DELL PowerEdge R930 4U Rack Server 4x Xeon E7-8890 v4 2.2GHz 24-Core 384GB DDR4 24x 600GB SAS

Compute density

The Dell PowerEdge R930 is a 4U rack server equipped with four Intel Xeon E7-8890 v4 processors, each running at 2.2 GHz with 24 cores and a 3.4 GHz turbo frequency. The system provides 96 total cores and 384 GB of DDR4 2400 MHz registered ECC memory across 48 modules. It targets organisations running memory-intensive databases, virtualisation clusters or analytics workloads that demand high core counts and large memory capacity in a single chassis.

Fit and alternatives

This server suits buyers who need maximum processor sockets and DIMM slots within a 4U footprint, supported by 24 hot-plug 2.5-inch SAS drive bays and a PERC H330 controller offering RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and 50. Organisations requiring GPU acceleration, front-accessible NVMe bays beyond the eight supported, or a smaller rack height should evaluate other platforms because the R930 prioritises CPU and memory density over those features.

Sustained operation

Four 1100 W 80+ Platinum power supplies deliver redundant power for continuous enterprise workloads such as OLTP, ERP, SAP HANA and SQL Server. The iDRAC 8 Enterprise module enables remote monitoring and agent-free provisioning during extended deployments. Dual 10 GbE SFP+ and dual 1 GbE ports on the X520/I350 daughter card maintain network throughput under persistent load, while the Matrox G200 graphics core handles basic console output without taxing system resources.