Dell™ PowerEdge™ R610 Technical Guidebook

D. Storage Controllers

I. SAS 6/iR

The PowerEdge R610 internal SAS 6/iR HBA is an expansion card that plugs into a dedicated PCI Express x8 slot (only four lanes wired). It incorporates two four-channel SAS IOCs for connection to SAS/SATA hard disk drives. It is designed in a form factor that allows the same card to be used in R610 and T610.

II. PERC 6i

For customers who want a hardware RAID solution, the PERC 6i is an option. The PERC 6i uses the LSI 1078 ROC (RAID on Chip) processor with a PCI Express host interface and DDR2 memory. A battery is also available for backup.

PERC SAS/SATA

SAS HBA SAS/SATA

ICH9

LSI 2032 SCSI

product

Usage

R610

Slot

PCIe

PCIe

I/O

RAID

BBU

Support

CON

bracket

CON

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal

 

 

 

 

 

0, 1, 5,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERC 6/i

Backplane

Yes, Max 1

Storage

x8

No

x4 int

6, 10,

Yes

Integrated

Storage

 

slot

 

 

x4 int

50,

 

 

(HDD, SSD)

 

 

 

 

 

and 60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, Max 1

 

 

 

 

0, 1, 5,

 

 

External

(MD1000

 

 

 

 

 

PERC 6/E

PCIe

 

 

x4 ext

6, 10,

 

SAS/SATA

Pompano

x8

Yes

TBBU

Adapter

slot

x4 ext

50,

Storage

& MD1020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and 60

 

 

 

Ridgeback)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External

Yes, Max 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

PERC 5/E

(MD1020

PCIe

 

 

x4 ext

0, 1, 5,

 

Legacy

x8

Yes

TBBU

Adapter

and

slot

x4 ext

10, 50

Storage

 

 

 

 

Ridgeback)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backplane

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAS 6/iR

Storage

Yes, Max 1

Storage

x8

No

x4 int

0, 1

No

Integrated

(No tape

 

slot

 

 

x4 int

 

 

 

or SSD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

support)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAS 5/E

External

 

PCIe

 

 

x4 ext

 

 

SAS (DAS,

Yes, Max 1

x8

Yes

none

No

Adapter

slot

x4 ext

Tape)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

slim-line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Planar

SATA

Yes, 1 port

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optical

n/a

n/a

n/a

1x int

n/a

n/a

via chipset

for optical

and/or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TBU Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(no HDD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LSI 2032

SCSI Tape/

 

PCIe

 

 

1x int

 

 

Legacy

Yes, Max 2

x8

Yes

n/a

n/a

Adapter

slot

1x ext

External

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

storage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.