Specifications

Dell
PowerEdge R715 Technical Guide 8
1.1.4 Intelligent, Connected Systems Management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller (an integrated chip) is the engine for advanced embedded management
that is delivered as part of the iDRAC6 Express or optional iDRAC6 Enterprise in the PowerEdge R715.
It is accessed through a single console called the Unified Server Configurator. Administrators can
simplify tasks by performing a complete set of provisioning functions such as system deployment,
system updates, hardware configuration, and diagnostics in the pre-OS environment. This avoids the
need to use and maintain multiple pieces of disparate CD/DVD media. The PowerEdge R715 also
features an interactive LCD screen positioned on the front of the server for ease of monitoring.
1.2 Comparison
Table 1. Feature Comparison to 2970 and R815
PowerEdge 2970
R715
R815
Architecture
AMD
AMD
AMD
Branding
PE 2970
PE R715
PE R815
# Sockets
2S
2S
4S
# DIMMs
8 x DDR2
16 x DDR3
32 x DDR3
# PCI
3 PCIe Gen 1
6 PCIe Gen 2
6 PCIe Gen 2
# HDs
8 x 2.5 or 6 x 3.5
6 x 2.5
6 x 2.5
HDDs
Hot plug
Hot plug
Hot plug
Power Supply
Hot-plug redundant
1+1 (optional)
Hot-plug redundant
1+1 (optional)
Hot-plug redundant
1+1 (optional)
Cooling
Hot-plug redundant
Hot-plug redundant
Hot-plug redundant
LOM
2 x 1GBe
4 x 1GbE TOE
4 x 1GbE TOE
Diagnostic
LCD
LCD
LCD
Remote
Management
9G DRAC
11G iDRAC6 Express +
Optional iDRAC6
Enterprise
11G iDRAC6 Express +
Optional iDRAC6
Enterprise
Security
TPM
TPM, TCM for China
TPM, TCM for China
Persistent
storage
No
Yes, Managed (Lifecyle
Controller)
Yes, Managed (Lifecyle
Controller)
ID
9G PE
11G PE
11G PE
Overall Length
29.25‖
29.7‖
28.4‖
Rackable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Acoustic
Category IID
Category II-D for 2S
configurations
Category II-D for 2S
configurations (up to 16 x
4GB DIMMs)
Category I-B for 4S
configurations