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Dell PowerEdge VRTX and M-series compute nodes configuration study
For more information about the Dell PowerEdge VRTX, visit
www.dell.com/poweredge.
About the Dell PowerEdge M620 compute nodes
The Dell PowerEdge M620, a half-height compute node, has features optimized
for performance, density, and energy efficiency.
 Processors. The Dell PowerEdge M620 is powered by two Intel® Xeon® E5-
2600-series processors, which incorporate the very latest in processor
technology from Intel. The powerful processors provide the performance
you need for your essential mainstream tasks. The Intel Xeon E5-2600-series
processor gives you up to eight cores per processor, or up to 16 cores per
server.
 Memory. The Dell PowerEdge M620 holds up to 768GB DDR3 RAM (up to
1600 MHz) across 24 DIMM slots per compute node.
 Management. The Dell PowerEdge M620, like all late-model Dell servers,
comes with the Dell Lifecycle Controller. This tool simplifies server
management by providing a single interface for management functions and
by storing critical system information in the system itself. There are no CDs
or USB keys to keep track of for drivers or firmware.
About the Intel Xeon processor E5 family
The new Intel Xeon processor E5 family, which comes standard in new Dell
PowerEdge servers, incorporates new technology and features to meet the computing
demands of the present and future. The Intel Xeon processor E5 family delivers
intelligent and adaptive performance using such features as Intel Turbo Boost
Technology 2.0, Intel Advanced Vector Extension, Intel Integrated I/O, and Intel Data
Direct I/O Technology. These new processors also feature Intel Trusted Execution
Technology (Intel TXT) and utilize Intel Advance Encryption Standard New Instructions
(Intel AES-NI) to help keep your data safe.
For more information about the Intel Xeon processor E5 family visit
www.intel.com.
About VMware vSphere 5
vSphere 5 is the latest virtualization operating system from VMware. vSphere 5
virtualizes server, storage, and networking resources, achieving a consolidation ratio
greater than 15:1. Features such as automated management and dynamic resource
allocation improve efficiency. The services that vSphere 5 provides fall into two
categories: infrastructure services and application services. The former handle the
virtualization of resources and their allocation to application when most needed, while
the latter provide service-level controls to applications running on vSphere 5.