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I would tend to agree that the PowerEdge series may not be inherently inovative, but it certainly holds a respecable marketshare. Using the Google Test yields over 4 million hits for Dell PowerEdge. I think this article could use some work to establish the notability, but I would like to see it kept, even in it's current state. -- Bill.matthews 15:04, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
Under the "Chassis systems" section, there is no mention of the FX2(S) blade system. Under the same section, there is also no mention of the newer Dell MX chassis. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Npdpdev ( talk • contribs) 03:30, 28 June 2022 (UTC)
Should we really list each specific server? I imagine that might be difficult to keep up to date, as I already see some missing? -- Bill.matthews 12:33, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
Is this topic named correctly? "Dell PowerEdge" would match all the other Dell line articles (eg, "Dell OptiPlex", not "OptiPlex"). -- Mikeblas 18:13, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
http://www.pcmemorystore.com/Dell-PowerEdge-ram.htm lists memory information for many PowerEdge models.
For example, selecting "1300 Memory" and then "How many memory modules must I install at one time in my Dell PowerEdge 1300?" (JavaScript required) tels me that The Dell PowerEdge 1300 has 4 banks with 1 PC-100 socket in each bank and that it maxes out at 4ea 256MB memory sticks for a maximum memory of 1GB.
Is this enough of an authoritative source that I could use it to fill in some of the blanks? -- Guy Macon ( talk) 16:49, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
How exactly does the user work around the issue? Is it just automatic and it was only a problem before Linux addressed it? Or is there a patch or special command you must run? Mwv2 05:17, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
On 18 June 2007 Crazytales deleted the model table without any discussion in talk, dropping the size from 7,929 bytes to 1,499 bytes. I have used that table several times, found it useful, and would have liked to have a discussion prior to such a major change. A possible compromise to avoid a revert war would be to move it to a separate list of PowerEdge models page.
Guymacon 18:57, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
I second this - I've been looking for a table like this, and expected Wikipedia to have one. On a separate page is probably sensible
zorruno (
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04:08, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
I have quite a bit of info to complete the table if it is still wanted. -strickjh2005 5/7/2009 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.91.190.150 ( talk) 22:40, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
TAble mentioned —Preceding unsigned comment added by 114.76.90.106 ( talk) 04:47, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
Got to agree that this table is very useful. My vote is to add it back. Stevodl ( talk) 17:09, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
As of Dec 2010, I have created a new page with a table of models on, List of Dell PowerEdge Servers, I hope it proves useful. -- Flibble ( talk) 17:20, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
Very nice job! Your hard work is very much appreciated. Should the CPUs be links to entries on Wikipedia lists of AMD and Intel processors? Guy Macon 17:32, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
The article doesn't even say what the purpose of it is or what it does —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.18.128.178 ( talk) 19:47, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
I just reverted am addition that has severe bias (including 3 references that have nothing to do with the text). I am reproducing it here because there may be some value in a section about Dell blocking non-Dell hardware (if this is even true; the person who added it gave no citations that back up the claim) if written from a neutral point of view. Here is what I deleted:
"Among the standard hardware components of a server, note Dell's proprietary PowerEdge-specific PERC (PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller). The related software in the PERC Fault Management Suite offers facilities such as the Background Patrol read, which aims to fix bad sectors on online RAID disks[9] running under some of the more recent PERC controllers.[10]"
"With the introduction of the H700 and H800 models Dell has changed its policy and blocks non Dell certified storage devices usage.[1] That way its customers have to buy more expensive Dell branded disks even though Dell does not actually manufacture disks but slightly modifies the firmware of normal disks from other manufacturers and puts its label on the drive cover. The additional cost is attributed to the Dell quality and engineering processes, the same processes that found no problem at seagate SATA disks[2][3].The PERC-Dell branded disks combination results in controllers that are neither SATA nor SAS compliant but proprietary derivatives."
