Documentation Overview, Description, and List

Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

Section 20. Documentation

A. Overview, Description, and List

The PowerEdge T610 uses the new enterprise documentation set. The following is a summary of some of the documents slated for the PowerEdge T610 product. For the complete list of documents, including language requirements and delivery scheduling, refer to the Documentation Matrix and the Documentation Milestones in the InfoDev Functional Publications Plan.

•Getting Started Guide: This guide provides initial setup steps, a list of key system features, and technical specifications. This document is required for certain worldwide regulatory submittals. This guide is printed and shipped with the system, and is also available in PDF format on the Dell support site.

•Hardware Owner’s Manual: This document provides troubleshooting and remove/replace procedures, as well as information on the System Setup program, system messages, codes, and indicators. This document is provided to customers in HTML and PDF format at the Dell support site.

•System Information Label: The system information label documents the system board layout and system jumper settings and is located on the system cover. Text is minimized due to space limitations and translation considerations. The label size is standardized across platforms.

•Information Update: This is a PDF document that provides information on late changes and issues having significant customer impact which were discovered after document signoff.

•General System Information Placemat: This is a paper document that is provided with every system. The document provides general information about the system, including software license agreement information and the location of the service tag.

•Rack Placemat: This is a paper document that is provided with the rack kits. The document provides an overview of procedures for setting up the rack.

•Tower-to-Rack Conversion Guide: This is a PDF document available on the Dell support site that provides instructions on how to convert PowerEdge T610 from a tower configuration to a rack configuration.

Section 21. Packaging Options

Packaging Provide packaging to support system

Packaging should incorporate keyboard, mouse, bezel, Doc, CDs, rails

•Will not bag the server in outbound pack

•Multi-pack rails targeted to go in a box within the multi-pack but investigation underway for a separate box for ease of customer staging

•Accessory tray needs a cover and icon showing contents

•Doc Box – separate box within the main box containing import documentation and software (OS, OM, etc.)

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.