Description

The Dell PowerEdge R610 is an enterprise-class 2U dual-socket rack server designed to provide dependable computing performance, storage flexibility, and enterprise management capabilities in a compact rack-mounted platform.

Built on the Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 Series processor platforms, the R610 provides a choice of multi-core CPU configurations suitable for a wide range of business and infrastructure workloads.

With support for dual processors, DDR3 ECC memory, SAS/SATA storage, hardware RAID, redundant power supplies, Gigabit Ethernet, and PCIe expansion, the R610 is well suited for organizations requiring a dependable server platform for virtualization, databases, web hosting, file services, and enterprise applications.

Key Features

• Brand: Dell
• Model: PowerEdge R610
• Form Factor: 2U Rack Server
• CPU Sockets: 2
• Processor: Intel Xeon 5500 / 5600 Series
• Memory: Up to 192GB DDR3 ECC
• Memory Slots: 12 DIMM slots
• Storage: SAS / SATA
• Drive Bays: Up to 6 × 2.5-inch drives
• RAID: Dell PERC RAID controller options
• Networking: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
• Expansion: PCIe expansion slots
• Remote Management: Dell Remote Access Controller
• Power: Redundant hot-plug power supplies
• Cooling: Redundant hot-plug fan configuration
• Primary Applications: Virtualization, Databases, Web Hosting, File Services & Enterprise Applications

Intel Xeon Processing

The R610 supports up to two Intel Xeon 5500 or 5600 Series processors.

The dual-socket architecture provides additional processing capacity for multi-threaded and enterprise workloads.

Supported processor configurations can be selected according to requirements for:

• Core count
• Clock speed
• Cache
• Power consumption
• Application performance

The R610 can therefore be configured for both general-purpose server applications and more demanding workloads.

DDR3 ECC Memory

The server provides 12 DIMM slots and supports up to 192GB of DDR3 ECC memory in supported configurations.

ECC memory is designed to detect and correct certain types of memory errors, providing additional reliability for server workloads.

The available memory capacity makes the R610 suitable for:

• Virtualization
• Database applications
• Web servers
• Application servers
• File services
• Enterprise software

Flexible 2.5-Inch Storage

The R610 uses a compact 2.5-inch drive architecture and supports up to six internal drive bays, depending on the chassis configuration.

Supported drive technologies include:

• SAS HDD
• SATA HDD
• SAS SSD
• SATA SSD

The hot-plug drive design allows supported drives to be replaced without shutting down the server.

Hardware RAID

The R610 supports Dell PERC hardware RAID controllers.

RAID configurations can provide:

• Data redundancy
• Improved storage availability
• Performance optimization
• Drive fault tolerance
• Centralized storage management

The exact PERC controller depends on the individual R610 configuration.

Enterprise Networking

The R610 provides integrated Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and supports additional network adapters through its expansion architecture.

Networking can be configured for separate:

• Production traffic
• Management traffic
• Backup traffic
• Storage traffic

Additional network interfaces can be installed where required.

PCIe Expansion

PCIe expansion slots provide the ability to install additional hardware such as:

• Network adapters
• Fibre Channel HBAs
• Storage controllers
• SAS adapters
• Other PCIe expansion cards

This allows the R610 to be adapted for different infrastructure requirements.

Remote Server Management

The R610 includes Dell remote-management capabilities through its Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) platform.

Depending on the installed DRAC generation and licensing, administrators can perform tasks such as:

• Remote hardware monitoring
• Server power control
• Hardware inventory
• System diagnostics
• Remote console access
• Configuration
• Troubleshooting

This can reduce the need for physical access to the server.

Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies

The R610 supports redundant hot-plug power supplies.

A redundant PSU configuration can improve server availability by allowing a failed power supply to be replaced without shutting down the system.

This is particularly important for:

• Data centers
• Enterprise server rooms
• Virtualization environments
• Business-critical applications

2U Rack-Mount Design

The PowerEdge R610 uses a 2U rack-mounted chassis, providing additional internal space compared with Dell’s 1U server platforms.

The 2U form factor accommodates:

• Multiple drive bays
• Dual processors
• Large memory configurations
• Expansion cards
• Redundant cooling
• Redundant power

It is suitable for standard data-center racks and server-room deployments.

Ideal Applications

Virtualization

The dual-socket architecture and ECC memory make the R610 suitable for virtualization platforms and small-to-medium virtual-machine environments.

Database Servers

The R610 can be configured with multi-core Xeon processors, RAID storage and large memory capacity for database applications.

Web & Application Hosting

Its reliable enterprise architecture makes it suitable for web servers, application servers and internal business applications.

File & Print Services

SAS/SATA storage and RAID support provide a practical platform for file and print services.

Enterprise Infrastructure

The R610 can be deployed for:

• ERP
• CRM
• Monitoring
• Backup
• Development
• Internal applications
• Infrastructure services

Technical Specifications

Note: Exact processor, RAM, RAID controller, drive configuration, network adapters, DRAC version and power-supply specifications depend on the specific R610 configuration/SKU.

Key Benefits

Dual-Socket Architecture: Supports two Intel Xeon processors for increased processing capacity.

Reliable ECC Memory: Up to 192GB DDR3 ECC memory in supported configurations.

Flexible Storage: Supports multiple SAS/SATA 2.5-inch drives with RAID options.

Enterprise RAID: PERC controllers provide storage redundancy and management.

Redundant Power: Hot-plug redundant PSUs help improve availability.

Remote Management: Dell DRAC provides remote monitoring and administration.

PCIe Expansion: Supports additional networking, storage and Fibre Channel hardware.

2U Enterprise Design: Provides additional internal expansion capacity while remaining rack-mountable.

Product Summary

The Dell PowerEdge R610 is a dependable 2U dual-socket enterprise rack server designed for organizations requiring reliable computing, storage, and expansion capabilities.

With support for dual Intel Xeon 5500/5600 Series processors, up to 192GB DDR3 ECC memory, up to six 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives, Dell PERC RAID controllers, PCIe expansion, Gigabit Ethernet, remote management, and redundant hot-plug power supplies, the R610 remains a practical platform for virtualization, databases, web hosting, file services, application hosting, and general enterprise infrastructure.