This
powerful desktop by Dell is available in a "rack-mounted"
configuration that has room for three dual-slot video cards in its 2U
enclosure. It is designed for complex projects that require a great deal of
power and performance, such as virtual reality workflows. Users can experience
datacenter protection with the Dell Precision 7920, such as IT management and
control, access to shared storage, and security. The extra iDRAC9 remote
management hardware is handy.
This
version is configured similarly as the 7920 desktop tower version, with the
only differences being the design and the server-like features. It can be
customized with some impressive graphics power (up to 900W) and supports up to
48TB of storage thanks to Dell Precision ultra-speed drives, and
Enterprise-class SAS drives. Online shoppers can configure it with up to eight
M.2 SSDs (PCIe NVMe).
Because
the Rack is of the 2U form factor, it operates quietly. It's base hardware
configuration includes an Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 processor (six-core I.6 GT/s
with 8M cache). If that's not powerful enough, it can be fitted with either an
Intel Xeon Silver or Xeon Gold CPU. Or, better yet, a SECOND Xeon can be added
for a dual-processor configuration.
Memory
is scalable and upgradable as well, with the cheapest configuration being 16GB
(2 x 8GB). The costliest upgrade with the Dell workstation 7920 is a whopping
512GB of memory, which comes as 4 x 128GB 2666-MHz DDR4 LR DIMM ECC.
Optical Drive Options and Other I/O Ports of the Dell
Precision 7920
In
addition to the numerous hard drives, the Rack can be equipped with an optical
drive as well, although there is none included in the starting price. Consumers
can select either a Slimline DVD ROM SATA drive or DVD +/- RW SATA drive.
Networking and Wi-Fi needs are taken care of with the Intel I350 Quad Port
Network Daughter technology (4 x 1Gbit card).
While
mounting rails are sold separately, they are worth investing in, unless the
user wants to keep the rack workstation sitting on the floor. Without the
mounting rails, the Precision Rack measures 3.42-inches in height, 18.98-inches
in width, and 28.17-inches in depth. Its starting weight is 63.05-lbs.
There
are numerous I/O ports located all around the machine, including a VGA port for
iDRAC9, USB 2.0 management port, USB 3.1 Type-A, SD Vflash media connector, -
RJ45 for iDRAC, and many more slots and connections. The power supply is a
single 1100-W "hot plug"; there is an option for a dual redundant
1600-W power supply.
With
its impressive performance, fantastic expandability, and IT functionality, the
Dell Precision 7920 Rack is an excellent addition to any network.




