Dell Precision 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 next-generation 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 Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors deliver performance gains over the previous
generations of up to 45% in single-threaded applications
*
and up to 155% on
multithreaded applications
*
• New memory architecture increases memory bandwidth by 500% to deliver no-
compromise compute performance in a compact, rackable form factor
• Up to 32GB
1
quad channel DDR2 fully buffered DIMM ECC memory
• New SAS (Serial attached SCSI) hard disk storage delivers up to 50% higher
performance than SATA 10K
• Innovative, new, 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 unprecedented 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 32GB
1
, and an innovative new
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 ready to scale to
higher performing, lower wattage multi-core processors of the future, the Dell Precision 490
is the ultimate choice. And with 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 Independent Software Vendors (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 Dual-Core Intel
®
Xeon
®
processors, impressive
graphics, and exceptional memory
capacity work together in a flexible
and innovative compact chassis to
deliver performance, scalability
and reliability.
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Summary

Dell Precision 490 Workstation: Big Performance, Small Footprint

Visual Realism with High-Performance OpenGL Graphics

Optimal Scalability in a Compact Chassis

Peace of Mind Through ISV Application Certification

Dell Precision 490 System Specifications

System Components and Features

Details on processors, operating systems, chipset, memory, flash BIOS, and graphics.

Storage and Network Configuration

Information on hard drives, controllers, network, and audio controllers.

I;O Ports and Chassis Design

Overview of standard and optional I/O ports and dual-orientation chassis.

Peripherals and Storage Devices

Monitors, Keyboard, and Mouse

Options for performance flat panel displays, keyboards, and mice.

Storage Devices and Removable Media

Details on internal speakers, optional stereo systems, and removable storage options.

Security, Environmental, and Service

Security Features

Information on Trusted Platform Module, chassis intrusion, and password security.

Environmental and Regulatory Standards

Compliance with standards like Energy Star, RoHS, and WEEE.

Service and Support Options

Details on limited warranty and on-site service options.

Dell Precision 490 Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 5000X
Memory Speed	667 MHz
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Power Supply	750W
Processor Speed	Up to 3.0 GHz
Memory	Up to 32GB DDR2 ECC Fully Buffered DIMM (FBD) memory
Storage Options	SATA, SAS
Maximum Internal Storage	Up to 3TB
Hard Drive	SATA, SAS
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM; DVD+/-RW
Graphics Options	NVIDIA Quadro FX
Networking	Integrated Broadcom 5752 Gigabit Ethernet controller
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Ports	8 USB 2.0; 1 serial; 1 parallel; 2 PS/2; 1 RJ-45; 1 microphone; 1 headphone
Dimensions	17.6 x 6.8 x 18.5 inches
Processor Options	Intel Xeon Dual-Core 5100 sequence, Intel Xeon Quad-Core 5300 sequence