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Dell PowerEdge T310 User Manual

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Dell™ PowerEdge™ T310
Systems
Hardware Owners
Manual
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Dell PowerEdge T310 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tcase72.7 °C
Bus typeDMI
SteppingB1
FSB ParityNo
Processor codeSLBLJ
Processor cache8 MB
Processor cores4
Processor modelX3430
System bus rate2.5 GT/s
Processor seriesIntel Xeon 3400 Series
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor codenameLynnfield
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 3420
Processing Die size296 mm²
Processor frequency2.4 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography45 nm
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor package size37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor front side bus- MHz
Processor boost frequency2.8 GHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorYes
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 4x4
Supported instruction setsSSE4.2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)95 W
Number of processors installed1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)18
Physical Address Extension (PAE)36 bit
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes16
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAM
Number of Processing Die Transistors774 M
Memory channels supported by processorDual
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800, 1066, 1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)21 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor32 GB
HDD size3.5 \
Optical drive typeDVD-RW
Total storage capacity500 GB
Maximum storage capacity8 TB
Number of HDDs installed-
Memory slots6x DIMM
Internal memory4 GB
Buffered memory typeRegistered (buffered)
CD read speed16 x
Graphics cardG200eW
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
PCI Express slots version2.0
Power supply375 W
Compatible operating systemsWindows Small Business Server 2008, Essential Business Server 2008, Server 2008 Foundation R2, Server 2008 SP2, x86/x64, Server 2008 R2, x64, HPC Server 2008 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Chassis typeTower
Processor ARK ID42927
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.0
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth521 mm
Width218 mm
Height440 mm

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

About Your System

Accessing System Features During Startup

Describes keystrokes for accessing system features during startup.

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

LCD Panel Features (Optional)

Home Screen

Explains the Home screen display during normal system operation.

Setup Menu

BMC or DRAC

Configures network mode (DHCP/Static IP) and DNS settings.

Set error

Selects format for LCD error messages for matching SEL entries.

Set home

Selects default information displayed on the LCD Home screen.

View Menu

BMC IP or DRAC IP

Displays IPv4 or IPv6 addresses for iDRAC6.

MAC

Displays MAC addresses for DRAC, iSCSIn, or NETn.

Name

Displays the Host, Model, or User String for the system.

Number

Displays the Asset tag or Service tag for the system.

Power

Displays system power output in BTU/hr or Watts.

Temperature

Displays system temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns

Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Guidelines for Connecting External Devices

NIC Indicator Codes

Power Indicator Codes

Diagnostic Lights (Optional)

LCD Status Messages

Viewing Status Messages

Explains how to view system error or status messages on the LCD.

Removing LCD Status Messages

Details methods to clear LCD status messages from the display.

System Messages

Warning Messages

Diagnostics Messages

Alert Messages

Other Information You May Need

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Choosing the System Boot Mode

Specifies the boot mode (BIOS or UEFI) for operating system installation.

Entering the System Setup Program

Instructions on how to enter the System Setup program.

Responding to Error Messages

Guidance on handling error messages during system boot.

Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys

Explains the keys used for navigating the System Setup program.

System Setup Options

System Time

Sets the system's internal clock.

System Date

Sets the system's internal calendar.

Memory Settings

Displays information related to installed memory.

Processor Settings

Displays information related to processors.

SATA Settings

Enables or disables integrated SATA controller and ports.

Boot Settings

Specifies boot mode (BIOS/UEFI) and boot devices.

Integrated Devices

Enables/disables integrated devices and ports.

PCI IRQ Assignment

Changes IRQ assignments for devices.

Serial Communication

Enables/disables serial ports and specifies features.

Embedded Server Management

Configures front-panel LCD options and strings.

Power Management

Manages power usage of processor, fans, memory.

System Security

Configures system and setup password features.

Keyboard NumLock

Sets NumLock mode activation on startup.

Report Keyboard Errors

Enables/disables reporting of keyboard errors during POST.

F1/F2 Prompt on Error

Halts system on errors during POST for user observation.

Processor Settings Screen

64-bit

Specifies if the processor supports 64-bit extensions.

Core Speed

Displays the processor clock speed.

Bus Speed

Displays the processor bus speed.

Logical Processor

Reports logical processors on processors supporting SMT.

Virtualization Technology

Permits virtualization software to use processor tech.

Execute Disable

Enables/disables execute disable memory protection.

Number of Cores per Processor

Sets the maximum number of cores enabled.

C States

Allows processor(s) to operate in available power states.

Turbo Mode

Enables or disables Turbo Mode if supported by processor.

Processor 1 Family -Model Stepping

Displays processor family, model, stepping.

SATA Settings Screen

SATA Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SATA controller.

Port A

Enables BIOS support for devices attached to SATA port A.

Port B

Enables BIOS support for devices attached to SATA port B.

Port C

Enables BIOS support for devices attached to SATA port C.

Port D

Enables BIOS support for devices attached to SATA port D.

