
Then look no further. Developed in close collaboration with
hardware and software partners, the Dell Precision T5500
Workstation combines a flexible, compact chassis and
intelligent power management to help deliver an ideal solution for financial trading floors, performance
clusters, render farms, and other crowded, power-sensitive environments. Designed for performance,
reliability, and scalability in environments where space is at a premium, the Dell Precision T5500 allows you to
power through complex tasks and complete your projects faster than the previous generation.1
• Next-generation 45nm quad-core Intel Xeon Processor X5500 Series ignites stunning levels of
performance unleashed by Intel Quick Path Interconnect Technology that provides high-speed
interconnects per independent processing core
• Outstanding performance for memory-intensive applications delivered with the help of an integrated
memory controller on the processor with dedicated three-channel high-speed memory architecture,
multi-level shared cache, and high-speed point-to-point interconnects
• Memory scalability up to 72GB2 with DDR3 ECC registered DIMMs3
• Dual-native PCIe x16 Gen 2 graphics slots for outstanding graphics performance, cost-effective
quad-monitor support, and GPU-based personal supercomputing
• Designed to deliver increased performance for single- and multi-threaded applications with
advanced engineering and thermal design enabling extended use of Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
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.3
outstanDing scaLaBiLity in a compact chassis
With additional DIMM slots to expand memory capacity up to 72GB2 and an innovative chassis designed for
flexibility, the Dell Precision T5500 can provide 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 (85% energy-efficient power supply) with a platform
designed to support high-performing, multi-core Intel Xeon processors today and into
the future, the Dell Precision T5500 is an ideal choice. And Independent Software Vendor
(ISV) application certifications help ensure that 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 help ensure
optimized performance in demanding workstation environments. And to ensure access to
the latest productivity-enhancing technology solutions, Dell invests in the workstation ISV
community by providing the hardware platforms needed to further multi-threaded 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.
Quad-core Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors with up to 6.4GT/s (Intel QuickPath ) up to 8MB shared cache. Turbo Mode and
HyperThreading technology on select processors. All processors are 64-bit, support Intel DBS (demand-based switching) and
Intel VT (Intel Virtualization Technology).
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate, Genuine Windows Vista Business 32-bit, Genuine Windows Vista Business 64-bit, Downgrade
rights to Genuine Windows® XP Pro SP2 and Genuine Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® WS v.5.3
Intel EM64T (Also certified to run Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 4.7 64-bit )
Intel 5520 chipset
Up to 72GB2 with optional dual processors installed. Three-channel memory architecture per processor with up to 1333MHz and
up to 1066MHz DDR3 ECC Registered DIMM memory. Up to 9 DIMM slots; 6 slots (2 per channel) on motherboard and additional
3 slots on optional 2nd processor riser card.
BIOS 8MB flash memory for system BIOS; SMBIOS 2.5 support
Support for 2 PCI Express x16 Gen 2 graphics cards up to 150W and with up to 4GB graphics memory including: ATI FirePro V8700;
ATI FirePro V5700; ATI FirePro V3750; ATI FirePro V3600; NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 5800; NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800; Quadro FX 3800;
Quadro FX 1800; NVIDIA Quadro FX580, and the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 295. All graphics cards support dual-monitor configurations.
(Graphics Processing Unit used for High-Performance Computing, no graphics output)
The T5500 supports the NVIDIA Tesla C1060 GPU card with 240 cores and 4GB of memory
SATA 3.0Gb/s 7200 RPM with 16MB DataBurst Cache™ up to 1.5TB;4 SATA 3.0Gb/s 7200RPM with 8MB DataBurst Cache up to
320GB;4 SATA 3.0Gb/s 10K RPM with 16MB DataBurst Cache up to 300GB;4 SAS 15K RPM up to 450GB;4 Dual-orientation chassis
supports up to two internal drives plus a 3rd drive in flex bay (mini-tower) or optical bay (desktop) (4.5TB4 maximum storage
capacity). Max 2 SAS HDD in desktop chassis. 4 HDD tower configuration for rack environments available by special order. Single
RAID 0 data volumes greater than 2TB are available as factory-installed option with the integrated controller and optional PERC6
RAID adapter under Genuine Windows® XP64, Genuine Windows Vista® 32Bit/64Bit operating systems.
