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... 5500 Series Processors 2 2.2.2 Intel 5520 Chipset ...3 2.2.3 PCIe Generation 2...3 2.2.4 DDR3 Memory Technology 3 2.2.5 16-Drive Active Backplane 3 2.2.6 Next Generation Broadcom 5709C LOMs 4 2.2.7 Next generation Dell Embedded Server Management 4 3 System Overview ...4 3.1 Overview/Description ...4 3.2 T710 Product Features Summary 5 4 Mechanical ...6 4.1 Chassis Description ...6 4.2 Dimensions and Weight ...6 4.3 Front Panel View and Features 7 4.4 Back Panel View and Features 7 4.5 Power Supply Indicators...
... 5500 Series Processors 2 2.2.2 Intel 5520 Chipset ...3 2.2.3 PCIe Generation 2...3 2.2.4 DDR3 Memory Technology 3 2.2.5 16-Drive Active Backplane 3 2.2.6 Next Generation Broadcom 5709C LOMs 4 2.2.7 Next generation Dell Embedded Server Management 4 3 System Overview ...4 3.1 Overview/Description ...4 3.2 T710 Product Features Summary 5 4 Mechanical ...6 4.1 Chassis Description ...6 4.2 Dimensions and Weight ...6 4.3 Front Panel View and Features 7 4.4 Back Panel View and Features 7 4.5 Power Supply Indicators...
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PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 15.1 Overview ...42 16 Audio ...43 17 Rack Information ...43 17.1 Overview ...43 17.2 Cable Management Arm (CMA 43 17.3 Rack Configuration...43 ... 19 Virtualization...46 19.1 Overview ...46 19.2 Virtualization Options Supported 46 20 Systems Management ...47 20.1 Overview/Description ...47 20.2 Server Management...47 20.3 Embedded Server Management 48 20.4 Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator 48 20.5 Optional iDRAC Express...49 20.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise...49 21 Peripherals ...51 21.1 USB peripherals ...51 21...
PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 15.1 Overview ...42 16 Audio ...43 17 Rack Information ...43 17.1 Overview ...43 17.2 Cable Management Arm (CMA 43 17.3 Rack Configuration...43 ... 19 Virtualization...46 19.1 Overview ...46 19.2 Virtualization Options Supported 46 20 Systems Management ...47 20.1 Overview/Description ...47 20.2 Server Management...47 20.3 Embedded Server Management 48 20.4 Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator 48 20.5 Optional iDRAC Express...49 20.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise...49 21 Peripherals ...51 21.1 USB peripherals ...51 21...
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... plug Redundant 5U Rackable Tower 5U Rackable Tower 5U Rackable Tower 1 DELL Table 1 shows a comparison between these versions. Table 1. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 1 Product Comparison 1.1 Overview The PowerEdge T710 is the flagship of T710 to PE2900-III and T610 Feature/Spec Processor Front Side Bus # ...Processors # Cores L2/L3 Cache Chipset DIMMs Min/Max RAM HD Bays HD Types Ext Drive Bay(s) Int. HD Controller Availability Server Mgt. Comparison of the Dell tower servers ...
... plug Redundant 5U Rackable Tower 5U Rackable Tower 5U Rackable Tower 1 DELL Table 1 shows a comparison between these versions. Table 1. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 1 Product Comparison 1.1 Overview The PowerEdge T710 is the flagship of T710 to PE2900-III and T610 Feature/Spec Processor Front Side Bus # ...Processors # Cores L2/L3 Cache Chipset DIMMs Min/Max RAM HD Bays HD Types Ext Drive Bay(s) Int. HD Controller Availability Server Mgt. Comparison of the Dell tower servers ...
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...drive active backplane with expander • Next generation Broadcom 5709C LOMs • Next generation Dell embedded server management o iDRAC express with Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator o Optional iDRAC enterprise o Optional v-flash 2.2 Detailed Information 2.2.1 Intel Xeon 5500 Series...virtualization solutions T610 SD card for virtualization solutions 2 New Technologies 2.1 Overview/Description The T710 utilizes the following new technologies common to other Dell 11G servers: • Intel Xeon 5520 Series processors o New architecture with memory controller within ...
