Dell R610 manual Nvsram

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Dell™ PowerEdge™ R610 Technical Guidebook

R610 Volatility Chart Continued.

How is data input to this memory?

Planar, Poweredge R610

Controller Configuration

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 (DUPs, Unified Server Configurator) containing the firmware

Data

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

 

FRU

Factory only. Not customer updatable.

Integrated Mirroring

Embedded storage firmware controls this data

NVSRAM

 

iDRAC6 Enterprise

 

VFlash

Preloaded media before installation, or remote out-of-band upload of user data (i.e., ISO images, files) or local

server read/write capability to use like a hard disk

 

How is this memory write protected?

How is the memory cleared?

Planar, Poweredge R610

System BIOS SPI Flash

Software write protected

Not possible with any utilities or applications and

system is not functional if corrupted/removed.

 

 

 

Not explicitly protected but special applications

 

LOM Configuration Data

are needed to communicate through the LOMs to

Not user clearable

 

reprogram this ROM.

 

iDRAC6 Controller ROM

Protected permanently by hardware

Not clearable

iDRAC6 Controller RAM

n/a

iDRAC reset

System CPLD

Requires special system-specific utility

Not possible with any utilities or applications and

system is not functional if corrupted/removed.

 

 

System CPLD

It's not accessible

Not clearable

iDRAC6 Express Internal

Writes are proxied through a temporary iDRAC

 

scratchpad RAM and not directly made from an OS or

Not user clearable

Flash

OS application.

 

 

 

System RAM

OS control

Reboot or power down system

TPM ID EEPROM

HW read only

Not - read only

(Plug in module only)

 

 

TPM Binding EEPROM

Locked by BIOS from physical access by anyone after

N/A - BIOS control only

(on China planar only)

boot

 

iDRAC6 SDRAM

n/a

AC cycle for BMC OS and reset / power off server for

VGA frame buffer

 

 

iDRAC6 FRU

Writes controlled by iDRAC embedded OS

EPPID is not clearable

 

 

Not possible with any utilities or applications and

iDRAC6 Boot Block

iDRAC embedded OS control of the write protection.

iDRAC does not function as expected if corrupted/

Flash

removed. Lifecycle log is clearable only in a factory

 

 

 

environment. SEL is user clearable.

Trusted Platform Module

SW write protected

F2 setup option

chipset

CMOS

N/A - BIOS only control

Planar NVRAM_CLR jumper or remove AC cord, remove cover, remove coin cell battery. Wait for 30 seconds, replace battery, cover, and then AC cord.

F2 system setup option to restore defaults

2.5" backplane or 3.5" Backplane

Storage Controller Processor

Embedded firmware only writeable through controlled iDRAC methods

Not possible with any utilities or applications and backplane does not function as expected if corrupted/ removed.

control panel

Internal USB

OS control

OS control format

Internal SD Module

Only by SD card write-protect switch.

OS control format

Power Supply

 

 

PSU Microcontroller

Protected by the embedded microcontroller. Special keys are used by special vendor-provided utilities to unlock the ROM with various CRC checks during load.

N/A - not in-system clearable

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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.