Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor

(ESSA)
User guide and FAQ

Dell ESSA helps IT professionals plan and fine-tune their computer and infrastructure
equipment for maximum efficiency. Offering a wide range of configuration flexibility and
environmental inputs, ESSA can help right-size your IT environment.
Contents
1 Before getting started .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Browser settings ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Creating an account .......................................................................................................................... 10
2 Getting started ...............................................................................................................................................14
3 Metrics ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.1 Solution configuration ....................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.1 Saving a solution ................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.2 Opening a saved solution .................................................................................................. 20
3.1.3 Printing a solution ................................................................................................................ 21
3.1.4 Renaming a saved solution ................................................................................................ 22
3.2 Product configuration ....................................................................................................................... 23
3.3 Workload for servers ......................................................................................................................... 26
3.4 Power supply Help Me Choose ........................................................................................................27
4 FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.1 What is ESSA and what is it used for? .............................................................................. 29
4.1.2 How do I create a new solution configuration? ............................................................ 29
4.1.3 Can I change the options I entered when I started the solution? .............................. 29
4.1.4 How do I add products to a solution configuration?.................................................... 29
4.1.5 How do I remove products from a solution configuration? ....................................... 30
4.1.6 Can I change the quantity of products in a solution configuration? ......................... 30
4.1.7 How do I save a configuration? ........................................................................................ 30
4.1.8 How do I open a saved configuration? ........................................................................... 30
4.1.9 Can I print a solution? ......................................................................................................... 30
4.1.10 What does error(s) mean and how do I fix it? ............................................................... 31
4.1.11 What do the metrics for a solution configuration mean? ............................................. 31
4.1.12 What does the * indicate? ................................................................................................ 31
4.1.13 Why do I see some metrics on some products and not others? ................................. 31
4.1.14 Why can I not save a solution? After login I am directed to the Dell Premier site and
nothing is saved. ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.15 Why when opening a saved solution, the $/kWh incorrectly displays 0 value? ..... 31

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 4.1.16 Why after a certain period of inactive time on the ESSA site, my unsaved solution
no longer is available and I cannot add additional products to the solution?........................ 32
4.2 Configuring product options with Dell ESSA ................................................................................ 32
4.2.1 How do I configure options for a product? .................................................................... 32
4.2.2 Why do I see some metrics on some products and not others? ................................ 32
4.2.3 What are the different workloads? ................................................................................... 32
4.2.4 How do I use the Power Supply Help Me Choose pop-up?..................................... 32
4.3 Other Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................ 32
4.3.1 Which Dell products are available in Dell ESSA? ............................................................ 32
4.3.2 What if a product is no longer being sold, will it be available in Dell ESSA? ............. 33
4.3.3 Can I configure the solution at other temperatures other than 25C/77F? ............... 33
4.3.4 Can I configure different servers within the solution to different input voltages? .. 33
4.3.5 Are DC power supply units (PSUs) supported in Dell ESSA? ........................................ 33
4.3.6 Why is the PSU Help Me Choose only available for some products but not others?33
4.3.7 How can I provide feedback to Dell about Dell ESSA? ................................................. 33
4.3.8 What is the difference between Limited Configuration and Full Configuration? .... 33
5 Glossary .......................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.1.1 Amp ........................................................................................................................................ 34
5.1.2 bels ......................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1.3 btu/h ...................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1.4 CFM ........................................................................................................................................ 34
5.1.5 Decibels ................................................................................................................................. 34
5.1.6 kWh ........................................................................................................................................ 34
6 Revision History ............................................................................................................................................ 35

This document is for informational purposes only and may contain typographical errors and
technical inaccuracies. The content is provided as is, without express or implied warranties of any
kind.
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1 Before getting started

ESSA is a model driven tool supporting a large number of products and configurations for
infrastructure sizing purposes. ESSA models are based on hardware measurements with operating
conditions representative of typical use cases. Workloads can impact the power consumption greatly,
meaning the same percent CPU utilization and different workloads can lead to widely different power
consumption. It is not possible to cover all the workload, environmental, and customers data center
factors in a model & provide percent accuracy figures with any degree of confidence. With that said,
Dell would anticipate (NOT guarantee or claim) a potential for some variation. Customers are always
advised to confirm ESSA estimates with actual measurements under their own, actual workloads.

