DELL
DELL PowerEdge R630 8SFF 2x Xeon E5-2699v4 384GB DDR4 No Drive rack server
A 1U rack server with two 22-core Xeon processors at 2.2 GHz, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730 SAS controller, sold without drives
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.2GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2699 v4 processors deliver 22 cores each for heavy parallel workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualisation and database deployments
- PERC H730 SAS controller manages up to eight 2.5" drive bays with RAID flexibility
- Intel I350/X540 network card provides two 10GbE and two 1GbE ports for high-throughput connectivity
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence enables full remote management and firmware updates out of band
Purpose-built density
The Dell PowerEdge R630 fits two Xeon E5-2699 v4 processors and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC memory into a 1U rack chassis with eight 2.5-inch drive bays. It targets virtualisation hosts, dense database nodes and high-performance compute clusters that need maximum core count per rack unit. Buyers who require GPU acceleration or more than eight internal drives should look elsewhere.
Installation reality
The server ships with firmware pre-updated and a PERC H730 RAID controller installed, so adding drives and configuring arrays is straightforward through the iDRAC8 Enterprise interface. Rail kits are optional and not included by default, so plan for separate mounting hardware. The 495 W redundant power supplies are hot-plug, but the unit weighs 40 lb and needs two people or a lift for safe racking.
Interface limits
Eight SATA or SAS bays connect through the H730, capping internal throughput at the controller’s 12 Gb/s SAS lane speed. Network I/O relies on two 10 GbE and two 1 GbE ports from the installed Intel adapters. Maximum memory scales to 1.5 TB across 24 DIMM slots, leaving 12 slots free for future expansion.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2699 v4 processors deliver 22 cores each for heavy parallel workloads
- 384GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualisation and database deployments
- PERC H730 SAS controller manages up to eight 2.5" drive bays with RAID flexibility
- Intel I350/X540 network card provides two 10GbE and two 1GbE ports for high-throughput connectivity
- iDRAC8 Enterprise licence enables full remote management and firmware updates out of band
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 2 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Hard Drive (Installed) | 7,68 |
| 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
How can I confirm the dual Xeon E5-2699v4 processors and 384GB DDR4 memory are detected correctly after powering on the R630?
During POST the BIOS will display both 22-core CPUs at 2.2GHz and the full 384GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory; iDRAC8 Enterprise then shows identical inventory in its System Overview page once the management IP is configured.
What ships inside the 8SFF chassis and which items such as drives or rails must be ordered separately?
The box contains the 1U server with two Xeon E5-2699v4 CPUs, 384GB DDR4 RAM, PERC H730 SAS controller, dual 495W power supplies and the Intel I350/X540 10GbE/1GbE network card; 2.5-inch SATA drives and sliding rail kit are not included.
Which drive-count version should I choose if I need the maximum 2.5-inch bay density this R630 model supports?
The 8SFF chassis provides eight 2.5-inch SATA bays — the highest density available on this platform — so select this version when you require the greatest number of drives in a 1U form factor.
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