EnergySMART Enablement, Acoustics | Dell R610 specification

Dell™ PowerEdge™ R610 Technical Guidebook

G. EnergySMART Enablement

The 11G family implements aspects of Dell’s new Energy Smart strategy.

Major differences include:

•Discontinuing Energy Smart-branded servers with limited configurations and instead offering

Energy Smart components on a portfolio level, such as high capacity and Energy Smart power supplies

•Allowing customers to order either a lowest power footprint configuration or a best performance-per-watt configuration

•Offering Energy Smart selected components such as DIMMs or hard drives, but not “cherry picking" or screening individual manufacturers' components based on energy consumption.

H.Acoustics

The acoustical design of the PowerEdge R610 reflects the following:

•Adherence to Dell’s high sound-quality standards. Sound quality is different from sound power level and sound pressure level in that it describes how humans respond to annoyances in sound, like whistles, hums, etc. One of the sound quality metrics in the Dell specification is prominence ratio of a tone, and this is listed in the table below.

•Office environment acoustics. Compare the values for LpA in the table below and note that they are lower than ambient noise levels of typical office environments.

•Hardware configurations affect system noise levels. Dell’s advanced thermal control provides for optimized cooling with varying hardware configurations. Most typical configurations will perform as listed in the table below. However some less typical configurations and components can result in higher noise levels, for example, a system configured with a PERC6/E card (noted in table below). (Please note that dBA values are not additive.)

•Noise ramp and descent at bootup.

•Fan speeds, hence noise levels, ramp during the boot process in order to add a layer of protection for component cooling in the case that the system were not to boot properly.

•The power supplies are passive in the R610, that is, they contain no internal fans.

After power is connected to the power supplies, initialization of power supply communication with the server’s fan control firmware takes place and assesses if cooling is required in standby mode. It is therefore normal for chassis fan #1 to operate at full speed for approximately 30 seconds after power is connected to the system. The fan will ramp down to a full stop after this time period in < 25° C ambient conditions.

R610 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge R610 is a 1U rack server that combines outstanding performance with advanced management features, making it ideal for enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. Introduced as part of Dell’s 11th generation of servers, the R610 is designed to meet demanding workloads while optimizing energy consumption.

One of the main features of the R610 is its dual-socket capability, supporting up to two Intel Xeon 5500 or 5600 series processors. This allows significant scaling of compute power, enabling users to run multiple applications concurrently without a hitch. The server supports up to 192 GB of DDR3 memory with 18 DIMM slots, providing ample bandwidth for memory-intensive workloads.

Storage flexibility is another hallmark of the R610. It offers a choice of up to six 2.5-inch SAS, SATA, or solid-state drives, which allows for impressive storage capacities and the option for RAID configurations. This ensures data integrity and high availability, catering to the needs of various applications from databases to virtual environments.

The Dell R610 introduces advanced virtualization technologies, with support for VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, making it an excellent choice for virtualized environments. With the option to deploy multiple virtual machines on a single physical server, organizations can maximize resource allocation and reduce costs.

In terms of management, the R610 is equipped with the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) which provides out-of-band management capabilities. This feature allows administrators to monitor system health, perform firmware updates, and manage hardware without the need for physical access to the server.

Energy efficiency is a notable characteristic of the R610, complying with Energy Star requirements. It utilizes lower power consumption components and features such as dynamic power management, which adjusts the power usage based on real-time workload demand. This characteristic contributes to lower operational costs and a reduced environmental footprint.

The Dell PowerEdge R610 excels in providing an optimal balance of performance, manageability, and energy efficiency, making it a powerful tool for IT environments that demand reliability and scalability. Its robust feature set and support for virtualization technologies position it as a favorable choice for businesses looking to enhance their IT infrastructure efficiently.