...drive active backplane with expander • Next generation Broadcom 5709C LOMs • Next generation Dell embedded server management o iDRAC express with Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator o Optional iDRAC enterprise o Optional v-flash 2.2 Detailed Information 2.2.1 Intel Xeon 5500 Series...virtualization solutions T610 SD card for virtualization solutions 2 New Technologies 2.1 Overview/Description The T710 utilizes the following new technologies common to other Dell 11G servers: • Intel Xeon 5520 Series processors o New architecture with memory controller within ...
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...be running simultaneously • Intel Intelligent Power Technologies: scales server power consumption to performance needs • Intel Turbo Boost Technology: boosts frequency for I /O HUBs 36-D (IOH). The T710 system is the companion to 5 Gb/s. 2.2.4 DDR3 ...Memory Technology Intel Xeon 5500 series processors support new DDR3 memory technology that allows one controller to 18 DIMMs per link PCI Express Gen 2 Intel Xeon 5500 Intel Xeon 5500 QPI DDR3 Memory Up to the system. See Section 14.3 "2.5" X16 HDD BACKPLANE". 3 DELL...
...be running simultaneously • Intel Intelligent Power Technologies: scales server power consumption to performance needs • Intel Turbo Boost Technology: boosts frequency for I /O HUBs 36-D (IOH). The T710 system is the companion to 5 Gb/s. 2.2.4 DDR3 ...Memory Technology Intel Xeon 5500 series processors support new DDR3 memory technology that allows one controller to 18 DIMMs per link PCI Express Gen 2 Intel Xeon 5500 Intel Xeon 5500 QPI DDR3 Memory Up to the system. See Section 14.3 "2.5" X16 HDD BACKPLANE". 3 DELL...
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See Section 12 "Embedded NICs/LAN on Motherboard (LOM)". 2.2.7 Next generation Dell Embedded Server Management The chart below shows the components of four LOM ports for the T710. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 2.2.6 Next Generation Broadcom 5709C LOMs The Broadcom 5709C LOMs are TOE enabled,...an option. Two dual-port devices provide a total of the new embedded server management capability. As a 700-series enterprise product, T710 comes standard with the HP ML370, IBM x3500 4 DELL Optional iDRAC Enterprise provides out-of-band management capabilities and enables the optional ...
See Section 12 "Embedded NICs/LAN on Motherboard (LOM)". 2.2.7 Next generation Dell Embedded Server Management The chart below shows the components of four LOM ports for the T710. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 2.2.6 Next Generation Broadcom 5709C LOMs The Broadcom 5709C LOMs are TOE enabled,...an option. Two dual-port devices provide a total of the new embedded server management capability. As a 700-series enterprise product, T710 comes standard with the HP ML370, IBM x3500 4 DELL Optional iDRAC Enterprise provides out-of-band management capabilities and enables the optional ...
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...Optional iSCSI offload Two front, six rear, one volume, 18 DIMMS, 4x LOMs, all HA in dedicated storage slot Dell BIOS core 11G implementation. PowerEdge T710 Features and Descriptions Details Intel Xeon 5500 Series,1,86GHz - 2.93GHz, 60W, 80W, 95W, See Section 8.3 "Supported ... 5, 10, 50, 60. HD Controller BIOS Video Availability Server Mgt. See Section 11 "BIOS". Climate Saver Gold Active LCD, rotates 90 degrees for rack mounting System ID for PR T710:: 0x029B 5 DELL HD Controller Opt. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook • Target Market o Corporate workgroups in remote...
...Optional iSCSI offload Two front, six rear, one volume, 18 DIMMS, 4x LOMs, all HA in dedicated storage slot Dell BIOS core 11G implementation. PowerEdge T710 Features and Descriptions Details Intel Xeon 5500 Series,1,86GHz - 2.93GHz, 60W, 80W, 95W, See Section 8.3 "Supported ... 5, 10, 50, 60. HD Controller BIOS Video Availability Server Mgt. See Section 11 "BIOS". Climate Saver Gold Active LCD, rotates 90 degrees for rack mounting System ID for PR T710:: 0x029B 5 DELL HD Controller Opt. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook • Target Market o Corporate workgroups in remote...
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... chassis to provide user access to buttons, display, and I/O interfaces. This may throttle when a rotor fails). Control Panel/LCD View 11 DELL The system requires a blank module in a notification by ESM. A fan speed fault or over -temperature condition. Do not operate the system...slot. System fan speed is pulse-width modulated. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Figure 12. Fans The Embedded Server Management logic in the front (at least 12") or rear (at the rearmost section of the T710 chassis. T710 Power Supply Units have integrated fans. Placement of non-redundant...
