Dell Precision
™
T3500 Workstation Technical Guide
• Next-generation 45nm quad-core Intel Xeon processor X5500 Series ignites stunning
levels of performance unleashed by Intel Quick Path Interconnect Technology that
provides high-speed interconnects per independent processing core
• Outstanding performance for memory-intensive applications delivered with the help of
processor-dedicated three-channel memory architecture, multi-level shared cache, and
high-speed point-to-point interconnects
• Memory scalability up to 24GB
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with DDR3 ECC DIMMs
• Dual-native PCIe x16 Gen 2 graphics slots for outstanding graphics performance,
cost-effective quad monitor support, and GPU-based personal supercomputing
• Designed to deliver increased performance for single- and multi-threaded applications
with advanced engineering and thermal design enabling extended use of Intel Turbo
Boost Technology
Visual Realism with High-Performance OpenGL Graphics
Bring your graphics to the next level with our intelligent selection of ISV-certified,
workstation-class graphics cards. Our ultra-high-end graphic solutions deliver outstanding
visualization capabilities for whatever application you are running. Enhanced graphics are
required whether you work in computer-aided design, architecture, engineering, or digital
content creation. Dell Precision workstations provide superb OpenGL® 3D performance or
dependable and affordable 2D performance to help make you successful in your designs,
animation modeling, software development, or whatever else you use your workstation
to create.
Outstanding Scalability in a Compact Chassis
In today’s professional world of engineering, software development, and digital content
creation, you need precision to be successful. We customize each and every Dell Precision
workstation to help provide you with exceptional performance and scalability. Whatever your
needs – dual core or quad core, ECC or non-ECC memory, flexible dual-orientation chassis –
the Dell Precision T3500 provides a highly scalable architecture that delivers outstanding
speed and reliability to the cost-conscious professional.
Imagine having the freedom to work the way you’ve always wanted. With Dell Precision, you
can. Plus with ISV application certifications, you know your system is performance-tuned to
help ensure that your applications will run smoothly.
Peace of Mind Through ISV Application Certification
Dell partners with leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to certify system and
application compatibility to help ensure flawless compatibility and optimized performance in
demanding workstation environments. And to ensure access to the latest
productivity-enhancing technology solutions, Dell invests in the workstation ISV community by
providing the hardware platforms needed to further multi-threaded application development.
By maintaining strong relationships with software developers, Dell engineers can provide you
with ongoing optimization and support should you need it.
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