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5/30/2005
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PowerEdge SC420
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$1,719
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The PowerEdge SC420 is ideal for your first server & network.
Note: For server use only; CANNOT BE USED AS A DESKTOP.
Dell does not support the use of a graphics card on the SC420.

Click here to start with a basic SC420 Configuration!
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SYSTEM OPTIONS
  Mail- In Rebate 
 None
  PowerEdge SC420 
 Intel® Celeron® processor, 325J, 2.53GHz, 256KB Cache, 533MHz FSB
 Intel® Pentium®4 processor, 520, 2.8GHz, 1MB Cache, 800MHz FSB [add $99 or $3/month1]
 FREE UPGRADE to Intel® Pentium®4 processor, 520, 2.8GHz,1MB Cache  Top Seller
 Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 3.4GHz,1MB Cache,800MHz FSB, EM64T [add $249 or $7/month1] May delay your PowerEdge SC420 ship date
 Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 3.6GHz,1MB Cache,800MHz FSB, EM64T [add $349 or $10/month1]
  Operating System 
An operating system is necessary to operate your server. Purchasing the operating system pre-installed on the server can save time by reducing your setup and installation steps. It also assures that youre running a properly licensed version of the most current version of the OS of your choice. Note: Dell does not certify/support Operating Systems that are not listed below to run on PowerEdge SC420 Servers.