... chassis to provide user access to buttons, display, and I/O interfaces. This may throttle when a rotor fails). Control Panel/LCD View 11 DELL The system requires a blank module in a notification by ESM. A fan speed fault or over -temperature condition. Do not operate the system...slot. System fan speed is pulse-width modulated. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Figure 12. Fans The Embedded Server Management logic in the front (at least 12") or rear (at the rearmost section of the T710 chassis. T710 Power Supply Units have integrated fans. Placement of non-redundant...
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... installed. The bezel is standard for optional rack mounting of the server • Two external USB 2.0 connectors The LCD panel is a graphics display controlled by...sent to the tower chassis. System status (via the LCD) is viewable when the bezel is lockable. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Features of NMI and power control. 4.11.1 Cover Latch A tool-less latch is mounted to ...integrated in this mode, pressing either ESM or BIOS. Error codes can rotate 90 degrees for the T710 system. 12 DELL When in the side cover to secure it to the display by the iDRAC, unlike the 9G panel...
... installed. The bezel is standard for optional rack mounting of the server • Two external USB 2.0 connectors The LCD panel is a graphics display controlled by...sent to the tower chassis. System status (via the LCD) is viewable when the bezel is lockable. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Features of NMI and power control. 4.11.1 Cover Latch A tool-less latch is mounted to ...integrated in this mode, pressing either ESM or BIOS. Error codes can rotate 90 degrees for the T710 system. 12 DELL When in the side cover to secure it to the display by the iDRAC, unlike the 9G panel...
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...numbers to disable the power button function. 4.11.6 Intrusion Alert A switch mounted on the control panel or set up a system password. 13 DELL When enabled, the software provides notification that the cover has been opened , the switch circuit closes to indicate intrusion to ESM. This mode includes... enter a secure boot mode via Setup. The Rest of the planar has a connector for binding. When the cover is available, T710 units shipped to customers in Windows Server 2008. China TPM (TCM) is enabled through a BIOS option and uses HMAC-SHA1-160 for a plug-in module (Factory Install...
...numbers to disable the power button function. 4.11.6 Intrusion Alert A switch mounted on the control panel or set up a system password. 13 DELL When enabled, the software provides notification that the cover has been opened , the switch circuit closes to indicate intrusion to ESM. This mode includes... enter a secure boot mode via Setup. The Rest of the planar has a connector for binding. When the cover is available, T710 units shipped to customers in Windows Server 2008. China TPM (TCM) is enabled through a BIOS option and uses HMAC-SHA1-160 for a plug-in module (Factory Install...
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... iDRAC firmware 14 DELL The base iDRAC6 express consists of 1 GB flash, and the optional Vflash is for OS deployment. • iDRAC firmware (120 MB): holds the two most recent versions of the unmanaged ports is for an optional SD card and the other is an external SD card on ...the hard drive as the Utility Partition, this is ideal for server provisioning data. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 4.12 Persistent Storage T710 offers two types of SD while managed by the system. The optional vflash...
... iDRAC firmware 14 DELL The base iDRAC6 express consists of 1 GB flash, and the optional Vflash is for OS deployment. • iDRAC firmware (120 MB): holds the two most recent versions of the unmanaged ports is for an optional SD card and the other is an external SD card on ...the hard drive as the Utility Partition, this is ideal for server provisioning data. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 4.12 Persistent Storage T710 offers two types of SD while managed by the system. The optional vflash...
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...ROM configuration data. • Life Cycle Log (2 MB): stores initial factory configuration as well as all detectable hardware and firmware changes to the server since its deployment. Wear leveling extends the life of the NAND flash by balancing the use cycles on the flash's blocks. 4.12.2 SD ...optional Internal SD module is stored on the NAND flash. The SD flash card contains a bootable OS image for virtualization. SD Diagram 15 DELL T710 SD Module Figure 18. The Life Cycle Log is a dedicated port for an SD flash card for embedded Hypervisor for virtualized platforms. Figure 17...
...ROM configuration data. • Life Cycle Log (2 MB): stores initial factory configuration as well as all detectable hardware and firmware changes to the server since its deployment. Wear leveling extends the life of the NAND flash by balancing the use cycles on the flash's blocks. 4.12.2 SD ...optional Internal SD module is stored on the NAND flash. The SD flash card contains a bootable OS image for virtualization. SD Diagram 15 DELL T710 SD Module Figure 18. The Life Cycle Log is a dedicated port for an SD flash card for embedded Hypervisor for virtualized platforms. Figure 17...
