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Every day, enterprise IT becomes

more complex, harder to manage

and even more costly. Dell is

relentlessly focused on helping

you simplify key elements in

your core IT infrastructure, so

you can confidently deploy

optimised solutions. The result

delivers sustained value for

you. That’s our promise to the

enterprise, and no company

can deliver it better.Oursolutionsareeasytobuy,deployandmanage—adirectrelationshipfromasinglesource—soyou’llseevaluesooner.Weaggressivelyfocusonopenstandardswithmodularcomponents,soyouhavegreaterchoiceofsolutionsthatareflexible,readyfornewtechnologyandcompletelyexposed.WeapplyDell’slegendaryglobalsupplychainexpertiseand“noexcuses”serviceandsupportwithunprecedentedaccountability.Soyoualwaysgetthebestvalue,todayandtomorrow.

Increaseproductivityfaster,growaffordablyandgetthebestvaluealongtheway.It’seasywithScalableEnterpriseSolutionsfromDell.

Poweryourenterprisetogrowsmarter.

Grow Smarter

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Dellprovidesacomplete,integratedofferingforanExchangemessagingenvironment—givingcustomersDellExpertise,ReliabilityandValue,andEaseofDoingBusiness.

Secure Exchange

DellandSymantec®havepartneredtoprovideenhancedsecurity,archiving,andbackupandrecoverycapabilitiestoMicrosoftExchangeServer2003.

Delldeliversacomprehensivemanagementsuiteacrosstheenterpriseinformationlifecycle.

• Security—DelloffersrobustvirusscanningandtrustedmessagedatabaseprotectionwithMailSecurity8200SeriesforExchange.

• Archiving—DellprovidesadaptivearchivingwithPowerEdge™serversandEnterpriseVault,enablingcustomerstoeasilycapture,indexandarchivecriticalandcompulsorydata.

• Backup and recovery—Dell/Symantecofferleading-edgebackupandrecoverywithBackupExecandNetBackup,allowingcustomerstoautomateroutinedatabasemaintenanceandloweradministrativecosts.

• End-to-end solutions expertise—DellServicescanprovideassessment,design,deploymentandsupportservicestooptimiseyourExchangeenvironmentquickly,securelyandaffordably.

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Powering the Scalable Enterprise

The demands on IT organisations have changed dramatically. Now IT must drive productivity in the enterprise and deliver the tools for strategic growth. With Dell, you are in control. Not an army of consultants. At Dell, “Scalable Enterprise“ is not just the name, it’s what we help your organisation become.

•   Help simplify operations through integrated, automated systems management and common images and components.

•  Help improve utilisation by consolidating systems, implementing virtualisation and enabling high availability.

•   Cost-effectively scale with a modular approach that leads to dynamic, pay-as-you-grow deployment.

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A Direct Path to SuccessIn today’s IT environment it takes a different kind of company to address your needs. And only Dell can deliver. No middlemen and no excuses. Just pure IT solutions. With Dell, it’s all possible.

•  Standards-based and open technology

•   World-class solutions and partners

•   Worldwide leader and greatest experience  in x86 platforms

•   Made to order from a single source

•  Proven results and faster speed to value

That’s the Dell difference.

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Products

Dell products and enterprise strategy

are designed with reliability

and scalability in mind, so you can

easily and cost-effectively add IT

components as your needs change.

And since Dell products are built on

industry standards, you

can confidently manage a datacentre

that maximises interoperability

and optimises your current and

future IT investments. With rigorous

engineering, manufacturing and

testing processes, it’s no surprise

that Dell is a product leader in

performance and high availability.

“Prior to implementing the Dell infrastructure, a lot of our information processes were being entered and transferred manually, including patients’ registrations. Now when a patient registers, it goes straight into the hospital database and can be shared throughout the network. It’s a paperless system, which cuts our operational costs and greatly increases the speed and efficiency of our patient services.”

– Associate Professor Soranit Silatharm, MD, Deputy Dean for Policy and Information, Siriraj Hospital, Thailand

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New Technology Helps Integrate One of Thailand’s Leading Hospitals - Siriraj Hospital

Challenge With the increasing amounts of information that were created, shared and stored for both its medical and teaching services, Siriraj Hospital needed to have an efficient, reliable and secure IT network to handle the constant flow and exchange of this information.

Solution Standardised, integrated and scalable architecture with a combination of Windows-based Dell PowerEdge™, Dell PowerVault™ and Dell/EMC SAN products, powered by Intel® Xeon™ processors.

BenefitsGreatly improved the efficiency of information processing and sharing, reduced the exposure of data loss, and reduced in operational costs.

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IT at Your Command

Dell PowerEdge™ servers empower IT managers to overcome day-to-day challenges and maximise resources to the highest advantage of their business. Built on proven, industry-standard technology with customer needs in mind, Dell servers offer choice in performance, functionality and form factors. Whether you need a blade, rack or tower server, you can rely on Dell to provide a wide range of enterprise-proven technologies that help your business gain ground.

Designed to Reduce Complexity

Dell continually delivers server technology designed for high performance, ease of use and overall efficiency. We build commonality into our server family with the specific goal of simplifying management and maintenance, helping to reduce cost and complexity. And, thanks to the Dell direct model, PowerEdge servers are easy to buy and deploy, and give customers fast access to the right resources through a single point of contact.

• Block updates — By delivering scheduled changes and providing a road map of upcoming software changes with ImageWatch™, Dell can help minimise the number of updates you make each year.

• Image commonality — By reducing the number of overall images in our server line, we have reduced the time required for image maintenance.

• Component commonality — Our servers share common components (memory, hard drives, management cards and more), which help improve efficiency during build and servicing.

• Simplified management — Help preserve existing investments in management tools by integrating best-of-breed applications from our strategic partner base and a full suite of hardware deployment, monitoring and change management tools.

A lot has changed since Dell

first entered the enterprise

market more than a decade

ago. The industry has evolved

toward a standards-based

approach to technology. Servers

have become the heart and

brains of today’s enterprise IT.

As one of the world’s leading

x86 vendors, we continue to set

the industry standard through

a robust portfolio of reliable,

high-quality servers designed to

reduce complexity and deliver

business-relevant solutions at

superior value.

Dell Is Setting the Server Standard

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Built to Provide Superior Value

How can Dell consistently offer a low acquisition cost without sacrificing quality or performance? It comes down to our industry-leading supply chain and direct business model. We execute quickly and provide leading-edge price performance, giving you a more rapid business return. By only paying for what you need, you maximise your investment and free up resources for software and services. With Dell PowerEdge servers, you get more performance for your money — now and over the life of your server.

Delivering Customised Solutions to Meet Business Needs

Dell understands your unique challenges and can help you identify the right server solution to meet your application and business-critical needs. Because we build-to-order, you can configure the exact system you need. And, because every server is factory-tested for quality, you can reduce downtime and help eliminate hardware failure costs. Dell servers help you take back control of your IT environment by offering business-relevant technologies that help you grow confidently.

An Ongoing Commitment to Reliability and Quality

Dell goes to great lengths to ensure that quality and reliability are engineered into each and every PowerEdge server.

• A 130,000-square-foot test facility focuses exclusively on delivering the most reliable servers possible.

• We verify that each supplier meets our stringent quality standards.

• Every Dell server is tested (and re-tested) before it leaves the factory.

• Our “one-touch” process is designed to ensure one person is responsible for the entire server build, resulting in greater quality control.

• We track configurations of every product down to the component level, which allows us to quickly and easily analyse product performance and take corrective action when needed.

• Dell engineers regularly conduct failure analyses and incorporate lessons learned into the development process to ensure that PowerEdge servers are continually performing at peak levels.

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• Dell supports multi-core processors in its PowerEdge line.

• Dell offers a well-balanced solution for multi-core platforms, focusing on the complete holistic platform.

• Dell’s PowerEdge servers are SAN-ready with factory-installed Fibre Channel HBAs delivered ready to run out of the box, reducing integration and installation time.

• Dell has been at the forefront of delivering industry-leading technology that helps set the pace for the rest of the industry.

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A Dell Server for Your IT Needs

IT Project Recommended Dell Products

VirtualisationVirtualisation allows you to divide up the resources of a single server, create multiple virtual servers and can help you to achieve better utilisation of existing IT assets. Virtualisation stresses all areas of the system — from processor to memory and I/O.

• PowerEdge™ 1950/1955/ 2900/2950• PowerEdge 6850/6950

Database backend, ERP, CRM• PowerEdge 6800/6850/6950

E-mail/messaging• PowerEdge 1900/1950/1955• PowerEdge 2900/2950

High-performance computing cluster or web farm• PowerEdge SC1435• PowerEdge 1955

Web serving• PowerEdge 840/860 • PowerEdge 1900/1950/SC1435• PowerEdge 2900/2950

• PowerEdge 840/860 • PowerEdge 1900/1950• PowerEdge 2900/2950

• PowerEdge 840/860 • PowerEdge 1900/1950• PowerEdge 2900/2950

Network infrastructure

File/print sharing

These servers demand the highest performance and scalability to run the applicationsthat organisations rely on to run their businesses. Quad processors, plenty of memory, I/O expandability and the highest levels of availability are all key requirements.

These applications deliver productivity through communication and collaboration. Dual-socket processing power helps deliver the best price/performance for these applications and storage expandability.*

These applications harness the performance of multiple systems that work in harmony with each other to deliver distributed performance. Because redundancy is handled at the application level, a value-focused, rack-dense server makes the best choice.

FTP and web applications require high I/O throughput to move data out to end users around the globe. Web applications require more processing power, so dual Xeon® processors or even better Quad-core Xeon processors can stay ahead of the servers’ needs.

The glue that holds your network together — DHCP, DNS, domain controllers, gateways, Microsoft® Active Directory® and security applications. Affordable performance and high availability help minimise interruptions to network operations.

