DELL
Dell VRTX 5U rack server 2× M630 2× E5-2630v4 2.2GHz 10C 128GB 12× 2.4TB SAS
5U rack chassis holding two M630 blades with 10-core 2.2 GHz processors, 128 GB DDR4 and twelve 2.4 TB 10K SAS drives plus a 1 Gb switch module
- TypeRack
- Rack Height5U
- CPU TypeIntel
- Hard Drive (Installed)12x 2.4TB 10K SAS
- Storage ControllerS130
- Max HDD Capacity12x 3.5" Drive Bays
- Dual 10-core CPUs at 2.2GHz deliver strong multi-threaded compute
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- 12 × 2.4TB 10K SAS drives provide high-capacity fast storage
- 8 flexible PCIe slots enable diverse I/O expansion
- 4 × 1600W redundant power supplies ensure continuous uptime
Blade compute density
The Dell PowerEdge VRTX chassis houses two M630 server blades, each equipped with dual Intel E5-2630v4 processors running at 2.2 GHz with ten cores. Total memory across the blades reaches 128 GB of DDR4 arranged as eight 16 GB modules. This configuration targets organisations consolidating multiple workloads into a single 5U enclosure.
Consolidation versus expansion
IT teams seeking to reduce rack footprint while retaining flexible I/O will value the eight PCIe slots split between three full-height and five low-profile bays. The single CMC and iDRAC8 Express simplify remote oversight. Buyers who require more than two compute nodes or who need direct-attached GPU acceleration should evaluate alternative platforms.
Internal storage capacity
Twelve 3.5-inch drive bays are populated with 2.4 TB 10K SAS drives managed by a single PERC S130 controller. This array delivers high-capacity, high-throughput storage inside the same chassis as the compute blades. Administrators planning all-flash tiers or larger spindle counts must look beyond the twelve-bay limit.
Points forts
- Dual 10-core CPUs at 2.2GHz deliver strong multi-threaded compute
- 128GB DDR4 memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- 12 × 2.4TB 10K SAS drives provide high-capacity fast storage
- 8 flexible PCIe slots enable diverse I/O expansion
- 4 × 1600W redundant power supplies ensure continuous uptime
Caractéristiques
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | VRTX |
| Type | Rack |
| Rack Height | 5U |
| CPU Type | Intel |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 12x 2.4TB 10K SAS |
| Storage Controller | S130 |
| Max HDD Capacity | 12x 3.5" Drive Bays |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 Express |
Questions sur cet article
Which drive bay or controller will hit its ceiling first when the array is hammered day after day?
The S130 controller manages all twelve 3.5-inch bays; its single-channel design and 12 Gbps SAS links become the throughput ceiling before the 10K disks saturate.
What part of the VRTX will need attention first after years of continuous operation?
The four 1600 W redundant power supplies and chassis fans are the only moving components rated for field replacement; drives and SD cards follow standard SAS and flash endurance cycles.
How much heat and fan noise should I expect from the fully populated 5U enclosure?
Four 1600 W PSUs and two 10-core 2.2 GHz CPUs push significant thermal load; the chassis ramps its internal fans to maintain inlet temperatures, producing datacentre-grade airflow noise.
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