Port E

Enables BIOS support for devices attached to SATA port E.

Boot Settings Screen

Boot Mode

Specifies boot mode (BIOS or UEFI).

Boot Sequence

Specifies operating system file locations for startup.

Hard-Disk Drive Sequence

Specifies the sequence of hard drives.

USB Flash Drive Emulation Type

Determines emulation type for USB flash drive.

Boot Sequence Retry

Retries to boot after 30 seconds if boot fails.

Integrated Devices Screen

Integrated SAS Controller

Enables or disables the integrated SAS controller.

User Accessible USB Ports

Enables or disables user accessible USB ports.

Internal USB Port

Enables or disables the internal USB port.

Embedded NIC1 and NIC2

Enables or disables embedded NICs for OS interface.

Embedded Gb NIC1

Enables or disables embedded NIC with PXE support.

MAC Address

Displays the MAC address for the NIC.

Embedded Gb NIC2

Enables or disables the embedded NIC.

OS Watchdog Timer

Monitors OS for activity and aids recovery.

Embedded Video Controller

Displays available video memory.

PCI IRQ Assignment Screen

<PCIe device>

Manually select IRQ for a device or let BIOS select it.

Serial Communication Screen

Serial Communication

Options for console redirection via COM1.

Serial Port Address

Specifies the address of the serial ports.

External Serial Connector

Specifies access to external serial connector.

Failsafe Baud Rate

Displays failsafe baud rate for console redirection.

Remote Terminal Type

Options for terminal emulation.

Redirection After Boot

Enables/disables BIOS console redirection.

Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional)

Front-Panel LCD Options

Sets front-panel LCD display options.

User-Defined LCD String

Enters custom text for the LCD module.

Power Management Screen

Power Management

Sets power usage for processor, fans, memory.

CPU Power and Performance Management

Sets CPU power and performance levels.

Fan Power and Performance Management

Sets fan power and performance levels.

Memory Power and Performance Management

Sets memory power and performance.

System Security Screen

System Password

Assigns and verifies a system password.

Setup Password

Restricts access to System Setup using a password.

Password Status

Indicates if password security is Locked or Unlocked.

TPM Security

Sets reporting of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

TPM Activation

Enables or disables the TPM.

TPM Clear

Clears all TPM encryption keys and contents.

Power Button

Controls system power on/off functionality.

NMI Button

Enables or disables the Nonmaskable Interrupt button.

AC Power Recovery

AC Power Recovery Delay

Exit Screen

Entering the UEFI Boot Manager

Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys

Explains keys used for navigating the UEFI Boot Manager.

UEFI Boot Manager Screen

Displays the UEFI Boot Manager interface.

Continue

Attempts to boot devices in order until successful.

<Boot options>

Displays available boot options for selection.

UEFI Boot Settings

Adds, deletes, enables, or disables boot options.

System Utilities

Accesses System Setup, USC, and diagnostics.

UEFI Boot Settings Screen

Add Boot Option

Adds a new boot option to the list.

Delete Boot Option

Deletes an existing boot option from the list.

Enable/Disable Boot Option

Enables or disables a boot option.

Change Boot Order

Changes the order of boot options.

One-Time Boot From File

Sets a one-time boot option.

System Utilities Screen

System Setup

Accesses System Setup program without rebooting.

System Services (USC)

Restarts system and accesses USC for diagnostics.

BIOS Boot Manager

Accesses BIOS boot options list without rebooting.

Reboot System

Restarts the system.

System and Setup Password Features

Using the System Password

Assigning a System Password

Steps to assign a system password through the System Setup program.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

How to leave password security enabled or disable it.

Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password

Steps to delete or change an existing system password.

Using the Setup Password

Assigning a Setup Password

Steps to assign a setup password.

Operating With a Setup Password Enabled

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

Embedded System Management

Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

Entering the BMC Setup Module

Instructions to enter the BMC setup module.

iDRAC Configuration Utility

Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility

Instructions to enter the iDRAC configuration utility.

Installing System Components

Recommended Tools

Lists recommended tools for system component installation.

Inside the System

Safety precautions and considerations before working inside the system.

Front Bezel

Removing the Front Bezel

Step-by-step instructions for removing the front bezel.

Installing the Front Bezel

Front Bezel Inserts

Removing the Front Bezel Insert

Instructions for removing front bezel inserts.

Installing the Front Bezel Insert

EMI Filler Panel

Removing an EMI Filler Panel

Instructions for removing EMI filler panels.

Installing an EMI Filler Panel

Opening and Closing the System

Opening the System

Step-by-step instructions for opening the system.

Closing the System

Step-by-step instructions for closing the system.

Expansion Card Stabilizer

Removing the Expansion Card Stabilizer

Instructions for removing the expansion card stabilizer.

Installing the Expansion Card Stabilizer

Instructions for installing the expansion card stabilizer.

Cooling Shroud

Removing the Cooling Shroud

Instructions for removing the cooling shroud.

