Dell Precision ™490 WorkstationBig Performance. Small Footprint.Looking for a high-end workstation that delivers groundbreaking performance and exceptionalprocessing power to space-constrained environments? Then look no further. Developed in closecollaboration with hardware and software partners, the Dell Precision 490 workstation combinesa flexible, compact chassis and intelligent power management to deliver an ideal solution forfinancial trading floors, performance clusters, render farms and other crowded, power-sensitiveenvironments. Optimized for performance, reliability and scalability in environments where spaceis at a premium, the Dell Precision 490 lets you power through complex tasks and complete yourprojects faster than the previous generation.• New 64-bit quad-core Intel Xeon processors can deliver big performance gainsover the current Intel dual-core processors when running multiple single-threaded applications simultaneously (multi-tasking) and for individualapplications which can take advantage of up to eight cores (multi-threaded)1.• Up to 32GB 2 DDR2 fully buffered DIMM ECC memory, plus up to 5x more memorybandwidth over dual-channel memory with quad channel 3 memory architecture 4,delivers no-compromise compute performance in a compact, rack ready formfactor• Latest SAS (Serial attached SCSI) hard disk storage delivers up to 50% higherperformance than SATA 10K drives 5• A flexible dual-orientation chassis, with added slots for expandabilityVisual Realism with High-Performance OpenGL GraphicsDell Precision offers an intelligent selection of high-performance graphics cards that can satisfya range of customer needs from outstanding OpenGL 3D performance to dependable 2Dperformance with optional dual monitor capability.Optimal Scalability in a Compact ChassisWith additional DIMM slots to expand memory capacity up to 32GB 2, and an innovative chassisdesigned for flexibility, the Dell Precision 490 provides a highly scalable, cost-effective architecturewith performance capabilities that can fundamentally change the way you work.If you’re looking to optimize efficiency and power usage with a platform designed to supporthigher performing, low wattage multi-core Intel Xeon processors today and into the future, theDell Precision 490 is the ultimate choice. And with Independent Software Vendor (ISV) applicationcertification, you can be sure your applications will run efficiently on Dell Precision workstations,today and tomorrow.Peace of Mind Through ISV Application CertificationDell partners with leading ISVs to certify system and application compatibility to ensure optimizedperformance in demanding workstation environments. And, to assure access to the latestproductivity enhancing technology solutions, Dell invests in the workstation ISV community byproviding the hardware platforms needed to further multithreaded and 64-bit applicationdevelopment. By maintaining strong relationships with ISV application developers, Dell engineerscan provide ongoing optimization and support, should you need it.Introducing the Dell Precision™ 490workstation, a productivity machinewhere lightning-fast 64-bit multi-coreIntel ® Xeon ® processors, impressivegraphics, and exceptional memorycapacity work together in a flexibleand innovative compact chassis todeliver performance, scalabilityand flexibility.GET MORE PERFORMANCE AND FLEXIBILITY. GET MORE OUT OF NOW.www.dell.com/workstationsDell Precision™ 490 WorkstationImage courtesy of Autodesk ®