Dell T610 manual X86 X64, Windows Server 2008 x64 includes Hyper-V, Windows Web Server

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Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

Section 16. Operating Systems

A. Overview / Description

The PowerEdge T610 supports Windows®, Linux, and Solaris™ operating systems.

B. Operating Systems Supported

Windows® support:

x86

or

x64

INSTALLATION

Factory logo INSTALLATION certification

schedule

Test/

Validate

support

Windows® Small Business Server 2008 and Essential Business Server 2008

x64

Standard/

Premium

Yes

Windows

Hardware

Quality Labs -

Windows 2008

Shipping

Yes

Yes

Windows Server® 2008 (x64 includes Hyper-V™)

x64

Standard

Enterprise

Datacenter

Yes

Windows

Hardware

Quality Labs -

Windows 2008

Shipping

Yes

Yes

Windows Server® 2008

x86

Standard

Enterprise

Yes

Windows

Hardware

Quality Labs -

Windows 2008

Shipping

Yes

Yes

Windows® Web Server 2008

x86 and x64

Web

Yes

Windows

Hardware

Quality Labs -

Windows 2008

Shipping

Yes

Yes

Windows Server® 2008, SP2 (x64 includes Hyper-V™)

x64

Standard

Enterprise

Datacenter

Yes

Windows

Hardware

Quality Labs -

Windows 2008

Available in

August -

October

2009

Yes

Yes

Windows Server® 2008, SP2

x86

Standard

Enterprise

Yes

Windows

Hardware

Quality Labs -

Windows 2008

Available in

August -

October

2009

Yes

Yes

Windows® Web Server 2008, SP2

x86 and x64

Web

Yes

Windows

Hardware

Quality Labs -

Windows 2008

Available in

August -

October

2009

Yes

Yes

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Dell T610 manual X86 X64, Windows Server 2008 x64 includes Hyper-V, Windows Web Server, Windows Server 2008, SP2

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.