Chassis dimensions

| System | X | Xa | Y | Za | Zb | Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive systems | 482.4 mm (18.9 inch) | 434.0 mm (17.08 inch) | 86.8 mm (3.41 inch) | 20.1 mm (0.79 inch) | 646.7 mm (25.46 inch) | 666.8 mm (26.25 inch) |
Chassis weight
| System | Maximum weight |
|---|---|
| 12 x 3.5-inch hard drive or 2.5-inch hard drive/SSD systems | 28.2 kg (62.17 lb) |
Processor specifications
The DSS 2500
system supports up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v4 or E5-2600 v3 product
family processors or a single Intel Xeon E5-1600 v4 or E5-1600 v3
product family processor.
PSU specifications
The DSS 2500
system supports up to two AC redundant power supply units (PSUs).
| PSU | Class | Heat dissipation (maximum) | Frequency | Voltage | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 495 W AC | Platinum | 1908 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging | 6.5 A-3 A |
| 750 W AC | Platinum | 2891 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging | 10 A-5 A |
| 1100 W AC | Platinum | 4100 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging | 12 A-6.5 A |
NOTE: Heat
dissipation is calculated by using the PSU wattage rating.
NOTE: This system is also
designed to connect to the IT power systems with a phase-to-phase
voltage not exceeding 230 V.
System battery specifications
The DSS 2500
system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Storage controller specifications
The DSS 2500 system supports PERC
H330, PERC H730, and PERC H730P storage controllers.
Expansion bus specifications
The Dell DSS
2500 system supports PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards,
which can be installed on the system board directly or by using expansion
card risers. The following tables provide detailed information about
the expansion bus specifications:
| Expansion slots (with optional expansion card risers) | PCIe slots on the riser | Height | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual riser module | Slot 1 | Full height | Full Length | x16 |
| Slot 2 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 | |
| Slot 3 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 | |
| Slot 4 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 | |
| Internal PERC riser | Slot 5 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 |
| Expansion slots (without optional expansion card risers) | PCIe slots on the system board | Height | Length | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe slots | Slot 1 | Low Profile | Half Length | x16 |
| Slot 2 | Low Profile | Half Length | x16 | |
| Slot 3 | Low Profile | Half Length | x4 |
Memory specifications
The DSS 2500
system supports DDR4 registered DIMMs (RDIMMs) at 1866 MT/s, 2133
MT/s, or 2400 MT/s.
| Memory module sockets | Memory capacity | Minimum RAM | Maximum RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| sixteen 288-pins | 8 GB and 16 GB (RDIMMs) |
|
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Drive specifications
The DSS 2500
system supports:
- Up to twelve 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch (with 3.5 inch drive carrier adapters), hot-swappable SAS, SATA, or Nearline SAS hard drives
- Up to twelve 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch (with hybrid drive carriers), hot-swappable SATA SSDs
- Up to two 2.5 inch, internal cabled SATA hard drivesNOTE: These internal drives are used only for the operating system. They will not be controlled by the RAID controller. These hard drives are controlled by the PCH chipset.
USB ports
The DSS 2500
system supports USB 2.0 and 3.0-compliant ports on the back panel.
| System | Back panel |
|---|---|
| 12 x 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive/SSD |
|
NIC ports
The DSS 2500 system supports two
10/100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Controller (NIC) ports on the back
panel.
VGA port
The Video
Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA
display. The DSS 2500 system supports one
15-pin VGA port on the back panel.
Remote management port
The DSS 2500 system supports one dedicated
1Gbe Ethernet port with optional card and up to two optional shared
NIC ports.
Serial connector
The serial
connector connects a serial device to the system. The DSS 2500 system supports one
serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data
Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.
Internal SAS connector
The DSS 2500
system supports one internal Mini-SAS connector.
Video specifications
The DSS 2500 system supports Integrated
Matrox G200 graphics card with 16 MB capacity.
Environmental specifications
NOTE: For additional information
about environmental measurements for specific system configurations,
see Dell.com/environmental_datasheets.
| Temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Storage | –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) |
| Continuous operation (for altitude less than 950 m or 3117 ft) | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) with no direct sunlight
on the equipment. NOTE: Maximum of 145 W 22 core
processor is supported in systems with eight 2.5-inches drives, two
PCI slot chassis, and 75 W single wide active GPU. |
| Fresh air | For information about fresh air, see Expanded Operating Temperature section. |
| Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) | 20°C/h (36°F/h) |
| Relative humidity | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Storage | 5% to 95% RH with 33°C (91°F) maximum dew point. Atmosphere must be non-condensing at all times. |
| Operating | 10% to 80% relative humidity with 29°C (84.2°F) maximum dew point. |
| Maximum vibration | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | 0.26 Grms at 5 Hz to 350 Hz (all operation orientations). |
| Storage | 1.88 Grms at 10 Hz to 500 Hz for 15 min (all six sides tested). |
| Maximum shock | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes of 40 G for up to 2.3 ms. |
| Storage | Six consecutively executed shock pulses in the positive and negative x, y, and z axes (one pulse on each side of the system) of 71 G for up to 2 ms. |
| Maximum altitude | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating | 30482000 m (10,0006560 ft) |
| Storage | 12,000 m (39,370 ft) |
| Operating temperature de-rating | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Up to 35°C (95°F) | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/300 m (1°F/547 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). |
| 35°C to 40°C (95°F to 104°F) | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/175 m (1°F/319 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). |
| 40°C to 45°C (104°F to 113°F) | Maximum temperature is reduced by 1°C/125 m (1°F/228 ft) above 950 m (3,117 ft). |
Particulate and gaseous contamination specifications
The following table defines the limitations that help avoid any equipment damage or failure from particulates and gaseous contamination. If the level of particulates or gaseous pollution exceed the specified limitations and result in equipment damage or failure, you may need to rectify the environmental conditions. Re-mediation of environmental conditions is the responsibility of the customer.
| Particulate contamination | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Air filtration | Data center air filtration as defined by ISO Class 8 per ISO 14644-1 with a 95% upper confidence limit.
NOTE: This condition applies only to data center environments. Air filtration requirements do not apply to IT equipment designed to be used outside a data center, in environments such as an office or factory floor.
NOTE: Air entering the data center must have MERV11 or MERV13 filtration.
|
| Conductive dust | Air must be free of conductive dust, zinc whiskers, or other conductive particles.
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
|
| Corrosive dust |
NOTE: This condition applies to data center and non-data center environments.
|
| Gaseous contamination | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Copper coupon corrosion rate | <300 Å/month per Class G1 as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-1985. |
| Silver coupon corrosion rate | <200 Å/month as defined by AHSRAE TC9.9. |
NOTE: Maximum corrosive contaminant levels measured at ≤50% relative humidity.
Expanded operating temperature
| Expanded operating temperature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Continuous operation | 5°C to 40°C at 5% to 85% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE: Outside the standard
operating temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can operate continuously
in temperatures as low as 5°C and as high as 40°C. For temperatures between 35°C and 40°C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by 1°C per 175 m above 950 m (1°F per 319 ft). |
| < 1% of annual operating hours | –5°C to 45°C at 5% to 90% RH with 29°C dew point. NOTE: Outside the standard
operating temperature (10°C to 35°C), the system can operate down
to –5°C or up to 45°C for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating
hours. For temperatures between 40°C and 45°C, de-rate maximum allowable temperature by 1°C per 125 m above 950 m (1°F per 228 ft). |
NOTE: When
operating in the expanded temperature range, system performance may
be impacted.
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature
warnings maybe reported in the System Event Log.




























