Item

Indicator, Button, or

Icon

Description

 

Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Power-on indicator, power

 

The power-on indicator lights when the system power is

 

button

 

on. The power button controls the power supply output to

 

 

 

the system.

 

 

 

NOTE: On Advanced Configuration and Power

 

 

 

Interface (ACPI)-compliant operating systems,

 

 

 

turning off the system using the power button causes

 

 

 

the system to perform a graceful shutdown before

 

 

 

power to the system is turned off.

5

NMI button

 

Used to troubleshoot software and device driver errors

 

 

 

when running certain operating systems. This button can

 

 

 

be pressed using the end of a paper clip.

 

 

 

Use this button only if directed to do so by qualified

 

 

 

support personnel or by the operating system

 

 

 

documentation.

6

System identification button

 

The identification buttons on the front and back panels of

 

 

 

the system can be used to locate a particular system

 

 

 

within a rack. When one of these buttons is pressed, the

 

 

 

LCD panel on the front and the system status indicator on

 

 

 

the back flash 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 integrated Dell Remote Access Controller

 

 

 

(iDRAC) (if not disabled in F2 iDRAC setup), press and hold

 

 

 

for more than 15 seconds.

7

LCD menu buttons

 

Allow you to navigate the control panel LCD menu.

8

Information tag

 

A slide-out label panel which allows you to record system

 

 

 

information such as Service Tag, NIC, MAC address, and

 

 

 

so on.

9

LCD panel

 

Displays system ID, status information, and system error

 

 

 

messages. The LCD lights blue during normal system

 

 

 

operation. The LCD lights amber when the system needs

 

 

 

attention, and displays an error code followed by

 

 

 

descriptive text.

 

 

 

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.

10

USB connectors (2)

 

Allow you to connect USB devices to the system. The

 

 

 

ports are USB 2.0-compliant.

11

Hard drives

 

Your system supports one of the following configurations:

 

 

 

• Up to eight 3.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives

• Up to eight 2.5 inch hot-swappable hard drives installed in the 3.5 inch hard-drive carriers

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Dell T320 owner manual Indicator, Button, or Icon Description Connector, Interface ACPI-compliant operating systems

T320 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T320 is a versatile tower server designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. It is engineered to handle a variety of workloads, from data storage and virtualization to basic web serving and productivity applications. With a blend of performance, reliability, and expandability, the T320 serves as a robust solution for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the T320 is its use of Intel's Xeon E5-2400 series processors, which deliver outstanding computing power and efficiency. Supporting up to two processors, this tower server can be configured to handle demanding tasks effectively. The ability to support up to 768GB of DDR3 memory through its 12 DIMM slots ensures that the T320 can manage memory-intensive applications, making it well-suited for data analytics and virtualization.

Storage capacity is another significant advantage of the T320. It comes equipped with up to eight 3.5-inch drives, which can be configured for RAID to enhance data protection and performance. The server supports both SATA and SAS drives, allowing for a range of options when it comes to speed and capacity. Additionally, a built-in PERC controller facilitates RAID configuration and monitoring, providing an additional layer of security for critical data.

The T320's design focuses on scalability, featuring several expansion slots for PCIe add-in cards. This allows businesses to grow their server capabilities over time, adding components such as graphics cards or network interface cards as needed. Furthermore, the server includes integrated 1GB Ethernet ports, facilitating easy connectivity within a network.

In terms of management and monitoring, the Dell PowerEdge T320 features the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), which provides out-of-band management capabilities. This allows IT administrators to remotely manage and monitor server health and performance, reducing the need for physical access and streamlining maintenance tasks.

Moreover, the T320 emphasizes energy efficiency. With Dell's Energy Smart technologies, the server is designed to minimize power consumption and heat production while maintaining high performance. This not only contributes to lower operational costs but also supports environmentally friendly practices.

Overall, the Dell PowerEdge T320 is an efficient and reliable tower server that provides businesses with the performance and flexibility needed to manage various workloads. Its robust features, combined with Dell's commitment to quality and service, make it a valuable asset for companies looking to improve their IT operations.