Precision T5500 Tower Workstation with Xeon Processor

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Compact powerhouse

Incredibly powerful and scalable, the T5500 delivers dual-socket workstation performance in a compact, quiet package.

Starting Price $216900
Total Savings $620.00
Dell Price $154900
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Dell Precision T5500 Tower Workstation

Dell Precision T5500 Tower Workstation

Dell Precision T5500 Tower Workstation

Dell Precision T5500 Tower Workstation

Xeon Quad Core
Windows® 7
8GB
250GB
Xeon Quad Core
Windows® 7
8GB
500GB
Xeon Quad Core
Windows® 7
12GB
1TB
Windows® 7
12GB
1TB
Quad Core Xeon, Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 8GB Memory, 250 GB HDD
Dual Quad Core Xeon, Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 8GB Memory, 500 GB HDD, ATI FireMV 2260 Graphics
Quad Core Xeon, Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 12GB Memory, 1 TB HDD, 3Yr ProSupport with NBD On-Site Service
Six Core Intel® Xeon®, Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 12GB Memory, 1TB HDD, 3YR ProSupport with NBD On-Site Service, Nvidia Quadro 5000
Starting Price $216900
Total Savings $620.00
Dell Price $154900
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Total Savings $720.00
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Estimated Ship Date:6/4/2012
Estimated Ship Date:6/4/2012
Estimated Ship Date:6/4/2012
Estimated Ship Date:6/4/2012
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Big Performance, Small Footprint

Big Performance, Small Footprint

Built for environments where space is at a premium, the Dell Precision T5500 delivers dual-socket workstation performance in a compact, quiet package.

Incredibly fast and efficient despite its size, the Dell Precision T5500 features dual-socket Intel Xeon architecture with Intel QuickPath technology (in which each processor core features an integrated memory controller and high-speed interconnects), as well as support for up to 72GB* of DDR3 Registered ECC memory.

For even more stunning levels of performance, the optional NVIDIA® Tesla™ C2075 GPU card can be added, creating your own “personal supercomputer” for CUDA-enabled applications.
Incredible Graphics Support

Incredible Graphics Support

Offering two PCIe x16 slots as well as ample power for its range of supported graphics cards, the Dell Precision T5500 works quickly to bring your complex design, animation, imaging or engineering projects to life.

Enjoy peak performance from the latest in workstation-class graphics cards: The T5500 can be equipped with your choice of professional graphics options from ATI® and NVIDIA®.

The T5500 helps ensure superb performance with excellent reliability by providing tested or certified graphics drivers for a wide selection of workstation applications.
Tuned, Tested and Turbo-Charged

Tuned, Tested and Turbo-Charged

Dell partners with leading independent software vendors (ISVs) to certify system compatibility, ensuring that the certified workstation applications you load onto the T5500 will run gracefully right out of the box.

Dell's advanced thermal engineering and efficient processor heat sinks help to sustain Turbo Mode even under extended periods of activity.
Efficient Design

Efficient Design

The Dell Precision™ T5500 offers a high level of energy efficiency and conforms to major worldwide energy standards, including ENERGY STAR® 5.0*, EPEAT Gold.

Due to advanced motherboard and fan design from Dell, the T5500 provides a highly effective and energy-efficient chassis capable of operating quietly even when configured for incredibly demanding tasks.

The Dell Precision T5500 also offers an 88 percent (80 Plus® Silver Certified) efficient, wide-ranging power supplies for environmentally conscientious computing that doesn't sacrifice on performance.

Processor Help Me Choose

  • Intel® Xeon® 6-Core (X5690, X5675, X5660, X5650, E5645)
  • Intel® Xeon® Quad Core (X5687, X5647, E5620, E5607, E5606, E5603)

Operating SystemHelp Me Choose

  • Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, No Media, 64-bit, English
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Professional,w XP Mode,No Media, 64-bit, English
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate, No Media, 64-bit, English
  • Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate,w XP Mode, No Media, 64-bit, English

Chipset

  • Intel® 5520 chipset

Memory*

    • Up to 48GB* DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 6 DIMMS

Video Card

  • Support for 2 PCI Express x16 Gen 2 graphics cards up to 150 watts

    High End 3D:
    NVIDIA Quadro® 6000
    NVIDIA Quadro® 5000 

    Mid-range 3D: 
    ATI FirePro V7900 
    ATI FirePro V5900
    NVIDIA Quadro® 4000
    NVIDIA Quadro® 2000

    Entry 3D:
    ATI FirePro™ V4800
    NVIDIA Quadro 600

    Professional 2D:
    NVIDIA Quadro® NVS 420 quad monitor card
    NVIDIA Quadro® NVS 295
    ATI FireMV™ V2260



    GPU (Graphics Processing Unit for High-Performance Computing)

     

    NVIDIA Tesla C2075

Hard Drive Help Me Choose

  • Up to 1000GB* SATA hard drive
  • Up to 600GB* Serial Attached SCSI hard drive
  • Up to 300GB* SATA hard drive

Optical Drive

  • Tray load:
    DVD-ROM; DVD+/-RW
    Blu-ray

Drive Controllers

  • The T5500 uses an integrated SATA 3.0Gb/s host controller (part of the Intel chipset) and the optional PCI-e SAS 6/ir controller supports SAS drives with host based RAID 0 or 1.

    The optional PERC 6/i PCI-e SAS/SATA hardware RAID card supports RAID 0, 1, 5 (RAID 5 in mini-tower orientation only). Single RAID 0 GPT DATA volumes greater than 2TB are available as factory installed option with the integrated controller and optional PERC 6/i RAID adapter under Windows XP64, Windows Vista 32Bit/ 64Bit operating systems.

