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)

Regulatory
FCC (U.S. only) Class A
ICES (Canada) Class A
CE Mark (EN 55022 Class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3)
VCCI (Japan) Class A
BSMI (Taiwan) Class A
C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand) Class A
SABS (South Africa) Class A
CCC (China) Class A
MIC (Korea) Class A
UL 60950-1
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
EN 60950-1
IEC 60950-1

FAQ’s

What forms of payment do you accept?

 
New customers must submit a completed credit application for Terms Account. 
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Where will my order ship from?
Our corporate headquarters is located in Irvine California where shipments and logistics are managed.  RICOM utilizes over 700 warehouses and fulfillment centers worldwide to improve availability, and ease delivery.  Obtain a freight estimate online or by contacting a RICOM representative.

Can you ship on my freight account?
Yes. Please contact a RICOM representative for details.  UPS, FedEx, and TNT are preferred for parcel shipments.  LTL shipments can be setup with a variety of other carriers.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes, RICOM ships worldwide. We have customers in over 50 countries and have extensive experience in international shipping methods as well as working with customs regulations.

What type of warranty do you offer?
Our warranties range from 30 days to one year depending on the manufacturer.  We offer certified extended warranty programs on most equipment through the manufacturer.

What is your return policy?
See our complete return-policy

Do you accept trade in’s?
Yes, and also offer consignment as well as buy-back purchase programs.  Please inquire about program details from a RICOM sales associate.

Do you offer education and/or government discounts?
Yes, we do a lot of business with both, so please inquire about details from a RICOM sales representative.

What does RICOM offer outside my VAR I’m currently working with?
With nearly 20 years experience working with the enterprise IT reseller channel, RICOM delivers systems configurations, customer support, emerging technologies, managed services, logistics, and distribution.  RICOM works to meet IT budget constraints and understands its customers data center challenges.  The company is a distributor for new, as well as discontinued in-demand IT products.  RICOM works with businesses of all sizes, from small, to enterprise, as well as government departments, and education.  We carry enterprise IT certifications

RICOM’s reach out to a vast international global inventory allows the company to sell to customers at a reduced cost. We quote RFQ’s without delay, ship quickly, and resolve questions in a hurry. We offer straightforward financing options, and our staff is dedicated to your satisfaction.