Installing the Cooling Shroud

Hard Drives

Removing a Hard-Drive Blank

Instructions for removing a hard-drive blank.

Installing a Hard-Drive Blank

Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive

Removing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier

Installing a Hot-Swap Hard Drive Into a Drive Carrier

Removing a Cabled Hard Drive

Installing a Cabled Hard Drive

Removing a Cabled Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Bracket

Optical and Tape Drives

Removing an Optical or a Tape Drive

Instructions for removing optical or tape drives.

Installing an Optical or Tape Drive

Power Supplies

Removing a Redundant Power Supply

Instructions for removing a redundant power supply.

Installing a Redundant Power Supply

Removing a Non-Redundant Power Supply

Installing a Non-Redundant Power Supply

System Fan

Removing the System Fan

Instructions for removing the system fan.

Installing the System Fan

System Memory

General Memory Module Installation Guidelines

General guidelines for optimal system memory configuration.

Mode-Specific Guidelines

Guidelines for memory configurations based on memory channels.

Installing Memory Modules

Removing Memory Modules

Expansion Cards

Expansion Card Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for installing expansion cards, including slot priority.

Installing an Expansion Card

Removing an Expansion Card

iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)

Installing an iDRAC6 Express Card

Instructions for installing the iDRAC6 Express card.

Removing an iDRAC6 Express Card (Optional)

iDRAC6 Enterprise Card (Optional)

Installing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card

Instructions for installing the iDRAC6 Enterprise card.

Removing an iDRAC6 Enterprise Card

VFlash Media (Optional)

Installing a VFlash Media

Instructions for installing VFlash media.

Removing a VFlash Media

Internal USB Memory Keys

Processor

Removing a Processor

Step-by-step instructions for removing the processor.

Installing a Processor

System Battery

Replacing the System Battery

Instructions for replacing the system battery.

RAID Battery (Optional)

Removing the RAID Battery

Instructions for removing the RAID battery.

Installing a RAID Battery

Chassis Intrusion Switch

Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

Instructions for removing the chassis intrusion switch.

Installing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

Control Panel Assembly

Removing the Control Panel Assembly

Instructions for removing the control panel assembly.

Installing the Control Panel Assembly

SAS Backplane

Removing the SAS Backplane

Instructions for removing the SAS backplane.

Installing the SAS Backplane

Power Distribution Board

Removing the Power Distribution Board

Instructions for removing the power distribution board.

Replacing the Power Distribution Board

System Board

Removing the System Board

Step-by-step instructions for removing the system board.

Installing the System Board

Troubleshooting Your System

Safety First—For You and Your System

Safety precautions for system troubleshooting and repairs.

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure

Steps to resolve system startup failures and boot issues.

Troubleshooting External Connections

Guidance on troubleshooting external device connections.

Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem

Steps to troubleshoot video display issues.

Troubleshooting a USB Device

Steps to troubleshoot USB keyboard, mouse, and other devices.

Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device

Steps to troubleshoot serial port devices.

Troubleshooting a NIC

Steps to troubleshoot Network Interface Controller (NIC) issues.

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Procedures for addressing a system affected by liquid damage.

Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Steps to troubleshoot a system that may be damaged.

Troubleshooting the System Battery

Steps to troubleshoot issues related to the system battery.

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

Steps to identify and resolve power supply issues.

Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems

Identifies conditions that may cause system cooling problems.

Troubleshooting a Fan

Steps to troubleshoot a system fan.

Troubleshooting System Memory

Steps to troubleshoot system memory issues.

Troubleshooting an Internal USB Key

Steps to troubleshoot issues with internal USB memory keys.

Troubleshooting an Optical Drive

Steps to troubleshoot optical drive issues.

Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit

Steps to troubleshoot tape backup unit issues.

Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

Steps to troubleshoot hard drive issues, including RAID.

Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller

Steps to troubleshoot SAS or SAS RAID controller issues.

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Steps to troubleshoot expansion card issues.

Troubleshooting the Processor

Steps to troubleshoot processor issues.

Running the System Diagnostics

Using Online Diagnostics

How to use Dell's online diagnostics for system testing.

Embedded System Diagnostics Features

Overview of features available in embedded system diagnostics.

When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics

Guidance on when to use embedded system diagnostics.

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics

Instructions for running the embedded system diagnostics.

System Diagnostics Testing Options

Express Test

Performs a quick system check.

Extended Test

Performs a more thorough system check.

Custom Test

Tests a particular device with specific options.

Information

Displays test results.

Using the Custom Test Options

How to select devices and components for testing.

Selecting Devices for Testing

How to select devices and components for testing.

Selecting Diagnostics Options

How to select specific tests for a device.

Viewing Information and Results

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Jumpers

Information on system board jumper settings and their functions.

System Board Connectors

SAS Backplane Board Connectors

Power Distribution Board Connectors

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Getting Help

Contacting Dell

How to contact Dell for sales, technical support, or service.

Glossary

Index

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