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...Specifications Minimum 90 V 47 Hz - - - - - Another multi-drop cable also connects the PDB to the planar via software control (through server management functions). Solid Green LED (no change from being installed in a 1+1 configuration. Additionally, the PSU Firmware can now be updated by iDRAC ...of two hot-plug 1100 W power supplies in a T710 system. The PS bay sheet metal prevents unsupported power supplies from AC applied) Starting with industry standards, such as ACPI and the Microsoft Windows Server H/W Design Guide. 17 DELL Solid Amber LED • DC enable applied - ...
...Specifications Minimum 90 V 47 Hz - - - - - Another multi-drop cable also connects the PDB to the planar via software control (through server management functions). Solid Green LED (no change from being installed in a 1+1 configuration. Additionally, the PSU Firmware can now be updated by iDRAC ...of two hot-plug 1100 W power supplies in a T710 system. The PS bay sheet metal prevents unsupported power supplies from AC applied) Starting with industry standards, such as ACPI and the Microsoft Windows Server H/W Design Guide. 17 DELL Solid Amber LED • DC enable applied - ...
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...The use of DDR3 memory (lower voltage, UDIMM support) • CPU VR dynamic phase shedding • Memory VR static phase shedding 18 DELL T710 Power Supply If using only one power supply, the single PSU should be installed in the PS1 bay and a PSU Close Out (metal cover... main features of the latest family of the PS1 bay for the single PSU configuration is enhanced power efficiency. Nothing prevents the use of Dell servers is done for processors and IOH • Accurate inlet temperature • PSU/VR efficiency improvements • Switching regulators instead of linear regulators...
...The use of DDR3 memory (lower voltage, UDIMM support) • CPU VR dynamic phase shedding • Memory VR static phase shedding 18 DELL T710 Power Supply If using only one power supply, the single PSU should be installed in the PS1 bay and a PSU Close Out (metal cover... main features of the latest family of the PS1 bay for the single PSU configuration is enhanced power efficiency. Nothing prevents the use of Dell servers is done for processors and IOH • Accurate inlet temperature • PSU/VR efficiency improvements • Switching regulators instead of linear regulators...
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... incorporating a change for 2 dBA reduction and another change for optimized cooling with certain 10 G servers. Compare the values for component cooling if the system does not boot properly. 20 DELL o Most typical configurations perform as was issued in mid-May, 2009. Fan speed noise levels ramp... which configurations of protection for LpA in Table 7 to see that it describes how humans respond to add a layer of T710 will be available at RTS. Dell's advanced thermal control provides for 3 dBA does not generally produce a 5 dBA reduction. • Noise ramp and descent at...
... incorporating a change for 2 dBA reduction and another change for optimized cooling with certain 10 G servers. Compare the values for component cooling if the system does not boot properly. 20 DELL o Most typical configurations perform as was issued in mid-May, 2009. Fan speed noise levels ramp... which configurations of protection for LpA in Table 7 to see that it describes how humans respond to add a layer of T710 will be available at RTS. Dell's advanced thermal control provides for 3 dBA does not generally produce a 5 dBA reduction. • Noise ramp and descent at...
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...Socket Processor Features Cache size 32 KB instruction 32 KB data 4 or 8 MB (shared) Multi-processor support 1-2 CPUs Package LGA1366 22 DELL The processor is operating below power, temperature, and current limits. The Intel Xeon 5500 series two-socket processor utilizes a 1366-contact Flip...the processor to run faster than the marked frequency if the CPU is based on new Core micro-architecture; PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 7 Block Diagram Figure 20. T710 Block Diagram 8 Processors 8.1 Overview The Intel 5500 two-socket processor is 100 percent compatible with existing IA-32...
...Socket Processor Features Cache size 32 KB instruction 32 KB data 4 or 8 MB (shared) Multi-processor support 1-2 CPUs Package LGA1366 22 DELL The processor is operating below power, temperature, and current limits. The Intel Xeon 5500 series two-socket processor utilizes a 1366-contact Flip...the processor to run faster than the marked frequency if the CPU is based on new Core micro-architecture; PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 7 Block Diagram Figure 20. T710 Block Diagram 8 Processors 8.1 Overview The Intel 5500 two-socket processor is 100 percent compatible with existing IA-32...