1.1 Browser settings

Certain settings must be configured in the browser you are using to access ESSA. If these settings are
not implemented, issues accessing ESSA could occur. This includes not being able to save or open
solution configurations even though a current active Dell account (see Creating an account) is being
used.
Click on the Start ESSA link at www.dell.com/calc. This will take you to the ESSA website where you
can configure your solution.

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Whenever you access the ESSA website, you will be prompted to name your solution (default is
Solution Configuration). Select either 110V or 220V AC input voltage, temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit, and the Kilowatt Hour Cost.

Click OK.

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To ensure the ability to save and open solutions, please add www.dell.com and essa.us.dell.com to
your trusted sites. The location for adding to the trusted sites list will depend on browser. For example,

if you use Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer , select Tools Internet Options Security Tab
Trusted Sites and add these two links as trusted sites.

1. Click the Sites.

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 2. Add the necessary website address and click Add

Make sure Required server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone is not selected.
If you would like to cover most Dell sites, add *us.dell.com to the Websites list.

Note: If using Windows Internet Explorer version 9 or above and you have issues with pages not
loading, Compatibility View will have to be enabled for the site: select Tools Compatibility View.

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 1. Add the website to compatibility view and then click Add.

An indication that the previous compatibility view and trusted site browser settings have not been set
is when saving or opening a solution you will be taken to the Dell site even though you signed in with
a valid Dell account. See below:

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After selecting Sign In a link stating Continue is displayed.

When you select continue, you are just redirected to the Dell page. If this occurs check your browser
settings.

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1.2 Creating an account
When opening or saving a solution for the first time you need to create a Dell account through ESSA.
When you save or open a solution and you are not signed in ESSA will prompt you to sign in. Click the
Create Account link and you will be taken to the account creation page.

The account creation page is shown below.

Once all required fields are entered, select Complete Registration.

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Note: The account password must be at least 6 characters, with at least 1 letter and 1 number. If this
requirement is not met an error will be thrown.

When the account has been successfully created, the following page will be displayed.

Once you see this page you can enter the newly created account information on the ESSA login
popup and save the solution you were creating to your new account.
Another option for creating a Dell account is to visit
www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/global/Dell/login/signin?c=us&l=en&s=dhs.

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Click My Account in the top menu, then select Create an Account. Fill in the necessary information
fields on the next page which is the same account creation page you will be directed to as shown
when creating an account through ESSA.
Note: You will only be prompted to enter your Email address and Password when saving or opening a
solution and you are not already signed in to your Dell Account. If signed in, your solution will
automatically be saved to your account when you click Save.

If you forget your password, click the Forgot Password link.

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You will be taken to a page where you can enter your account email to retrieve your password. Enter
your account email and click the Continue. A link will be emailed to your email address where you can
create a new password.

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2 Getting started
When first accessing ESSA, login to your Dell Account. It is important to be logged in so you can open
and save solution configurations. Login through the My Account link located at the top of the
www.dell.com/calc website.

Refer to the steps in the previous section for account creation instructions.
To access ESSA, go to www.dell.com/calc and click Start ESSA.
On the New Solution window, enter the following:
Name for the solution you are building
Note: Solution Configuration is the name of the solution by default. It can be changed to any
name you would like to call your solution.

AC Input Voltage
Temperature
Kilowatt Hour Cost

Click OK.

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To help build your solution, ESSA provides several product options you can add to your solution.
To add a product, click the Step 1: Add tab.

Select the product category, such as Servers as shown in the following example.

Select a product subcategory, such as Shared Infrastructure as shown in the following example.

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Click Add to Solution under the product to add it to the solution.

To configure the settings of the individual products, click the Step 2: Configure tab to specify the
settings of each of the selected products.

