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Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

T610 Volatility Chart Continued.

How is data input to this memory?

Planar, Poweredge T610

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

 

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader. System

System BIOS SPI Flash

loaded with arbitrary data in firmware memory would not operate. Future firmware releases may add support

 

for recovery of a bad/corrupted BIOS ROM image via the iDRAC (administrator privilege plus specific firmware,

 

binary, and commands)

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

LOM Configuration Data

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader. LOMs loaded

 

with arbitrary data in firmware memory would not operate.

iDRAC6 Controller ROM

N/A

How is this memory write protected?

How is the memory cleared?

Planar, Poweredge T610

System BIOS SPI Flash

Software write protected

Not possible with any utilities or applications and

system is not functional if corrupted/removed.

 

 

 

Not explicitly protected but special applications

 

LOM Configuration Data

are needed to communicate through the LOMs to

Not user clearable

 

reprogram this ROM.

 

iDRAC6 Controller ROM

Protected permanently by hardware

Not clearable

iDRAC6 Controller RAM

n/a

iDRAC reset

System CPLD

Requires special system-specific utility

Not possible with any utilities or applications and

system is not functional if corrupted/removed.

 

 

System CPLD

It's not accessible

Not clearable

iDRAC6 Express Internal

Writes are proxied through a temporary iDRAC

 

scratchpad RAM and not directly made from an OS or

Not user clearable

Flash

OS application.

 

 

 

System RAM

OS control

Reboot or power down system

TPM ID EEPROM

HW read only

Not - read only

(Plug in module only)

 

 

TPM Binding EEPROM

Locked by BIOS from physical access by anyone after

N/A - BIOS control only

(on China planar only)

boot

 

iDRAC6 SDRAM

n/a

AC cycle for BMC OS and reset / power off server for

VGA frame buffer

 

 

iDRAC6 FRU

Writes controlled by iDRAC embedded OS

EPPID is not clearable

 

 

Not possible with any utilities or applications and

iDRAC6 Boot Block

iDRAC embedded OS control of the write protection.

iDRAC does not function as expected if corrupted/

Flash

removed. Lifecycle log is clearable only in a factory

 

 

 

environment. SEL is user clearable.

Trusted Platform Module

SW write protected

F2 setup option

chipset

CMOS

N/A - BIOS only control

Planar NVRAM_CLR jumper or remove AC cord, remove cover, remove coin cell battery. Wait for 30 seconds, replace battery, cover, and then AC cord.

F2 system setup option to restore defaults

2.5" backplane or 3.5" Backplane

Storage Controller Processor

Embedded firmware only writeable through controlled iDRAC methods

Not possible with any utilities or applications and backplane does not function as expected if corrupted/ removed.

control panel

Internal USB

OS control

OS control format

Internal SD Module

Only by SD card write-protect switch.

OS control format

Power Supply

 

 

PSU Microcontroller

Protected by the embedded microcontroller. Special keys are used by special vendor-provided utilities to unlock the ROM with various CRC checks during load.

N/A - not in-system clearable

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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.