The traditional backbone of the network is resource sharing, which promotes productivity and efficiency for organisations. I/O throughput is the key as large amounts of data get passed back and forth.

*Results are based on the TPC-C by Price/Performance Version 5 results posted at www.tpc.org/tpcc/results/tpcc_price_perf_results.asp as of February 8, 2007.

PowerEdge 1955

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The PowerEdge 1955 delivers on the promise of

high-density computing by offering complete

server-class features combined with a density

advantage over traditional rack servers.

Whether your organisation faces limited real

estate, intense scrutiny on capital expenditures,

increased workload for IT resources, inadequate

power and cooling or unmanageable cable sprawl,

this high-performance blade server helps solve

many challenges in the datacentre today.

Dell PowerEdge 1955 Blade Server

PowerEdge 1955Dual-socket, ultra-dense, high-performance blade server help delivers maximum power per square foot of rack spaceIdeal for messaging, distributed web environments, network infrastructure and terminal services. When compared to a 1U rack server, the PowerEdge 1955:

• Has 43% less physical space required for equal processing power.

• Is designed for quick and easy install, management and service.

• Can reduce network, power and KVM cable sprawl by up to 70%.

• Helps improve power and thermal efficiency per server.

In addition to housing a server, the blade server enclosure also houses many shared resources, including power, cooling, networking and storage. These shared resources help drive datacentre density and deliver a lower TCO through the life of the blade server enclosure.

• Brocade Silkworm 4016 Fibre Channel switch* • McDATA 4416 Fibre Channel switch*• Topspin InfiniBand Pass-Through*• PowerConnect™ 5316M network switch*• Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030*

*Services will be scoped according to customers’ requirements.

Dell Rack Servers

PowerEdge™ SC1435 Dual-socket, rack-dense 1U server that delivers affordable, scalable performance Ideal for database, HPCC and distributed web environments.

• Scalable performance in a compact 1U chassis.• Expandable memory options to handle

high-performance needs.• 1U rack-mount chassis for maximum density.• Quad-core upgrade path.

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Simplify your IT operations by rack-mounting servers and minimising the required floor space. With

new rack server technology, you can install virtually any industry-standard 19" rack-mountable network

equipment into Dell racks through our adherence to the IEEE standards for rack mounting. Unique

cabling, power, UPS and management console options help to round out the rack-mount offering,

providing a complete solution for consolidation of servers and maximisation of datacentre floor space.

PowerEdge 860Single-socket, affordable and rack-dense web and infrastructure server for any size organisationIdeal for web serving, development server, remote applications and file/print sharing.

• Aggressively priced.• Flexible processor choices to match applications.• 1U rack-mount chassis for maximum density.• Fully manageable both locally and remotely.

Dell Rack Servers

PowerEdge 1950

PowerEdge 1950 Dual-socket, rack-dense 1U server that delivers next-generation performanceIdeal for web applications, SAN compute node, network infrastructure, database front-end and e-mail/messaging.

• Quad-core processors deliver scalability for future application needs.

• 1U rack-mount chassis for maximum density.• Redundancy to help increase uptime.• Common system image with PowerEdge 2900/2950 to help reduce management costs.

PowerEdge SC1435 PowerEdge 860

Targeting energy efficiency from the desktop to the datacentre is one of Dell’s primary design objectives. With Dell’s new PowerEdge Energy Smart Servers, customers can reduce energy costs per server over standard configurations and increase performance per watt, helping maximise your IT resources.

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PowerEdge 6850 Quad-socket rack server designed for the most complex enterprise environmentsIdeal for database, virtualisation, ERP and UNIX® migration.

• Supports the latest high-performance Intel® Xeon® processors with up to 16MB cache.

• Affordable, scalable performance in a compact 4U chassis.

• Expandable memory options to handle high-performance needs.

• Smooth transition from 32-bit to 64-bit applications.• Manageability and serviceability designed for

ease of use.

PowerEdge 6950 Quad-socket rack server designed for compute-intensive and mission-critical applications Ideal for database, virtualisation, ERP and UNIX migration.

• Featuring the most recent AMD Opteron™ processors.

• Scalable performance in a compact 4U chassis.• Expandable memory options to handle high-

performance needs.• Seamless upgrade path from dual-core to quad-core.• Enhanced commonality for easy manageability

and serviceability.

PowerEdge 6850

PowerEdge 2950 Dual-socket, rack-optimised 2U server for high performance combined with a balance of configuration flexibility and rack densityIdeal for network infrastructure, database, e-mail/messaging and Internet applications.

• Internal expandability to meet the needs of today and the future.

• Quad-core processors deliver scalability for future application needs.

• 2U rack-mount chassis balances density with configuration flexibility.• Common system image with PowerEdge 1950/2900 to help reduce management costs.

PowerEdge 6950

PowerEdge 2950

Dell offers a range of value and performance towers to meet your ever-changing server requirements

for business applications. For IT departments looking for simple, powerful computing along with direct

pricing, Dell PowerEdge™ value tower servers are a smart choice. Dell PowerEdge performance tower

servers are designed for flexibility and high availability with a range of useful features, such as hot-

pluggable drives, tool-less chassis and high-performance Intel® processors.

PowerEdge SC440Single-socket basic tower server combines value and latest technology for small business customersIdeal for file/print, shared Internet access and general-purpose applications for small businesses.

• Multiple processor options to deliver the performance needs of any small business.

• Exceptional value for small businesses replacing a peer-to-peer network.

• Simple to set up and manage.

PowerEdge SC1430Two socket performance tower server that delivers high value and performance with the latest technology, tailored for small business needs• File/print server• Small workgroup application server• Shared e-mail• Internet/intranet• Dedicated applications

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PowerEdge SC1430

Dell Tower Servers

PowerEdge SC440

PowerEdge 840Single-socket, general-purpose tower server that provides many of the performance features found in higher-end systemsIdeal for file and print sharing, e-mail, remote/branch office, retail POS and web server.

• Cost-effective solution for remote offices.• High performance and availability.• Smooth transition from 32-bit to 64-bit applications. • Provides easy accessibility and serviceability.• Comprehensive systems management.

PowerEdge 1900Dual-socket, entry-level tower server delivers a balance of performance and affordabilityIdeal for e-mail (messaging), application server and web server.

• High performance for I/O-intensive applications.• Smooth transition from 32-bit to 64-bit applications.• High-availability features for maximum uptime.• Provides easy accessibility and serviceability.• Comprehensive systems management.

PowerEdge 2900

PowerEdge 6800

PowerEdge 2900Dual-socket performance tower server that delivers high performance, scalability and availability for departmental applicationsIdeal for e-mail (messaging), application server, database and web server.

• Low TCO — common image with PowerEdge 1950/2950.

• High performance for demanding applications.• Smooth transition from 32-bit to 64-bit applications.• High uptime and configuration flexibility.• Comprehensive systems management.

PowerEdge 6800 Quad-socket tower server delivering value in high-performance database solutionsIdeal for database, ERP and UNIX® migration.

• Significant internal scalability.• Designed to optimise high-performance applications.• Engineered to help keep information accessible

around the clock.• Tested to work as part of a complete enterprise solution. • Comprehensive systems management.

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With OpenManage Systems Management,

we work to ensure that our hardware is the

most manageable in the industry by providing

a complete suite of hardware management

tools, integrating hardware management into

best-of-breed systems management tools

and actively promoting systems management

industry standards adoption. Our server, storage,

networking and client management solutions

are designed to help simplify and automate the

administration of your technology resources,

allowing you to better control your IT investments

and the proliferation of tools needed to manage

those resources.

Flexibility, Simplified Environments and Choice

At Dell, we focus on providing our customers with the most manageable systems in the industry by implementing our OpenManage systems management strategy.

• At the centre of our management capabilities, the Dell suite of management applications delivers comprehensive hardware deployment, monitoring and update tools.

• For customers seeking a broader solution, tightly integrated management suites from Altiris®, Microsoft®, Novell® and LANDesk allow deployment and patching of your entire IT environment.

• If you are utilising large enterprise frameworks like HP OpenView, CA Unicentre or others, we offer connections that allow our systems to be managed in those environments as well.

• Our leadership in systems management standards bodies, such as the DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force), helps ensure that the industry drives to increased manageability and interoperability at a reduced cost to our customers.

Bottom line, Dell offers more flexibility and supports your choice of management tools for your hardware, operating systems and applications.

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Dell OpenManage™ Systems Management

Core Monitoring• Baseboard Management Controller — state

independent monitoring and logs

• OpenManage Server Administrator — 1:1 monitoring and control

• IT Assistant — 1:many hardware management console

Remote Control• Baseboard Management Controller — basic state

independent control

• Dell Remote Access Controller — advanced state independent control

Change Management• Dell Technical Update — web-based notification for

new software downloads from Dell

• Server Update Utility — 1:1 BIOS, firmware and driver update

• Dell IT Assistant — 1:many BIOS, firmware and driver update

• Partner Integrations — Microsoft SMS 2003, Altiris Patch Management Solutions, Novell ZENworks Linux Management – Dell Edition, LANDesk Management Suite

Take Control of Systems Management

Dell’s hardware management products suite and integrated partner applications deliver a variety of robust, flexible systems management tools for businesses of any size. Our leadership in implementing server instrumentation and integration with most management applications enable IT administrators to proactively control server operations with the industry’s leading tools. By driving the development and certification of industry-standards technologies, Dell is working to help ensure that your management choices of today continue to meet your business needs of tomorrow.

Comprehensive Hardware Management Tools

Dell delivers comprehensive deployment, monitoring and update capabilities for Dell hardware at no additional cost to our customers. An open approach to management allows you to scale to our integrated partner management suites or to full-scale enterprise networks. You can receive the proactive management information and control your need to optimise deployment, health status monitoring, fault recovery, change management and more.

