Dell™ PowerEdge™ R610 Technical Guidebook

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How is data input to this memory?

Planar, Poweredge R610

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

 

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader. System

System BIOS SPI Flash

loaded with arbitrary data in firmware memory would not operate. Future firmware releases may add support

 

for recovery of a bad/corrupted BIOS ROM image via the iDRAC (administrator privilege plus specific firmware,

 

binary, and commands)

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

LOM Configuration Data

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader. LOMs loaded

 

with arbitrary data in firmware memory would not operate.

iDRAC6 Controller ROM

N/A

iDRAC6 Controller RAM

iDRAC embedded system

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

System CPLD

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (currently only DRMK utility support) containing the

 

firmware file and the loader. System loaded with arbitrary data in CPLD memory would not operate.

System CPLD

Not utilized

 

iDRAC OS: Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed

iDRAC6 Express Internal

by booting up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader.

System loaded without a good iDRAC firmware image yields a non-functional iDRAC. Managed Services

Flash

Repository: Various partitions are loaded via vendor-provided firmware file and loader program just like iDRAC

 

 

OS.

System RAM

System OS

TPM ID EEPROM

Factory load only.

(Plug in module only)

 

TPM Binding EEPROM

BIOS only

(on China planar only)

 

iDRAC6 SDRAM

Embedded iDRAC OS for 108MB and 8MB for VGA frame buffer

iDRAC6 FRU

Factory and iDRAC embedded OS

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

iDRAC6 Boot Block

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable or out-of-band firmware updates across the management

network. Bad contents yield the iDRAC inoperable and unrecoverable in the customer environment. Note the

Flash

life cycle log is automatically updated by the iDRAC as various system component FW, HW, and SW verions are

 

 

changed.

Trusted Platform Module

Using TPM-enabled operating systems

chipset

CMOS

BIOS control only via input such as BIOS F2 menu user configuration settings (such as boot order)

2.5" backplane or 3.5" Backplane

Storage Controller Pro- cessor

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (DRMK, USC, OS DUPs utility support) containing the firm- ware file and the loader. Backplane loaded with bad firmware will not provide backplane and HDD status.

control panel

Internal USB

Either read-only license key or OS control copies

Internal SD Module

Factory load, OS run time usage, and OS updates and configuration changes.

Power Supply

 

PSU Microcontroller

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (Unified Server Configurator) containing the firmware file and the loader. PSUs loaded with bad firmware will not provide PSU functional behavior and result in PSU system faults.

PERC 6/i Integrated

PERC NVSRAM Config

Embedded storage firmware controls this data

Data

 

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

PERC Firmware

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (DUPs, Unified Server Configurator) containing the firmware

 

file and the loader. Storage adapters loaded with bad firmware will not provide storage controller behavior.

PERC Cache RAM

Embedded storage firmware controls the use of storage cache data.

FRU

Factory only. Not customer updatable.

IBUTTON Key EEPROM

Factory only. Not customer updatable.

CPLD

Factory only. Not customer updatable.

SAS 6/iR Integrated

 

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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.