DELL
DELL PowerEdge R630 16SFF 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 384GB DDR4 rack server
A 16-bay 2U rack server with dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors at 2.6GHz, 384GB DDR4 memory and a PERC H730 SAS controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 2.6GHz for parallel workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation density
- 16 front 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management allows out-of-band monitoring and control
- Redundant 1100W power supplies maintain uptime during module failure
Dell PowerEdge R630 16-bay server
The Dell PowerEdge R630 is a 2U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors running at 2.6GHz and 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It targets organisations that need dense compute and memory capacity for virtualisation, database or analytics workloads in a standard rack footprint.
Installation and common issues
The chassis accepts up to 16 2.5-inch SAS drives and ships with a PERC H730 RAID controller; drives are not installed so you must add compatible SAS disks and configure the array before deploying the OS. Firmware and BIOS are updated to the latest stable release, but you should verify the iDRAC8 Enterprise licence is activated for remote management.
Practical limits of SAS and DDR4
The SAS interface and H730 controller constrain maximum drive throughput to the SAS bus speed, while the DDR4 memory slots support a total of 1.5TB across both processors. The integrated graphics and dual 1GbE ports limit display and network performance to basic console and management traffic.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 2.6GHz for parallel workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large datasets and virtualisation density
- 16 front 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management allows out-of-band monitoring and control
- Redundant 1100W power supplies maintain uptime during module failure
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) | 4.800,00 |
| 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 can I verify the PERC H730 controller and iDRAC8 Enterprise are functioning after initial setup?
Run the built-in diagnostics from the iDRAC8 web interface and check the PERC H730 BIOS during POST to confirm both the RAID controller and remote management module report healthy status.
The listing says no drives are installed — what components ship in the chassis and what must I source separately?
The unit ships with two Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors, 384 GB DDR4 ECC registered memory, dual 1100 W power supplies, a 1 GbE 332T dual-port adapter, and the PERC H730 controller; 2.5" SAS drives and rail kit are not included.
The system supports up to 1.5 TB RAM — should I choose the installed 384 GB or add more modules for my workload?
Keep the 384 GB if your applications fit within that capacity; add DDR4 ECC registered modules up to the 1.5 TB limit only when workloads such as large databases or dense virtualization need the extra memory.
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