Dell PowerEdge Servers

1. Dell PowerEdge Servers

2. Why Dell Chapter Selection Chapter Topics Why Dell Dell Today PowerEdge Portfolio Industry Trends Why PowerEdge Infrastructure solution opportunities Product Data & Specs

3. Dell Today “Technology has always been about enabling human potential.” -Michael Dell

4. Delivering technology solutions that enable people everywhere to grow and thrive Dell Today: Our purpose • We make technology that works in service of our customers • We make the complex simple • We make the powerful easy to use • We drive out inefficiency • We deliver superior long-term value We give customersthe power to do more

5. The Dell Difference We provide technology solutions that enable our customers to drive results, create competitive advantage and expand their opportunities Scalable GrowthWe enable flexibility and growth across customers’ entire business Practical InnovationWe drive innovation while focused on practical business results Faster ResultsWe are results-focused. We deliver faster and increase overall value. Secure ProductivityWe maximize the productivity and security of your evolving workforce

6. Our Growth Strategy Solutions that drive efficiency and flexibility for the virtual era Efficient IT solutions Solutions that are open, capable and affordable. Standardized, simplified and automated to deliver greater efficiency, reliability and performance. End-user computing Solutions that are flexible, mobile, virtualized and secure. Long-term value creation Balanced liquidity, profitability and growth

7. Efficient IT Solutions • More than 35% of all x86 servers shipped in North America are from Dell • 15 million servers shipped globally in the past decade • Rated #1 in IT service and support customer satisfaction • More than 1 billion people connect via Dell servers every day • Broad range of IT services offerings • Applications, business process outsourcing, consulting, infrastructure services, security and support • Deep, end-to-end cloud computing expertise

8. Infrastructure solution opportunitiesKey building blocks enable transitions to efficiency Servers Storage Networking SystemsManagement Flat Unified Unified Flat Easy Intelligent

9. Compute = Intelligent server infrastructure Today Future Increased Productivity Performancebottlenecks Advanced compute technology Increased operational efficiency and management Embedded management Inefficient deployment process Unique requirements and Control points Increased availability Ready for anyenvironment Fail-safe virtualization

10. Storage = Unified information fabric Today Future Scale-out unified storage Isolated Storage Islands Scale performance and capacity Different toolsand technology Consistent framework for efficient data movement Common technology and features Manual datamanagement Intelligent and Automated datamanagement Automation and improved access

11. Networking = Flat for agile application delivery Today Future Increased performance andscalability Complex network hierarchy Reduce network tiers Fixed policy, networkconfiguration Edge-management enables multi-tier applications Application-aware networking Deficient user andworkload mobility Seamless mobile workload and user experience Virtualization-ready networking

12. Leverage key technology innovations to simplify systems management Simplified system management = Easy and automated Today Future Virtualization Fewer tools Too many tools Too many tasks Fewer tasks Converged operations Too many dependencies Modular and simplified Intelligent automation Simple, easy, and cost effective Complexityand cost

13. PowerEdge Portfolio Overview Chapter Selection Chapter Topics Why Dell PowerEdge Portfolio Overview PowerEdge Portfolio PowerEdge, PowerEdge C, Data Center Solutions Why PowerEdge Intelligent Infrastructure Product Data & Specs The Portfolio

14. Dell PowerEdge Servers: OverviewDell PowerEdge 12th generation servers are the foundation for Intelligent Infrastructure Power complex workloads with intelligent infrastructure engineered with the right combination of features. Improve efficiency with systems management that automates day to day functions, simplifies and speeds deployment and provisioning Save cost with energy efficiency that allows you to compute more and consume less Increase utilization with leading virtualization and solutions for agile resource management

15. “One size fits all” does not cut it • PowerEdge • Servers built on our customers’ needs • High performance, intelligent platformswith embeddedsystems management • PowerEdge C • Meeting needs of HPC, Web 2.0. and cloud builders, telcos and hosters, and big data applications • Efficiency in power, space and operating cost • Data Center Solutions • Hardware and services designedto meet your unique needs

16. IT Trends lead to additional complexity Anywhere, anytime data access Virtualization Cloud Industry Driver Pervasive demand for instant remote access to the corporate network Impact Growing demand for better ways to manage data deluge and administer complex infrastructure updates and upgrades across diverse applications and devices Industry Driver Server, storage and application virtualization continues to grow rapidly Impact Virtual machine density is growing exponentially, driving increased administrative complexity and increased reliance on data center capabilities and reliability Industry Driver Significant growth of cloud services as well as public and private cloud infrastructure Impact Cloud implementations demanding greater flexibility, scalability and throughput are changing datacenter infrastructure design and application delivery • IT

17. Challenges to success Lack ofcapacity • Keeping up with new technology • Data deluge • Low productivity Complex technologies • Lack of flexibility • Inefficient processes • Burgeoning cost Unreliableandinaccessibledata • Downtime • Security concerns • Access to data

