Dell M710 manual Storage Hard Drive Overview / Description, Storage Controllers

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Dell™ PowerEdge™ M710 Technical Guidebook

Section 11. Storage

A. Hard Drive Overview / Description

The PowerEdge M710 supports 4 2.5" hard drives. These drives can be either SAS or SSD.

RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 are supported as long as a RAID card is included.

Hard Disk Drive Carriers

Hard drives must use the new Dell Hannibal drive carrier for 2.5" drives.

Empty Drive Bays

For the slots that are not occupied by drives, a carrier blank is provided to maintain proper cooling, maintain a uniform appearance to the unit, and provide EMI shielding.

Diskless Configuration Support

The system supports diskless configuration with no storage controller installed in the system.

Hard Drive LED Indicators

Each disk drive carrier has two LED indicators visible from the front of the system. One is a green LED for disk activity and the other is a bi-color (green/amber) LED for status information. The activity LED is driven by the disk drive during normal operation. The bi-color LED is controlled by the SEP device on the backplane. Both LEDs are used to indicate certain conditions under direction of a storage controller.

B. Storage Controllers

The PowerEdge M710 will support a variety of RAID cards:

• CERC6 - The M710 supports this card with 128MB of RAID cache.

section 12. Video

A. Overview / Description

The PowerEdge M710 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) incorporates an integrated video subsystem, connected to the 32-bit PCI interface of the ICH9. This logic is based on the Matrox G200 with 8MB of cache. The device only supports 2D graphics. The video device outputs are multiplexed between the front and rear video ports. If a monitor is connected to the front video connector, it will take precedence over the rear connection, thereby removing the display from the rear connection.

The PowerEdge M710 system supports the following 2D graphics video modes:

resolution

refresh rate (Hz)

Color Depth (bit)

 

 

 

640 x 480

60, 72, 75, 85

8, 16, 32

 

 

 

800 x 600

56, 60, 72, 75, 85

8, 16, 32

 

 

 

1024 x 768

60, 72, 75, 85

8, 16, 32

 

 

 

1152 x 864

75

8, 16, 32

 

 

 

1280 x 1024

60, 75, 85

8, 16

 

 

 

1280 x 1024

60

32

 

 

 

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M710 specifications

The Dell M710, part of the PowerEdge server line, represents a robust and scalable solution for businesses seeking efficient and reliable performance. This model, designed for remote and branch office deployments, brings together innovative technologies and exceptional features, catering to the needs of a wide range of IT environments.

One of the main highlights of the Dell M710 is its energy-efficient design, which helps organizations reduce operational costs while maintaining powerful server performance. The M710 is equipped with Intel Xeon processors that provide multi-core capabilities, enabling it to efficiently handle demanding workloads. With support for the latest processors, users can leverage increased performance and improved power efficiency.

In terms of memory, the M710 supports a substantial amount of RAM, allowing enterprises to run multiple applications and services concurrently without experiencing slowdowns. The server features advanced memory technologies that optimize performance, making it suitable for virtualization, database management, and other resource-intensive tasks.

Storage in the Dell M710 is versatile, accommodating various configurations that include both HDDs and SSDs. This flexibility in storage options allows users to tailor their storage solutions to meet specific performance and capacity requirements. Moreover, the server is designed to support RAID configurations, enhancing data protection and improving performance for critical applications.

The M710 also integrates advanced virtualization features, simplifying the deployment and management of virtual machines. With support for technologies like VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, organizations can maximize their hardware utilization, streamline resource management, and enhance scalability.

Connectivity and networking are robust in the Dell M710, featuring multiple Ethernet ports and options for advanced networking technologies, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI. This allows for efficient data transfer and communication across networks, ensuring that businesses can maintain seamless operations.

Security is another pivotal aspect of the M710, with built-in features that safeguard data and protect against unauthorized access. From hardware-based security elements to advanced management tools, Dell ensures that the M710 meets enterprise-level security standards.

In summary, the Dell M710 stands out as a highly capable server model, blending energy efficiency, substantial processing power, versatile storage options, advanced virtualization capabilities, robust connectivity, and essential security features. This combination makes it an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure and support their growing business needs. With its competitive edge, the M710 continues to be a trusted option for a variety of deployment scenarios.