• Open manageability — Our instrumented server platforms can be integrated seamlessly with most standards-based management tools and consoles.

• Integrated hardware and software management — Close partnerships with Altiris, Microsoft, Novell and LANDesk enable the deployment and change management of fully integrated management solutions for Windows®, Linux® or heterogeneous environments, allowing customers to manage their Dell hardware, operating systems and applications from a single integrated application of their choice.

Dell Management ToolsDeployment• Dell Server Assistant — 1:1 GUI configuration

and deployment

• Dell Deployment Toolkit — utilities for scripted configuration and deployment

• Partner Integrations — Microsoft Automated Deployment Services (ADS), Altiris Deployment Solution for Dell Servers, Novell ZENworks® Linux Management – Dell Edition

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A New Era in Storage

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Comprehensive Storage Portfolio

We’ve developed a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading products to answer virtually all of your product needs. Dell offers disk- and tape-based storage systems that can connect directly to servers or networks to provide both scalability and functionality. Plus, we are continually working on the next wave of innovation to reduce complexity and deliver superior value.

Value Is Our Distinct Advantage

Our focus is to deliver superior value to our customers. This is what differentiates Dell in the storage market space. We continuously monitor customer and market requirements, identify best-of-breed technology, drive industry standards and work with leading suppliers. This brings advanced storage capabilities within reach of mainstream buyers by helping to drive down costs and reduce complexity.

Global Services Capability

Our world-class services and industry-leading software are all designed to help you simplify storage management, enhance availability and improve utilisation across your entire IT infrastructure. With Dell, it’s not just better storage. It’s a better storage experience. We bundle our storage products with the industry’s richest set of comprehensive infrastructure services and warranties. Dell offers optional extended services packages that are consistent around the world, reducing execution variability and maximising the performance and uptime of Dell server and storage systems. We support IT organisations with mission-critical systems through our Enterprise Command Centres (ECCs) located in the Americas, Europe, Malaysia, China and Japan. Customers can visually track all service dispatches worldwide through a real-time tracking window that “brings the ECC to our customers.”

How did Dell become one of

the world’s leading providers of

storage products? By helping

our customers solve today’s

toughest storage challenges

with a complete enterprise

offering that includes:

• Innovative, easy-to-use storage products built for performance and reliability.

• A complete array of systems management software and services to optimise performance and enhance data availability.

• Unsurpassed value leadership to help lower your total cost of ownership.

When you look at everything

we have to offer, it’s no wonder

that more and more companies

are choosing Dell as their

storage partner.

Affordability ScalabilitySimplicity

• Includes a robust value- added software suite• Enables server integration

• Scalable across the enterprise• Offers broad OS and platform support

• Helps reduce management complexity• Leverages server

commonality

• Offers industry-leading price and performance• Provides hardware investment protection

Dell/EMC Storage Arrays

• Helps reduce enterprise complexity• Ideal for server-driven

environments

Dell PowerVaultTM Storage

• Delivers maximum functionality• Ideal for mixed environments

and large storage requirements

• Helps lower your total cost of ownership• Provides upgrade investment protection

• “Pay-as-you-grow“ modularity• Designed for PowerEdge environments

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Dell Storage Solutions

Need to solve a particular storage challenge? Let the experts at Dell implement a solution that’s right for you.

• Storage management • Data archiving for regulatory compliance• Storage consolidation • Business continuity• Backup and recovery • Branch office

Dell + EMC: The Power of Partnership

Dell and EMC have a long-standing partnership built on a mutual commitment to industry standards. We recently launched the new Dell/EMC CX3 disk array series, forming the core of a scalable enterprise infrastructure that is truly easy to deploy, manage and maintain. The Dell/EMC CX3 series is the first true end-to-end 4Gbps disk array architecture in the industry, offering up to 2x the capacity and up to 2x the performance of the previous generation CX series. As part of this launch, Dell introduced new customisation options that help streamline SAN installations. For example, Dell PowerEdge™ servers ship straight from the factory with Host Bus Adapters, EMC Navisphere® Manager and PowerPath software and agents pre-installed. In order to simplify systems management in a Dell environment, Dell integrated its server management software (OpenManage™ IT Assistant 8.0) with EMC Navisphere. Additionally, Dell now bundles one year of SAN Health Check services with its midrange disk arrays, helping customers keep SAN components up to date.

Dell has built innovation, support and value leadership into our complete suite of storage products.

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Dell/EMC Storage Arrays

Dell/EMC CX3-80One of the industry’s most powerful, mid-tier networked storage platformsSets a new standard for scalable SAN arrays with more processing power and greater capacity than top-tier competitors’ products. Establishes a performance standard with true end-to-end 4Gbit architecture and storage processors.

• Can be configured with between 5 and 480 drives.• Provides simultaneous support for up to 256 highly

available servers to help simplify storage consolidation.• Packs up to 239TB1 of raw capacity into a single array

— an ideal system for heavy database applications.

Through our partnership with EMC, a world leader

in enterprise storage, Dell delivers an impressive

portfolio of award-winning storage solutions

spanning hardware, software and services. Now

in their third generation, the new Dell/EMC CX3

series is designed to deliver end-to-end 4Gbit

performance and forms the core of a scalable

enterprise infrastructure that is easy to deploy,

manage and upgrade.

“ The SAN enabled us to consolidate the storage for all our customers onto a single unit that is fully scalable. Plus we gained enormous flexibility in terms of redundancy and that allows us to enter more markets, particulary in the corporate sector where we can provide high-end dedicated disaster recovery services.”

— Anoosh Manzoori, Founder and Managing Director Smarty Host

Dell/EMC CX3-40High performance. Large capacity. Outstanding value.Delivers an ideal blend of performance and scalability perfect for high-availability clusters running Microsoft® Exchange or other messaging software for several thousand users, as well as for data warehousing and compute-intensive applications. Available with FC and iSCSI support for maximum flexibility and investment protection.

• Scales up to 119TB1 of raw capacity.• Can be configured with between 5 and 240 drives.

Dell/EMC CX3-80

1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB means 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

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Dell/EMC CX3-20First in a line of advanced disk arraysThe third-generation CX3-20 is designed to deliver superior performance and scalability while being fully upgradable to either the CX3-40 or CX3-80 — without needing to remove data. Available with FC and iSCSI support for maximum flexibility and investment protection.

• Scales up to 59TB1 of raw capacity.• Can be configured with between 5 and 120 drives.

Dell/EMC CX300 Small in size, big in capacityThis entry point in the Dell/EMC CX series is ideal for cost-effective Microsoft Windows®, Linux®, Novell® NetWare® and UNIX® workgroup SAN and DAS solutions.

• Scales up to 27TB1 of raw capacity.• Can be configured with between 5 and 60 drives.• Offers the ease of management and performance

needed to run file/print, e-mail, light database and web services applications.

Dell/EMC AX150 and AX150iEasy-to-install storage array offering Fibre Channel or iSCSI connectivityIdeal for small organisations and workgroups that want an easy-to-use, cost-effective storage solution, without compromising performance and availability.

• Connects as many 10 servers in a few simple steps or use as Direct Attached Storage (DAS).• Offers single or dual Fibre Channel or iSCSI controllers.• Provides up to 6TB of shared storage and is supplied with all necessary software, including snapshots and

management, at no extra cost.

Dell/EMC AX150i

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In just four years, Dell has reduced the SAN entry price by 91%.

• As recently as 2002, a Dell/EMC FC4500 with 1TB of storage cost nearly US$89,000 list (or US$89/GB1).

• As of September 8 2005, the AX150i costs US$6,098 for 1TB (or US$6.10/GB1).

• We’re offering a new level of storage management. Dell and EMC are driving standardisation into storage management with SAN solutions that help simplify deployment and day-to-day operations.

1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB means 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

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Dell PowerVault™ Disk Storage

Leveraging the latest industry standards, Dell delivers a comprehensive portfolio of storage products

that help you cost-effectively optimise the management and protection of information on PowerEdge™

servers. From Network Attached Storage (NAS) to Direct Attached Storage (DAS) to tape backup, Dell

PowerVault storage products offer proven performance and reliability backed by Dell’s commitment to

simplicity and scalability.

PowerVault MD3000 Modular Disk Storage ArrayThe versatile, direct attached disk storage array delivering high performance and high availability for critical applicationsDesigned for environments where performance and access to data is critical, Dell’s direct attached storage array utilises a redundant architecture to help ensure processing continues without interruption. The storage array supports Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) disk drives, which are often used for mainstream and demanding applications, such as e-mail, databases and online transaction processing.

• Connects to one or two servers in a redundant path configuration, or up to four servers in a nonredundant path configuration.

• Delivers a seamless suite of intuitive, intelligent storage management features, including optional snapshot and virtual disk copy software to enhance data availability.

• Supports PowerVault disk expansion enclosures for additional capacity per subsystem.

PowerVault MD1000 Modular Disk Storage Expansion EnclosureThe storage expansion enclosure for Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arraysThis modular storage enclosure supports both SAS and SATA disk drives to give administrators extensive configuration and optimisation flexibility when expanding the storage capacity of PowerEdge servers and PowerVault disk arrays.

• Available with high-performance 15,000 RPM or 10,000 RPM SAS drives or 7,200 RPM SATA II disk drives.

• Stores up to 4.5TB1 with 300GB1 SAS disk drives or up to 11.25TB1 with 750GB1 SATA II disk drives.

• Requires a PowerVault MD3000 storage array or PERC 5 RAID controller, sold separately.

• Allows expansion up to 15 in a shelf with SAS and SATA, and a total of 45.

PowerVault MD3000

PowerVault MD1000

1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB means 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

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Network Attached Storage (NAS)Dell Storage Servers The easy-to-use, pre-configured file-sharing solution for IT environments of any sizeBased on Microsoft® Windows® Storage Server 2003 R2, a Dell Storage Server provides a central point on the network where users can store files and share them with others.

