3U chassis with shared infrastructure for up to 12 microservers
Maximise data centre floor space with the 3U PowerEdge™ C5000 chassis. Shared infrastructure for up to 12 PowerEdge C microservers enhances server density and helps lower power and cooling costs.
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Density done right
Pack more punch into your current data center space. The PowerEdge C5000 3U chassis can give you up to 4x the server density as three traditional 1U servers in the same rack space.
PowerEdge C5000 chassis advantage
Enjoy the benefits of highly effective cooling, efficient power supplies and easy servicing in addition to the tremendous server-density advantages.
Hot-swap power supplies
Dual 1400W redundant hot-swap power supplies are up to 92+% efficient for greater performance per watt than traditional 1U servers.
Proficient cooling
Shared resources help ensure efficient cooling with fewer fans for more servers.
Cold-aisle serviceability
Power supplies, interconnects and microservers are all cold-aisle accessible for quick and easy servicing in a high-efficiency hot-aisle containment floor plan.
PowerEdge C microservers
The C5000 chassis is specifically designed to house PowerEdge™ C microservers (up to 12), enabling you to take advantage of Dell™ microserver technology. Mounted on small sleds, the hot-swappable servers slide vertically into the front of the chassis.- PowerEdge™ C5220: Powered by an Intel® Xeon™ processor with up to 32GB of memory, the high-density, feature-rich C5220 microservers can be mounted in the C5000 chassis. It's an ideal solution for dedicated and virtual hosting, Web 2.0 or content delivery network (CDN) applications.
- PowerEdge™ C5125: Powered by the AMD Phenom™ II or Athlon™ II processor with up to 16GB of memory, the highly serviceable, hyper-efficient C5125 microservers can be mounted in the C5000 chassis. It's an ideal solution where enhanced performance per watt per dollar is required in dedicated hosting and Web 2.0 applications.
Global services and support
Help boost revenue per square foot in your data center by adding workload capacity and enhancing overall power savings and system functionality — without increasing floor space. With the help of Dell global services and support, you can start accelerating your IT initiatives and work toward growing your business right away.Our broad portfolio of planning, implementation and maintenance services for PowerEdge C microservers and chassis can be tailored to complement your current management capabilities. Your options include infrastructure consulting services to help you optimize your data center and customize rack integration.
Power
- Dual hot-plug redundant high-efficiency 1400W power supplies
Chassis
- 3U rack mount supporting either 8 or 12 sleds
Width: 44.8 cm (17.6 Inches)
Depth: 75 cm (29.5 Inches)
Weight: Minimum/maximum for 8 sled: 18.3 kg (40.34 lbs.), 45 kg (99.21 lbs.)
Minimum/maximum for 12 sled: 19.3 kg (42.55 lbs.), 51.22 kg (112.92 lbs.)
Fans
N+1 redundant cooling with 6 x 120mm for the sleds and 2 x 60 mm for the PSUs. Fans’ speed detectable with PWM control.
Management
- 1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 connector for dedicated management
Dell Services and Support
Dell is dedicated to simplifying IT, and Dell Services can help you manage the complexities of growing and maintaining your hyperscale, high-performance and cloud computing environments. Dell’s broad portfolio of Cloud Strategy and Planning, Implementation and Deployment, and Managed Support services are designed to accelerate your IT initiatives and grow your business.Dell Services can be tailored to complement how you manage your environment. Options include, but are not limited to:
- Infrastructure Consulting Services — Helping you optimize your data center
- Custom Rack Integration and Deployment — Providing an efficient and consistent solution for rack and compute capacity configuration
- Expert Level Tech-to-Tech Phone Support — Enabling fast system resolution with online parts ordering capabilities
Dell IT Consulting Services
Dell global infrastructure consulting services utilize skilled solution architects, innovative tools, automated analysis and our own intellectual property to give you rapid insight into the root causes of unnecessary complexity. We seek better answers than traditional service models, based on our belief that solving problems should not need armies of people. Our strategy is to help customers quickly identify high-impact, short-duration projects that deliver ROI and free up resources to obtain competitive advantage. The result is practical, action-orientated plans with specific, predictable, measurable outcomes.
Suggested Dell ProConsult services for the PowerEdge C server line:
- Cloud Computing Workshop
- Cloud Roadmap Accelerator
- Cloud Computing Design and Implementation
- Data Center Optimization
Dell Configuration and Deployment Services
Dell Configuration and Deployment services don't follow the traditional one-size-fits-all approach. They're modular so you get to choose what you need for your business. Through features like flexible deployment options and asset recovery services, we've got what you need, when you need it.
Our factory, remote and on-site installation services for servers make efficient use of your employees' time by helping to speed up activities like configuration and deployment, allowing them to focus more on improving your business.
Dell Asset Recovery and Recycling Services help you recover and dispose off owned or leased computer equipment, in a manner that follows EPA guidelines.
Suggested Dell ProManage services for the PowerEdge C server line:
- Server Implementation
- Rack & Stack
Dell Support Services
Dell has a comprehensive, configurable suite of support services designed to simplify and optimize your IT environment. From desktop to data center, Dell Support Services addresses every day and unique IT challenges through options such as next-business-day support, asset and data protection, specialized onsite services, proactive maintenance and parts management, and remote advisory services — backed by global command centers and expert centers around the world.
- Basic Hardware Services
- Dell ProSupport
- Enterprise Wide Contract
- Dell Online Self Dispatch
- Keep Your Hard Drive
- Specialized OnSite Services
- Remote Advisory Services for Virtualization
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