Note: The platform can accommodate third and fourth

 

 

3.5-inch hard drives in the flex bay or the optical drive

 

 

bay. (4 HDD support is limited to SATA only & tower

 

 

orientation only, SAS is limited to 3 HDD)

Available devices

 

3.5-inch SATA hard drives

 

 

SATA DVD, SATA CD-RW/DVD Combo, SATA DVD+/-RW,

 

 

SATA BD Combo (Blu-Ray playback only), SATA Blu-ray

 

 

R/W

 

 

One 3.5-inch USB media card reader with Bluetooth®

 

 

Internal USB floppy drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connectors

 

 

 

 

 

External connectors:

 

 

 

 

 

Video

 

(Depending on video card)

 

 

DVI connector

 

 

Display port

 

 

 

Network adapter

 

RJ-45 connector

 

 

 

USB

 

USB 2.0 compliant, support 2.0 A sustained charge to

 

 

power external USB devices

 

 

Two internal connectors

 

 

Two in front

 

 

Six at the back

 

 

 

Audio

 

Two rear connectors for line-in and line-out

 

 

Two front-panel connectors for headphones and

 

 

microphone

 

 

 

Serial

 

One 9-pin connectors; 16550C-compatible

 

 

 

PS/2

 

Two 6-pin mini-DIN connector

 

 

 

IEEE 1394a

 

One front-panel 6-pin connector (with optional card)

 

 

 

System board connectors:

 

 

 

 

 

Serial ATA

 

Seven 7-pin connectors

 

 

 

Internal USB device

 

One 10-pin connector

 

 

 

Processor fan

 

One 4-pin connector

 

 

 

Chassis fan

 

One 3-pin connector

 

 

 

HDD cage fan

 

One 3-pin connector

 

 

 

PCI 2.3

 

Two 124-pin connectors

 

 

 

PCI Express x8

 

Two 98-pin connector

 

 

 

PCI Express x16

 

Two 164-pin connector

 

 

 

Front panel control (USB included)

 

One 40-pin connector

 

 

 

Front panel audio HDA header

 

One 10-pin connector

 

 

 

Processor

 

One 1366-pin connector

 

 

 

Memory

 

Six 240-pin connectors

 

 

 

Processor Power

 

One 8-pin connector

 

 

 

Power

 

One 24-pin connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

Controls and Lights

 

 

 

 

 

Front of the computer:

 

 

 

 

Power button

Push button

 

 

 

Amber light . Solid amber indicates a problem with an

Power light

installed device; blinking amber indicates an internal

power problem.

 

 

Green light . Blinking green in sleep state; solid green for

 

power-on state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dell T3500 specifications Connectors, Controls and Lights

T3500 specifications

The Dell T3500 is a powerful workstation designed to meet the demanding needs of various professional environments, including engineering, design, and content creation. Launched as part of Dell’s Precision series, the T3500 stands out for its reliability, performance, and versatility.

One of the hallmark features of the T3500 is its robust architecture. It is powered by Intel's Nehalem microarchitecture, supporting Intel Xeon processors that range from quad-core to six-core options. This allows users to select a configuration that meets their performance requirements, whether they are running complex simulations, rendering high-resolution graphics, or performing data analysis.

The T3500 supports up to 24GB of DDR3 ECC memory, which not only enhances performance but also ensures data integrity by correcting memory errors. This advanced memory configuration is crucial for professionals who rely on accuracy in their computations. Moreover, the workstation utilizes dual-channel memory architecture, further optimizing data throughput and overall system performance.

When it comes to graphics capabilities, the Dell T3500 offers several options, accommodating a range of professional graphics cards, including NVIDIA Quadro and ATI FirePro series. These high-performance graphics cards are designed to handle heavy graphical workloads, making the workstation ideal for 3D modeling, video editing, and CAD applications.

Storage flexibility is another important feature of the T3500. It offers multiple drive configurations, including traditional hard disk drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). Users can configure their systems with RAID options to ensure data redundancy and improve performance. The inclusion of a variety of connectivity options—such as USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and FireWire—adds further convenience for peripherals and external storage devices.

In terms of build quality, the Dell T3500 presents a professional aesthetic with a durable chassis designed to withstand the rigors of a busy workstation environment. Its efficient cooling system ensures that components remain at optimal temperatures, reducing the likelihood of thermal throttling and extending the overall lifespan of the system.

In conclusion, the Dell T3500 is a highly capable workstation that combines powerful performance features, robust technologies, and flexible configurations to serve the needs of professionals across various industries. Whether for scientific research, creative design, or computational tasks, the T3500 holds a strong position as a reliable choice in the realm of desktop workstations.