• In as little as 15 minutes, file and print sharing capabilities can be easily deployed in a small office environment.

• With networking communications pre-installed, Windows, Macintosh®, UNIX®/Linux® and Novell® clients can be served in a snap.

• Dell Storage Servers are built on the PowerEdge 840, PowerEdge 2900 and PowerEdge 2950 to meet a range of storage file needs.

PowerVault NX1950 Integrated NAS Solution The nexus of network storage where simplicity, scalability and versatility convergeProviding unified storage for both file and application data, this high-performance midrange NAS server is ideally suited for storing critical information in medium-sized datacentres and distributed enterprises with remote offices. The PowerVault NX1950 is deployed as an integrated solution that comes packaged with a Dell PowerVault disk storage subsystem.

• Can be deployed individually — or more likely — in a clustered configuration.

• Integrates seamlessly in heterogeneous environments, delivering high performance for UNIX, Windows and Macintosh.

• Supports the new iSCSI communication protocol, which enables storage of application data blocks.

• Delivers simplicity across the board, including automated set-up processes, simplified provisioning and “single-pane-of-glass” management.

• Includes a full suite of advanced data protection and storage management features, including local and remote replication, file and capacity management, and indexing services.

PowerVault NX1950PowerEdge 840

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Dell has a complete team of industry experts on hand to meet all of your storage needs, including:

• 200+ Dell Certified Enterprise Installation Engineers

• 780+ SAN implementation experts

• 600+ storage/server support and technical account resources

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PowerVault ML6010 Modular Tape LibraryA SAN backup solution for customers who require proactive monitoring to reduce overall management time.

• A 5U tape library.• Provides library partitioning for improved flexibility.• Offers proactive monitoring and remote diagnostics to

help reduce service calls and shorten resolution time.• Includes intuitive service wizards and e-mail home

features to help eliminate unplanned downtime.

PowerVault ML6020 CM and ML6030 CM Modular Tape LibrariesAn enterprise SAN backup solution with capacity-on-demand scalability for customers who need proactive monitoring and reduced management time.

• ML6020 CM is a 14U tape library consisting of a 5U control module and a 9U expansion module.

• ML6030 CM is a 23U tape library consisting of a 5U control module and two 9U expansion modules for additional capacity.

• Easily expands existing libraries with ML6000 EM expansion module up to a full 41U rack.

• Provides capacity-on-demand slot activation license keys, starting with 36 slots and has an option to activate up to 402* slots without interrupting operation.

• Includes proactive monitoring and remote diagnostics to help reduce service calls and shorten resolution time.

• Provides library partitioning to help improve flexibility.

• A single, continuous robot services all drives and media for advanced reliability and easier operation.

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PowerVault 124T Tape Autoloader For small organisations and remote offices looking to protect the data on their workgroup serversSupports VS160, LTO™-2-L and LTO-3.

• Offers an expandable architecture and magazine design that enable customers to quickly manage and add tape cartridges for growing datacentre needs.

• Provides customers with quick and simple scalability with up to 16 tape cartridges in a space-saving, 2U form factor.

• Provides cost-effective, reliable backup with remote management using any web-based browser.

• LCD panel and remote management provided standard with the system.

PowerVault 132T Tape Library Ideal solution for entry-level, SAN-based backup and archivingSupports LTO-3.

• Helps you back up your information quickly, utilising two drives and up to 24 LTO-3 cartridges.

• Delivers astonishing performance and up to 9.6TB (LTO-3) native capacity to handle the increasing storage demands of mid-size to large enterprises.

• Provides exceptional management technology to help monitor and manage your library remotely via a web browser.

• Option for Native Fibre Channel Drives for direct SAN connectivity. PowerVault 132T

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PowerVault 114T

PowerVault 114T Tape Rack EnclosureIdeal for customers who require multi-drive, rack-optimised data protection that can be externally connected to a serverEnables you to utilise DAT72, VS160, LTO-2-L, LTO-2 and LTO-3.

• Designed specifically for backing up rack-optimised PowerEdge™ servers and PowerVault storage servers.

• The dual-drive design can back up as much as 800GB of native data when configured with two LTO-3 drives in just 2U of rack space.

PowerVault 100T/110T Tape DrivesA full range of internal or external tape drive technologies to meet a variety of data protection needs Support DAT72, VS160, LTO™-2-L, LTO-2 and LTO-3.

• Enable you to meet specific workgroup needs with its expansive functionality — internal or external form factors.

• Provide a range of performance, capacity, expandability, compatibility and affordability options.

Dell PowerVault™ Tape Drives and Removable Hard Drives

Dell Tape MediaHighly reliable, competitively priced tape media Supports Travan 40, DDS4, DAT72, DLTtape™ IV, DLTtape VSI, SDLTtape™ 1, Ultrium™ LTO, Ultrium LTO-2, Ultrium LTO-3 and Ultrium LTO-3 WORM.

• Designed to keep your data safe and accessible. • Tested and recommended to work on PowerVault tape backup products.• Backed by Dell technical service and support.

PowerVault RD1000Sensible, affordable, rugged and removableThe sensible backup solution that lets you quickly protect your important files and take them with you.

• Put all of your critical files on one affordable, removable disk drive that has more capacity and speed than CD/DVD or DAT72 drives.

• Available in three capacities — 40GB1, 80GB1 and 120GB1.

• Portable disk drive cartridge weighs about as much as a cell phone.

• The disk drive cartridge’s tough exterior design and internal shock absorber are rigorously tested to the highest standards.

• Removable disk drive cartridge can withstand a fall from nearly one metre.

1 For hard drives, GB means 1 billion bytes and TB means 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

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Dell PowerConnect™ Switches

Dell offers a breadth of network switch offerings, each designed to deliver the ultimate in reliability, scalability and affordability. PowerConnect switches can provide affordable Gigabit connectivity for your servers and iSCSI storage equipment over your existing network.

• PowerConnect 2700 Series — High-performance, unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet2 switches that can easily convert to web-managed switches with a push of a button.

• PowerConnect 3400 Series — Secure, stackable Fast Ethernet switches with PoE options deliver an affordable, enterprise-class solution for your edge-of-network applications requiring speed, availability and management.

• PowerConnect 5300 Series — Enterprise-class, fully managed Gigabit Ethernet switches provide exceptional price-performance ratios, a secure networking platform and advanced network management features.

• PowerConnect 6200 Series — Layer 3 stackable Gigabit Ethernet switches with 10 Gigabit Ethernet capabilities for the enterprise edge requiring advanced security, high density and enterprise-class performance.

PowerConnect 6200 Series

2 This term does not connote an actual operating speed of 1GB/sec. For high-speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.

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Dell OpenManageTM Server Administrator Storage Management

Simplified management of both internal and external disk drives on a PowerEdge™ server is controlled through a management interface known as Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Storage Management. Providing a complete set of disk configuration and other essential management utilities, Dell OpenManage Storage Management is included with a Dell PERC RAID controller that you configure inside a PowerEdge server.

EMC Navisphere® Management Suite

Navisphere Management Suite provides an easy way to provision Dell/EMC arrays installed throughout your enterprise. Because it utilises a familiar Microsoft® Windows® Explorer-style interface, you don’t need extensive training. With Navisphere Management Suite, you can:

• Easily create and configure RAID groups and LUNs. • Mask and control data access across multiple

heterogeneous hosts. • Simplify storage provisioning and allow dynamic

configuration changes as business needs require. • Efficiently allocate read/write cache memory for

each storage processor without interrupting access to data.

Take Control of Storage Management

In today’s IT environments, data volumes are

doubling every 18 to 24 months. This puts a

tremendous strain on both storage systems and

IT administrators. To help meet this ongoing

challenge, Dell offers a portfolio of products that

improves access and control through centralised

and simplified storage management. Plus, we offer

additional tools to help automate the management

of data across your enterprise — so you can take

control of storage management.

Dell Systems Management for Storage

“ We have a small IT team. With Dell OpenManage and the DRACs, the IT staff can remotely control both the head node and the blade servers from their desktops. They can manage the systems, create different system images, and change the clusters from one configuration to another—all remotely, from their desktops, without having to be in front of the servers. Clearly this cuts the time and expense of going to the data centre to perform routine management tasks.”.”

— Dr. Robert Moritz, Manager, Proteomics Facility, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

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EMC MirrorView™ Software

EMC MirrorView helps you gain productivity while maximising data availability through advanced synchronous and asynchronous remote disaster recovery between CLARiiON® systems.

• Enables faster disaster restart through failover to an alternate site.

• Integrates with EMC SnapView™ snapshots for advanced protection.

• Array-based solution does not use any server cycles or LAN bandwidth.

• Easily managed from within EMC Navisphere management software.

EMC SnapView Software

Cost-effectively accelerate backup and recovery through economical, disk-based “instant restore” of production data. SnapView creates point-in-time snapshots and full-copy business continuance volumes (clones) of production data for non-disruptive backup. Restore applications and data in seconds versus the hours often required for traditional tape-based methods. SnapView can help you:

• Enhance application uptime through fast, easy restoration of data.

• Gain operational efficiencies by enabling multiple servers or users access to copies of production data — without affecting production.

• Accelerate application development by providing the most current data for testing.

EMC VisualSRM (Storage Resource Management) Software

Knowing what information to keep is as important as having enough space to keep it. SRM is an industry-recognised strategy to organise data with methods and tools to classify data, automate processes and migrate information across assets. Identifying, moving and even removing files that are rarely used, inappropriate for a work environment or consume undue amounts of disk space can help draw more value from your storage infrastructure.

Potential benefits of SRM include:

• Better data management across your environment.• Reduced downtime due to disk space consumption.• Lower total cost of ownership.• Increased storage utilisation and return on

investment.• Tracking and reporting on capacity and utilisation.

