DELL
DELL PowerEdge R630 8SFF 2x Xeon E5-2603 v3 384GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server
Rack server with two 1.6 GHz Xeon processors, 384 GB DDR4 memory, PERC H730 SAS controller and eight 2.5" drive bays
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed1.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 processors deliver 12 cores for parallel workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management provides out-of-band server control
- Redundant 495W power supplies maintain uptime during power-supply failure
Dense compute platform
The Dell PowerEdge R630 fits two Xeon E5-2603 v3 processors running at 1.6 GHz into a 1U rack chassis with eight 2.5-inch drive bays. It ships with 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730 SAS RAID controller, making it suited for virtualization hosts or database nodes that need many cores and large memory in a single rack unit.
Build integration
The system includes dual 495 W power supplies and an Intel network card providing two 10 GbE plus two 1 GbE ports, so only storage drives and rack rails are required to complete the installation. Eight hot-swap bays free up internal cabling, while the iDRAC8 Enterprise licence gives full out-of-band control without consuming a PCIe slot.
Thermals and power
Redundant 495 W units share the load, keeping each supply well within its rating during typical workloads. The 1U form factor uses high-speed fans that ramp with CPU temperature; noise is noticeable in quiet offices but standard for dense rack rows. Power draw scales with the two six-core processors and the full 384 GB memory population.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2603 v3 processors deliver 12 cores for parallel workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large datasets and virtualisation
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management provides out-of-band server control
- Redundant 495W power supplies maintain uptime during power-supply failure
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 1.6GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 9,60 |
| 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
What is the first limit reached under sustained use with the installed E5-2603 v3 processors?
The six-core 1.6GHz CPUs set the compute ceiling long before the 1.5TB memory maximum becomes relevant.
How much heat and noise do the dual 495W supplies and CPUs generate during all-day operation?
Two 495W units and the 1.6GHz processors produce steady airflow noise and measurable rack heat under continuous load.
Which drive trays and caddies must already be on hand to populate the 2.5-inch bays?
The 8SFF chassis accepts 2.5-inch SAS trays; without them the PERC H730 cannot connect any drives.
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