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3 Metrics

3.1 Solution configuration

When adding products to your solution, the solution configuration will display the estimated power
and airflow for the entire solution. These results are based on the initial configurations first entered
when creating the new solution, and the different products that are added to the solution. You can
change the original
configurations at any time by
selecting Options from the
Solution Configuration menu. If
a metric has an asterisk (*) noted
beside it, hover the pointer over
the asterisk for additional
information about the item.
To view any errors in the
solution, select the error
information link on the Solution
Configuration window.
To create a new solution, click
New on the Solution
Configuration window. Save
your current solution before
creating a new solution,
otherwise all settings for the
previous solution will be lost.
See Saving a solution.

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The Solution Configuration window provides the following information:
Item Unit(s) Description
Kilowatt Hour Cost USD ($) User configurable value through Options in the
Solution Configuration window; used to calculate
Estimated Annual Energy Cost (Continual Operation)
output in the PSU Help Me Choose pop-up.
Total Input Power Watts (W) The estimation of the power consumption of the
solution under the user configurable workload
BTU per hour condition and parameters selected on the Solution
(BTU/h) Configuration window for each of the products
included in the solution. This includes all power
conversion efficiencies, including power supply and
voltage regulators, and fan power of the products
and/or components included.
Total Input Current Amperes Based upon the Total Input Power and the Input
(amps) Voltage selected.
Sound Power Level bels The upper limit A-weighted sound power level (LwA-
UL) calculated per section 4.4.2 of ISO 9296 (1988)
and measured in accordance with ISO 7779 (1999).
This estimation is based upon the Total Input Power
of the solution under the user configurable workload
condition and parameters selected on the Solution
Configuration window for each of the products
included in the solution.
Note: Sound Power Level (Partial):* represents
incomplete metrics for sound power due to one or
more products not having this information.
Airflow Rate Liters per The total volume of air that is moved through the
second (l/s) solution under the user configurable workload
condition and parameters selected on the Solution
Cubic Feet Configuration window for each of the products
per Minute included in the solution.
(CFM) Note: Airflow Rate (Partial):* represents incomplete
metrics for airflow rate due to one or more products
not having this information.
Total Weight Kilograms Represents sourcebook values for a fully loaded
(kg) product or maximum weight for each of the products
in the solution.
Pounds (lb)

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3.1.1 Saving a solution
Once a solution is configured, you can save the configuration to refer to it later. You will need a Dell
account in order to save a solution. If you do not have a Dell account, refer to Before getting started.
To save a solution, you must first correctly configure your browser settings as shown in Before getting
started. If you do not make these changes, you will not be able to save a configuration.
Click Save, enter your email and password, and click Sign in. If you have forgotten you password, click
Forgot Password and follow the instructions. To create an account, click Create an Account and
follow the instructions in Before getting started. To open a saved solution, click Open for a list of
saved solutions.

Note: It is highly recommended you save your solution configuration often to prevent solution
configuration loss.

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3.1.2 Opening a saved solution
You can open a saved solution to review or modify it.
To open a saved solution, click Open.

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The Open Solution window lists your solutions.

Click the name of the Solution Configuration you would like to open.

3.1.3 Printing a solution

After creating a solution, you can print the solution summary. To print a solution, click Print.

You do not need to save a solution in order to print it. When you select Print, the Print window opens
and displays the solution summary information, a legal notice, and three options for printing. The
options are Print, Open as PDF, and Export to Excel.
3.1.4 Renaming a saved solution
Once you save a solution, it can be renamed and saved. This is similar to saving a document and
renaming the document and saving on your PC.

Open a saved solution per Opening a saved solution.

Once the solution is opened click Options.

In the following pop-up you will have the ability to change the name of your solution and save it by
clicking OK.

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3.2 Product configuration
Each product that you add to the solution has its own configurations that need to be specified. The
available configurable options will vary based on what the product is. To configure a product, click the
products name in the Solution Configuration window, or click the Step 2: Configure tab. Limited
Configuration displays only the items specifically pertaining to hardware configurations. Full
Configuration displays all available options for the product including hardware, software, service
plans, and so on.
Note: To create an orderable solution and to solve all errors within a solution, use Full Configuration.

