Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

Fan speed hence noise level for the redundant fan configuration (four fans) is slightly lower (~2 dBA) than that for the nonredundant fan configuration (two fans).

Noise levels for the 2.5” chassis are generally lower (~2 dBA) than those for the 3.5” chassis.

In the 3.5” chassis, fan speeds hence noise levels are lower (~3 dBA) when fewer than three Hard Disk Drives are installed.

Lower speed Hard Disk Drives (e.g., 10k) are generally quieter (~1-2 dBA) than 15k drives.

Most typical configurations will perform as listed in the table below. However, some less typical configurations and components can result in higher noise levels. Some specific examples are configurations with greater than three PCI cards, a 10Gb/E card, or a Perc6/E card.

(Please note that dBA values are not additive, e.g., incorporating a change for 2 dBA reduction and another change for 3 dBA will not generally produce a 5 dBA reduction.)

Noise ramp and descent at bootup. Fan speeds hence noise levels ramp during the boot process in order to add a layer of protection for component cooling in the case that the system were not to boot properly.

The PowerEdge T610 with redundant fan configuration (4x RK388 fans), redundant power configuration (2x 870W FU096 power supplies), 2x CPUs (2.40 GHz, Quad-Core E5530), 5x 2GB DIMMs, 1x DVD drive,

2x 2-Port X3959 NIC cards, Perc 6i card, and 4x hard disk drives described below:

PowerEdge T610 – 2.5" chassis with 4x HDDs. The maximum values from two different configurations tested (4x 10krpm 147GB XK112 SAS HDDs; 4x 15krpm 76GB RW675 SAS HDDs) are listed.

 

 

 

 

Condition in

LwA-UL, bels

LpA, dBA

Tones

23+- 2° C Ambient

 

 

 

Standby

3.0

15

No prominent tones

Idle

5.2

36

No prominent tones

 

 

 

 

Active Hard Disk Drives

5.3

36

No prominent tones

 

 

 

 

Stressed Processor

5.3

36

No prominent tones

 

 

 

 

PowerEdge T610 – 3.5" chassis with 4x 15krpm 300GB GP880 SAS HDDs.

 

 

 

 

Condition in

LwA-UL, bels

LpA, dBA

Tones

23+- 2° C Ambient

 

 

 

Standby

3.0

15

No prominent tones

 

 

 

 

Idle

5.5

38

No prominent tones

 

 

 

 

Active Hard Disk Drives

5.6

39

No prominent tones

 

 

 

 

Stressed Processor

5.5

38

No prominent tones

 

 

 

 

Definitions

Standby: AC Power is connected to Power Supply Units but system is not turned on.

Idle: Reference ISO7779 (1999) definition 3.1.7; system is running in its OS but no other specific activity.

Active Hard Drives: An operating mode per ISO7779 (1999) definition 3.1.6; Section C.9 of ECMA-74 9th ed. (2005) is followed in exercising the hard disk drives.

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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.