DELL
DELL PowerEdge R630 8SFF 2x Xeon E5-2690 v3 2.6GHz 512GB DDR4 No Drive Rack Server
Dual 12-core Xeon 2.6GHz processors and 512GB DDR4 in an 8-bay 2.5" rack chassis with PERC H730 RAID and dual 10GbE networking
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2690 v3 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.6GHz
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports heavy virtualization workloads
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence provides full remote management and monitoring
- Redundant 495W power supplies keep the 1U chassis running reliably
Server Configuration
The Dell PowerEdge R630 is a 1U rack server equipped with two Intel Xeon E5-2690 v3 processors running at 2.6GHz. It provides 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory and a PERC H730 SAS controller supporting up to eight 2.5-inch drive bays. The unit includes dual 10GbE and dual 1GbE network interfaces plus iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management.
Target Workloads
This system suits virtualisation clusters, database nodes and compute-intensive applications that benefit from 24 total cores and a large memory footprint. Buyers who require GPU acceleration, more than eight drive bays or a different processor generation should evaluate alternative platforms.
Deciding Specification
The installed 512GB DDR4 memory capacity is the key figure; the platform supports a maximum of 1.5TB across its DIMM slots, so confirm this amount matches your workload before purchase.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2690 v3 CPUs deliver 24 cores at 2.6GHz
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports heavy virtualization workloads
- Eight 2.5-inch drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence provides full remote management and monitoring
- Redundant 495W power supplies keep the 1U chassis running reliably
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 | 512GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 4,00 |
| Storage Controller | Dell PERC H730 SAS Controller |
| HDD Interface | SATA |
| GPU Type | Integrated Graphics |
| Remote Management | iDRAC8 - Enterprise License |
| Dimensions | 36 x 24 x 10 in |
| Weight | 40 |
Questions about this item
Does the PERC H730 controller require a battery backup module replacement over time?
The PERC H730 RAID controller uses a flash-backed cache design that eliminates the traditional battery backup module, so no periodic battery swap is needed.
What thermal limit appears first when both 12-core Xeon E5-2690 v3 CPUs run at 2.6 GHz continuously?
The dual 495W power supplies set the sustained power ceiling; the platform will throttle the two processors before exceeding the available 495W per supply.
How loud are the system fans when the R630 runs a full 512GB DDR4 load 24 hours a day?
The 1U chassis uses high-speed redundant fans that ramp to maximum RPM under heavy CPU and memory load, producing noticeable datacentre-level noise.
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