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1.2 Product Comparison

Table 1 shows a product comparison for the PowerEdge T310, PowerEdge T300, and PowerEdge T410 servers.

Table 1. Comparison for PowerEdge Servers

 

 

 

 

PowerEdge T410

 

 

 

 

 

Feature/Spec

PowerEdge T310

PowerEdge T300 (Predecessor)

( Next level up)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Processor

Intel® Xeon® 3400 series

Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor

2S Intel® Xeon®

 

 

Intel® desktop processors:Intel

5400 Series

Processor 5500

 

 

Core i3 540

 

series

 

 

Intel® Core i3 530

 

 

 

 

Intel® Pentium G6950

 

 

 

 

Intel® Celeron G1101

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Side Bus

DMI

1333

QPI @ 6.4 GT/s

 

 

 

 

 

 

# Processors

1

1

1 to 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

# Cores

Intel® Xeon®: Quad and Dual

Dual or Quad

Dual or Quad

 

 

Desktop processor: Dual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L2/L3 Cache

Intel® Xeon®: 8M

Intel® 12M Advanced Smart Cache

4MB or 8MB

 

 

Desktop proc: 4, 3 or 2M

(shared cache which features 6MB

 

 

 

 

Smart Cache per core pair)

 

 

Chipset

Intel® 3420

Intel® Chipset for LV and ULV dual

Intel® 5520

 

 

 

core Xeons + ICH9R

 

 

DIMMs

6 R-DIMMs or

6 R-DIMMs

4+4 DDR3

 

 

4 U-DIMMs

 

Unbuffered w/ECC

 

 

 

 

or Registered

 

 

 

 

w/ECC

 

 

 

 

1333/1066/800MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min/Max RAM

1GB/32GB

512MB/24GB

1GB/64GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

HD Bays

4 x 3.5”

4 x 3.5”

6 x 3.5”

 

 

Optional hot-swap

Optional hot-swap

Optional hot-swap

 

 

Or 2.5” SAS/ SSD via hot-

 

support 2.5" HDDs

 

 

swap chassis

 

via hot-swap tray

 

HD Types

SATA/SAS/SSD

SATA/SAS

Default SATA;

 

 

 

 

Optional SAS and

 

 

 

 

SSD via add-in

 

 

 

 

controller

 

Ext Drive Bay(s)

2 x 5.25” bay

2 x 5.25” bay

2 x 5.25” bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

Int. HD

Intel® 3420

ICH9R

Chipset-based

 

Controller

 

 

SATA

 

 

PERC S100 (Embedded SW

 

 

 

 

RAID)

 

 

 

Opt. HD

NON-RAID:

NON-RAID:

NON-RAID:

 

Controller

SAS 5/E

SAS 5/E

SAS 5/E

 

 

 

 

 

PowerEdge T310 Technical Guide

 

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Dell T310 manual Product Comparison, Comparison for PowerEdge Servers

T310 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T310 is a tower server designed to meet the needs of small businesses and remote offices looking for an efficient and reliable server solution. With its robust architecture and user-friendly features, the T310 provides a solid foundation for various applications, such as file sharing, data backup, and running virtual machines.

One of the standout features of the Dell T310 is its powerful processing capabilities. It is equipped with Intel Xeon processors, which deliver impressive performance and reliability. These processors are designed for multi-threaded applications and can handle intensive workloads, making the T310 suitable for demanding environments. The server supports up to two Intel Xeon processors, allowing businesses to scale their computing power as their needs grow.

Memory capacity is another key characteristic of the T310. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM, which is essential for running multiple applications simultaneously without any performance degradation. The memory can be expanded easily, allowing businesses to increase capacity as their data needs evolve.

Storage options on the T310 are flexible and extensive. The server features up to four hot-swappable 3.5-inch hard drive bays, supporting SATA and SAS drives. This allows for a maximum internal storage capacity of up to 8TB, giving businesses the space they need for data-intensive tasks. The hot-swappable design enhances uptime, enabling users to replace drives without shutting down the server.

In terms of connectivity, the Dell T310 is equipped with multiple USB ports, Ethernet ports, and optional expansion slots. It also supports various RAID configurations, ensuring data protection and redundancy. This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for organizations looking to maintain data integrity while maximizing performance.

Another notable aspect of the T310 is its energy efficiency. The server incorporates Dell’s energy-efficient technologies, helping businesses reduce their overall energy consumption and lower operational costs. The compact design of the T310 allows it to fit easily into standard office environments without taking up excessive space.

Overall, the Dell PowerEdge T310 stands out as a reliable and versatile tower server. Its combination of processing power, memory capacity, flexible storage options, and energy-efficient technologies make it a great choice for small to medium-sized businesses looking for a dependable server solution to support their critical applications and services.