Dell Precision 5860 Tower Setup and Specifications Guide

Introduction

This document provides essential information for setting up and understanding the technical specifications of the Dell Precision 5860 Tower workstation. It covers the initial setup process, detailed views of the hardware, comprehensive specifications for components like processors, memory, storage, and graphics cards, as well as environmental and regulatory compliance details.

Getting Started

Follow the step-by-step instructions to connect peripherals, network, and display. The guide also outlines the operating system setup process for both Ubuntu and Windows, including recommended configurations and the use of Dell applications like My Dell and SupportAssist for system management and support.

Hardware Overview

Explore detailed diagrams and descriptions of the Precision 5860 Tower's front and back panels, highlighting all external ports and slots. Internal components and expansion slots are also detailed, providing a clear understanding of the system's connectivity and upgrade potential.

Technical Specifications

Dive into the core specifications of the Precision 5860 Tower, including:

Processors: A range of Intel Xeon processors with varying core counts, speeds, and cache sizes.
Memory: Support for ECC DDR5 Quad-channel memory with configurations up to 2 TB.
Storage: Options for SATA and NVMe SSDs, including details on RAID configurations and the MegaRAID 9660-16i card.
Graphics: A comprehensive list of supported AMD Radeon PRO and NVIDIA discrete GPUs with their respective memory sizes and video port resolutions.
Networking & Audio: Specifications for Ethernet controllers and audio components.
Power: Details on 750W and 1350W Platinum internal power supplies.

Environmental and Regulatory Information

Information regarding the operating and storage environment, including temperature and humidity ranges, is provided. The document also lists regulatory compliance standards such as EPEAT, ENERGY STAR, and TCO certifications, along with environmental considerations like packaging and material compliance.

Support and Resources

Guidance on accessing self-help resources, including the Dell Support Site, knowledge base articles, and contacting Dell technical support, is available. The document concludes with a revision history, tracking updates and changes.

For more detailed information, please refer to the official Dell Support website.

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