18. Dell’s response: Intelligent Infrastructure Innovations to propel your business success Accomplish More Improve the performance of your IT for business success Improve efficiency Use IT to boost productivity and get the most out of every dollar Ensure business continuity Secure, continual access to IT services that power your business

19. Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers and system management innovations Run complex workloads more efficiently Increase access for more SharePoint and Exchange users with the highly scalable PowerEdge R720xd Accelerate scientific results with multi-core GPU accelerators using Generation3 PCIe Get faster accessto data using Express Flash PCIe SSD, Cachecade RAID database accelerator, Select Network Adapter and Switch Independent Partitioning technologies Reduce complexity with intelligence built in Eliminate time-consuming procedures with new agent-free management capabilities Automate IT management tasks with iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller Control cooling costs with OpenManage Power Center Increase utilization with virtualization solutions Achieve faster migration of workloads in hybrid virtual/physical environments • Boost virtualization performance with maximized memory densities

20. Improve Efficiency: Use IT to boost your productivity and get the most out of every dollar Ensure business continuity: Secure and continual access to the IT services that power your business Accomplish More: . Improve the performance of your IT for business success Dell’s Server Solutions portfolioInnovations to propel your business success Monolithic Shared Infrastructure PowerEdge VRTX PowerEdge M Series PowerEdge T Series PowerEdge R Series PowerEdge C Series Data Center Solutions Computing solutions specifically tailored for the world’s largest scaled-out application deployments Optimized for distributed workloads, scaled-out applications and cloud deployment Blade platform for datacenters needing maximized density, efficiency, or manageability Converged IT platform designed from the ground up for office environments Tower platforms optimal for remote offices, small and medium businesses Rack-optimized designs for improved density in medium and larger businesses General Usage Distributed Applications

21. Dell ServersAddressing the full spectrum of computational needs Customer’s Application • DCS Hyper Scale • PowerEdgeC Cloud • PowerEdge • Core • PowerEdge • Blades HPC Virtual Farms Resiliency and Availability Scale ~20 Customers HA Clusters Up to 1000’s of Servers Hardware Single Machine Application Standalone Specialized Customized Broad Usage Models Design & Features Please note the diagram is conceptual and not to scale

22. Dell ServersAddressing the full spectrum of computational needs Hyperscale Home Office Small Business Remote & Branch Offices Small Datacenters Medium to Large Datacenters M-Series Blades Data Center Solutions Tailored hyperscale solutions for extremely large data centers Rack-optimized PowerEdge VRTXDense 2S/4S, Storage & Networking for SMB & ROBO M420, M520, M620, M820, M915, M1000e Dense 2S to scalable 4S PowerEdge C R420, R415Mainstream 2S (1U) R620Performance 2S (1U) R820, R815Dense 4S (2U) R210II Entry 1S (1U) Shared Infrastructure C5220,C6015, C6145, C6220, C8000 seriesCloud & multi-node optimized R320Mainstream 1S (1U) R910Highly Scalable 4S (4U) R520, R515Mainstream 2S (2U) R720, R720xd, R715Performance 2S (2U) Towers T20 SOHO 1S T110 II Entry SMB 1S T320Mainstream 1S T420Mainstream 2S T620Scalable 2S Intel AMD

23. Why PowerEdge Chapter Selection Chapter Topics Why Dell Why PowerEdge PowerEdge Portfolio Why PowerEdge is Different & Better Why PowerEdge Systems Management Product Data & Specs

24. Why PowerEdge: Overview PowerEdge is different and better because of our customer-inspired design, systems management and virtualization features and our innovations in energy efficiency. Dell PowerEdge Racks and Towers are entry-level yet enterprise ready. Dell M-Series Blades are built for massive performance improvements. Dell PowerEdge C serversare hyperscale-optimized and best-in-class for performance, density, efficiency and flexibility.

25. PowerEdge servers improve your IT experience • No compromise on virtualization with maximum memory density • Get more throughput with major I/O performance enhancements • Get faster results with innovative Express Flash PCIe SSDs • Accelerate HPC and VDI through integrated GPU technology Accomplish More • Manage anywhere anytime with agent-free server management • Reduce maintenance time with auto-update for replacement parts • Control cooling costs with better power monitoring and control • Tailor your network to your applications with fabric flexibility Improve efficiency • Protect data in motion using best in class RAID • Access the most vital information quicker via storage tiering • Protect data at rest with malware resistance and faster encryption • Keep data safer with firmware signing and encrypted credentials Ensure business continuity

26. Maximized memory capabilities across theserver family Growing virtualization usage demands more memory Today’s workloads aremore memory intensive Up to 48 DIMMs in some platforms More memory bandwidth Lower voltage memory (1.35v) produces less heat and reduces energy costs Up to 1.5TB of RAM in a single platform

