Dell™ PowerEdge™ M710 Technical Guidebook

Unified Server Configurator (UEFI 2.1) support

Power management support including DBS, Power Inventory and multiple Power Profiles

The PowerEdge M710 BIOS does not support the following:

Embedded Diagnostics (embedded in MASER)

BIOS language localization

BIOS recovery after bad flash (but can be recovered from iDRAC6 Express)

B. I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)

What is I2C? A simple bi-directional 2-wire bus for efficient inter-integrated circuit control. All 2IC-bus compatible devices incorporate an on-chip interface which allows them to communicate directly with each other via the I2C-bus. This design concept solves the many interfacing problems encountered when designing digital control circuits. These I2C devices perform communication functions between intelligent control devices (e.g., microcontrollers), general-purpose circuits (e.g., LCD drivers, remote I/O ports, memories), and application-oriented circuits.

Section 9. Embedded NICs/LOMs

A. Overview/Description

Embedded Gigabit Ethernet Controllers with TCP Offload Engine (TOE) support. Four embedded Broadcom 5709C dual-port LAN controllers are on the M710 planar as independent Gigabit Ethernet interface devices. The following information details the features of the LAN devices.

x4 PCI Express Gen2-capable interface

The M710 operates this controller at Gen1 speed

Integrated MAC and PHY 3072x18 Byte context memory

64KB receive buffer

TOE (TCP Offload Engine)

iSCSI controller (enabled through an optional hardware key)

RDMA controller (RNIC) (enabled post-RTS through an optional hardware key)

NC-SI (Network Controller-Sideband Interface) connection for manageability

Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

PXE 2.0 remote boot

iSCSI boot

IPv4 and IPv6 support

Bare metal deployment support

ISCSI offload - Used for offloading ISCI traffic as an ISCSI accelerator/HBA

Section 10. Mezzanine Card Slots

A. Overview / Description

The PowerEdge M710 contains 4 PCIe x8 Gen 2 mezzanine card slots. Each card is a dual port. Every PowerEdge M710 blade can support up to 8 I/O ports (2 from each of the 4 mezzanine cards) plus the two integrated NIC/LOM ports. Mezzanine card options include:

Emulex and QLogic dual-port 4Gb or 8Gb FC HBA

Broadcom 5709 dual-port Gb Ethernet w/ TOE and iSCSI offload

Supports IPv6 offloads, improved virtualization performance, enables M710 to support 2

Ethernet mezzanine cards, and lowers power consumption

Mellanox ConnectX dual-port Double Data Rate (DDR – 20Gbps) Infiniband HCA or Quad Data Rate (QDR – 40Gbps) HCA

Broadcom dual-port 10Gb Ethernet w/ TOE and iSCSI offload

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Dell M710 manual I2C Inter-Integrated Circuit, Embedded NICs/LOMs Overview/Description

M710 specifications

The Dell M710, part of the PowerEdge server line, represents a robust and scalable solution for businesses seeking efficient and reliable performance. This model, designed for remote and branch office deployments, brings together innovative technologies and exceptional features, catering to the needs of a wide range of IT environments.

One of the main highlights of the Dell M710 is its energy-efficient design, which helps organizations reduce operational costs while maintaining powerful server performance. The M710 is equipped with Intel Xeon processors that provide multi-core capabilities, enabling it to efficiently handle demanding workloads. With support for the latest processors, users can leverage increased performance and improved power efficiency.

In terms of memory, the M710 supports a substantial amount of RAM, allowing enterprises to run multiple applications and services concurrently without experiencing slowdowns. The server features advanced memory technologies that optimize performance, making it suitable for virtualization, database management, and other resource-intensive tasks.

Storage in the Dell M710 is versatile, accommodating various configurations that include both HDDs and SSDs. This flexibility in storage options allows users to tailor their storage solutions to meet specific performance and capacity requirements. Moreover, the server is designed to support RAID configurations, enhancing data protection and improving performance for critical applications.

The M710 also integrates advanced virtualization features, simplifying the deployment and management of virtual machines. With support for technologies like VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, organizations can maximize their hardware utilization, streamline resource management, and enhance scalability.

Connectivity and networking are robust in the Dell M710, featuring multiple Ethernet ports and options for advanced networking technologies, including Fibre Channel and iSCSI. This allows for efficient data transfer and communication across networks, ensuring that businesses can maintain seamless operations.

Security is another pivotal aspect of the M710, with built-in features that safeguard data and protect against unauthorized access. From hardware-based security elements to advanced management tools, Dell ensures that the M710 meets enterprise-level security standards.

In summary, the Dell M710 stands out as a highly capable server model, blending energy efficiency, substantial processing power, versatile storage options, advanced virtualization capabilities, robust connectivity, and essential security features. This combination makes it an ideal choice for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure and support their growing business needs. With its competitive edge, the M710 continues to be a trusted option for a variety of deployment scenarios.