Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

L. Security

I. Cover Latch

A tooled latch is integrated in the side cover to secure it to the tower chassis. A locked bezel secures the cover latch.

II. Bezel

A metal bezel is mounted to the chassis front to provide the Dell ID. A lock on the bezel is used to protect unauthorized access to system hard drives and the system cover. System status (via the LCD) is viewable when the bezel is installed.

The bezel is standard for both the PowerEdge T610 tower and rack system.

III. Hard Drive

The front bezel of the system contains a lock. A locked bezel secures the system hard drives.

IV. TPM

The TPM is used to generate/store keys, protect/authenticate passwords, and create/store digital certificates. TPM can also be used to enable the BitLocker™ hard drive encryption feature in Windows Server® 2008.

V. Power-Off Security

There is a setting in the CMOS setup that disables the power button function such that the power switch cannot be accidentally activated.

VI. Intrusion Alert

A switch located on the cooling shroud is used to detect chassis intrusion. When the cover is opened, the switch circuit closes to indicate intrusion to ESM. When enabled, the software can provide notification to the customer that the cover has been opened.

VII. Secure Mode

BIOS has the ability to enter a secure boot mode via setup. This mode includes the option to lock out the power and NMI switches on the control panel or set up a system password. See the PowerEdge T610 BIOS Specification for details.

M. USB Peripherals

The PowerEdge T610 system supports the following USB devices:

DVD drive (bootable; requires two USB ports)

USB Key (bootable)

Keyboard (only one USB keyboard is supported)

Mouse (only one USB mouse is supported)

N. Battery

A replaceable coin cell CR2032 3V battery is mounted on the planar to provide back-up power for the Real-Time Clock and CMOS RAM on the ICH.

O. Field Replaceable Units (FRU)

The planar contains a serial EEPROM to store FRU information including Dell part number, part revision level, and serial number. The backplane SEP and the power supply microcontroller are also used to store FRU data.

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Dell T610 manual Security, USB Peripherals, Battery, Field Replaceable Units FRU

T610 specifications

The Dell PowerEdge T610 is a versatile tower server that caters to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses as well as remote offices. Designed to deliver a balance of performance, reliability, and expandability, the T610 is notable for its ease of use and management features.

Equipped with Intel’s Xeon processor, the T610 supports dual-socket configurations allowing users to install a pair of processors to boost computational power. This configuration can accommodate a wide range of Xeon CPUs, thus making it adaptable to various workloads. The system can support up to 192 GB of DDR3 memory in 18 DIMM slots, providing ample RAM for demanding applications and virtualization tasks.

The T610 offers several storage options inclusive of both hard disk drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The server features up to eight 3.5-inch drive bays or up to twelve 2.5-inch bays, giving users flexibility in terms of capacity and performance. It supports RAID configurations, enabling data redundancy and improved performance, and provides several RAID controller options, ensuring data integrity.

One of the standout aspects of the T610 is its management capabilities, facilitated by the Dell OpenManage suite. This comprehensive management tool allows for easy monitoring, configuring, and updating of server hardware and firmware. The integrated iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) enables remote management, which is essential for maintenance and troubleshooting, especially in environments where physical access may be limited.

With robust network features, the T610 is equipped with integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports. Additional network interface cards can be added for increased bandwidth and redundancy, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity. The server is also designed with various expansion slots including PCIe, giving the flexibility to adapt to future needs by adding more functionality through expansion cards.

Furthermore, energy efficiency is a key consideration in the design of the T610. It features energy-efficient power supplies and components that help reduce overall operational costs while minimizing environmental impact.

The Dell PowerEdge T610 serves as an efficient and reliable solution for businesses looking for a balance of power, flexibility, and manageability in their server infrastructure. Whether for file sharing, application hosting, or virtualization, the T610 provides the essential features needed to support a growing business landscape.