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Dell PowerEdge T710 User Manual

Dell PowerEdge T710
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Dell™ PowerEdge™ T710
Systems
Hardware Owner’s
Manual
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Dell PowerEdge T710 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tcase76 °C
Bus typeQPI
SteppingD0
FSB ParityNo
Processor codeSLBF8
Processor cache4 MB
Processor cores4
Processor modelE5506
System bus rate4.8 GT/s
Processor seriesIntel Xeon 5500 Series
Processor socketSocket B (LGA 1366)
Processor codenameNehalem EP
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 5520
Number of QPI links2
Processor frequency2.13 GHz
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor lithography45 nm
Processor system typeDP
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor package size42.5 x 45 mm
Processor front side bus- MHz
Processor operating modes64-bit
ECC supported by processorYes
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Xeon®
Number of processors installed1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)16
Memory types supported by processorDDR3-SDRAM
Memory channels supported by processorTriple
Memory clock speeds supported by processor800 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)19.2 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor144 GB
HDD size3.5 \
HDD speed15000 RPM
HDD interfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Optical drive typeDVD-ROM
Total storage capacity300 GB
Maximum storage capacity- TB
Number of HDDs supported6
Graphics cardG200
Graphics card familyMatrox
Memory slots18x DIMM
Internal memory4 GB
Memory clock speed1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory192 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
PS/2 ports quantity0
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
PCI Express x8 slots5
Power supply1100 W
Number of power supply units-
Compatible operating systemsWindows Small Business Server 2011 Windows Small Business Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 SP2, x86/x64 (x64 includes Hyper-V) Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, x64 (includes Hyper-V v2) Windows HPC Server 2008 Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Chassis typeTower (5U)
Processor ARK ID37096
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth731.8 mm
Width217.9 mm
Height466.3 mm
Weight35300 g

Summary

About Your System

Accessing System Features During Startup

Provides methods to access system features during startup.

Front-Panel Features and Indicators

Details the system's front panel components and their indicators.

LCD Panel Features

Explains the functionality and display of the system's LCD panel.

Hard-Drive Status Indicators

Illustrates and describes indicators for hard drive status.

Back-Panel Features and Indicators

Details the system's back panel components and their indicators.

Guidelines for Connecting External Devices

Provides instructions for connecting external devices to the system.

NIC Indicator Codes

Explains the meaning of different NIC indicator light codes.

Power Indicator Codes

Details the status indicators for power supplies and the power button.

LCD Status Messages

Lists LCD error codes, their causes, and corrective actions.

System Messages

Lists system messages, their causes, and corrective actions.

Warning Messages

Explains warning messages that alert to potential problems.

Diagnostics Messages

Mentions messages issued by system diagnostic utilities.

Alert Messages

Describes alert messages generated by systems management software.

Other Information You May Need

Lists additional resources for system information and support.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Choosing the System Boot Mode

Explains how to select between BIOS and UEFI boot modes.

Entering the System Setup Program

Provides step-by-step instructions to enter the system setup utility.

System Setup Options

Lists and describes various configuration options in System Setup.

Memory Settings Screen

Details options for configuring system memory size, type, and speed.

Processor Settings Screen

Lists options for configuring processor features like speed and virtualization.

SATA Settings Screen

Provides options to enable/disable the integrated SATA controller and ports.

Boot Settings Screen

Allows selection of boot mode (BIOS/UEFI) and boot sequence.

Integrated Devices Screen

Options to enable/disable integrated devices like USB, NICs, and SD card.

Serial Communication Screen

Options for configuring serial ports and console redirection.

Embedded Server Management Screen (Optional)

Configures front-panel LCD options and user-defined LCD strings.

Power Management Screen

Manages power usage for processors, fans, and memory.

System Security Screen

Configures system and setup passwords and TPM security.

Entering the UEFI Boot Manager

Instructions to access the UEFI Boot Manager for managing boot options.

UEFI Boot Manager Screen

Describes options within the UEFI Boot Manager, including boot settings.

System and Setup Password Features

Using the System Password

Explains how to assign and use a system password for security.

Using the Setup Password

Details how to assign and use a setup password to protect BIOS settings.

Embedded System Management

Introduces the Unified Server Configurator (USC) utility for system management.

iDRAC Configuration Utility

Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility

Provides steps to access the iDRAC Configuration Utility.

Installing System Components

Recommended Tools

Lists essential tools required for system component installation.

Inside the System

Warns about safety procedures for internal system access.

Power Supplies

Details the system's support for two 1100W power supplies.