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The product configuration window provides the following information:
Item Unit(s) Description
Input Power Watts (W) The estimation of the power consumption of
the product under the user configurable
BTU per hour workload condition and parameters selected
(BTU/h) on the Solution Configuration window. For
rack and tower servers and total chassis input
power (such as the M1000e), this includes all
infrastructure aspects like fans and power
supply efficiencies as well as any other
efficiency for any of the products and/or
components included. For blade or node
systems, this represents the DC rated value as
there are no active components like power
supplies or fans.
Maximum Potential Watts (W) Representative of the estimated power
Power consumption of the product under maximum
BTU per hour usage conditions; the most power intensive
(BTU/h) workload for the configuration defined on the
Solution Configuration window.
Input Current Amperes (amps) Based on the selected Input Power and the
Voltage.
Sound Power Level bels The upper limit A-weighted sound power level
(LwA-UL) calculated per section 4.4.2 of ISO
9296 (1988) and measured in accordance with
ISO 7779 (1999). This estimation is based on
the Input Power of the product under the user
configurable workload condition and
parameters selected on the Solution
Configuration window.
Airflow Rate liters per second (l/s) The total volume of air that is moved through
the product under the user configurable
Cubic Feet per workload condition and parameters selected
Minute (CFM) on the Solution Configuration window.
Weight Kilograms (kg) Represents values for a fully loaded product or
maximum weight of that product.
Pounds (lb)
Air Temperature Celsius (C) The amount that the air temperature increases
Rise when moving through the product under the
Fahrenheit (F) user configurable workload condition and
parameters selected on the Solution
Configuration window.
Power Supply Watts (W) The maximum power that a power supply
Capacity configuration can support.
BTU per hour
(BTU/h)

Note: Different products will have different options, workloads, and metrics. Not all metrics will be
available for all products and the metrics available for a product can change based on availability.

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Sample metrics for the Dell PowerEdge VRTX solution

Sample metrics for the Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis

Sample metrics for the Dell PowerEdge R720 server

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To modify or add specific items to a product configuration, click the drop-down arrow for the item
you want to modify to list the available options. Click the desired option.

3.3 Workload for servers

In product configuration for the servers, there is the option to select a workload of transactional,
computational, or memory intensive. Intended workload will impact the product configuration.
Workload Description
Computational High CPU

Minimal memory
Transactional Scaled ~ 50% CPU & 50% Memory
100% = 50/50
50% = 25/25
Etc.
Memory Intensive Minimal CPU

High memory

Note: Adjusting CPU loading is only available in the transactional option. Workload does not apply to
other areas beyond servers since power consumption is less dependent on utilization workload.

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3.4 Power supply Help Me Choose
Based on the products in the solution and the configurations made, ESSA recommends the estimated
ideal available power supply option for many products. Under the Power Supply configuration is a
Help Me Choose link. Click this link to see the available options and the ESSA recommended option,
which is highlighted. If Help Me Choose is not listed, it is not available for that product.

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Sample power supply Help Me Choose

The power supply Help Me Choose provides the following information.

Item Unit(s) Description
Estimated Input Watts (W) The estimation of the power consumption of the product
Power At Workload under the user configurable workload condition and
parameters selected on the Solution Configuration
window. For rack and tower servers and total chassis input
power (such as the M1000e), this includes all infrastructure
aspects like fans and power supply efficiencies as well as
any other efficiency for any of the products and/or
components included. For blade or node systems, this
represents the DC rated value as there are no active
components like power supplies or fans.
Estimated Watts (W) Representative of the estimated power consumption of the
Maximum Potential product under maximum usage conditions; the most
Power power intensive workload for the configuration defined on
the Solution Configuration window.
Estimated Annual Estimated energy costs when a system is operating as
Energy Cost configured for 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
(Continual Separate cost estimates are provided for both Input Power
Operation) at Workload and Potential Power cases on products
supporting these metrics.

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4 FAQ

4.1 General

4.1.1 What is ESSA and what is it used for?

The Dell Energy Smart Solution Advisor (ESSA) is a tool that estimates power and cooling requirements
for servers, storage and networking components. ESSA is for estimation purposes only. For situations
that require a high degree of accuracy, testing actual hardware is recommended.

