Dell Expanded Operating Temperature Range—Information Update Owner's Manual
Summary
Information update on expanded operating temperature ranges for Dell PowerEdge R710, R610, and T610 servers. Details continuous operation at 10 to 35 degrees Celsius and expanded ranges reaching -5 to 45 degrees Celsius with humidity and dew point specifications. Lists hardware restrictions including 95W CPU TDP limits, redundant PSU requirements, and unsupported drive configurations for expanded temperature operation.
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Expanded Operating Temperature Range—Information Update Technical Specifications NOTE: Dell now supports expanded operating temperature ranges for Power Edge R710, R610, and T610, subject to expanded temperature ranges and hardware restrictions detailed below. Environmental Operating Temperature Continuous 10 °C to 35 °C at 10% to 80% relative humidity (RH), operation with °C dew point.
De-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by °C/300 meters above 900 meters (1 °F per 550 feet).
Expanded Operating Temperature Range
10% of annual 5 °C to 40 °C, 5% to 85% RH with 26 °C dew point. operating hours
For temperatures between 35 °C and 40 °C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by 1 °C/175 meters above meters (1 °F per 319 feet).
1% of annual –5 °C to 45 °C, 5% to 90% RH with 26 °C dew point. operating hours
For temperatures between 40 °C and 45 °C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by 1 °C/125 meters above meters (1 °F per 228 feet).
NOTE: When operating in the expanded temperature range, ambient temperature warnings may be reported on the LCD and in the System Event Log. NOTE: Do not perform a cold startup below 5 °C. NOTE: The operating temperature specified is for a maximum altitude of 3,050 meters (10,000 feet).
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 14 |
| File Size | 524.86 KB |
| Published | July 02, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the base operating temperature limits for PowerEdge servers?
The continuous operation range is 10°C to 35°C at 10% to 80% RH with a 26°C dew point.
Are there specialized hardware requirements when using expanded temp ranges?
Yes, the CPU thermal design power must not exceed 95 W, and redundant power supply units are required.
Can I run the server in extremely cold outdoor environments?
The system cannot undergo a cold startup below 5°C. The specified operating temperature is for up to 3050 meters (10,000 feet) altitude.