System dimensions
| System | Xa | Xb | Y | Za (with bezel) | Za (without bezel) | Zb | Zc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 7920 Rack | 482.0 mm (18.98 inches) | 434.0 mm (17.09 inches) | 86.8 mm (3.42 inches) | 35.84 mm (1.41 inches) | 22.0 mm (0.87 inches) | 678.8 mm (26.72 inches) | 715.5 mm (28.17 inches) |

Chassis weight
| System | Maximum weight (with all hard drives/SSDs) |
|---|---|
| 3.5 inch hard drive systems | 28.6 kg (63.05 lb) |
Processor specifications
- Intel Xeon E5-26xx v5 processor
- Intel Xeon E5-26xx v6 processor
- Intel Xeon Gold 52xx processors
- Intel Xeon Silver 42xx processors
- Intel Xeon Bronze 32xx processors
- Intel Xeon Platinum 82xx processors
- Intel Xeon Gold 62xx series processors
PSU specifications
The Precision 7920 Rack system supports up to two AC power supply units (PSUs).
| PSU | Class | Heat dissipation (maximum) | Frequency | Voltage | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 W AC | Platinum | 4100 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging | 12 A–6.5 A |
| 1600 W AC | Platinum | 6000 BTU/hr | 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V AC, autoranging | 10 A |
System battery specifications
The Precision 7920 Rack system supports CR 2032 3.0-V lithium coin cell system battery.
Expansion bus specifications
The Precision 7920 Rack system supports up to eight PCI express (PCIe) generation 3 expansion cards, that can be installed on the system board using expansion card risers. The following table provides detailed information about the expansion card riser specifications:
| Expansion card riser | PCIe slots on the riser | Height | Length | Link | CPU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riser 1C | Slot 1 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | CPU1 |
| Slot 2 | Full Height | Full Length | x8 | CPU1 | |
| Slot 3 | Full Height | Half Length | x8 | CPU1 | |
| Riser 2A | Slot 4 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | CPU2 |
| Slot 5 | Full Height | Full Length | x8 | CPU2 | |
| Slot 6 | Low Profile | Half Length | x8 | CPU1 | |
| Riser 3A | Slot 7 | Full Height | Full Length | x8 | CPU2 |
| Slot 8 | Full Height | Full Length | x16 | CPU2 |
Memory specifications
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
Minimum memory configuration | 8 GB |
Maximum memory configuration | 3072 GB |
Number of slots | 24 |
Maximum memory supported per slot | 128 GB |
Memory options |
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Type | DDR4 ECC or Non-ECC memory |
Speed |
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USB ports
- Two USB 2.0-compliant ports on the front panel
- One internal USB 3.0-compliant port
- One USB 3.0-compliant port on the front panel
- One micro USB 2.0-compliant port in the front panel for iDRAC Direct
- Two USB 3.0-complaint ports on the back panel
NIC ports
- Four RJ-45 ports that support different combinations of 1Gbps and 10Gbps
- One RJ-45 ports that support iDRAC9 Enterprise Network connector
VGA ports
The Video Graphic Array (VGA) port enables you to connect the system to a VGA display. The Precision 7920 Rack system supports two 15-pin VGA ports on the front and back panels.
Serial connector
The Precision 7920 Rack system supports one serial connector on the back panel, which is a 9-pin connector, Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), 16550-compliant.
Internal Dual SD module vFlash card
The Precision 7920 Rack system supports vFlash card.
Video specifications
The Precision 7920 Rack system supports integrated Matrox G200eW3 graphics controller with 16 MB of video frame buffer.
| Resolution | Refresh rate (Hz) | Color depth (bits) |
|---|---|---|
| 1024 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 800 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1280 x 1024 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1360 x 768 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1440 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 900 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1600 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1680 x 1050 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1080 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
| 1920 x 1200 | 60 | 8, 16, 32 |
Environmental specifications
| 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. |
| Maximum temperature gradient (operating and storage) | 20°C/h (68°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 three axes). |
| 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 6 G for up to 11 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 | 3048 m (10,000 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
| 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:The ISO Class 8 condition
applies to data center environments only. This air filtration requirement
does 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/ISA71.04-2013. |
| Silver coupon corrosion rate | <200 Å/month as defined by ANSI/ISA71.04-2013. |
Operating system
Your Precision 7920 Rack supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 7 Pro, 32-bit (downgradable)
- Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit (downgradable)
- RHEL 8.0
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 64-bit




























