Item

Indicator, Button, or

Icon

Description

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If the system is connected to a power

 

 

 

source and an error is detected, the LCD lights

 

 

 

amber regardless of whether the system is

 

 

 

turned on or off.

8

Hard drives

 

Up to eight 2.5 inch drives.

9

vFlash media card slot

 

Allows you to insert a vFlash media card.

10

USB connector

 

Allows you to connect USB devices to the system.

 

 

 

The ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

11USB management port/ iDRAC Direct

Allows you to connect USB devices to the system or provides access to the iDRAC Direct features. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals. The USB management port is USB 2.0-compliant.

12

Optical drive (optional)

One optional SATA DVD-ROM drive or DVD+/-RW

 

 

drive.

 

13

System identification

The identification buttons on the front and back

 

button

panels can be used to locate a particular system

 

 

within a rack.

 

 

 

Precision Rack

When one of these buttons

 

 

7910

is pressed, the LCD panel on

 

 

 

the front and the system

 

 

 

status indicator on the back

 

 

 

flashes until one of the

 

 

 

buttons is pressed again.

 

 

Press to toggle the system ID on and off.

 

 

If the system stops responding during POST, press

 

 

and hold the system ID button for more than five

 

 

seconds to enter BIOS progress mode.

 

 

To reset iDRAC (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup)

 

 

press and hold the button for more than 15

 

 

seconds.

 

14

System identification

Connects the optional system status indicator

 

connector

assembly through the optional cable management

 

 

arm.

 

15

iDRAC8 Enterprise port

Dedicated management port.

16

Half-height PCIe

Allows you to connect up to three half-height PCI

 

expansion-card slot (3)

Express expansion cards.

17

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Dell 7910 owner manual Precision Rack

7910 specifications

The Dell Precision series has long been a trusted choice for professionals in fields such as engineering, architecture, and data analysis. Among these workstations, the Dell Precision 7910, 7810, and 5810 stand out as robust solutions tailored to meet demanding computational tasks.

The Dell Precision 7910 is renowned for its exceptional scalability and performance. Designed to handle the most intensive workloads, it features dual Intel Xeon processors that offer powerful multi-core performance. This workstation can support up to 1TB of DDR4 memory, enabling users to work with massive datasets seamlessly. With multiple PCIe slots and support for NVIDIA Quadro graphics, the 7910 is ideal for professionals engaging in 3D modeling, simulation, and complex data analysis. The system’s flexible storage options include SSDs and conventional hard drives, ensuring rapid data access and storage capacity.

Next in line, the Dell Precision 7810 offers a slightly more compact solution without compromising on effectiveness. This workstation also supports dual Intel Xeon processors, providing high performance, though typically with fewer cores compared to the 7910. It can accommodate up to 512GB of DDR4 memory, making it suitable for a wide range of professional applications. The 7810 features a refined thermal design that ensures efficient cooling under load, extending the life of the components while maintaining peak performance. The graphics capabilities align with the 7910, supporting high-end NVIDIA Quadro cards for graphic-intense tasks.

The Dell Precision 5810 is the entry point of this powerful trio but still offers formidable capabilities. It supports a single Intel Xeon processor, which is powerful enough for many professional tasks, providing an excellent balance of performance and cost. The 5810 also supports up to 256GB of DDR4 memory, making it suitable for medium to moderately demanding applications. With dedicated graphics options from the NVIDIA lineup, the 5810 is an excellent choice for professionals needing reliable performance for engineering simulations or graphic design.

In summary, the Dell Precision 7910, 7810, and 5810 provide a range of features tailored to meet the needs of professionals requiring high performance and reliability. With options for dual processors, substantial RAM, and powerful graphics capabilities, these workstations deliver exceptional performance in demanding environments. Whether you are a designer, engineer, or data scientist, these systems are designed to efficiently handle complex tasks, ensuring that you can focus on delivering results. Each model offers a unique blend of characteristics that cater to different workload intensities, allowing users to select the ideal workstation for their specific needs.