Click here to learn which Microsoft Windows Server Operating System is Right for you.
 Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition 32-bit [add $799 or $22/month1]
 Windows 2003 Small Business Server, Premium Edition [add $1,299 or $35/month1]
 Windows 2003 Small Business Server, Standard Edition [add $499 or $14/month1] Dell Recommended
 No Operating System, Microsoft
 Red Hat Linux ES 3.0, 1 Year Red Hat Network Subscription [add $349 or $10/month1]
 Red Hat Linux ES 3.0, 3 Year Red Hat Network Subscription [add $999 or $27/month1]
  Additional Licenses 
Windows Server (Standard & Enterprise editions) and Small Business Server (Standard and Premium Editions) require CALs for each device accessing the network. CALs are only valid for the correct corresponding OS - either Windows Server or Small Business Server versions. A factory-preinstalled (OEM) operating system purchased with the server (available above) includes the first 5 CALs free. Additional CALs purchased here will be shipped with the server -- located in a plastic envelope in the documentation box (click here for photo). Other software licensing options are available by phone. Please contact your Dell Technical Sales Representative at 1-800-953-1401 for additional software needs.
 None
 10 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Small Business Server (Std or Prem) [add $898 or $24/month1]
 15 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Small Business Server (Std or Prem) [add $1,347 or $36/month1]
 25 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Small Business Server (Std or Prem) [add $2,245 or $60/month1]
 50 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Small Business Server (Std or Prem) [add $4,490 or $119/month1]
 5 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Server (Standard or Enterprise) [add $169 or $5/month1]
 10 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Server (Standard or Enterprise) [add $338 or $9/month1]
 15 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Server (Standard or Enterprise) [add $507 or $14/month1]
 25 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Server (Standard or Enterprise) [add $845 or $23/month1]
 50 Additional CALs for Windows 2003 Server (Standard or Enterprise) [add $1,690 or $45/month1]
  Memory 
Dell recommends at least 1gb of memory for 5-10 users and 2gb+ of memory for Email or Database servers.
 256MB DDR2, 533MHz,1X256, Single Ranked DIMMs [subtract $384]
 256MB DDR2, 400MHz,1X256, Single Ranked DIMMs [subtract $394]
 512MB DDR2, 400MHz, 2X256MB, Single Ranked DIMMs [subtract $295]
 512MB DDR2, 533MHz, 2X256MB, Single Ranked DIMMs [subtract $275] Advanced Performance
 1G DDR2, 400MHz, 2X512MB,Single Ranked DIMMs [subtract $45]
 1G DDR2, 400MHz,2X512MB, Dual Ranked DIMMs [subtract $46]
 1G DDR2, 533MHz, 2X512MB Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $74 or $2/month1]
 1G DDR2,533MHZ,2X512MB Single Ranked DIMMs
 1G DDR2, 400MHz, 4X256MB,Single Ranked DIMMs [add $55 or $2/month1]
 1G DDR2, 533MHz, 4X256MB,Single Ranked DIMMs [add $110 or $3/month1]
 2G DDR2, 400MHz, 2X1G,Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $554 or $15/month1]
 2G DDR2, 533MHz, 2X1G, Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $880 or $24/month1]
 2G DDR2, 400MHz, 4X512MB, Single Ranked DIMMs [add $254 or $7/month1]
 2G DDR2, 400MHz, 4X512MB, Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $942 or $25/month1]
 2G DDR2 533MHz, 4X512MB,Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $1,086 or $29/month1]
 2G, 533MHz, 4X512MB,Single Ranked DIMMs [add $880 or $24/month1]
 3G DDR2, 400MHz, 2X512,2X1G,Single/Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $2,005 or $54/month1]
 3G DDR2, 400MHz, 2X512,2X1G,Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $2,205 or $59/month1]
 4G DDR2, 400MHz, 4X1G,Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $2,805 or $75/month1]
 4G DDR2, 533MHz, 4X1G,Dual Ranked DIMMs [add $3,135 or $83/month1]
SERVICE OPTIONS
  Hardware Support Services
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 50% OFF! 3 Year Premium Plan after $230 Mail-in Rebate [add $170 or $5/month1]
 50% OFF! 3 Year Standard Plan after $145 Mail-in Rebate
 3 Year Basic Plan [subtract $170]
 1 Year Basic Plan [subtract $289]
  Installation Support Services
Help Me Choose 
 No Installation Assessment [subtract $279]
 FREE Custom Installation Assessment Via Mail in Rebate!  Special Offer
  Dell Training and Certification 
 Dell Certified Server Professional Exam [$125 or $4/month1Product details
  Dell|Sungard Disaster Recovery Svs
Help Me Choose 
 None
 Dell SunGard Disaster Recovery Service,1Yr,(SC-1XXX) [add $349 or $10/month1]
 Dell SunGard Disaster Recover Service, 2Yr,(SC-1XXX) [add $689 or $19/month1]
 Dell SunGard Disaster Recovery Service,3YR,(SC-1XXX) [add $1,029 or $28/month1]
STORAGE OPTIONS
  Hard Drive Configuration 
Dell recommends at least a RAID 1 configuration for all servers in order to protect your business data. RAID 1 requires 2 hard drives and "mirrors" your data, so that in the event of a crash the 2nd hard drive automatically takes the place of the original hard drive without any loss of performance, data or time.
 Onboard SATA, 1 Drive connected to Onboard SATA Controller
 Onboard SATA, 2 Drives connected to Onboard SATA Controller  Dell Recommended
 SATA RAID 1, 2 SATA Drives connected to Onboard SATA Controller
 SCSI, No RAID, 1-2 Hard Drives attached to add in SCSI Controller
 SCSI, Raid 1, 2 Hard Drives attached to add in SCSI Controller
  Primary Controller 
When selecting a RAID solution, you must select a RAID (PERC or SATA) controller.
 None
 Controller Card, SCSI,39320, Internal/External,U3, Low Voltage Differential [add $149 or $4/month1]
  CERC Documentation 
 None
 Software SATA RAID Documentation in English [add $9 or $1/month1]
  Additional Documentation 
 None
 U320 SCSI HBA Documentation in English
 Storage Manager for Adaptec Documentation in English
  Primary Hard Drive 
When selecting a RAID solution, you must select hard drives that have the same capacity (GB) and speed (RPM).
 40GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Hard Drive [subtract $60]
 80GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Hard Drive [subtract $50]
 160GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Hard Drive  Great Upgrade
 250GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Hard Drive [add $140 or $4/month1]
 36GB, SCSI, Ultra 320, 1 inch, 10K RPM, 68 pin Hard Drive [add $40 or $2/month1]
 73GB, SCSI, Ultra 320, 1 inch, 10K RPM, 68 pin Hard Drive [add $190 or $6/month1]
 146GB, SCSI, Ultra 320, 1 inch, 10K RPM, 68 pin Hard Drive [add $390 or $11/month1]
 300GB 10K RPM Ultra 320 SCSI Hard Drive [add $690 or $19/month1]
  2nd Hard Drive 
When selecting a RAID solution, you must select hard drives that have the same capacity (GB) and speed (RPM).
 None [subtract $249]
 40GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Additional Hard Drive [subtract $160]
 80GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Additional Hard Drive [subtract $90]
 160GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Additional Hard Drive  Top Seller
 250GB, Serial ATA, 1 inch, 7.2K RPM, Additional Hard Drive [add $100 or $3/month1]
 36GB, SCSI, Ultra 320, 1 inch, 10K RPM, 68 pin Hard Drive
 73GB, SCSI, Ultra 320, 1 inch, 10K RPM, 68 pin Hard Drive [add $150 or $4/month1]
 146GB, SCSI, Ultra 320, 1 inch, 10K RPM, 68 pin Hard Drive [add $350 or $10/month1]
 300GB 10K RPM Ultra 320 SCSI Hard Drive [add $650 or $18/month1]
BACKUP OPTIONS
  Tape Backup 
Dell recommends a Tape Backup Unit that matches the volume of your Hard Drive (RAID) solution for complete protection and offsite disaster recovery.
 None
 PV100T, IDE, TR40, 20/40GB, Internal TBU, with TapeWare Software [add $499 or $14/month1]
 PV100T, IDE, TR40, 20/40GB, Internal TBU [add $399 or $11/month1]
  Tape Backup Software 
Suites are the core Tape Backup Software. You cannot use On-Line or Remote Server Packs without the core TBU software suite. When selecting Microsoft SBS operating system with an internal tape backup unit, you must select Tape Backup Software, Enhanced Suite.
 None
 TapeWare, Tape Backup Software SBS/Enhanced Suite [add $299 or $8/month1]
 TapeWare, Tape Backup Software Remote Server Pack Suite [add $99 or $3/month1]
 CommVault GALAXY EXPRESS SERVER PRO [add $1,899 or $51/month1]
 CommVault GALAXY EXPRESS SERVER [add $449 or $12/month1]
 CommVault GALAXY EXCHANGE PACK [add $4,499 or $120/month1]
 Veritas Backup Exec QuickStart Edition Server Protection Suite [add $49 or $2/month1]
 Veritas Backup Exec SBS - Small Business Server - Protection Suite [add $289 or $8/month1]
 Veritas Backup Exec Server and Workgroup Protection Suite [add $449 or $12/month1]
  Tape Backup Media 
 Tape Media,IDE,Travan40,20/40GB,1 Pack
 Tape, Cleaning, Media, TR40 [$29 or $1/month1]
INTERNET/NETWORKING OPTIONS
  Modem 
 None
 56K Internal Modem for PowerEdge and PowerEdgeSC, Conexant [add $69 or $2/month1]
  Network Card 

