Dell PowerEdge T110 II
The Dell PowerEdge T110 II is a single-socket tower server for small offices. It takes one Intel Xeon E3-1200 family, Core i3-2100 family or Pentium processor, up to 32GB of DDR3 ECC memory in four sockets and up to four cabled 3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives. The PowerEdge T130 replaced it. Buyers usually want it as a low-cost file or print server or a lab box.
Also written as: PowerEdge T110 II, Dell T110 II, T110 2, PowerEdge T110 2
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge T |
| Form factor | tower |
| Cpu sockets | 1 |
| Cpu platform | One Intel Xeon E3-1200 family, Intel Core i3-2100 family or Intel Pentium processor |
| Memory slots | 4 |
| Memory type | DDR3-1066 / DDR3-1333 unbuffered ECC DIMM |
| Memory max (GB) | 32 |
| Drive bays | Up to four 3.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA drives |
| Pcie slots | 4 PCIe Gen2 slots: x8, x16 (x8 routing), x8 (x4 routing), x1 |
| Network onboard | One RJ-45 integrated 1GbE |
| Power supply | One 305W AC power supply |
Generations
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge T130
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge T110 II connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Dell Connectrix DS-6610B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6620B 1U rack
Dell Connectrix DS-6630B 2U switch
Dell Connectrix DS-7720B 1U rack
Storage
Dell PowerMax 2500 4U multi-node rack
Dell PowerMax 8500 system bay multi-enclosure
Dell PowerProtect DD6400 2U appliance
Dell PowerProtect DD6900 2U appliance + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD9400 2U appliance + shelves
Dell PowerProtect DD9410 2U appliance + shelves
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Switches
Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
Dell PowerSwitch N3024EF-ON 1U switch
Dell PowerSwitch S4112F-ON 1U rack
Dell PowerSwitch S4128F-ON 1U rack
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
HBA465E Dell HBA465e External Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerEdge MX5016s blade
Dell PowerStore NVMe Expansion Enclosure (ENS24) 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME5084 5U rack
Dell PowerStore 7000T 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- 540-BBGN Dell Broadcom 57412 Dual Port 10GbE SFP+ PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGO Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 PCIe Adapter
- 540-BBGP Dell Broadcom 57416 Dual Port 10GBASE-T RJ45 OCP 3.0 Adapter
- 540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Switches
- Dell Connectrix ED-DCX7-4B 9U director chassis
- Dell PowerSwitch N3024EF-ON 1U switch
- Dell PowerSwitch S4112F-ON 1U rack
- Dell PowerSwitch S4128F-ON 1U rack
Storage
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5000F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM7100F 4U rack
NetApp AFF A20 2U rack
NetApp AFF C250 2U rack
NetApp FAS Series FAS2820 2U rack
NetApp FAS Series FAS8300 4U rack
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell PowerEdge T110 II.
- Compatibility Dell E-Lab Navigator (storage and SAN interoperability) (free vendor sign-in)
- Support Dell Support: drivers, manuals and service tag lookup
Equivalent models from other brands
Buying a used T110 II: what to check
Check which CPU is fitted, because the same chassis shipped with Xeon, Core i3 and Pentium parts. Confirm the cabled drive controller and that all four drive cables and the single 305W power supply are present. DDR3 unbuffered ECC memory is required, so mixed registered modules will not work.
FAQ
How much memory does the PowerEdge T110 II take?
Dell lists four 240-pin sockets for DDR3 unbuffered ECC DIMMs at 1066 or 1333 MHz, in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB modules, for a maximum of 32GB.
How many drives fit in the T110 II?
Up to four 3.5-inch cabled SAS or SATA drives. The system is not hot-plug, so drives are cabled inside the chassis.
Buying or selling T110 II?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge T110 II Getting Started With Your System, technical specifications, checked 2026-10-28
- Dell PowerEdge T110 II Systems Owner Manual, checked 2026-10-28