Dell PowerEdge R610

The Dell PowerEdge R610 is a 1U rack-mounted server designed for enterprise environments, offering a good balance of performance, efficiency, and scalability for medium to large workloads. Here are the key specifications for the Dell PowerEdge R610:

Dell PowerEdge R610 Specifications:

Processor:

• CPU Options: Supports Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors (up to two CPUs)

  • Intel Xeon 5500 series: Quad-core and six-core processors

  • Intel Xeon 5600 series: Quad-core, six-core, and eight-core processors

• Processor Speed: Up to 3.33 GHz (depending on the specific CPU model)

Memory:

• RAM Capacity: Up to 192GB DDR3 ECC memory (depending on the processor configuration)

• Memory Slots: 12 DIMM slots

• Memory Type: DDR3 RDIMM (Registered) or UDIMM (Unbuffered)

Storage:

• Drive Bays: 6 x 3.5″ or 2.5″ hot-plug SAS/SATA/SSD drive bays

• RAID Controller: Supports PERC 6/i, H200, H700, or PERC 5/i RAID controllers (depending on configuration)

• Storage Capacity: Dependent on the number and type of drives used (up to 16TB with 2.5″ drives, or more with 3.5″ drives)

Network:

• Network Ports:

  • 2 x 1GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) network ports

  • Optional 10GbE network adapters (depending on configuration)

Expansion Slots:

• PCI Slots: 2 x PCIe 2.0 slots (1 x full-height, 1 x low-profile)

Power Supply:

• Power Supply Options:

  • 2 x 500W or 2 x 750W hot-plug redundant power supplies

• Efficiency: Supports Energy Smart power management features for better power efficiency

Management:

• Dell OpenManage: Remote management via the iDRAC6 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) with optional Enterprise license for advanced features

• BIOS: UEFI BIOS with system management features for configuration and diagnostics

Form Factor:

• Rack Mount: 1U rack-mountable server (1.7 inches or 4.3 cm high)

Operating System Support:

• Supports a wide range of operating systems including:

  • Windows Server (2008, 2012, 2016)

  • VMware ESXi

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

  • Ubuntu

  • CentOS

Additional Features:

• Redundant Fans: Hot-plug redundant fans for improved reliability

• Tool-less Access: Easy access to internal components for upgrades and maintenance

• Chassis Intrusion Detection: Security feature to monitor unauthorized access

Physical Dimensions:

• Height: 1.7 inches (4.3 cm)

• Width: 17.1 inches (43.4 cm)

• Depth: 27.5 inches (69.9 cm)

• Weight: ~ 26 lbs (11.8 kg), depending on configuration

Warranty:

• Typically comes with 1-year warranty (can be extended depending on the purchase)

Use Cases:

• Virtualization

• Web hosting

• Application serving

• Database applications

• General enterprise IT infrastructure

The PowerEdge R610 is a solid choice for businesses looking for a reliable and scalable server for various workloads, offering strong performance with support for virtualization and critical applications.