The dual processor DellTM PowerEdgeTM 1950 delivers next generation performance in a 1U, rack dense chassis with dual-core Intel® XeonTM processors. This high concentration of computing power and redundancy makes the PowerEdge 1950 the perfect choice for high performance computing clusters (HPCC), SAN front-end, web and infrastructure applications, especially where data center real estate is at a premium. Outstanding manageability in this latest generation 1U server delivers new functionality for managing the servers from remote locations.

Next-generation Performance in a 1U Server

Reduced complexity - Designed to reduce the time required and costs associated with updating software components like BIOS and drivers. Common system image with PowerEdge 2950 and PowerEdge 2900 allows customers to reduce the costs of managing multiple Dell platforms. Common hardware components and interaction help increase the productivity of administrators by providing consistency in managing and servicing.

Compute density - save valuable data center space with the compact 1U design that packs in plenty of performance into the smallest space possible. The combination of a rack-dense chassis with the flexibility of adding industry-standard I/O peripherals and large capacity hard drives delivers a flexible, high availability solution for enterprise applications.

High performance for compute -intensive applications - the 1U chassis design makes the PowerEdge 1950 perfect for distributed or web-based applications that require tremendous computational performance without the need for large amounts of storage capacity. The two I/O slots provide redundancy for fibre channel controllers or other external storage, making the PowerEdge 1950 the high performance processing unit for enterprise applications.

The Dell 9G PowerEdge servers using the Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5300 series (Clovertown) processors have up to 40% greater performance per watt than the 9G PowerEdge servers using Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5100 series (Woodcrest) processors.