EMC VisualSAN® Software

• Enables proactive management of your entire storage network — including Dell/EMC arrays, PowerVault™ tape drives and PowerEdge servers.

• Allows you to react immediately to problems as they occur in order to maintain high availability.

• Provides a real-time, at-a-glance view of your SAN environment with detailed information on all SAN components available through drill-downs.

• Helps simplify storage management and provisioning through active management capabilities, such as zone control and LUN masking.

An Expansive Portfolio of Proven Products

Dell offers a complete portfolio of enterprise client products to address a full range of business requirements and customer usage models. From the high-performance, multi-core processor Dell Precision™ workstations to the sleek Latitude™ notebooks to the next-generation OptiPlex™ desktops, Dell’s enterprise client family integrates some of the latest technologies to deliver outstanding performance, reliability and security.

Designed to Withstand the Bumps and Bruises of Business

During the development phase, Dell computer systems undergo thousands of hours of testing. This enables us to validate designs and ensure that Dell systems are protected against a variety of bumps, drops and shakes, temperature extremes and even liquid spills on keyboards.

Notebooks and Desktops Receive Top Honors

In a recent survey by Frost & Sullivan, Dell was voted most reliable desktop manufacturer for the second year in a row and most reliable laptop manufacturer for the third year in a row. The results of this April 2006 survey revealed that Dell was judged by the majority of participating North American CEOs as being the company that offers the most reliable laptop and desktop computers. Dell was also declared best in overall quality, price vs. performance and customer service for both notebooks and desktops.

Dell introduced the first PC of

its own design in 1985. And

we’ve been revolutionising the

way consumers and companies

have been buying desktop and

notebook PCs ever since. How

did Dell go from a little-known

start-up to one of the leading

companies in the world in just

20 years? Our fast and efficient

direct-delivery model. Our

drive for price/performance

leadership. Our unrelenting

focus on industry standards.

And our commitment to

delivering innovation at

every turn.

This unique combination of

offerings has enabled Dell to

continually deliver enterprise

products and services that

define the industry standard for

quality, performance and value.

A Company Founded on PC Leadership

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High-Performance Workstations to Meet Today’s Demanding Applications

One size does not fit all, not in today’s highly specialised world. To help meet your unique needs, Dell segments workstation workflows by vertical markets and industries like MCAD, DCC, AEC and Oil & Gas, and we design and test our platforms to support the mission-specific applications of that specific industry. And because professionals have different hardware needs and utilise different applications, we take it a step further. Dell builds every one of our workstations to order. So you can custom configure a certified workstation to be as unique as you are. To help you get started, we’ve created a website called the Workstation Advisor. It’s your guide to help you find a recommended system configuration based on your unique application. Just log on to www.dell.com/wsadvisor.

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Dell Precision™ Workstations

Dell Precision 690 WorkstationDual-socket, multi-core workstation for maximum performance and scalabilityDelivers robust performance and workstation reliability in a highly expandable and scalable chassis; ideal for extremely demanding environments.

• Provides an ideal solution for compute-intensive applications like those used by high-end CAD engineers, 3D digital content creators, life sciences and imaging, and oil and gas industry professionals.

• Delivers significantly increased processor performance in both multi-tasking and multi-threading environments with the latest quad-core Xeon processors.

• Delivers the latest performance-enhancing technologies, including quad-core Xeon processors, 64-bit computing for large memory addressability (up to 64GB) and fast, quad-channel, fully buffered DIMM memory architecture.

• Offers flexible SAS and SATA storage options and a variety of RAID options that enable improved performance and availability.

• Offers optimal reliability with a dedicated performance engineering team, working with ISVs and industry-standard benchmarks, to tune Dell Precision workstations with each application in the certification program for maximum performance.

• Dual graphics capabilities that support quad monitors or NVIDIA® SLI technology for enhanced graphics performance available via an optional graphics riser card in a specially designed 1KW 690 chassis.

Like all our other enterprise products, Dell Precision workstations are built on industry standards with

an intense focus on delivering the latest performance-enhancing technology, like multi-core processing,

64-bit computing and OpenGL graphics — at a cost every organisation can afford. As part of our

ongoing commitment to the enterprise marketplace, we also partner with industry-leading software

providers to help ensure that Dell Precision platforms and configurations are stress-tested, optimised

and certified for many complex workstation-class applications.

Dell Precision 490 WorkstationDual-socket, multi-core performance and optimal scalability in a compact chassisOffers robust features and technology for today, along with headroom to scale to the workstation applications of tomorrow and keep pace with your business. Available in desktop or mini-tower orientations in one convertible chassis, perfect for space-constrained environments.

• Provides an ideal solution in complex environments for computing-intensive applications like those used by CAD engineers, digital content creators, and financial traders and analysts.

• Delivers significantly increased processor performance today in multi-tasking and multi-threading environments with the latest quad-core Intel® Xeon® processors.

• Delivers the latest performance-enhancing technologies, including quad-core Xeon processors, 64-bit computing for large memory addressability and workstation-class OpenGL graphics.

• Offers flexible SAS and SATA storage and RAID options that enable improved performance and availability.

• Offers optimal reliability with a dedicated performance engineering team, working with ISVs and industry-standard benchmarks, to tune Dell Precision workstations with each application in the certification program for maximum performance.

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Dell Precision 390 Workstation Powerful, reliable, affordable single-socket workstationBreak performance barriers, without breaking the bank, on an optimised workstation that lets you power through complex tasks and complete your projects fast.

• Delivers fast processor, graphics and I/O performance today, based on a scalable architecture for tomorrow.

• Offers a choice of components designed to achieve an optimal balance of performance and price.

• Designed to meet the needs of professionals in the fields of mainstream computer-aided design, architecture, engineering and construction, and graphic design.

Dell Precision M90 WorkstationImpressive performance with notebook mobilityEmpowers users to create, analyse and design anywhere, with best-in-class graphics capability and a widescreen display in a durable, mobile form factor.

• Offers true workstation functionality with fast Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors, high-performance NVIDIA® OpenGL graphics up to 512MB and a bright 17" wide-aspect display plus superior compute performance.

• Enables optimised, worry-free performance through certification of key CAD, DCC, GIS and MCAE applications as well as performance tuning.

• Provides an ideal solution for demanding workstation users — such as engineers, designers, architects and digital content creators — who want to go mobile.

Dell Precision 390 Workstation

Dell Precision M90 WorkstationImage courtesy of PTC Pro/ENGINEER®

Dell Precision M65 WorkstationCertified reliability, highly mobile workstationAllows engineers, architects and 3D graphics artists to reliably run workstation-class applications on a certified, mobile platform.

• Offers assured workstation performance utilising Intel Core 2 Duo processors, NVIDIA Quadro® FX OpenGL graphics, a 15.4" display and the durability of a mainstream notebook.

• Provides the convenience of wireless connectivity and long battery life for extended and productive work away from the office.

• Delivers peace of mind through comprehensive ISV certifications spanning a range of CAD, DCC, AEC, GIS and other workstation applications.

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Dell Latitude™ Notebooks

“ Using the Dell purchasing

model, Click&Buy has

extended its Dell infrastructure

to include around 200 Dell

OptiPlex™ workstations and

Dell Latitude™ notebooks

to drive productivity and

business expansion.” — Michael Hess, Director of IT,

Click&Buy

Latitude D820 Notebook Uncompromising powerThe Latitude D820 redefines the performance of corporate notebooks by providing a high-end graphics solution for 3D applications and a mainstream graphics solution for mainstream office applications. Also equipped with a wide-screen 15.4" LCD for optimal productivity.

• Clean and crisp industrial design that enhances a thin form factor.

• Next generation of Intel® Core™ Duo processor technology.

• Excellent user security with three factors of authentication.

• Uncompromised quality for years of reliable performance.

• Uses Dell ExpressCharge technology and new enhanced Dell QuickSet software to provide great flexibility.

Our Dell Latitude notebooks are uncompromising

travel companions optimised to keep you

productive — no matter what the road throws at

you. A direct product of our focus on customer-

centric innovation, Latitude notebooks are

engineered to exacting standards and tested

against virtually every possibility to deliver the

durability, connectivity, usability and security

that business travelers demand.

• Innovative design with new features such as:

– Wide-aspect displays for viewing two pages

side-by-side.

– Dell QuickSet™ software enables quick change

of power management, wireless, display and

system settings.

– Dell ExpressCharge™ allows a battery to be

charged in about an hour with the computer

turned off.

• RoadReady quality for durable design and

rigorous testing of Latitude.

• HyperConnect features many newest generation,

integrated wireless technologies, such as

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

• Smart Security — offering customisable security

features and multi-factor authentication to keep

your system and data protected on every level.

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Latitude D520 NotebookEssential productivity at exceptional valueThe Latitude D520 delivers exceptional value with many of the latest technologies and a generous set of features.

• Meets the needs of growing businesses focused on total cost of ownership with its common peripherals, proven reliability and award-winning service.

• Delivers enterprise-class manageability with global availability, ImageWatch™ disclosure and the Stable Image Assurance Program.

• Features Dell’s Strike Zone shock absorber and Tri-Metal magnesium alloy chassis for added protection.

• Provides exceptional value through D-family commonality, D-family modules and common power supplies, and compatible with D/Port, D/View and D/Monitor stand.

Latitude D420 Notebook Ultimate mobilityStarting at 1.36 kg4, this notebook is ideal for traveling professionals who need absolute mobility. Enables maximum productivity while traveling, by providing long battery life and extended wireless options such as new WiFi Catcher.

• Features Intel Solo and Duo processors.• Provides uncompromised quality with a magnesium

alloy frame.• Includes latest Smart Security features, with three

factors of authentication.• Offers Location Profiler,

allowing you to configure mobility preferences for the home, office or locations while on the road.

Latitude D420 Notebook

3 Starting weight of 4.41 lbs. for the D620 is with a 14.1" WXGA display, Intel GMA 950 graphics and a 4-cell battery. Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.

