Dell’s PowerEdge R710 server was released in 2009 and offers reduced power consumption plus Dell’s integrated systems management tools, including iDRAC6 with Lifecycle Controller. Dell provides several additional tools for Administrators to manage the system on-site or remotely with an Enterprise upgrade key. Like all Dell Systems, once you dial-in the management features and system layout, that knowledge easily translates to the next Dell server you purchase.
This 2U, two-socket server features Intel’s 5520 chipset to support one, or two Intel Xeon quad-core or six-core 5500 or 5600 series processors with 2MB cache per core.
The Dell R710 server supports several different storage options depending on your needs. 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard drive chassis options are available. There’s also an optional flex-bay to install a half-height tape backup (TBU) drive. The full range of chassis options are described in the Specifications section below. SAS, SATA, and nearline SAS drives are supported for up to 18TB of internal storage.
Each processor supports nine memory slots, and with two processors, that’s 18 memory slots total. Up to 288GB of DDR3 memory operating at speeds of up to 1333MT/s can be installed on the system. Administrators can choose a hypervisor from the industry leaders, including VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft, which can be installed on a secure SD card.
There are four PCIe 2.0 expansion slots on the Dell R710 server, plus one storage slot. Administrators can install a range of internal and external RAID controllers, in addition to non-RAID external HBAs. For video, an integrated Matrox G200 module supports up to 8MB cache. Networking is handled by four BroadCom NetXtreme II 5709 gigabit Ethernet NICs with failover and load-balancing.
Systems management covered by Dell OpenManage and Microsoft System Center Essential (SCE). Remote management is handled by the iDRAC6 module embedded on the system board that can be upgraded to Enterprise for more management features.
Designed for versatility and performance, the Dell PowerEdge R710 server offers enhanced virtualization capabilities, excellent energy efficiency, and Dell’s powerful suite of management tools for simplified systems management. This platform is ideal for database, container, and virtualization applications.
Dell PowerEdge R710 Server – Specifications
PROCESSOR – 2 SOCKET
- Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 and 5600 series
- Six-core Intel® Xeon®
- Quad-core Intel® Xeon®
OPERATING SYSTEM
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- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012
- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials
- Microsoft Windows® Small Business Server 2011
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, x86/x64 (x64 includes Hyper-V®)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper-V v2)
- Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
- Novell® SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
- Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®
Virtualization options:
- Citrix® XenServer®
- Microsoft Hyper-V through Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- VMware® vSphere® ESX™ and ESXi™
- Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization®
MEMORY
18 DIMM slots: 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB
EMBEDDED HYPERVISOR (OPTIONAL)
- CCitrix® XenServer®
- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008, with Hyper-V™
- VMware® vSphere™ 4.1 (including VMware ESX® 4.1 or VMware ESXi™ 4.1)
STORAGE
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Hot-plug Hard Drive Options:
- 2.5” SAS SSD, SATA SSD, SAS (15K, 10K), nearline SAS (7.2K), SATA (7.2K)
- 3.5” SAS (15K, 10K), nearline SAS (7.2K), SATA (7.2K)
Maximum Internal Storage:
Note: solid state Fusion-io PCIe storage cards are also supported
DRIVE BAYS
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Hot-Swap options available:
- 8 x 2.5” Hard Drive Option
- 6 x 3.5” Hard Drive Option
- Optional flex bay expansion to support half-height TBU
- Up to 6 3.5” drives without optional flex bay
- Up to 8 2.5” SAS or SATA drives with optional flex bay
Peripheral bay options:
- Slim optical drive bay with choice of DVD-ROM, Combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM, or DVD + RW
SLOTS
4 PCIe G2 slots + 1 storage slot:
- Two x8 slots
- Two x4 slots
- One x4 Storage slot
