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The exclusive FlexMem Bridge technology from Dell enables access of up to 32 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) slots — doubling the memory capacity with no additional processor cost.

Dell's fail-safe virtualization technology eliminates single point of failure by implementing dual internal Secure Digital (SD) modules to provide higher levels of availability in virtualized environments. Dell PowerEdge™ servers offer big improvements over the previous generation on industry-standard performance-per-watt benchmarks, as much as 200 percent better in some cases.

	Also see Storage Consolidation, Disaster Recovery and Application Virtualization

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Virtualization is an essential strategy for increasing IT efficiency. One way that Dell can simplify your transition to virtualization is by engineering architected, prebuilt configurations designed to help build a dynamic and efficient virtualized environment — from the server and hypervisor to the network, storage systems and management toolsets.

Based on the extensive engineering work in end-to-end solution design and certification, these architectures can be quickly and confidently deployed into production environments to help eliminate many of the time-consuming steps common in complex infrastructure implementations.

Dell™ Business-Ready Configurations

Simplify the designing, ordering and deployment of your virtual infrastructure
Help ensure integration completeness and production readiness
Use best practice recommendations, guidelines and consideration for server workloads, networks and storage systems

	Dell Business-Ready Configurations with Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ for small, medium and remote environments deliver a cost-effective virtualization infrastructure for organizations that want the benefits of virtualization but have limited budget and resources.
	Dell Business-Ready Configurations with VMware® vSphere™ for small and medium businesses are easy-to-order bundled solutions designed to aid in ordering, deploying and maintaining your virtual infrastructure.

Dell Business-Ready Configurations with Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ for small, medium and remote environments deliver a cost-effective virtualization infrastructure for organizations that want the benefits of virtualization but have limited budget and resources.

Dell Business-Ready Configurations with VMware® vSphere™ for small and medium businesses are easy-to-order bundled solutions designed to aid in ordering, deploying and maintaining your virtual infrastructure.

	PowerEdge™ R710 rack server Designed with 125 percent more memory capacity and more integrated I/O than the previous generation to deliver virtualization performance and scalability.		PowerEdge R610 rack server A rack server that features Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 or 5600 series, embedded hypervisors plus expanded memory and I/O for better performance and more VMs per server than before.
	PowerVault™ MD3200i or MD3220i A low-cost, easy-to-use, expandable and highly available iSCSI SAN storage array which supports up to 32 physical servers.		PowerEdge R810 rack server A high-density, four- or two-socket rack server with Dell FlexMem Bridge technology that gives access to up to 32 DIMM slots for outstanding scalability.

PowerEdge™ R710 rack server
Designed with 125 percent more memory capacity and more integrated I/O than the previous generation to deliver virtualization performance and scalability.

PowerEdge R610 rack server
A rack server that features Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 or 5600 series, embedded hypervisors plus expanded memory and I/O for better performance and more VMs per server than before.

PowerVault™ MD3200i or MD3220i
A low-cost, easy-to-use, expandable and highly available iSCSI SAN storage array which supports up to 32 physical servers.

PowerEdge R810 rack server
A high-density, four- or two-socket rack server with Dell FlexMem Bridge technology that gives access to up to 32 DIMM slots for outstanding scalability.

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		Driving Force Driving Force reclaims 13 hours per week for its staff of eight and accelerates time to market for new site functionality ninefold.
		Thinkwell Group Thinkwell Group trims up to $170,000 annually from IT costs with virtualization solution from Dell and VMware.
		Mindwave Research Mindwave cuts power costs by 50% and improves recovery time 12-fold by taking IT in-house with Dell SMB solution.
		Law In Order Law In Order refreshes production environment ten times faster, improves customer service and software license compliance with Dell solutions.
		David H. Murdock Research Institute David H. Murdock Research Institute supports worldwide researchers with HPC solution powered by Dell systems.
		mindSHIFT Technologies, Inc. Virtualization and automation help mindSHIFT Technologies achieve 21-fold acceleration in launching customer servers.

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Get a fast, accurate, benchmarked assessment that delivers: > Clear understanding of your system's utilization and capacity > Storage/Network/Facilities impact > Consolidation scenarios > Return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses for budgeting	Solution design is the path to success. Dell technical experts deliver experience-based best practice: > Detailed architecture and processes > Implementation plan, guidance and timelines > Risk mitigation during transition	Free your IT staff and minimize end-user disruptions. The Dell suite of installation services for servers, storage systems and switches includes: > Full production implementation > Quality inspections > Systems configuration and integration	Choose the options that align to how you use your technology through a suite of services that offers: > Expertise for specialized applications and technology > Proactive problem avoidance to maximize uptime > Rapid response to reduce downtime

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