4 D420 starting weight of 3.17 lbs. (1.44 kg) is with 12.1" display and a six-cell battery (53W/hr). Weights vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.

Latitude D620 NotebookPerformance travelerThe Latitude D620 is a corporate notebook that offers an innovative, new widescreen design and the latest Intel Core Duo processors. Designed for users who require performance, mobility and convenience in the workplace. The D620 is built with durable magnesium alloy and starts at 2kg3.

• Enhanced user security with three factors of authentication.• Quickly find a network, without opening your notebook with the Dell

WiFi Catcher™.• Stay productive on the road with Mobile Broadband1 and Wi-Fi access.• Enables more productivity away from the office with a long battery life.• Provides a choice of graphics to bring your 14.1" display to life.

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Dell OptiPlex™ Desktops

OptiPlex 745 and 740Scalable, managed mainstream desktopsDesigned to improve business efficiencies with maximum performance, stability and choice. Delivering a robust feature set that incorporates many of the latest business-relevant technologies, the OptiPlex 745 and 740 have the flexibility and configurability to meet most desktop user needs.

• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors in OptiPlex 745 and AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processors in OptiPlex 740 boost system-level performance and shrink power consumption.

• New Dell Energy Smart power management preset out of the factory and innovative, efficient BTX chassis designs with HyperCool™ thermal-management technology help consume less power.

• With ASF 2.0-compatible hardware and the Dell Client Manager, IT can deploy, manage, migrate and troubleshoot Dell client systems across an entire organisation — whether the target PC is on or off.

• A Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) and Wave EMBASSY® Trust Suite can deliver out-of-the-box security functionality based on industry standards.

• A suite of deployment service options allows you to simply choose the level of customisation and service that’s right for your business.

OptiPlex 320Fundamental business desktops Offering basic manageability features and long lifecycles that growing businesses need for a low initial investment.

• Intel Pentium® D processors can help you complete more work in less time.

• New Dell Energy Smart power management preset out of the factory and the latest BTX chassis designs with HyperCool thermal-management technology help consume less power.

• Basic manageability and security features along with a suite of deployment service options can help streamline operations and shrink lifecycle costs.

Designed to eliminate much of the complexity and hassles that can get in your way, the Dell OptiPlex

family of desktops helps simplify operations, improve productivity and deliver more cost-effective

solutions. Optimised with all the technology and flexible options you need to move your business

forward, OptiPlex desktops are more reliable, user-friendly and energy-efficient than ever before.

From the fundamental OptiPlex 320 to the mainstream OptiPlex 745 and 740, these products help

deliver more function and less friction, helping to enable business momentum.

OptiPlex 745 Desktop

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Dell Client Manager™ for Enterprise Computing

Dell Client Manager — Centralised, Automated Remote ManagementDell and Altiris® have partnered to deliver Dell Client Manager, a comprehensive desktop and notebook management framework for managing all aspects of Dell PCs. The purpose of Dell Client Manager is simple: arm IT professionals with centralised, remote control and automate common tasks associated with owning client systems.

Dell Client Manager provides three levels of capability to fit the varying needs and types of organisations. Each level — Standard, Plus and Altiris Client Management Suite — builds on the previous level. This powerful set of client management solutions for Dell Precision™ workstations, OptiPlex desktops and Latitude™ notebooks helps IT professionals meet the hardware and software management needs of the enterprise.

Dell Client Manager StandardDell Client Manager Standard is a powerful hardware management solution. From a remote management console you can:

• Identify both OS present and OS absent clients, inventory and add computers to the pool of managed resources.

• Configure or update the BIOS of multiple computers simultaneously.

• Monitor the health of key computers or computer subcomponents in both OS present and OS absent mode of operation.

• Streamline after-hour client systems management tasks with secure power control, using ASF 2.0 (selected OptiPlex and Dell Precision models only).

Dell Client Manager PlusDell Client Manager Plus builds on the hardware management capabilities of Dell Client Manager Standard by adding fundamental, software-level management capabilities. From the same management console you can:

• Migrate users to a new computer or operating system.

• Image a new computer or re-image an existing computer.

• Create, distribute and install software packages.• Scan computers for detailed operating system and

application information.

Altiris Client Management SuiteAltiris Client Management Suite builds on the hardware management capabilities of Dell Client Manager Plus by adding advanced software-level management capabilities. From the same management console you can:

• Ensure all computers are compliant with published security patches.

• Track the distribution and usage of software licenses.

• Establish and enforce system configuration and software usage policies.

• Troubleshoot a computer over a WAN.• Centrally manage backup and recovery.

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IT Infrastructure Services

At Dell, we believe an outstanding

IT infrastructure breeds a healthier and

vastly more flexible organisation.

Dell’s IT Infrastructure Services

help you get the most out of your

technology infrastructure investments.

Our highly trained experts

specialise in planning, implementing

and maintaining your standards-based

systems and the environments in

which they operate. We are proud of our track record for helping

customers around the world increase

the reliability, efficiency and

productivity of their IT systems.

“Gold Enterprise Service is great. It’s nice

to know that Dell can have a technician

in our Asia offices in under four hours if

something unusual should happen. Dell

is always looking for ways to make its

customers happier.”

  –  Stanley Lau  Director of Information Technology,  Asia of Colliers International

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Colliers International

Simplicity, Effectiveness and Efficiency of Technology Partnership with Dell

CHALLENGE A highly reliable, highly available IT infrastructure is critical to Colliers International’s business. Its competitive advantage depends on staff being able to manage a diverse portfolio across the Asian region - to deliver accurate real estate information, generate market analysis reports, help with asset management, track financial performance and provide accurate financial projections.

SOLUTION Colliers International has gradually replaced most of its infrastructure with Dell products, including PowerEdge servers, PowerVault network-attached storage and tape drives, a Dell/EMC storage area network and PowerConnect network switches. Dell’s Gold Enterprise Support provides direct contact with senior engineers, who troubleshoot and repair network operating systems, hardware, servers, storage and back office applications.

BENEFITS Dell’s build-to-order, scalable approach has helped Colliers International to meet its IT objectives. Systems can be easily customised to meet agreed purchasing requirements and the company has easy access to the latest, relevant technologies. The company is already realising a range of valuable benefits in terms of cost, performance and quality, plus excellent technical support through Dell’s Gold Enterprise Support service.

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By concentrating on a finite

set of customer-relevant IT

Infrastructure Services, we are

able to deliver a new level of

expertise and quality — which

means you can be better

equipped to meet your ongoing

IT challenges and maximise

your investment in technology.

We invite you to learn more

about our service suites and

how they can improve your own

organisation’s performance.

Maximise your investment in

technology with IT Infrastructure

Services from Dell:

• Assessment, Design and Implementation

• Deployment

• Enterprise Support

• Training

• Asset Recovery and Recycling

• Client Support

• Managed Lifecycle

Execution Without ExcusesIn an era when many technology companies are trying to be all things to all people, we are truly passionate and focused on enabling high-performance IT infrastructures for our customers. To accomplish our mission, we apply leading-edge science to the development and delivery of services. We believe our scientific approach enables us to provide the most consistent and valuable services experience in the industry. Dell IT Infrastructure Services are designed to deliver superior quality and value. We apply our world-class process management and “no excuses” culture to deliver what customers today need most — flexibility and repeatable quality.

Desktop/NotebookServer/Storage

Maintain

Implement

PlanAssessment, Designand Implementation Services Asset Discovery

Application PackagingImage ManagementCustom Factory IntegrationInstallation

IT ArchitectureSoftware MigrationSystems Consolidation

DeploymentServices

TrainingServices

Asset Recovery and Recycling ServicesValue Recovery Disposal

Dell Hardware Training and CertificationInfrastructure Software Training and CertificationPC Skills and Professional Development Training

Enterprise SupportServices

Platinum Plus, Gold, Silver SupportBasic SupportDell/EMC Maintenance

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Tap Into the Power of Dell Services• Expertise — Dell offers deep institutional knowledge, proven best practices and innovative services technologies —

all focused on high-performance, standards-based infrastructure.

• Reliability — Dell enables you to reduce the execution variability and error in planning, implementing and managing your IT infrastructure, resulting in more satisfied end users and more productive, cost-effective operations.

• Flexibility — Dell offers the ability to customise services around your IT strengths, so you can optimise operations without relinquishing control.

• Value — By reducing error and rework in services, Dell can help you to save service cost.

Dell’s Portfolio of Service SuitesDell offers services to help you address the full lifecycle of your IT infrastructure — from planning to implementation to maintenance — all organised within our seven service suites.

Asset Recovery and Recycling ServicesMore and more companies are relying on Dell to professionally manage their disposal, recycling and asset recovery programs. Dell offers a comprehensive suite of services to help you maximise your IT return, minimise storage costs and meet environmental regulations. Services include:

• Value Recovery

• Disposal/Recycling

Training ServicesWho better to train your IT staff on their Dell products than the IT experts at Dell? We offer a suite of training services taught by top-ranked faculty and staff, and delivered through multiple methods — from traditional classroom training to self-directed online programs to virtual instructor-led courses. Services include:

• Dell Hardware Training and Certification

• Infrastructure Software Training and Certification

• PC Skills and Professional Development Training

• Learning Management

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Assessment, Design and Implementation ServicesBy utilising our technical expertise and exceptional project management, Dell can assess, design and implement an IT infrastructure that takes full advantage of industry standards — and enable you to realise the benefits that come along with them. Simplified operations. Improved ROI. Increased utilisation. Optimised performance. More control. Less chaos. With Dell Services, it’s all within reach. Services include:

• IT Architecture Services

• Systems Consolidation

• Software Migration

Deployment ServicesSimply put, Dell knows deployment. In fact, we conduct more than 3 million installations every year for customers around the globe. Using our patented, innovative technologies, Dell has moved on-site processes into the factory, which enables you to quickly deploy new systems with minimal downtime, free up vital IT resources and accelerate the ROI on your hardware investment. Services include:

• Asset Discovery

• Application Packaging

• Image Management

• Custom Factory Integration

• Installation

?Did you know?

