DELL
DELL PowerEdge R630 10SFF 2× Xeon E5-2697 v3 384GB DDR4
A 1U rack server with ten 2.5-inch drive bays, dual Xeon E5-2697 v3 CPUs and 384GB DDR4 memory, supplied without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2697 v3 processors provide 14 cores each at 2.6 GHz
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Ten 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Integrated Intel I350 and X540 network adapters supply two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows full remote management and firmware updates
Dual-processor rack server for dense compute
The Dell PowerEdge R630 fits two Xeon E5-2697 v3 CPUs and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC memory into a 1U chassis with ten 2.5-inch drive bays. It targets virtualization hosts, database nodes and HPC clusters that need high core counts and large memory capacity in minimal rack space. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or single-thread performance above 2.6 GHz should look elsewhere.
Thermals and power in a 1U form factor
Dual 495 W power supplies feed the 14-core processors and memory subsystem while redundant fans maintain airflow across the dense layout. The PERC H730 RAID controller and integrated iDRAC8 Enterprise add management overhead without extra thermal load. Acoustic output is typical for a 1U rack server under sustained load.
384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory installed
The system ships with 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered DIMMs populated across 24 slots, leaving headroom toward the 1.5 TB maximum. This capacity decides whether the server can hold your working set in memory or must spill to the optional SAS drives you add.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2697 v3 processors provide 14 cores each at 2.6 GHz
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports demanding virtualisation workloads
- Ten 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- Integrated Intel I350 and X540 network adapters supply two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence allows full remote management and firmware updates
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 6,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SAS |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 2.6 GHz Xeon E5-2697 v3 processors into the dual-socket motherboard, and what step is often missed?
Align each CPU with the socket triangle markers, lower the load plate gently, then torque the retention screws in a cross pattern; the step often missed is seating the heat-sink retention clips evenly so the integrated heat spreader makes full contact across all 14 cores.
Which components will need replacement first during the server's service life?
The two 495 W power supplies and the system fans are the primary field-replaceable units; DDR4 ECC RDIMMs and the PERC H730 RAID controller battery-backup module may also require replacement after extended operation.
What thermal or power limit appears first when the dual 14-core CPUs run sustained workloads?
The 495 W redundant power supply rating becomes the binding constraint before the chassis thermal envelope, so total system draw must stay within that budget during continuous all-core turbo operation.
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