The T5500 uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s host controller (part of the integrated Intel ICH10R I/O controller hub); Optional SAS 6/ir
controller supports SAS drives with host-based RAID 0 or 1; Optional PERC 6/i PCIe SAS/SATA hardware RAID card supports
RAID 0, 1, 5, (RAID5 in mini-tower orientation only)
Integrated Broadcom® 5754 Gigabit Ethernet controller. 2nd Gigabit port is available with the optional PCIe
Broadcom Gigabit controller card.
Integrated High-Definition Audio (Rev 1.0 Specification) implemented with a two-chip audio solution comprising the ADI 1984a
High-Definition Audio CODEC and the ICH10’s integrated AC97/High-Definition digital controller.
Eleven USB 2.0: two on front panel, six on back panel, three internal: one 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; one ESATA port on back panel,
front and rear IEEE 1394a ports are provided with optional 1394 PCIe card.
(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)
(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 desktop
orientation. One external 3.5" flex bay for floppy or media card reader or third (SATA) HDD, in mini-tower orientation.
All full length except as noted. Two PCIe x16 slots wired as x8 (half length); two PCIe x16 Gen 2 graphics slots up to 150W
each; one PCI-X 64bit/100MHz slot with support for 3.3V or universal cards; one PCI 32-bit/33MHz 5V slot (half length in
desktop chassis orientation). 875W 85% Power Factor Correcting (PFC) power supply.
Compatible with performance flat-panel displays, Dell™ UltraSharp™ widescreen and standard flat-panel displays from 17"
viewable image size to 30" viewable image size; Analog flat-panel displays also available.
Dell-Enhanced QuietKey™ USB; optional Enhanced Multimedia USB or Smart Card keyboard USB
Dell USB two-button mouse or optional Dell USB optical two-button scroll mouse
Internal chassis speaker; Dell two- and three-piece stereo system; Dell sound bar for all flat-panel displays
CD-RW/DVD Combo, DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, Blu-ray Disc™, USB Floppy Drive, USB media card reader
Dell 56K v.92 Data/Fax PCI modem
Trusted Platform Module 1.2 (TPM 1.2); Chassis intrusion switch; Setup/BIOS Password; I/O Interface Security
Kensington® Lock slot, Padlock ring, Internal front-panel chassis lock
Please refer to Safety Best Practices information on the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on
www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance
3-Year Limited Hardware Warranty5 with 3 years standard Next Business Day (NBD) On-Site After Remote
Diagnosis6 parts replacement and 3 years NBD On-Site Service After Remote Diagnosis6
Optional Dell ProSupport7 is designed to rapidly respond to your business’s needs, protect your
investment and sensitive data, and provide enhanced proactive support services to help reduce risk and
complexity within your IT environment
1. Based on testing by Dell Labs in January 2009.
2. Maximum memory with dual processors installed. A 64-bit operating system is required to support 4GB or more of system memory.
3. Significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
4. GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment
and will be less. With Dell Factory Image Restore installed, Windows Vista users will have 10GB of their hard drive capacity set
aside for a recovery image.
5. For a copy of Ltd. hardware warranty, please write Dell U.S.A. L.P., Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 or
see www.dell.com/warranty.
6. Remote Diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue; may involve customer access to inside of unit
and multiple or extended sessions. If issue is covered by Limited Hardware Warranty www.dell.com/warranty and not resolved
remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched, usually in 1 or 2 business days following completion of Remote Diagnosis.
Availability varies. Other conditions apply.
7. Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions
Intel, the Intel logo, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and other countries.
