Button

Item

Button

Description

 

 

 

1

Left

Moves the cursor back in one-step

 

 

increments.

2

Select

Selects the menu item highlighted by

 

 

the cursor.

3

Right

Moves the cursor forward in one-step

 

 

increments.

 

 

During message scrolling:

• Press once to increase scrolling speed

• Press again to stop

• Press again to return to default scrolling speed

• Press again to repeat the cycle

Home Screen

The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. This screen is displayed during normal system operation when there are no status messages or errors. When the system is in standby mode, the LCD backlight turns off after five minutes of inactivity if there are no error messages. Press one of the three navigation buttons (Select, Left, or Right) to view the Home screen.

To navigate to the Home screen from another menu, continue to select the up arrow Home Screen until the Home icon Setup Menu is displayed, and then select the Home icon.

From the Home screen, press the Select button to enter the main menu.

Setup Menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the Setup menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

Option

Description

iDRAC

Select DHCP or Static IP to configure the network mode. If Static IP is selected, the available

 

fields are IP, Subnet (Sub), and Gateway (Gtw). Select Setup DNS to enable DNS and to view

 

domain addresses. Two separate DNS entries are available.

Set error

Select SEL to display LCD error messages in a format that matches the IPMI description in the

 

SEL. This is useful when trying to match an LCD message with an SEL entry.

 

Select Simple to display LCD error messages in a simplified user-friendly description. See

 

System Error Messages for a list of messages in this format.

Set home

Select the default information to be displayed on the LCD Home screen. See View Menu to see

 

the options and option items that can be set as the default on the Home screen.

View Menu

NOTE: When you select an option in the View menu, you must confirm the option before proceeding to the next action.

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R720XD, R720 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd are powerful rack servers designed to deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability for a wide range of data center applications. As part of Dell's 12th generation of PowerEdge servers, they come equipped with advanced features and technologies that cater to diverse workloads.

Both models are built on the Intel Xeon processor E5-2600 family, supporting dual-socket configurations. This allows for an impressive maximum memory capacity of up to 768 GB with 32 DIMM slots, enabling efficient handling of memory-intensive applications. The R720 and R720xd are designed with efficiency in mind, allowing organizations to optimize their resource utilization while maintaining high performance.

One of the most noteworthy features of the R720 and R720xd is the flexible storage options. The R720 can accommodate up to 16 2.5-inch drives, while the R720xd extends this capacity to 24 2.5-inch drives or 12 3.5-inch drives, greatly enhancing storage scalability. This flexibility is essential for businesses with growing data needs, allowing them to configure the server according to their specific requirements.

Both servers come with the iDRAC7 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller), which provides advanced management capabilities. iDRAC7 enables IT administrators to remotely monitor and control the server, simplifying the management of hardware functions and system updates. The optional Lifecycle Controller further streamlines server deployment and management, offering integrated systems management capabilities.

In terms of networking, the R720 and R720xd support a variety of network interface cards, including 1 GbE and 10 GbE options. This ensures that organizations can select the right networking capabilities for their specific workload and performance requirements.

Power efficiency is another significant characteristic of these servers. Equipped with Dell’s Energy Smart technologies, they can reduce power consumption and operating costs. Features like power capping and efficient fan control help achieve optimal thermal management in the data center.

In summary, the Dell PowerEdge R720 and R720xd are robust and versatile servers that offer exceptional performance for mission-critical applications. With their advanced processor support, memory capacity, flexible storage configurations, and comprehensive management features, they are well-suited for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.