4.1.2 How do I create a new solution configuration?

There are two ways to create a new solution:

On the Dell ESSA main page (www.dell.com/calc), click the Start ESSA link. This will open a
new window with legal information and options for you to enter in a solution name, input
voltage, temperature preference, and kilowatt hour cost. Click OK to accept the terms of use
and options entered.
Click New on the Solution Configuration window, and click OK to start a new solution.

Refer to Solution configuration.

4.1.3 Can I change the options I entered when I started the solution?
Yes. Click Options on the Solution Configuration window to change any value that was first entered
when starting the solution. Click OK to save changes.
Refer to Solution configuration.

4.1.4 How do I add products to a solution configuration?

There are two main tabs to the Dell ESSA tool:

Step 1: Add
Step 2: Configure

If you are just starting a solution, youll be on the Step 1: Add tab, but you can also get back to this
view by clicking the Step 1: Add tab at any time. The Step 1: Add tab has the following subareas:

Racks & Infrastructure

Servers
Storage
Networking

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Click on one of these options and youll see a new set of subareas below each product type. For
example, if you click Servers, youll see the following options:

Modular Solutions
Rack Servers
Tower Servers
Shared Infrastructure

To add a modular server to the solution, click the Modular Solutions sub-tab to see a list of modular
chassis and servers. To add a PowerEdge M1000e Blade Chassis to the solution, click Add to Solution
below the description. To add blades to this chassis, click on any of the blades associated with this
chassis. For example, click Add to Solution below PowerEdge M620. A pop-up window will ask which
chassis to add this server to.
Refer to Solution configuration.

4.1.5 How do I remove products from a solution configuration?

Next to each product in the solution, there is a trashcan icon. Click this icon to remove the product
from the solution.
Note: Removing racks and chassis will remove all items that are currently associated to them. Once
deleted, there is no way to retrieve the specific product configuration changes that were made.

4.1.6 Can I change the quantity of products in a solution configuration?

Yes. Next to each product there is a text box that allows you to enter a different quantity (1 is default).
Click the text box next to the product you want to change, change the number, and click Update
Quantity.

4.1.7 How do I save a configuration?

Click Save on the Solution Configuration window, enter your email and password, and click Sign in. If
you have forgotten you password, click the Forgot Password link and follow instructions. To create an
account, click the Create an Account link and follow instructions.
Note: In order to save a solution configuration, add the ESSA website address to the trusted sites for
your browser. If Internet Explorer version 9 or above, compatibility mode may need to be selected.
Refer to Saving a solution.

4.1.8 How do I open a saved configuration?

Note: Be sure to save and/or print your current configuration before opening a new one.
Refer to Opening a saved solution.

4.1.9 Can I print a solution?

Yes, you do have the capability of printing solutions from ESSA.
Refer to Printing a solution.

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4.1.10 What does error(s) mean and how do I fix it?
If you click the error(s) information link in the Solutions Configuration window, a description of the
errors is displayed. Based on the error description, you can fix an error by following steps based on the
description of the error.
Note: Use the Full Configuration to close all errors and make an orderable solution.

4.1.11 What do the metrics for a solution configuration mean?

Refer to Solution configuration.

4.1.12 What does the * indicate?

The * indicates that there is additional information available about the content previous to the *. In
order to access this additional information, move the mouse over the star to open a pop-up
containing the additional information.
Refer to Solution configuration.

4.1.13 Why do I see some metrics on some products and not others?
Metrics that are on some products and not others are normally not applicable to that product or the
metrics are not available for that product at this time.

4.1.14 Why can I not save a solution? After login I am directed to the Dell
Premier site and nothing is saved.
Verify that:

Browser has www.dell.com and essa.us.dell.com as sites under your trusted sites. Select Tools
Security Trusted Sites.
If you have a version of Windows Internet Explorer 9 or above and are having issues with
viewing the pages, ensure you are accessing ESSA in compatibility mode. Select Tools
Compatibility View.

Refer to Before getting started.