•   Each year, Dell manages more than 500 major enterprise migrations and consolidations.

As a Platinum Plus or Gold Enterprise Support customer, you

have access to the Enterprise Command Centre (ECC). With

five locations around the globe, Dell’s state-of-the-art ECCs offer high-level, around-the-clock support for business-critical server and storage environments that demand optimum uptime. Dell’s ECCs use industry-leading, real-time technologies to speed problem resolution, efficiently route spare parts and direct expert technicians to your site.

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Enterprise Support ServicesAt Dell, we understand that there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all enterprise support program. That’s why we offer multiple levels, so you can choose a service plan that matches your needs. Options include:

• Platinum Plus Enterprise Support — comprehensive, proactive support for your critical server and storage systems

• Gold Enterprise Support — rapid response and resolution to help minimise downtime

•  Silver Enterprise Support — around-the-clock phone support for hardware and software troubleshooting

• Basic Enterprise Support — included with new systems, phone-based support during business hours

• Dell/EMC Maintenance Service — includes analysis, recommendations and implementation of storage array software updates and upgrades

Client Support ServicesTo help ensure that your computing infrastructure is operating at peak levels, Dell offers a variety of services that combine the rapid problem resolution, IT expertise and around-the-clock availability you’ve come to expect from Dell. Services include:

• Gold Technical Support

• CompleteCover™

• Dell Printer Services

• Keep Your Hard Drive

• Hardware Support

Dell ranked #1 among hardware vendors in overall service and support satisfaction for 23 of the 24 quarters for which TBR has conducted the study.*

* TBR Q2 2006 Corporate IT Service & Support Customer Satisfaction Study, October 2006.

Managed Lifecycle ServicesFor companies looking to outsource all or part of their desktops, notebooks and workstations, Dell offers robust managed services from planning to deployment to ongoing support. By applying service delivery and supply chain management expertise, these services help enhance efficiencies, reduce support cost, boost service levels — even in multi-vendor environments — and improve end-user satisfaction. Services include:

• Managed Deployment

• Managed Client Support

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Solutions and Partners

Improving your return on investment for core IT infrastructure

components has never been easier.

Dell’s proven history and experience

delivering on standards-based

environments with the right technology,

at the right time, is now being applied

to delivering highly cost-effective,

engineered solutions.

With Dell’s engineered infrastructure

solutions and tight partnerships with

the leading application vendors, our

customers are able to implement critical

technology quickly, more predictably

and at a low overall cost.

“We chose Dell based on their

proven track record for reliability,

flexibility and support. We simply

could not cut corners, our deadline

couldn’t slip and we could not afford

a single minute of downtime. The

response we received from Dell

was first class as was their ability to

deliver promptly. They were exactly

the kind of team player we needed.”   —  Brian Nourse, Group Manager Technology for 

Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games

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Dell’s Reliable Track Record Wins Top Spot on Commonwealth Games Team

ChallengeSupply, deploy, support and manage one of the largest temporary IT infrastructures ever established in Australia, supporting one of the largest sporting events in the world. 35 venues, 4500 athletes, 71 nations, a stakeholder audience of 2 billion people. Downtime was simply not an option.

SolutionDell’s extensive portfolio of desktop, notebook, handheld and workstation computers, as well as servers and storage technology, powered all critical elements of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, ranging from scoring, security, ticketing and Internet terminals, across a number of competition and non-competition venues including the Athlete’s Village, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Technology Operations Centre.

BenefitsDell technology managed and stored 115,000 fragments of data, over 1.4 million views from media and teams to the GamesINFO system, and 4 terabytes of corporate server data. In all, zero unplanned downtime and 100% availability measured the success of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games technology infrastructure.

At Dell, we think of enterprise

solutions not as simple bundles,

but as distinct combinations of

Dell’s world-class hardware and

services along with best-of-breed

software from Dell’s industry

partners — all working together

to solve your IT challenges and

drive down cost and complexity.

It’s this collaborative approach

to solution development that

enables Dell to offer best-of-breed

solutions that are developed

with industry partners, built on

industry standards, and tested,

delivered and supported through

a single point of contact.

The Freedom to Bring You the World’s Best ITAs one of the industry’s first and foremost proponents of open standards, Dell is uniquely positioned to do what most of our competitors can’t — to develop truly open and productive alliances with some of the world’s most advanced technology innovators. Microsoft.® Oracle.® Symantec. ® Red Hat.® Novell.® SAP.® These are just a few of the partners Dell works with in an ongoing effort to provide hardware and software solutions that are jointly engineered to provide the highest value for your organisation.

?Did you know?

At Dell, we don’t compete with our software partners; we collaborate with them. Here is an example of how Dell and our partners help bring leading technology to the marketplace.

•  We’re changing the face of change management.  Dell is working with Microsoft, Novell and Altiris®  to help reduce complexity and increase choice —  by integrating hardware and software change management functionality into industry-standard management systems.

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Together, Dell and Our Alliance Partners Are Defining the Next Generation of Enterprise ITJointly engineered solutions for database, virtualisation, collaboration, high-performance computing and more help provide better price performance, are easy to deploy and manage, and are less disruptive when added to existing environments.

This simplification of historically complex technology allows you to spend more of your limited IT resources on strategic business growth, rather than continually re-engineering your IT infrastructure from the ground up.

What you can expect:

• A single point of contact. Dell does the legwork to integrate the best-of-breed partner solutions and hardware so you don’t have to.

• An optimum selection of solution components, hardware and services from the leading companies in the world, tailored to your companies’ requirements.

• Through thousands of successful solution implementations, Dell has gained valuable knowledge you can leverage to select the best hardware and service combinations for your business.

• A clearly architected solution, with simplified delivery and deployment as well as management tools.

• Targeted support and implementation services to help ensure fast operational readiness.

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“ We were looking for a full-

service supplier that was

willing to serve as a single

point of contact for the

implementation and a single

point of accountability

for the duration of the

solution. We needed to

look no further than Dell.”   —  Brad Shipp, Vice President of Information 

Technology, Cox New England

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Solutions and Partners

• With our new Secure Exchange solutions, you are now able to better protect your sensitive communications from hackers and viruses. And the Dell Exchange Advisor tool can help you configure a complete e-mail environment, including servers, storage, operating systems, Exchange® and end-to-end protection and backup.

• Our engineered SQL solutions provide clear implementation and operational guidance for companies exploring complex database infrastructures.

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Dell and Microsoft® have a long-standing partnership, founded on a mutual commitment to helping customers.

Together, we are delivering tightly integrated solutions for systems management, collaboration and more. Our dedicated Microsoft sales team can help build solutions to bring together hardware, software and services from both companies. At the end of the day, you can reap the benefits of a high-performance, high-availability and easy-to-manage IT infrastructure that drives productivity and value into the enterprise.

• Dell and Microsoft maintain a dedicated team of sales and engineering support personnel to ensure that our joint offerings are tightly integrated and deliver the highest value to our customers.

Did you know? 

•   Dell IT uses SQL Server 2005 running on Dell PowerEdge™ servers for several customer-facing applications on the Dell retail site.

•   Dell holds the record-breaking #1 TPC-C benchmark position on Microsoft SQL  Server 2005.5

•   Dell was the first major systems vendor to provide fully integrated systems management for SQL Server 2005.

5According to TPC-C price/performance results as of October 2006. See www.tpc.org for more information.

Dell’s Solution for

Dell’s Solution for

Dell’s Solution for Microsoft SQL Server 2005

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6Based on the TPC-C benchmark scores for PowerEdge 2900 and PowerEdge 2800. See www.tpc.org/tpcc/results/tpcc_price_perf_results.asp.7 Based on the SPECjbb2005 benchmark test performed by Dell Labs in December 2005 and April-May 2006 on a PowerEdge 2950 with two dual core Intel Xeon 5080 (3.73GHz Dempsey) processors, 8GB 533MHz FBD memory, 1x SATA 80GB/7.2K rpm HDD and Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition OS as compared to a PowerEdge 2850 with two dual core Intel Xeon 2.8GHz (Paxville) processors, 8GB 400MHz DDR2 memory, 1x SCSI 36GB/15K rpm HDD and Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, SP1 OS. Actual performance will vary based on configuration, usage and manufacturing variability.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Reasons you should team with Dell to get advice you can trust: Expertise, Reliability and Value, and Ease of Doing Business.

Dell is the leader in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 TPC-C price/performance, according to the Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC)6, offering a complete solution — servers, storage, systems management, services and software.

• Dell’s award-winning hardware provides a solid technology foundation that can help maximise the functionality of your Exchange Server 2003 solution.

• Dell’s Exchange Advisor tool can help you determine which messaging solution is right for your organisation by providing a recommended architecture, including hardware, software and services.

• Dell holds the top five positions in SQL Server TPC-C price/performance and has been #1 since December 2004. Dell 9G PowerEdge servers using the Intel® Xeon® 5000 series processors have up to 69% better performance than the previous generation of PowerEdge servers using Intel Xeon dual core 2.8GHz processors.7

• Dell’s complete solution delivers outstanding performance, essential availability, integrated manageability and superior value.

• Dell provides a broad range of services to plan, implement and maintain your SQL Server environment for optimum performance and uptime.

• Dell storage products, including redundant storage arrays and backup and recovery, enable high-availability configurations for database environments.

Securing Your Exchange — Dell Secure Exchange

With a track record of over million mailbox migrations that have led to accumulated expertise, refined processes and the creation of reference architectures and professional services, Dell can help reduce the complexities of deploying, managing and maintaining secure Microsoft Exchange environments.

