Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

Section 10. Embedded NICs

A. Overview / Description

Dual-port Gigabit Ethernet Controller with TCP offload Engine (TOE) support

A dual-port LAN controller with support circuitry is embedded on the PowerEdge T610 system board as independent Ethernet interface device. The device is Broadcom 5709C Gigabit Ethernet controller.

The following information details the features of the LAN device:

x4 PCI Express Gen2 capable interface

The PowerEdge T610 operates this controller at Gen1 speed

MAC and PHY integrated

3072x18 Byte context memory

64 KB receive buffer

TOE (TCP Offload Engine)

iSCSI controller (enabled through an optional hardware key)

RDMA controller (RNIC) (enabled post RTS through an optional hardware key)

NC-SI (Network Controller-Sideband Interface) connection

Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

PXE 2.0 remote boot

iSCSI boot

IPv4 and IPv6 support

Bare metal deployment support

Section 11. I/O Slots

A. Overview / Description

The PowerEdge T610 planar provides five PCI Express expansion slots and one dedicated slot, as follows:

Two x8 PCIe Gen2 slots for full-height full-length cards, and connected to the IOH

Three x4 PCIe Gen2 slot for full-height half-length cards, and connected to the IOH

One x4 PCIe Gen1 slot for dedicated storage controller card, and connected to the IOH

System supports 25W maximum power for the first two PCIe cards and 15W for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th PCIe cards

The lower power support on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th cards is due to system thermal limitations instead of system power requirements

The PowerEdge T610 does not support hot-swapping of PCIe cards

The PowerEdge T610 planar incorporates six 164-pin PCI Express-style x8 connectors for connectivity to the PCIe cards.

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PCI Express Gen2 Slots

Slot 1: Half-Length (6.6" Factory Installation) / Full-Height (x8 connector), x4 link width

Slot 2: Full-Length (12.2" Factory Installation) / Full-Height (x8 connector), x8 link width

Slot 3: Full-Length (12.2" Factory Installation) / Full-Height (x8 connector), x8 link width

Slot 4: Half-Length (6.6" Factory Installation) / Full-Height (x8 connector), x4 link width

Slot 5: Half-Length (6.6" Factory Installation) / Full-Height (x8 connector), x4 link width

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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.