System comes with one integrated 10/100/1000 ethernet adapter.
 Intel Pro 1000MT Copper Gigabit Network Adapter [add $139 or $4/month1]
 Broadcom NetXtreme 10/100/1000 NIC PCI Express [add $59 or $2/month1] Great Value
 Onboard NIC
 Intel PRO/1000 P Dual Port PCI Express [add $269 or $8/month1]
  Networking Adapters and Cables 
 6-Pack of 3-foot Blue CAT5e Snagless Cables [$25 or $1/month1Product details
 6-Pack of 7-foot Blue CAT5e Snagless Cables [$17 or $1/month1Product details
 NetGear 4-Port Cable/DSL Wireless Router [$54 or $2/month1Product details
 Watchguard Firebox X5 [$319 or $9/month1Product details
  Dell PowerConnect Network Switches 
 None
 Dell 2216 Unmanaged Switch, 16 port FE, 1Yr NBD Advanced Exchange Service [add $69 or $2/month1] Great Value Product details
 Dell 2224 Unmanaged Switch, 24 port FE, 1Yr NBD Advanced Exchange Service [add $99 or $3/month1Product details
 Dell 2324 Unmanaged Switch, 24FE+ 2Gig ports,1Yr NBD Advanced Exchange Svc [add $149 or $4/month1Product details
 Dell 2708 Web-Managed Switch, 8 port GE, 1Yr NBD Advanced Exchange Service [add $139 or $4/month1Product details
 Dell 2716 Web-Managed Switch, 16 port GE, 1Yr NBD Advanced Exchange Service [add $269 or $8/month1Product details
 Dell 2724 Web-Managed Switch, 24GE with 2 GE/SFP port,1Yr NBD Adv Exg Svc [add $369 or $10/month1Product details
DELL PRINTING SOLUTIONS
  Dell Printers (Printer Drivers on CD) 
 Dell 922 All-In-One Inkjet Printer [$79 or $3/month1]
 Dell 1600n Multifunction Laser Printer [$399 or $11/month1]
 Dell 1700n Network Laser Printer [$299 or $8/month1]
 Dell 3100cn Laser Printer [$549 or $15/month1]
OTHER OPTIONS
  Floppy Drive 
 NO FLOPPY DRIVE
 1.44M, Internal, X30, Floppy Drive for PESC [add $30 or $1/month1]
  CD/DVD Drive 
 Digital Video Disk Drive, 4.7G 16X, INT, Half Height, LTON, PowerEdge SC
 CDRW/DVD,48,IDE,HH,PE SC SERVERS
 48X, Compact Disk Drive, 680M I, Half Height, Black, for PowerEdge SC [subtract $99]
  Additional Optical Drives 
 CDROM, 24x, External, USB Connector, No Internal CD [$129 or $4/month1]
 CDRW/DVD,48X,IDE,Half Height,ADDL,PE SC [$77 or $3/month1]
  Keyboard 
 NO KEYBOARD OPTION
 Standard Windows Keyboard,Gray
 Dell Quietkey USB Keyboard, NMB [add $29 or $1/month1]
  Mouse 
 NO MOUSE OPTION
 Logitech PS/2 2-button Mouse with Scroll
 2 BTN USB Mouse [add $19 or $1/month1]
 USB 2-button Mouse with Wheel [add $25 or $1/month1]
  Monitor 
 NO MONITOR OPTION
 Dell E153FP Digital Flat Panel Monitor, 15 inch(15in Viewable) [add $279 or $8/month1]
 Dell E773S Monitor, 17 inch (16.0 Inch Viewable), Gray [add $135 or $4/month1]
 Dell E173FPB,Digital Flat Panel Monitor, 17 inch (17 inch Viewable) [add $349 or $10/month1]
  System Documentation 
 Electronic Documentation
 Hard Copy Users Manual,Installation and Trouble Shooting Guide, English [add $29 or $1/month1]
 
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E-Value Code: 6W300 - sc420rssn

Preliminary Ship Date
2
5/30/2005
Details
PowerEdge SC420
From $1,869
Now from
$1,719
Discount Details

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Easy as a Credit Card. Apply Now!

Get the latest technology with a 0% 24-month lease.
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