Installing System Components

3Remove the power supply(s). See "Removing a Power Supply."

4Remove all expansion cards and the integrated storage controller card. See "Removing an Expansion Card" and "Removing the Integrated Storage Controller Card."

5Remove the two expansion-card risers. See "Removing an Expansion-Card Riser."

6If installed, remove the iDRAC6 Enterprise card. See "Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card."

7If installed, remove the NIC hardware key from the system board. See "NIC Hardware Key."

8Disconnect and remove the fan assembly. See "Cooling Fans."

9Disconnect all cables from the system board.

10Remove the system board assembly:

a Pull up the spring-loaded blue retention pin located in the center of the system board, and then slide the system board assembly toward the front end of the chassis.

CAUTION: Do not lift the system board assembly by grasping a memory module, processor, or other components.

bGrasp the system board assembly by the blue and black storage card guides, or the edges of the system board tray, and lift the assembly from the chassis. See Figure 3-24.

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A03, 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.

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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.

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