27. Maximize the value of your converged infrastructure Switch Independent Partitioning: • Maximize bandwidth use across organizations and workloads • Allocate bandwidth where you need it, when you need it • Divide a 10GbE CNA into 8 separate channels • Available on Dell Select Network Adapters Switch Independent Partitioning: Manage bandwidth on 10 GbE connections

28. Turn data into insights faster with solid state disks Express Flash PCIe SSDs: • Provide tiered storage option to support high I/O throughput • Save Critical PCIe Slot space by moving drives from the back to the front • A single Express Flash drive can deliver >500X more IOPs than rotating media Flash based, low latency, high performance storage Have 2-3X performance of standard SAS SSDs Connect directly via PCIe Express Flash drives: Better performance, availability & serviceability

29. Speed up your Computations Integrated Graphics Processing Units • Accelerate performance in a wide range of applications – up to 8X faster • Especially beneficial in HPC, VDI and medical imaging environments • High-performance, many-core processing – over 1000 cores on some GPU cards • Internal or external options offered • The T620 with 4 internal GPU’s and the R720 in a 2U form factor with 2 double wide GPUs will be especially powerful configurations • The C410x PCIe Expansion Chassis has 16 GPU slots for up to 21TF of parallel processing power Wide range of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) options

30. Agent-free management Intelligent Hardware No agent required to install, monitor, configure or maintain Faster and smarter management Uniform monitoring processes across multiple OS and hypervisor types Out of Band Monitoring • BIOS/firmware update, including NIC and CNA health, inventory, link status, and performance • PERC and Direct attached storage Temperature, voltage, intrusion, iDRAC7 state, SEL log size, and battery charge Informative Email alerting, even if the OS is down Monitor servers even if they go off-line Confidential 30

31. Save time and reduce human error iDRAC 7 with Lifecycle Controller Detects hardware replacements during reboot Correctly sets the original BIOS firmware revision level and NVRAM configuration before starting the operating system Preserves settings for: • Motherboard • Integrated NICs/CNAs • SAS and PERCRAID Requires optional vFlash Automatic reconfiguration of H/W replacements

32. Control power at the server, rack, row or room level Server-level power management with iDRAC7 Enterprise View power use or set a budget Millisecond fast capping to prevent tripping a circuit Group management with OpenManage Power Center Collects and sums aggregate power use – rack, row, room Implement policies for power reduction in response to power or cooling events Maximize rack power utilization based on actual, not faceplate data

33. Tailor your network fabric to your applications Select Network Adapter provides: • Choice of vendors – Broadcom, Intel, Qlogic (blades only) • Choice of speed 1GbE or 10 GbE - eases the transition from 1GbE to 10GbE • Choice of technologies –i.e., FCoE, iSCSI • Bandwidth management on 10GbE connections – maximum 4-way partitioning • Choice of interface – SFP+ to Base-T (racks only) and other options, like iSCSI & FCoE • Integrated with Dell’s exclusive agent-free systems management Dell Select Network Adapter: embedded NIC technology

34. Protect data in motion PowerEdge RAID Controllers provide: Performance • Industry leading IOPS with dual core ROC • Up to a 2x performance improvement • Cut through I/O and fast path I/O accelerate SSD • Dual RAID controllers are supported on the R720 and R820 (not redundant) Split mirror • Replaces drives quickly • Creates, imports, boots drive images on different systems • Increases drive capacity without backup and restore Dimmer switch • Saves energy and cost with power control of spare or idle drives PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) improvements Confidential

35. Automate storage tiering PERC Cachecadeprovides cost-effective performance scaling for database-type applications that perform lots of random reads Saves the cost of adding extra spindles Caches frequently accessed data “hot-spots” to an SSD Saves and accesses hot data in cache until modified Transactions per second SQL Example Accelerate I/O with PERC Cachecade

36. Protect data at rest Hardware enabled security innovations: • Accelerate encryption with instructions implemented in hardware • Manage, policy-based TXT easily to strengthen malware resistance • Keep your valuable data safe with self encrypting FIPS compliant disks AES-NI , Intel TXT and Self Encrypting Disks (SED) are foundations for data security Confidential

37. Secure data integrity and access Enhanced system level protection: • Signing ensures the integrity of updated firmware until it is flashed onto iDRAC • iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller Credentials Vault stores sensitive data such as passwords and certificates and prevents them from being decrypted • Enterprise key management supports self encrypting disks • System configuration information can be securely wiped from the Lifecycle Controller log when re-purposing or retiring the server Signed firmware and Credentials Vault protect your infrastructure Confidential

