Dell™ PowerEdge™ T610 Technical Guidebook

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How is data input to this memory?

Planar, Poweredge T610

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

 

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader. System

System BIOS SPI Flash

loaded with arbitrary data in firmware memory would not operate. Future firmware releases may add support

 

for recovery of a bad/corrupted BIOS ROM image via the iDRAC (administrator privilege plus specific firmware,

 

binary, and commands)

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

LOM Configuration Data

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader. LOMs loaded

 

with arbitrary data in firmware memory would not operate.

iDRAC6 Controller ROM

N/A

iDRAC6 Controller RAM

iDRAC embedded system

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

System CPLD

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (currently only DRMK utility support) containing the

 

firmware file and the loader. System loaded with arbitrary data in CPLD memory would not operate.

System CPLD

Not utilized

 

iDRAC OS: Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed

iDRAC6 Express Internal

by booting up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable containing the firmware file and the loader.

System loaded without a good iDRAC firmware image yields a non-functional iDRAC. Managed Services

Flash

Repository: Various partitions are loaded via vendor-provided firmware file and loader program just like iDRAC

 

 

OS.

System RAM

System OS

TPM ID EEPROM

Factory load only.

(Plug in module only)

 

TPM Binding EEPROM

BIOS only

(on China planar only)

 

iDRAC6 SDRAM

Embedded iDRAC OS for 108MB and 8MB for VGA frame buffer

iDRAC6 FRU

Factory and iDRAC embedded OS

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

iDRAC6 Boot Block

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable or out-of-band firmware updates across the management

network. Bad contents yield the iDRAC inoperable and unrecoverable in the customer environment. Note the

Flash

life cycle log is automatically updated by the iDRAC as various system component FW, HW, and SW verions are

 

 

changed.

Trusted Platform Module

Using TPM-enabled operating systems

chipset

CMOS

BIOS control only via input such as BIOS F2 menu user configuration settings (such as boot order)

2.5" backplane or 3.5" Backplane

Storage Controller Pro- cessor

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (DRMK, USC, OS DUPs utility support) containing the firm- ware file and the loader. Backplane loaded with bad firmware will not provide backplane and HDD status.

control panel

Internal USB

Either read-only license key or OS control copies

Internal SD Module

Factory load, OS run time usage, and OS updates and configuration changes.

Power Supply

 

PSU Microcontroller

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (Unified Server Configurator) containing the firmware file and the loader. PSUs loaded with bad firmware will not provide PSU functional behavior and result in PSU system faults.

PERC 6/i Integrated

PERC NVSRAM Config

Embedded storage firmware controls this data

Data

 

 

Loading flash memory requires a vendor-provided firmware file and loader program that is executed by booting

PERC Firmware

up the system from a floppy or OS-based executable (DUPs, Unified Server Configurator) containing the firmware

 

file and the loader. Storage adapters loaded with bad firmware will not provide storage controller behavior.

PERC Cache RAM

Embedded storage firmware controls the use of storage cache data.

FRU

Factory only. Not customer updatable.

IBUTTON Key EEPROM

Factory only. Not customer updatable.

CPLD

Factory only. Not customer updatable.

SAS 6/iR Integrated

 

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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.