Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

F. Optical Drives

SATA optical drives are optional in all PowerEdge T610 systems and connect to the planar via the SATA interface to ICH9. IDE (PATA) optical drives are not supported.

The following internal optical drives are available on the PowerEdge T610: DVD-ROM and DVD+/-RW.

If the optical drive is not ordered with the system, a blank is installed in its place. In the absence of tape drive, an optional second SATA optical drive is installed in the bay adjacent to the first optical drive.

G. Tape Drives

A tape backup unit (TBU) is optional in all PowerEdge T610 systems and connects to the planar SATA, SCSI controller card, or SAS controller card. An IDE tape drive is not supported.

The PowerEdge T610 supports a maximum of one half-height or one full-height TBU. A full-height TBU would take up both drive bays and would prevent an optical drive from being installed.

The following tape drives are available for usage on the PowerEdge T610: internal SATA, SCSI, and SAS drives; external SCSI and SAS drives. Internal SCSI tape drives connect through the LSI 2032 PCI Express SCSI adapter card. SAS TBUs connect through the SAS5iR card.

If the tape drive is not ordered with the system, a blank is installed in its place.

T610 Supported TBUs

 

 

 

Catfish Internal (RD1000 Half-Height SATA)

 

 

 

LTO2L (Legacy, Half-Height, SCSI)

Internal Tape

 

LTO3-060 & LTO3L-060 (Half-Height SCSI)

 

 

 

LTO4-120 (Half-Height, Low-Cost, SAS)

 

 

 

DAT72 Half–Height SCSI

 

 

Internal Tape

One 3.5" half-height tape drive bay (Catfish)

 

Drive Bays

One 5.25" half-height tape drive bay (LTO4, 3, 2 value)

 

 

 

 

Catfish External (RD1000 USB)

 

 

 

LTO-2L (Legacy, SCSI)

 

 

 

LTO-3-060 (SCSI)

External TBU

 

LTO-3 (Legacy, SCSI)

 

 

 

LTO-4-120 (Half-High SAS)

 

 

 

2U external TBU (Hammerhead – PV114T)

 

 

 

DAT72 Half–Height SCSI

 

 

 

Shadow 4U SAS, SCSI, iSCSI, and FC

 

 

External TBU/

Shadow 2U SAS, SCSI, iSCSI, and FC

 

Automation

ML6000 Family SAS, SCSI, and FC

 

 

 

 

2U external TBU (Seabass – PV124T) Legacy SCSI

 

 

 

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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.