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... provides support for the serial port and the keyboard controller. This provides four LOM ports at end of the server. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 10.6 Super I/O Controller The T710 system planar incorporates a SMSC LPC47M534 Super I/O controller to the ICH through an embedded LPC bus. 11 BIOS ... C-States, and T-States. 12 Embedded NICs/LAN on Motherboard (LOM) 12.1 Overview Two dual-port LAN controllers with optional iSCSI offload engine. 29 DELL The LPC47M534 is 1.1 compliant) • F1/F2 error logging in CMOS • Virtual KVM, CD, and floppy support • UEFI (Unified ...
... provides support for the serial port and the keyboard controller. This provides four LOM ports at end of the server. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook 10.6 Super I/O Controller The T710 system planar incorporates a SMSC LPC47M534 Super I/O controller to the ICH through an embedded LPC bus. 11 BIOS ... C-States, and T-States. 12 Embedded NICs/LAN on Motherboard (LOM) 12.1 Overview Two dual-port LAN controllers with optional iSCSI offload engine. 29 DELL The LPC47M534 is 1.1 compliant) • F1/F2 error logging in CMOS • Virtual KVM, CD, and floppy support • UEFI (Unified ...
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...• Support for Dell R2K Racks (4210, 2410) • Support for Dell Marconi Racks (4200, 2400) • Support for HP/Compaq 9xxx and 10xxx series racks • Support for HP/Compaq 7xxx series racks without the CMA • Support for 4-post Racks: Figure 23. T710 Rack Ears 17.4 ...Rails Sliding ReadyRails™ for tool-less installation in rack Figure 22. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Ears bolt to chassis for rack configuration Ears Include slam latches to secure server in 19" CEA-310-E compliant round hole ...
...• Support for Dell R2K Racks (4210, 2410) • Support for Dell Marconi Racks (4200, 2400) • Support for HP/Compaq 9xxx and 10xxx series racks • Support for HP/Compaq 7xxx series racks without the CMA • Support for 4-post Racks: Figure 23. T710 Rack Ears 17.4 ...Rails Sliding ReadyRails™ for tool-less installation in rack Figure 22. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Ears bolt to chassis for rack configuration Ears Include slam latches to secure server in 19" CEA-310-E compliant round hole ...
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... FI WHQL DIB Schedule RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS 45 DELL PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook • Support for full extension of the system out of the rack to allow serviceability of key internal ...18 Operating Systems 18.1 Overview T710 supports all major enterprise server operating systems consistent with the Dell 11G server portfolio. 18.2 Operating Systems Supported Operating Systems Small Business Server 2008 Small Business Server 2003 R2 Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2 Table 18.
... FI WHQL DIB Schedule RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS RTS 45 DELL PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook • Support for full extension of the system out of the rack to allow serviceability of key internal ...18 Operating Systems 18.1 Overview T710 supports all major enterprise server operating systems consistent with the Dell 11G server portfolio. 18.2 Operating Systems Supported Operating Systems Small Business Server 2008 Small Business Server 2003 R2 Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Server 2008 SP2 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2 Table 18.
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...Factory Install DIB, NFI Logo/Certification Yes Schedule Post RTS 19 Virtualization 19.1 Overview T710 has a primary mission as a virtualization platform for Microsoft Hyper-V server (VSKU) (standalone) Logo/ Factory Install Certification FI Yes FI Yes FI Yes ... for remote locations. Embedded options are available for VMware and Citrix XenServer. Accordingly, the T710 supports all major virtualization options available from Dell, including VMware, Citrix XenServer and Microsoft Hyper-V Server. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Table 19. Solaris Operating System Installation -
...Factory Install DIB, NFI Logo/Certification Yes Schedule Post RTS 19 Virtualization 19.1 Overview T710 has a primary mission as a virtualization platform for Microsoft Hyper-V server (VSKU) (standalone) Logo/ Factory Install Certification FI Yes FI Yes FI Yes ... for remote locations. Embedded options are available for VMware and Citrix XenServer. Accordingly, the T710 supports all major virtualization options available from Dell, including VMware, Citrix XenServer and Microsoft Hyper-V Server. PowerEdge T710 Technical Guidebook Table 19. Solaris Operating System Installation -