Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide - Page 5

1 System overview The PowerEdge T20 mini-tower server packs large internal storage capacity and capable performance into a compact, quiet chassis that delivers efficient, worry-free operation. It is an ideal first server for small offices and home offices (SOHO), and excels at storing and sharing, collaboration and productivity, and data protection. With support for up to six internal hard drives, the T20 enables users to simplify their office IT by consolidating business information, images and videos onto a single server, where it can be more easily shared and protected. Powerful Intel® Xeon® or Pentium® multi-core processors drive applications and media faster, for quicker response times and crisp video performance. The T20's numerous USB ports permit the easy and flexible attachment of external devices, and its small form factor and deskside acoustics allow it to be installed anywhere. New technologies Table 1 details new technologies featured on the PowerEdge T20 server. Table 1. New technologies New technologies Detailed descriptions Intel Xeon processor E3-1200v3 product family and Intel Pentium processors The Intel Xeon processor E3-1200v3 product family has advanced features that deliver exceptional performance and value. See the Processor section for a full list of processor options. Intel C226 series chipset The PowerEdge T20 server uses the Intel Platform Controller Hub (PCH) chip. See the Chipset section for details. 1600MT/s DDR3 ECC The PowerEdge T20 offers up to 32GB (4 DIMM slots) 2GB/4GB/8GB, 1600MT/s memory unbuffered ECC memory. See the Memory section for details. Integrated NIC The PowerEdge T20 features Intel 82579 Gigabit Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000. See the Networking and PCIe section for details. RAID controller Intel Rapid Storage Controller software RAID is integrated on the PowerEdge T20 with hardware RAID available with an optional storage controller card. Visit the Storage controllers section for details. Comparison of selected PowerEdge one-socket tower servers The PowerEdge T20 builds on the features of the PowerEdge T110 II to offer outstanding performance and value for your small office or home office. Table 2 offers a comparison of the two systems. For the latest information on supported features, visit Dell.com/PowerEdge. Table 2. Comparing the PowerEdge T110 II to PowerEdge T20 Feature PowerEdge T110 II PowerEdge T20 Chassis 1U tower 1U mini-tower Dell PowerEdge T20 Technical Guide 4