Front Bezel

Information on removing and installing the front bezel of the system.

Opening and Closing the System

Safety warnings and procedures for opening and closing the system cover.

Cooling Shroud

Explains the function of the cooling shroud and how to remove it.

Hard Drives

Discusses system configurations and types of hard drives supported.

Optical and Tape Drives

Information on supported optical and tape drives.

System Memory

Discusses supported memory types, speeds, and capacities.

Processors

Discusses processor installation and upgrades.

Expansion Cards

Information on supported expansion cards and slots.

Internal SD Module

Information on installing and removing the internal SD module.

Internal SD Flash Card

Instructions for installing and removing an internal SD flash card.

Internal USB Memory Key

Information on installing and using an internal USB memory key.

NIC Hardware Key

Information on installing the NIC hardware key.

RAID Battery

Information on removing and installing the RAID battery.

Chassis Intrusion Switch

Information on removing and installing the chassis intrusion switch.

Integrated Storage Controller Card

Details the integrated storage controller card and its functions.

Cooling Fans

Information about the system's cooling fan modules.

Fan Cage

Information on the fan cage and its removal.

VFlash Media (Optional)

Information on VFlash media used with iDRAC6.

System Battery

Information on replacing the system battery.

Control Panel Assembly (Service-Only Procedure)

Procedures for control panel assembly replacement.

SAS Backplane (Service-Only Procedure)

Information on SAS backplane removal.

System Board (Service-Only Procedure)

Information on system board replacement.

Power Distribution Board (Service-Only Procedure)

Information on power distribution board replacement.

Troubleshooting Your System

Safety First — For You and Your System

Safety precautions for working with the system.

Troubleshooting System Startup Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve system startup failures.

Troubleshooting External Connections

Guidance on troubleshooting external cable connections.

Troubleshooting the Video Subsystem

Steps to diagnose and resolve video subsystem issues.

Troubleshooting a USB Device

Steps to troubleshoot issues with USB devices.

Troubleshooting a Serial I/O Device

Steps to troubleshoot serial I/O devices.

Troubleshooting a NIC

Steps to diagnose and resolve Network Interface Card (NIC) issues.

Troubleshooting a Wet System

Steps to troubleshoot issues related to a 'wet system'.

Troubleshooting a Damaged System

Procedures for troubleshooting a physically damaged system.

Troubleshooting the System Battery

Steps to diagnose and resolve system battery issues.

Troubleshooting Power Supplies

Steps to diagnose and resolve power supply issues.

Troubleshooting System Cooling Problems

Identifies conditions causing system cooling problems.

Troubleshooting a Fan

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with cooling fans.

Troubleshooting System Memory

Steps to diagnose and resolve system memory issues.

Troubleshooting an Internal SD Card

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with internal SD cards.

Troubleshooting an Internal USB Memory Key

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with internal USB memory keys.

Troubleshooting an Optical Drive

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with optical drives.

Troubleshooting a Tape Backup Unit

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with tape backup units.

Troubleshooting an External Tape Drive

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with external tape drives.

Troubleshooting a Hard Drive

Steps to diagnose and resolve hard drive issues.

Troubleshooting a Storage Controller

Steps to diagnose and resolve storage controller issues.

Troubleshooting a SAS or SAS RAID Controller

Steps to diagnose and resolve SAS/SAS RAID controller issues.

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Steps to diagnose and resolve expansion card issues.

Troubleshooting the Processors

Steps to diagnose and resolve processor issues.

Running the System Diagnostics

Using Online Diagnostics

Describes how to use online diagnostics for system assessment.

Embedded System Diagnostics Features

Lists features and capabilities of embedded system diagnostics.

When to Use the Embedded System Diagnostics

Guidance on when to utilize embedded system diagnostics.

Running the Embedded System Diagnostics

Steps to launch and run the embedded system diagnostics.

Embedded System Diagnostics Testing Options

Options for conducting system diagnostics tests.

Selecting Diagnostics Options

How to choose specific diagnostic tests to run.

Viewing Information and Results

How to view test results and related information.

Jumpers and Connectors

System Board Jumpers

Details the function and settings of system board jumpers.

System Board Connectors

Illustrates and lists system board connectors.

SAS Backplane Board Connectors

Diagrams and lists connectors on the SAS backplane board.

Power Distribution Board Connectors

Diagrams and lists connectors on the power distribution board.

Disabling a Forgotten Password

Procedure to disable system passwords using a jumper.

Getting Help

Contacting Dell

Provides contact methods and resources for Dell support.

Glossary

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