Network Controller

  • Integrated Broadcom® 5754 Gigabit Ethernet controller
    2nd Gigabit port is available with the optional PCI-e Broadcom Gigabit controller card

Communications

  • Integrated dual Broadcom® BCM5761 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet controllers
    Optional PCoIP remote access host card to connect to Dell FX100 remote access device or VMware View client
    Optional Broadcom 10 Gigabit Ethernet NIC
    Optional Mellanox ConnectX-2 adapter with Virtual Protocol Interconnect (VPI) supporting InfiniBand™ & Ethernet

Sound Card

  • Integrated High Definition Audio (Rev 1.0 Specification) implemented with a two-chip audio solution comprised of the ADI 1984a High Definition Audio CODEC and the ICH10's integrated AC97/High Definition digital controller.

Chassis

  • Dimensions (Mid-Tower Chassis):

    (WxHxD) 6.73" x 17.64" x 18.54" (17.1cm x 44.8cm x 47.1cm) (maximum including badge)

    Bays:

    Two internal 3.5" HDD bays
    Two external 5.25" optical bays, one of which can accommodate a third HDD in desktop orientation
    One external 3.5" flex bay for media card reader or third (SATA) HDD, in mini-tower orientation.

    Slots:

    All full length except as noted.
    Two PCI-e x16 slots wired as x8 (half length)
    Two PCI-e x16 Gen 2 graphics slots up to 150 watts each
    One PCI-X 64bit/100MHz slot with support for 3.3v or universal cards (half length)
    One PCI 32bit/33Mhz 5V slot (half length in desktop orientation)

    Standard I/O Ports:

    (11) USB 2.0 (two on front panel, six on back panel, three internal on motherboard)
    (1) serial
    (1) parallel
    (2) PS/2
    (1) RJ-45
    (1) ESATA port on back panel
    Stereo line-in and headphone line-out on back panel
    Microphone and headphone connector on front panel
    Front and rear IEEE 1394a ports are provided with optional 1394 PCI-e card

    Flash BIOS:

    BIOS 8MB flash memory for system BIOS
    SMBIOS 2.5 support

Storage Devices

  • Optional Removable Storage

    CD-RW/DVD Combo, DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, Blu-Ray Disc™, USB media card reader

    Optional Modem

    Dell 56K v.92 Data/Fax PCI modem

Security

  • Software

    Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security Services (up to 3 year subscription)
    Trusted Platform Module 1.2 (TPM 1.2)
    Chassis intrusion switch
    Setup/BIOS Password
    I/O Interface Security

    Hardware

    Kensington Lock slot
    Padlock ring
    Internal front panel chassis lock

Power

  • 875 watt 88% (80 Plus® Silver Certified) efficient Power Factor Correcting (PFC) power supply.

Environmental

  • Environmental standards (eco-labels) include: Energy Star® 5.0, EPEAT® registered (www.epeat.net for specific registration rating/status by country), China - CECP, Sweden - TCO’05, Germany – Blue Angel, GS Mark. For a complete listing of declarations and certifications see Dell’s regulatory and compliance homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance

Dell ProSupport

Professional, proactive and proven support services designed to address the technology challenges you face today, Dell ProSupport* starts with a service model designed for IT professionals like you.

Dell ProSupport for IT provides:
  • 7x24 direct access to Dell Expert Centers
  • Fast-track dispatch for Dell-certified technicians
  • Escalation management through Dell’s Global Command Centers

Additional Dell ProSupport options align to the way you use technology — rapidly responding to your needs, protecting your investment, your productivity and your sensitive data, and providing enhanced proactive support services to reduce the risk and complexity of managing your infrastructure.

SPEED OF RESPONSEPROTECTIONPREMIUM PROACTIVE
Specialized On-Site Options allow you to augment your daily IT management or tap into specific technical expertise for critical projects when needed.

Recommended options for desktops include:
  • On-site parts management to help minimize downtime by having parts at your fingertips.
  • On-site personnel to augment your IT staff.
  • On-site diagnosis for accelerated troubleshooting.
Keep Your Hard Drive* enables you to control your sensitive data by retaining your hard drive and helps you comply with current data privacy regulations to help mitigate risks associated with regulatory or civil liabilities. Enterprise-Wide Contract provides enhanced proactive capabilities through:
  • Designated Service Delivery Manager
  • Performance benchmarking and custom reporting
  • Planning and assessments

Customization and Set Up

Deployment Services
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Client Migration and Deployment
Dell Managed Deployment Services are for customers, who need a complete, end-to-end deployment solution. Managed deployments are useful within complex logistical environments which require a single point of contact.
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Custom Factory Integration
Dell offers custom factory integration services to help accelerate your system deployments. We can perform a range of services, such as custom configuration, consolidation and integration in our factory so that you can deploy your systems right out of the box.
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ImageDirect
ImageDirect is a web-based, hosted image management service that enables customers to easily create, manage and load custom images for Dell commercial client systems.
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Installation Services
Dell provides streamlined standard installation services so that you can easily choose the specific package that quickly gets new systems into the workspace and old systems out.
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Additional Services


Asset Recovery Services
Asset Recovery Services offers safe and environmentally-appropriate disposal solutions for outdated or end-of-life IT assets. This service includes transportation, flexible logistics, equipment processing, detailed data security and environmental reports at an affordable price.
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Training
Dell offers comprehensive training services that include hardware and software training, as well as PC skills and professional development classes. Our flexible approach allows you to tailor classes to the needs and busy schedules of your employees with instructor-led classrooms or virtual courses, and even self-directed online options. Dell training can help improve system reliability, maximize productivity and reduce end-user requests and downtime.
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A 5 star rating by jcgrun : "...true. In my TT5500, it can hold 48GB on the board and an additional 24GB with an optional riser...."Read full review

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