DELL PowerEdge R930 rack server 4x Xeon E7-8890 v4 2.2GHz 24-core 768GB DDR4 24-bay 2.5" H730P

Four-socket Xeon E7-8890 v4 server

The Dell PowerEdge R930 is a 4U rack server populated with four Intel Xeon E7-8890 v4 processors running at 2.2 GHz, each providing 24 cores for a total of 96 cores. It ships with 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 48 DIMM slots. The system targets enterprises running memory-intensive databases, virtualization clusters or analytics workloads that demand high core counts and large memory capacity in a single chassis.

Upgrading from two-socket or lower-core platforms

Moving to this four-socket configuration makes sense when workloads exceed the memory capacity or core count available in dual-socket servers, particularly for in-memory databases such as SAP HANA or large-scale virtualization. The jump is worth it when application licensing is socket-based and consolidating onto fewer, denser nodes reduces total licence costs. Buyers staying on dual-socket systems or needing only modest core counts will not utilise the full capability of the R930.

Verify rack space, power and cooling before ordering

Confirm the data centre can accommodate a 4U rack height and supply sufficient power for four 1100 W platinum-rated power supplies. Ensure the rack airflow meets the thermal requirements of a fully populated 24-drive front bay and four high-wattage CPUs. Check that existing networking infrastructure supports the installed quad-port 1 GbE and dual 10 GbE SFP+ daughter card. Validate that the PERC H730P RAID controller matches the desired storage topology and that iDRAC8 Enterprise integration fits current management workflows.