This is a provisional page about the Dell R710 machines.

Hardware

• CPU: 2x2.66GHz
• Memory: 12x4GB DIMM@1333MHz, 18slots each available
• Remote Control: iDRAC6 Enterprise
• JBOD cards candidates

  • Model SAS3082E-R (IT mode) no support for large (>2TB) SATA drives (SAS should work, not verified)

  • Model LSI 9211-8i (IT mode) support verified
• Interactive LCD with fault report

Software

• UEFI/BIOS: version 6.6.0 (latest)
• Lifecycle controller: 1.7.5.4/1.6.0
• iDRAC firmware: 2.92
  • under VLAN1 (mgmt)

  • to use the virtual console, need Javaws (iced-tea works), and change of Java security configuration.

    • Alternative (may work): Supermicro IPMI Utilities or dockerized iDRAC console

  • IPMI v2

Machine tasks

• They will be deployed as our new backup servers
• One will stay on-site, sync with production servers in real-time
• The other one will be deployed off-site (Thank you [TRS] for negotiation), synced at night
• The twin Dells will be constructed as identical for easier debug/recovery

Additional information

• documentation