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About your Dell DSS 1500
The Dell DSS 1500 is a rack server that supports two processors based on the Intel Xeon EP E5-2600 v3
family, up to 16 DIMMs, and up to four hard drives.
The DSS 1500 systems are available in the following configurations:
Table 1. Supported configurations on DSS 1500 systems
System
Configuration
Four hard-drive
systems
Up to four 3.5-inch, cabled hard drives with non-redundant Power Supply Unit
(PSU).
Up to four 3.5-inch, hot-swappable hard drives with non-redundant or
redundant PSU.
Eight hard-drive
systems
Up to eight 2.5-inch, hot-swappable hard drives/SSDs with redundant PSU.
Front-panel features and indicators
Figure 1. Front-panel features and indicators—four 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive chassis
Table 2. Front-panel features and indicators—four 3.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive chassis
Item
Indicator, Button, or
Connector
Icon
Description
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Power-on indicator,
power button
The power-on indicator lights when the system
power is on. The power button controls the power
supply output to the system.
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