Power Supply Specifications

Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

•PSU / VR efficiency improvements

•Switching regulators instead of linear regulators

•Closed loop thermal throttling

•Increased rear venting / 3D venting

•PWM fans with an increased number of fan zones and configuration-dependent fan speeds

•Use of DDR3 memory (lower voltage than DDR2, UDIMM support)

•CPU VR dynamic phase shedding

•Random time interval for system starting allowing an entire rack to power on without exceeding the available power

•Allows an entire rack to power on without exceeding the available power

•BIOS Power/Performance options page

•BIOS-based CPU P-state manager (power management in a virtualized environment)

•Ability to slow down or throttle memory

•Ability to disable a CPU core

•Ability to turn off items not being used (i.e., USB ports, Embedded NICs, unused PCIe lanes, etc.)

•Option to run PCIe at Gen1 speeds instead of Gen2

B. Power Supply Specifications

The base redundant system consists of one hot-swap 570W Energy Smart power supply in a 1+1 configuration. An 870W High Output power supply is also available.

The power supplies connect indirectly to the planar via the Power Distribution Board (PDB). There is a power cable that connects between the PDB and the backplane. Another cable also connects the PDB to the optical and/or tape drives. The PS bay sheet metal is formed as key to prevent unsupported power supply from being installed in a PowerEdge T610 system.

Starting with this generation of Dell servers, the power supplies no longer have a FRU (Field Replaceable Units) EEPROM; FRU data is now stored in the memory of the PSU Microcontroller. Additionally, the PSU Firmware can now be updated by the iDRAC over the PMBus. Power is “soft-switched,” allowing power cycling via a switch on the front of the system enclosure, or via software control (through server management functions). The power system is compatible with industry standards, such as ACPI and the Microsoft® Windows Server® H/W Design Guide.

In a single power supply configuration, the power supply is installed in PS1 location and a blank module (metal cover) is installed in PS2 location for factory consistency. Electrically, the system can operate with a single power supply in either bay.

Figure: PowerEdge T610 Power Supply

T610 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T610 is a versatile tower server that caters to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses as well as remote offices. Designed to deliver a balance of performance, reliability, and expandability, the T610 is notable for its ease of use and management features.

Equipped with Intel’s Xeon processor, the T610 supports dual-socket configurations allowing users to install a pair of processors to boost computational power. This configuration can accommodate a wide range of Xeon CPUs, thus making it adaptable to various workloads. The system can support up to 192 GB of DDR3 memory in 18 DIMM slots, providing ample RAM for demanding applications and virtualization tasks.

The T610 offers several storage options inclusive of both hard disk drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The server features up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays or up to twelve 2.5-inch bays, giving users flexibility in terms of capacity and performance. It supports RAID configurations, enabling data redundancy and improved performance, and provides several RAID controller options, ensuring data integrity.

One of the standout aspects of the T610 is its management capabilities, facilitated by the Dell OpenManage suite. This comprehensive management tool allows for easy monitoring, configuring, and updating of server hardware and firmware. The integrated iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) enables remote management, which is essential for maintenance and troubleshooting, especially in environments where physical access may be limited.

With robust network features, the T610 is equipped with integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Additional network interface cards can be added for increased bandwidth and redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity. The server is also designed with various expansion slots including PCIe, giving the flexibility to adapt to future needs by adding more functionality through expansion cards.

Furthermore, energy efficiency is a key consideration in the design of the T610. It features energy-efficient power supplies and components that help reduce overall operational costs while minimizing environmental impact.

The Dell PowerEdge T610 serves as an efficient and reliable solution for businesses looking for a balance of power, flexibility, and manageability in their server infrastructure. Whether for file sharing, application hosting, or virtualization, the T610 provides the essential features needed to support a growing business landscape.