Dell M910 manual Tables

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Dell

 

 

 

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Chipset

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25

 

8.1

Intel 7500 I/O Hub (IOH)

25

 

8.2

IOH QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)

25

 

8.3

PCI EXPRESS GENERATION 2

25

 

8.4

Direct Media Interface (DMI)

25

 

8.5

Intel I/O Controller Hub 10 (ICH10)

25

 

8.6

PCI Express Mezzanine Connectors

26

9

BIOS

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27

 

9.1

Overview

27

 

9.2

Supported ACPI States

27

10 Embedded Gigabit Ethernet Controllers on Motherboard (LOM)

28

11 I/O Mezzanine Card Options

29

 

11.1

Overview

29

 

11.2

Options

29

12

Storage

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30

 

12.1

Drives

30

 

12.2

Hard Disk Drive Carriers

30

 

12.3

Empty Drive Bays

30

 

12.4

Diskless Configuration Support

30

 

12.5

RAID Configurations

31

 

12.6

Storage Controllers

31

 

12.6.1

SATA Repeater

31

 

12.6.2

PERC6/i

32

 

12.6.3

PERC H200

32

 

12.6.4

PERC H700

32

 

12.7

LED Indicators

32

 

12.8

Optical Drives

32

13

Video (PCI Video)

33

14

Rack Information

34

15

Operating Systems

35

16

Virtualization

36

 

16.1

Overview

36

 

16.2

Advanced Infrastructure Manager by Scalent

36

 

16.3

Vizioncore

37

17

Systems Management

38

 

17.1

Overview

38

 

17.2

Server Management

38

 

17.3

Embedded Server Management

39

 

17.4

Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator

39

 

17.5

The iDRAC6 Enterprise

40

 

17.6

Chassis Management Controller (CMC)

41

18

Peripherals

42

 

18.1

USB peripherals

42

 

18.2

External Storage

42

Tables

Table 1.

Product Comparisons

6

Table 2.

Product Features

10

Table 3.

Operating and Storage Conditions

15

Table 4.

Typical Configuration Used in Testing

16

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M910 specifications

The Dell M910 is a powerful and versatile rack server designed for high-performance computing and data-intensive applications. This server is particularly well-suited for organizations looking to optimize their IT infrastructure for demanding workloads. It boasts an array of features, technologies, and characteristics that make it a reliable choice for enterprises seeking robust performance and scalability.

At the heart of the Dell M910 is its ability to support multi-core Intel Xeon processors. This technology allows the server to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, making it ideal for virtualization, database management, and other resource-heavy applications. The M910's processor options deliver a significant increase in performance, enabling businesses to run the latest software efficiently without bottlenecks.

In terms of memory, the M910 offers substantial capacity and speed, supporting up to 1.5TB of DDR3 RAM across 18 DIMM slots. This extensive memory complements the processing capabilities, ensuring that applications run smoothly and that users experience minimal latency. Coupled with advanced memory technologies, the M910 can easily handle large datasets and complex computations.

Another standout feature of the Dell M910 is its storage capabilities. The server supports a range of hard drives and solid-state drives, allowing organizations to tailor their storage solutions to meet their unique needs. With multiple drive configurations, including RAID options, businesses can ensure data redundancy and improve access speeds, crucial for mission-critical applications.

The design of the M910 emphasizes ease of management and maintenance. Dell's OpenManage systems management tools provide comprehensive monitoring and control, allowing IT administrators to easily manage server health, performance, and security. This feature streamlines the maintenance process, reducing downtime and promoting efficiency.

Moreover, the M910 is built with energy efficiency in mind. Utilizing advanced power management technologies, it not only reduces overall power consumption but also helps organizations lower their operational costs. This is increasingly important for businesses aiming to minimize their environmental footprint while maintaining high performance.

In conclusion, the Dell M910 is an exemplary rack server that combines powerful processing capabilities, extensive memory options, versatile storage configurations, and advanced management tools. With its focus on performance, scalability, and reliability, it meets the needs of modern enterprises and positions them well for future growth. Whether for virtualization, data analysis, or other demanding workloads, the Dell M910 proves to be a formidable choice for organizations aiming to leverage technology effectively.