RAID CONTROLLER
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Internal:
- PERC H200 (6Gb/s)
- PERC H700 (6Gb/s) with 512MB battery-backed cache; 512MB, 1GB Non-Volatile battery-backed cache
- SAS 6/iR
- PERC 6/i with 256MB battery-backed cache
External:
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- PERC H800 (6Gb/s) with 512MB Non-Volatile cache
- PERC H800 (6Gb/s) with 512MB of battery-backed cache
- PERC 6/E with 256MB or 512MB of battery-backed cache
External HBAs (non-RAID):
- 6Gbps SAS HBA
- SAS 5/E HBA
- LSI2032 PCIe SCSI HBA
COMMUNICATIONS
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Optional add-in NICs:
- Dual Port 10GB Enhanced Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2 (FcoE Ready for Future Enablement)
- Intel PRO/1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter, Gigabit, Copper, PCI-E x4
- Intel PRO/1000 VT Quad Port Server Adapter, Gigabit, Copper, PCI-E x4
- Intel 10GBase-T Copper Single Port NIC, PCI-E x8
- Intel Single Port Server Adapter, 10Gigabit, SR Optical, PCI-E x8
- Broadcom® BMC57710 10Base-T Cooper Single Port NIC, PCI-E x8
- Broadcom® BMC5709C IPV6 Gigabit Copper Dual Port NIC with TOE and iSCSI Offload, PCI-E x4
- Broadcom® BMC5709C IPV6 Gigabit Copper Dual Port NIC with TOE, PCI-E x4
- Broadcom® NetXtreme® II 57711 Dual Port Direct Attach 10Gb Ethernet PCI-Express Network Interface Card with TOE and iSCSI Offload
- Intel® Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter
- Intel® Gigabit ET Quad Port Server Adapter
- Broadcom 10GbE NIC, Broadcom Dual Port 10GbE SFP+
- Brocade® CNA Dual-port adapter
- Emulex® CNA iSCSI HBA stand up adapter OCE10102-IX-D
- Emulex® CNA iSCSI HBA stand up adapter OCE10102-FX-D
- Brocade® CNA (1020) Dual Port Server Adapter
Optional add in HBAs:
- Qlogic® QLE 2462 FC4 Dual Port 4 Gbps Fiber Channel HBA
- Qlogic® QLE 220 FC4 Single Port 4 Gbps Fiber Channel HBA
- Qlogic® QLE 2460 FC4 Single Port 4 Gbps Fiber Channel HBA
- Qlogic® QLE2562 FC8 Dual-channel HBA, PCI-E Gen 2 x4
- Qlogic® QLE2560 FC8 Single-channel HBA, PCI-E Gen 2 x4
- Emulex® LPe-1150 FC4 Single Port 4 Gbps Fiber Channel HBA, PCI-E x4
- Emulex® LPe-11002 FC4 Dual Port 4 Gbps Fiber Channel HBA, PCI-E x4
- Emulex® LPe-12000, FC8 Single Port 4 Gbps Fiber Channel HBA, PCI-E Gen 2 x4
- Emulex® LPe-12002, FC8 Dual Port 4 Gbps Fiber Channel HBA, PCI-E Gen 2 x4
- Brocade® FC4 and 8 GB HBAs
- Emulex® OCE10102-IX-DCNA iSCSI HBA stand-up adapter
POWER
Energy Smart:
- Two hot plug high efficient 570w PSU
- High output two hot-plug 870W PSUs
AVAILABILITY
- Hot-plug hard drives
- Hot-plug redundant power
- Hot-plug redundant cooling
- ECC memory
- Spare Row
- Single Device Data Correction (SDDC)
- iDRAC6
- Tool-less chassis
- Cluster support
CHASSIS
Weight (maximum config): 26.1kg (57.54lb)
MANAGEMENT
- Dell™ OpenManage™
- Lifecycle Controller
- iDRAC6 Enterprise (Optional)
- vFlash (Optional)
- Microsoft® System Center Essential (SCE) 2010 v2
RACK SUPPORT
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ReadyRails™ sliding rails for 4-post Racks:Support tool-less installation in 19” EIA-310-E compliant square or unthreaded round hole 4-post racks including all Dell 42xx & 24xx racks NOTE: Threaded 4-post racks require the static ReadyRails™ kit or 3rd party conversion kits available through Dell Software & PeripheralsSupport full extension of the system out of the rack to allow serviceability of key internal components
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Support optional cable management arm (CMA)
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Rail depth without the CMA: 751 mm
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Rail depth with the CMA: 840 mm
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Square-hole rack adjustment range: 692-756 mm
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Round-hole rack adjustment range: 678-749 mm
ReadyRails™ static rails for 4-post & 2-post Racks:
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Support tool-less installation in 19” EIA-310-E compliant square or unthreaded round hole 4-post racks including all Dell 42xx & 24xx racksSupport tooled installation in 19” EIA-310-E compliant threaded hole 4-post and 2-post racks
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Square-hole rack adjustment range: 588-828 mm
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Round-hole rack adjustment range: 574-821 mm
Threaded-hole rack adjustment range: 592-846 mm
