Dell 0HDP0 R510 V2 Server Motherboard

Description

The Dell 0HDP0 (also identified as HDP0) is the updated Version 2 (V2) system board for the PowerEdge R510 server. This revision was specifically released to provide support for the Intel Xeon 5600 series processors, offering better power efficiency and higher core counts than the original V1 boards.

Core Specifications

• Processor Support: * Dual LGA1366 sockets.

  • Supports Intel Xeon 5500 (Gainestown) and 5600 (Westmere-EP) series.

  • Compatible with Quad-Core and Six-Core processors.

• Memory Architecture:

  • 8 DIMM slots total (4 per processor).

  • Supports DDR3 Registered (RDIMM) or Unbuffered (UDIMM).

  • Maximum capacity of up to 128GB (using 16GB RDIMMs).

• Chipset: Intel 5500.

Expansion & Connectivity

Designed for the R510’s 2U rack-mount chassis, this board emphasizes storage density and reliable I/O:

• PCIe Slots: 3 x PCIe G2 slots (available via the integrated riser interface).

• Storage Interface: * Integrated PERC header for dedicated RAID controllers (like the H700 or H200).

  • Internal USB and SD card slots for embedded hypervisors (e.g., VMware).

• Networking: Dual integrated Broadcom 5716 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

• Management: Integrated iDRAC6 (Lifecycle Controller) for remote management.

Physical Interfaces (Rear I/O)

Version 2 (V2) vs. Version 1 (V1)

The primary reason for seeking the 0HDP0 (V2) specifically is CPU compatibility.

• V1 (P/N M792K): Primarily supports the 5500 series; may fail to POST or require complex workarounds for 5600 series CPUs.

• V2 (P/N 0HDP0): Native support for the 6-core Intel Xeon 5600 series, providing a significant performance uplift for virtualization.

Peer Tip: When installing this board, ensure your Heatsinks are properly seated. The R510 uses a specific airflow shroud; if the shroud or fans aren’t detected correctly, the system will ramp fan speeds to 100% (extremely loud) as a failsafe.