"[1] Press Release — Dell Reports Preliminary Revenue of $14.4 Million"
"[2] Dell to Phase Out Computers Using Intel's Itanium"
"[3] Press Release — Dell's International And Enterprise Business Drives First Quarter Revenue Growth"
User R!SC, I invite you to discuss/defend your edit in a calm manner here in the talk page. Guy Macon 01:25, 24 June 2010 (UTC)
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I would tend to agree that the PowerEdge series may not be inherently inovative, but it certainly holds a respecable marketshare. Using the Google Test yields over 4 million hits for Dell PowerEdge. I think this article could use some work to establish the notability, but I would like to see it kept, even in it's current state. -- Bill.matthews 15:04, 12 September 2006 (UTC)
Under the "Chassis systems" section, there is no mention of the FX2(S) blade system. Under the same section, there is also no mention of the newer Dell MX chassis. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Npdpdev ( talk • contribs) 03:30, 28 June 2022 (UTC)
Should we really list each specific server? I imagine that might be difficult to keep up to date, as I already see some missing? -- Bill.matthews 12:33, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
Is this topic named correctly? "Dell PowerEdge" would match all the other Dell line articles (eg, "Dell OptiPlex", not "OptiPlex"). -- Mikeblas 18:13, 18 September 2006 (UTC)
http://www.pcmemorystore.com/Dell-PowerEdge-ram.htm lists memory information for many PowerEdge models.
For example, selecting "1300 Memory" and then "How many memory modules must I install at one time in my Dell PowerEdge 1300?" (JavaScript required) tels me that The Dell PowerEdge 1300 has 4 banks with 1 PC-100 socket in each bank and that it maxes out at 4ea 256MB memory sticks for a maximum memory of 1GB.
Is this enough of an authoritative source that I could use it to fill in some of the blanks? -- Guy Macon ( talk) 16:49, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
How exactly does the user work around the issue? Is it just automatic and it was only a problem before Linux addressed it? Or is there a patch or special command you must run? Mwv2 05:17, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
On 18 June 2007 Crazytales deleted the model table without any discussion in talk, dropping the size from 7,929 bytes to 1,499 bytes. I have used that table several times, found it useful, and would have liked to have a discussion prior to such a major change. A possible compromise to avoid a revert war would be to move it to a separate list of PowerEdge models page.
Guymacon 18:57, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
I second this - I've been looking for a table like this, and expected Wikipedia to have one. On a separate page is probably sensible
zorruno (
talk)
04:08, 14 May 2008 (UTC)
I have quite a bit of info to complete the table if it is still wanted. -strickjh2005 5/7/2009 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.91.190.150 ( talk) 22:40, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
TAble mentioned —Preceding unsigned comment added by 114.76.90.106 ( talk) 04:47, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
Got to agree that this table is very useful. My vote is to add it back. Stevodl ( talk) 17:09, 17 February 2010 (UTC)
As of Dec 2010, I have created a new page with a table of models on, List of Dell PowerEdge Servers, I hope it proves useful. -- Flibble ( talk) 17:20, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
Very nice job! Your hard work is very much appreciated. Should the CPUs be links to entries on Wikipedia lists of AMD and Intel processors? Guy Macon 17:32, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
The article doesn't even say what the purpose of it is or what it does —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.18.128.178 ( talk) 19:47, 23 February 2008 (UTC)
I just reverted am addition that has severe bias (including 3 references that have nothing to do with the text). I am reproducing it here because there may be some value in a section about Dell blocking non-Dell hardware (if this is even true; the person who added it gave no citations that back up the claim) if written from a neutral point of view. Here is what I deleted:
"Among the standard hardware components of a server, note Dell's proprietary PowerEdge-specific PERC (PowerEdge Expandable RAID Controller). The related software in the PERC Fault Management Suite offers facilities such as the Background Patrol read, which aims to fix bad sectors on online RAID disks[9] running under some of the more recent PERC controllers.[10]"
"With the introduction of the H700 and H800 models Dell has changed its policy and blocks non Dell certified storage devices usage.[1] That way its customers have to buy more expensive Dell branded disks even though Dell does not actually manufacture disks but slightly modifies the firmware of normal disks from other manufacturers and puts its label on the drive cover. The additional cost is attributed to the Dell quality and engineering processes, the same processes that found no problem at seagate SATA disks[2][3].The PERC-Dell branded disks combination results in controllers that are neither SATA nor SAS compliant but proprietary derivatives."
"[1] Press Release — Dell Reports Preliminary Revenue of $14.4 Million"
"[2] Dell to Phase Out Computers Using Intel's Itanium"
"[3] Press Release — Dell's International And Enterprise Business Drives First Quarter Revenue Growth"
User R!SC, I invite you to discuss/defend your edit in a calm manner here in the talk page. Guy Macon 01:25, 24 June 2010 (UTC)
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