Manufacturer: Dell Technologies
Manufacturer Part Number: PowerEdge 1855
Manufacturer Website Address: http://www.delltechnologies.com
Brand Name: Dell EMC
Product Line: PowerEdge
Product Model: 1855
Product Name: PowerEdge 1855 Server
Marketing Information: Performance and Density
The PowerEdge™ 1855 blade server is designed to provide greater performance per square foot and as much as 43% better density than traditional 1U servers1 . As a result, customers no longer need to compromise server class features and performance to save valuable data center space. The PowerEdge™ 1855 blade offers performance today and scalability for tomorrow with dual Intel® Xeon™ processors that incorporate Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology and a chassis that supports future technologies.
The blade server also includes an 800MHz front side bus designed to move data quickly, scalable DDR-2 memory for demanding applications and PCI Express™ architecture for excellent scalability and performance. Additionally, the PowerEdge™ 1855 server incorporates high availability features such a hot pluggable and redundant hard drives with integrated hardware RAID functionality, I/O modules, cooling fans and power supplies for reliability.
Bringing the “Dell Effect” to the Blade Server Market
While most of the major manufacturers charge a price premium for blade servers, Dell™ delivers cost savings from beginning to end with the PowerEdge™ 1855 blade server. By leveraging the Direct Model and superior operational efficiency, the PowerEdge™ 1855 delivers as much as a 25% price advantage over similarly configured Dell™ 1U servers.
Additionally, the PowerEdge™ 1855 blade server saves expensive data center square footage because it requires less physical space. It is designed for low power consumption per server for further savings. And with support for multiple generations of blade servers and I/O technologies, it can protect your investment well into the future.
Easy to Manage – Just Like Other PowerEdge Servers
The PowerEdge™ 1855 blade server not only saves money, but can also save IT staff time and hassles with simple deployment and management tools. It features the intuitive Dell™ OpenManage™ Suite that provides easy deployment, change management and monitoring options.
Managing the PowerEdge™ 1855 blade server is just like managing other Dell™ servers. Why should your systems management strategy be dictated by the form factor of a server or your hardware vendor of choice? Its flexibility allows integration into leading third party enterprise management applications and existing management infrastructures.
Based on industry-standard technology, the dense chassis of the PowerEdge™ 1855 server is designed to seamlessly integrate into existing environments, thus reducing complexity and protecting investments. What’s more, the blade features industry-standard rack rails and a minimal number of cables so that it is easy to incorporate into existing data center space.
The Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855 blade server offers the optimal balance of leading server class features, density and price with investment protection for the future.
Product Type: Server
Processor
Number of Processors Supported: 2
Processor Manufacturer: Intel
Processor Type: Xeon
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Chipset Model: 7520
Memory
Maximum Memory Supported: 16 GB
Memory Technology: DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: ECC
Controllers
RAID Supported: Yes
Display & Graphics
Graphics Controller Manufacturer: ATI
Graphics Controller Model: Radion 7000
Graphics Memory Capacity: 16 MB
Network & Communication
Ethernet Technology: Ethernet
Interfaces/Ports
Network (RJ-45): Yes
Operating System
Operating System Supported:
- Windows Server 2003 Standard
- Windows Server 2003 Enterprise
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
Physical Characteristics
Form Factor: Blade
Rack Height: 7U
Height: 12.1″
Width: 17.6″
Depth: 28.9″