4.1.15 Why when opening a saved solution, the $/kWh incorrectly

displays 0 value?
This is an intermittent issue in ESSA and will be fixed in future releases. In order to temporarily resolve
the issue, resave the solution and re-open it. Check the $/kWh again and the value should be
corrected.

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4.1.16 Why after a certain period of inactive time on the ESSA site, my
unsaved solution no longer is available and I cannot add
additional products to the solution?
The connection to the site information has timed out. Refresh the page and rebuild the solution. Best
practice is to save critical solutions on a frequent regular basis.

4.2 Configuring product options with Dell ESSA

4.2.1 How do I configure options for a product?

After adding a product to a solution, you can then configure the product. In the Solution Configuration
window, select the name of the product that you would like to configure to display the different
configuration options. The two types of configurations are limited and full. Limited Configuration is
restricted to just the hardware configurations themselves. Full Configuration contains hardware as well
as software options and service plans.
Refer to Product configuration.

4.2.2 Why do I see some metrics on some products and not others?
Some metrics are only applicable or available for certain products.

4.2.3 What are the different workloads?

Transactional, Computational, and Memory Intensive are the different workloads for servers.
Refer to Workload for servers.

4.2.4 How do I use the Power Supply Help Me Choose pop-up?

Refer to Power supply Help Me Choose pop-up.

4.3 Other Frequently Asked Questions

4.3.1 Which Dell products are available in Dell ESSA?

The Dell ESSA main page lists the supported products, which includes blade, rack, and tower servers,
storage, and rack enclosures.
Note: Future releases of ESSA will support more Dell products. Visit www.dell.com/calc to learn more.

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4.3.2 What if a product is no longer being sold, will it be available in Dell
ESSA?
Yes, certain products that are no longer sold are available in ESSA under the Archived section. These
archived items are available for comparisons and capability checking only.
Note: All errors should be resolved before adding an archived product to a solution.

4.3.3 Can I configure the solution at other temperatures other than

25C/77F?
Not at this time. 25C/77F is the environment in which the solution metrics values generated by ESSA
are valid.

4.3.4 Can I configure different servers within the solution to different

input voltages?
Not at this time. 110V and 220V are the environments in which the solution metrics values are available
in ESSA.

4.3.5 Are DC power supply units (PSUs) supported in Dell ESSA?

Not at this time. However, if the DC power supply has the same wattage, efficiency, and is constructed
of the same materials as an available AC power supply, the AC power supply values can be used for
the DC power supply.

4.3.6 Why is the PSU Help Me Choose only available for some products
but not others?
The Help Me Choose option is only available at this time for certain products. Help Me Choose will be
available for more products In future releases of ESSA.

4.3.7 How can I provide feedback to Dell about Dell ESSA?

Use the Submit Feedback link on the ESSA web page under Solution Advisor. Click the Submit
Feedback link to submit feedback in the pop-up window.
Note: Enter your email address to receive a reply to your feedback.

4.3.8 What is the difference between Limited Configuration and Full

Configuration?
Limited Configuration is restricted to only hardware configurations options. Full Configuration
contains hardware configuration options as well as software, OS, and service support configuration
options.

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5 Glossary

5.1 General

5.1.1 Amp
Otherwise known as Ampere. A unit of electrical current which is a measure of the amount of electric
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charge passing a point in an electric circuit per unit time with 6.241 10 electrons, or one coulomb
per second constituting one ampere.

5.1.2 bels
A unit of sound measurement equal to 10 decibels.

5.1.3 btu/h
British Thermal Unit/hour, unit of energy equal to about 1055 joules.

5.1.4 CFM
Cubic Feet per Minute, unit of airflow.

5.1.5 Decibels
Unit of sound. Ratio of a physical quantity relative to a specified or implied reference level.

5.1.6 kWh
Kilowatt hour, a unit of energy equal to 1000 watt hours or 3.6 megajoules.

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6 Revision History

Version Date Comments

1.0 August 2013 Initial Release.
1.1 November 2013 Added additional information for browser
settings, Dell account creation, and login
to section 1 Before Getting Started and
section 2 Getting Started.
1.2 February 2014 Added information to Before getting
started and updated image.
Added section Renaming a saved solution.

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