• The first validated mail security, backup and recovery, archiving and compliance solution on the market.

• An end-to-end offering from two industry leaders, Dell and Symantec, that fortifies business-critical collaboration environments with security and availability.

• Leverages Symantec software to provide enterprise customers with rigorous e-mail messaging security, backup and recovery, critical data archiving and mailbox management.

• Unique and modular combination of offerings gives customers the flexibility to pick what makes the most sense for their environments.

• Complete offering of platforms, tools and enablers, including Dell Services and Support, delivers end-to-end solutions with a single point of contact.

• Helps reduce risk and complexity via fully tested and validated reference architectures.

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As part of this unique partnership, Dell provides tested and validated Oracle® solutions for both Linux® and Microsoft® Windows® environments — including pre-engineered, validated and supported offerings such as servers, operating systems, Oracle software licensing, database and storage subsystems. In fact, Dell has hundreds of separate Oracle-on-Dell configurations with more than 100,000 installations worldwide. Dell’s tested Oracle solutions are designed to offer:

• Minimised risk and complexity — due to the pre-engineering involved in rigorously testing the various components of these solutions.

• Fast, efficient implementation — through a fixed-price, fixed-duration installation process.

• Excellent reliability — with Dell as the single point of contact for all support issues on validated solutions.

• Significant price performance benefits — Dell-based systems deliver up to seven times the performance for one-tenth the cost of proprietary UNIX® systems.*

* Mainstay Partners, Business Benefit Series, “Dell Moves European Sales Operations to Oracle Enterprise Grid on Dell Systems,” December 2004.

?Did you know?

•   Dell and Oracle have worked together for  10 years.

•   Dell runs a critical supply chain management system on Oracle Database 10g, Dell PowerEdge™ servers and Dell/EMC storage.

•   Oracle develops and tests its software on the Dell PowerEdge server family as a primary development platform. 

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Dell delivers a complete Oracle database solution — tested and validated from the storage back end, through the switches, up to the servers on the front and all the firmware in-between. This includes extensive testing of the operating systems (Microsoft Windows and Linux) as well as the database and related patch sets. All through a single point of contact.

Oracle Database 10g with Real Application Clusters

“ The confidence that we have in the Dell and Oracle relationship for an Oracle grid computing infrastructure provided us with the assurance we needed to select Dell to become our sole hardware supplier.”

  —  Kenton Ho, Managing Director of IT,  Perfit Computer Systems Group

• Fully validated 32-/64-bit Oracle solution stacks offer a turnkey solution that enables you to scale as your requirements grow.

• Standardising your database environment on Dell can provide significant hardware cost savings versus proprietary Symmetric Multi-Processor (SMP) systems.

• Dell/Oracle Accelerator services delivered jointly by Dell and Oracle allow for rapid deployment of Oracle Database 10g to full production readiness.

• Oracle database solutions on Dell provide the ultimate in managed scalability, from a single node to eight nodes or more.

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Dell’s High Performance Computing Cluster (HPCC) solution is designed to power the most demanding commercial and scientific applications, while effectively utilising finite IT resources. Dell helps simplify the design, deployment and management of HPCC clusters through a combination of industry-standard hardware and software, comprehensive services, and extensive engineering integration and testing. Dell starts by delivering a comprehensive and easily managed HPCC infrastructure built from Dell’s award-winning server and storage products and industry-leading partner components. Each element is selected to optimise price-performance, scalability and our commitment to standards. Dell’s HPCC partners include:

• Platform Computing and Microsoft® for cluster management and job scheduling

• IBRIX for scalable cluster file system

• Red Hat and Microsoft for operating systems

• Cisco, Extreme Networks and Myricom for interconnects

These modular hardware and software components are then integrated, tested and packaged to help expedite the design and deployment process. Dell Services complete the solution by providing HPCC expertise to help speed time to production and streamline ongoing support.

Dell and Red Hat® have joined forces to form the One Source Alliance, a unique partnership that unites Red Hat’s leadership in the Open Source market with Dell’s commitment to meeting the demand for Linux® — from the edge of the Internet to the heart of the enterprise. Together, Dell and Red Hat engineer deliver solutions that provide optimised Linux server performance. Plus, as one of Red Hat’s largest resellers, Dell is able to offer unsurpassed value and support for Red Hat environments, including cost-effective LAMP infrastructure implementations and simple, validated solutions for HPCC and Oracle®.

?Did you know?

•   Dell has a dedicated Linux development team that qualifies and validates Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server operating systems on Dell PowerEdge™ servers.

•   According to IDC, Dell was ranked #2 worldwide for x86 server units shipped with Linux in Q3 2005.*

*IDC Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, November 2005.

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Since 1990, Novell® and Dell have worked together to consistently deliver innovative and robust solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise, on Dell’s industry-leading PowerEdge servers. When combined, Dell and Novell provide some of the most cost-effective, reliable solutions for today’s Linux-based systems, including your web, firewall and file/print environments. Plus, as one of the most experienced resellers of Novell products in the industry, Dell offers unlimited expertise, along with competitive pricing and full technical support.

Through a strong, long standing partnership, Dell and VMware have jointly tested and certified VMware Infrastructure 3 virtualisation software on Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell/EMC Storage. Together, Dell and VMware help you mitigate risk, optimise operational flexibility and improve price and performance through virtualisation. As one of VMware’s top resellers, Dell offers in-depth practical experience and knowledge to help streamline the adoption of virtualisation technology. To ensure that current and future virtualisation solutions continue to align with Dell’s Scalable Enterprise strategy, Dell and VMware work together to enable current technologies while promoting and driving virtualisation standards.

Working with key partners — such as VMware, Microsoft, Red Hat, Novell and XenSource — Dell is helping to lead the industry to drive standardisation and enable the virtualisation infrastructure. The Dell Virtualisation Solution includes:

Virtualisation

• Fully integrated server, storage and systems management components.

• Services to help you plan, implement and maintain your server virtualisation environment.

• Best practices, deployment guides and white papers to help simplify adoption.

• A single point of contact — the entire solution is tested and supported by Dell.

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Together, Dell and Altiris® offer a wide range of systems management solutions to enable automated management of both hardware and software. With offerings that span client, enterprise and professional services, collaborative solutions from Dell and Altiris can help you simplify operations while helping to reduce cost and complexity. Since joining forces in 2002, Altiris and Dell have successfully launched Dell OpenManage™ Client Administrator and Altiris Management Suite for Dell Servers, two offerings that complement Dell’s Scalable Enterprise strategy.

?Did you know?

•   Dell was awarded the 2005 SAP Pinnacle Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction and Support for the second year in a row.*

With approximately 70% of new SAP® implementations deployed on industry-standard architecture, it’s no surprise that more and more customers are choosing to deploy SAP on Dell hardware. Dell operates SAP Competency Centres on three continents to provide application validation, performance characterisation and sizing configurations for the technical enablement of SAP on Dell. With so many Dell-SAP resources in place, Dell has become the smart choice for SAP customers looking for standards-based products that can deliver a new level of performance, reliability and manageability along with low maintenance costs.

“ Altiris has been a critical component of increasing the efficiency of Dell IT and being able to contribute to the Dell initiative to increase overall company IT efficiencies.”

   —  Christopher Casias,  Senior Systems Engineer,  Wintel Engineering, Dell IT 

* The Service & Support Professionals Association (SSPA) is the leading advisory, community and education trade group for the global tech support industry. Annually the SSPA presents STAR Awards for Service Excellence to support organisations that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering world-class support to their customers in eight categories. In 2006, Dell Enterprise Services received a STAR Award for Service Excellence in the mission-critical support category. This award was presented to Dell Enterprise Services as they demonstrated how important their technical support is to the operation of customers’ mission-critical systems or services.

Every day, enterprise IT becomes

more complex, harder to manage

and even more costly. Dell is

relentlessly focused on helping

you simplify key elements in

your core IT infrastructure, so

you can confidently deploy

optimised solutions. The result

delivers sustained value for

you. That’s our promise to the

enterprise, and no company

can deliver it better.Oursolutionsareeasytobuy,deployandmanage—adirectrelationshipfromasinglesource—soyou’llseevaluesooner.Weaggressivelyfocusonopenstandardswithmodularcomponents,soyouhavegreaterchoiceofsolutionsthatareflexible,readyfornewtechnologyandcompletelyexposed.WeapplyDell’slegendaryglobalsupplychainexpertiseand“noexcuses”serviceandsupportwithunprecedentedaccountability.Soyoualwaysgetthebestvalue,todayandtomorrow.

Increaseproductivityfaster,growaffordablyandgetthebestvaluealongtheway.It’seasywithScalableEnterpriseSolutionsfromDell.

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Dellprovidesacomplete,integratedofferingforanExchangemessagingenvironment—givingcustomersDellExpertise,ReliabilityandValue,andEaseofDoingBusiness.

Secure Exchange

DellandSymantec®havepartneredtoprovideenhancedsecurity,archiving,andbackupandrecoverycapabilitiestoMicrosoftExchangeServer2003.

Delldeliversacomprehensivemanagementsuiteacrosstheenterpriseinformationlifecycle.

• Security—DelloffersrobustvirusscanningandtrustedmessagedatabaseprotectionwithMailSecurity8200SeriesforExchange.

• Archiving—DellprovidesadaptivearchivingwithPowerEdge™serversandEnterpriseVault,enablingcustomerstoeasilycapture,indexandarchivecriticalandcompulsorydata.

• Backup and recovery—Dell/Symantecofferleading-edgebackupandrecoverywithBackupExecandNetBackup,allowingcustomerstoautomateroutinedatabasemaintenanceandloweradministrativecosts.

• End-to-end solutions expertise—DellServicescanprovideassessment,design,deploymentandsupportservicestooptimiseyourExchangeenvironmentquickly,securelyandaffordably.

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