38. Customer-inspired designreduces complexity • Image commonality across platforms • Clean, consistent placement of interface ports and LCD • Reduced complexity of internal cabling • Obvious, clear component organization • Consistent rack installation and removal, slam latch design Clean ComponentOrganization Consistent PSULatch Design

39. Customer-inspired designfor ease of deployment Quality Steel Components Clear Multi-layer LCD • All steel construction cable management arm eliminates creep • New metal hard drive carriers • Robust fan cage design with blind mate single pull fan module for improved maintenance • Quick release rack latching for easy deployment • Multi-layer LCD screen positioned on the front of the bezel for aisle level access to monitor and maintain

40. Customer-inspired design offers consistency • Easy to Find Components • Color coding and labeling • Shroud windows • Plain-language LCD display • Easy to Access Components • Aligned components • Minimal obstructions • Consistent, easy to install, right-sized CMAs • Easy to Change Components • Tool-less design • Ergonomic touch-points • Easy to install tool-less color-coded rails with ball bearing slides

41. Energy consumption rising exponentially Data center energy use in 2006 was more than double that in 2000. From 2005 to 2010, energy needs for data centers increased by another 56%. Infrastructure costs a huge burden Power and cooling in data centers can account for 50% of energy consumption Carbon footprint an increasing concern Environmental concerns are causing consumption-reduction pressure Increasingly dense environmentssqueezing capacity Traditional power and cooling philosophies less effective in ultra-dense environments Data center operators have less capacity than demand The data center energy dilemma

42. The Dell difference Uniquedeployment Leading edge& eco friendly Growingbusinesses Tolerance of up to 900 hours of 40°C (104°F) operation per year and up to 90 hours at 45°C (113°F), up to 90% humidity Ability to operate in a Chiller-less or “fresh air” cooling facility with increased energy efficiency Reduced risk in the event of cooling failure in your data center

43. Dell seeks maximum performance for customers while extracting maximum efficiency out of every component. A holistic approach to energy efficiency Focus on each stage of building the data center! Component System Rack Data Center

44. Dell servers are Energy Smart • Ready to maximize performance per watt • Automated tracking and regulation of thermal activity • Intelligent design of right-sized power options , optimized for value and performance • High efficiency fans and airflow management • Leading industry compliance standards

45. Dell Energy Smart Compute More, Consume Less Extend the useful life of your data center without costly retooling Energy Smart Architecture Design, Measure, Report, Control Energy Smart Technologies 2X the Performance per Watt Right-sized, High Efficiency Power Supplies, Energy Smart System Design, Dell Active Power Controller, Energy Smart Management, HE Processors and Memory Energy Smart Solution Advisor Easy-to-use, accurate modeling of solution power, thermal and acoustics System and Solution-level power consumption, acoustic and thermal output Certifications Most Energy Star qualified configurations available Energy Star 1.0 for Servers, 80+ Power Supplies, Climate Savers, EPEAT

46. Fresh Air solutions Save on cooling costs Confidently run your data center at higher temperatures or even chiller-less. Operate reliably up to 100°F, including up to 113°F (45°C) for short excursions, with full warranty support Reduce the risk of IT failures during facility cooling outages Realize more than $100K of operational savings per megawatt of IT per year Eliminate capital expenditures of approximately $3M per megawatt of IT

47. Control cooling costs with better power management Compute more, consume less • Gain greater efficiencies and performance per watt. Dell delivers 47x greater performance per watt over servers just 3 generations ago. Boost business performance with more efficient use of IT Resources • Increased visibility and control of power consumption for improved rack density, faster response times, greater accuracy, and broader decision-making intelligence with Dell Open Manage Power Center and Intel Node Manager OpenManage™Power Center • Monitors, reports and controls power consumption at the processor, memory and system level • Aggregates monitoring and control across racks, aisles and data centers • Permits policy-based power capping through an integrated management console • Optimizes workload power consumption OpenManage Power Center

48. Fluid Cache for DAS Fluid Cache for DAS 1.0 is a server-based application acceleration technology. Utilizing PowerEdge servers equipped with Dell exclusive Express Flash PCIe solid state drives and optional PowerVault storage, Fluid Cache software creates an ultra-high speed cache within the computational tier itself, accelerating Linux-based application response times and delivering greater productivity. • Operates seamlessly with any application, improving random IO reads and writes • Actively and intelligently caches data at the block level on Express Flash PCIe SSDs • Pools together multiple Express Flash drives, greatly scaling caching pool capabilities • Protects in-transit data using exclusive journaling and block replication technologies • Reduces latency and accelerates response times while ensuring end-to-end data protection, perfect for mission-critical Linux-based applications, such as Oracle OLTP

49. Systems Management

50. What is Systems Management? Administration activities and tasks to: • Control Operational Processes • Maximize Uptime and Utilization • Minimize Functional Costs • Optimize Performance …of the IT Systems across an organization in order to support its business goals and priorities.