Ultracompact, entry 1-socket rack server
The PowerEdge™ R210 is an Intel® processor-based entry 1-socket, 1U rack server — great for the small business or as a specialised application server or edge server for larger corporations.

Right Sized, Flexible Technology and Enhanced Business Value
The PowerEdge R210 was designed to meet the needs of many IT environments. With the optional advanced systems management capabilities of Lifecycle Controller, Dell is bringing comprehensive enterprise-class manageability into the 1-socket space.In addition, the R210 features a short 15.5 inch chassis to allow for flexible deployment almost anywhere. Built with cost effective RAID options to further protect your valuable data, the PowerEdge R210 is the ideal entry 1-socket 1U rack for small businesses and larger offices needing flexibility and manageability in a very small chassis.
Dell aims to add value to your business by including the features you need without a lot of the unnecessary extras. Our goal is to deliver value through tailored solutions based on industry standards, as well as purposeful, innovative design.
Purposeful Design
The PowerEgde R210 follows the 11th Generation portfolio behavioral specifications and features the same system design commonality and reliability true to the entire portfolio. All 11th Generation servers are built to make the user experience easier.




Energy-Optimized Technology


Simplified Systems Management
The Lifecycle Controller is the engine for advanced embedded management and is delivered as part of the optional iDRAC Express or iDRAC Enterprise in the PowerEdge R210.



Processor
- One Dual-core Intel® Celeron® G1101
One Dual-core Intel® Pentium® G6950
One Dual-core Intel® Core™ i3 500 Series Processor
One Quad-core Intel® Xeon® 3400 series processor
Operating System
- Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2011
Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Foundation
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 SP2, x86/x64 (x64 includes Hyper-VTM)
Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2, x64 (includes Hyper-VTM v2)
Microsoft® Windows® HPC Server 2008
Novell® SUSE® Linux® Enterprise Server
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux®
For more information on the specific versions and additions, visit www.dell.com/OSsupport.
Chipset
- Intel® 3420
Memory*
- Up to 16GB (4 DIMM slots): 1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3
Up to 1333MHz
Storage
- Cabled Hard Drive Options:
2.5" SATA SSD, SAS (10K), nearline SAS (7.2K)
3.5" SAS (15K, 10K), nearline SAS (7.2K), SATA (5.4K, 7.2K)
Maximum Internal Storage:
Up to 6TB*
External Storage:
For information about Dell external storage options, visit Dell.com/Storage.
Drive Bays
- Cabled options available:
Up to two 2.5"/ 3.5" SAS, SATA or SSD drives
Slots
- 1 PCIe G2 slot:
One x16 slot
RAID Controllers
- Internal Controllers:
PERC H200 (6Gb/s)
External Controllers:
PERC H800 (6Gb/s) with 512MB of battery-backed cache; 512MB, 1G Non-Volatile battery-backed cache
PERC 6/E with 256MB or 512MB of battery-backed cache
External HBAs (non-RAID):
6Gbps SAS HBA
SAS 5/E HBA
LSI2032 PCIe SCSI HBA
Network Controller
- One dual-port Broadcom BCM 5716
Communications
- Broadcom® NetXtreme™ 5709 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Copper, w/TOE PCIe x4
Broadcom® NetXtreme™ 5709 Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet NIC, Copper, TOE/iSCI PCIe x4
Intel PRO/1000PT Single Port Adapter, Gigabit Ethernet NIC, PCIe x1
Intel Gigabit ET Dual Port Adapter, Gigabit Ethernet NIC, PCIe x4
Intel Gigabit ET Quad Port Adapter, Gigabit Ethernet NIC, PCIe x4
Intel Single Port 1GbE NIC
Intel Dual Port 1GbE NIC
Intel Quad Port 1GbE NIC
Broadcom Dual Port 1GbE NIC
Power
- Single cabled power supply (250W)
Availability
- Quad-pack LED diagnostic, ECC Memory, add-in RAID, TPM/C-TPM
Video Card
- Matrox G200eW w/ 8MB memory
Chassis
- Rack Chassis
42.6 H x 431 W x 393.7 D (mm)
1.67" H x 17.1" W x 15.5" D (in)
Management
- BMC, IPMI 2.0 compliant
Dell™ OpenManage™
Unified Server Configurator
LifeCycle Controller enabled via optional: iDRAC6 Express, iDRAC6 Enterprise and vFlash
Environmental Operating Conditions
- Acoustics:
Typically configured 3.5" cable chassis in 23 ± 2 °C ambient
Idle: LwA-UL = 6.5 bels; LpA = 49 dBA
Regulatory
- Regulatory Model: E10S
Regulatory Type: E10S001
Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets
Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page
Dell and the Environment
Dell Global Services include a wide, customizable range of choices to simplify the assessment, design, implementation, management and maintenance of your IT environment, and to help you transition from platform to platform.
Depending on your current business requirements and the level of service you want, we can provide you with factory, on-site, remote, modular and specialized services that fit your needs and budget. We’ll help you with a little or a lot — your choice — and provide you with access to our global resources like our global command centers.
Dell IT Consulting Services
Dell global infrastructure consulting services utilize skilled solution architects, innovative tools, automated analysis and our own intellectual property to give customers rapid insight into the root causes of unnecessary complexity. We seek better answers than traditional service models, based on our belief that solving problems should not need armies of people. Our strategy is to help customers quickly identify high-impact, short-duration projects that deliver returns on investment (ROI) and free up resources to obtain competitive advantage. The results are practical, action-oriented plans with specific, predictable, measurable outcomes. From Data Center Optimization to Server Virtualization to Systems Management, our consulting services help you build a more efficient enterprise.
Dell Managed Services
Dell Managed Services are a modular set of lifecycle services designed to help customers automate and centrally configure, deploy and manage their day-to-day data center operations. These services extend a customer’s existing on-premise IT infrastructure with off-premise cloud services designed to better address challenges with mobility, highly distributed organizations, security, compliance, business continuity and disaster preparedness.
Deploy: Our factory, remote and on-site installation services for servers make efficient use of your employees' time by helping to speed up activities like configuration, customization and deployment, enabling delivery of systems that are ready to work right out of the box.
Operate: Dell can help optimize your data center operations, including storage, backup and virtual environments by focusing on remote monitoring, reporting and alerts, along with full remote management for storage and backup environments, to free up IT resources.
Protect: Dell Data Center Backup Management services are available to assist you with reporting to help refine SLA requirements, to provide monitoring to improve process efficiency or for the full management of your backup environment.
Recovery and Recycling: Dell Asset Recovery and Recycling Services help you recover and dispose off owned or leased computer equipment, in a manner that follows EPA guidelines.
Dell ProSupport
Dell ProSupport is a suite of support services that enable you to build the solution that’s right for your organization. Choose support models based on how you use technology and where you want to allocate resources. From the desktop to the data center, address everyday IT challenges, such as unplanned downtime, mission critical needs, data and asset protection, support planning, resource allocation, software application management and more. From basic support to remote support services, optimize your IT resources by prescribing the right support model.
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