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DELL PowerEdge R630 8SFF Xeon E5-2698 v3 2.3GHz 384GB DDR4 No Drive
A 1U rack server with one Xeon E5-2698 v3 processor, 384GB DDR4 ECC memory, eight 2.5-inch drive bays and a PERC H730 RAID controller
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.3GHz
- # of Processors Installed1
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size384GB
- Dense 2.5-inch storage in a 1U rack footprint
- 16-core Xeon at 2.3 GHz handles heavy multi-threaded workloads
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large in-memory datasets
- PERC H730 RAID controller delivers hardware-accelerated data protection
- Dual 10 GbE plus dual 1 GbE ports provide high-throughput connectivity
PowerEdge R630 8SFF Server
The Dell PowerEdge R630 is a 1U rack server fitted with one Xeon E5-2698 v3 processor running at 2.3 GHz and 384 GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. It targets organisations that need dense compute in a compact form factor for virtualisation, database or high-performance workloads.
Installation notes and common issues
The chassis accepts up to eight 2.5-inch drives that connect to the PERC H730 SAS controller through SATA or SAS backplanes. Drive caddies must match the 8SFF tray design; missing or mismatched caddies are the most frequent cause of drives not being detected during initial setup.
Pre-purchase checklist
Verify that your rack provides at least 36 inches of depth and can support the 40-pound unit with two 495 W power supplies installed. Confirm the iDRAC8 Enterprise licence meets your remote-management requirements and that the dual-port 10 GbE plus dual-port 1 GbE networking matches your switch topology.
Highlights
- Dense 2.5-inch storage in a 1U rack footprint
- 16-core Xeon at 2.3 GHz handles heavy multi-threaded workloads
- 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory supports large in-memory datasets
- PERC H730 RAID controller delivers hardware-accelerated data protection
- Dual 10 GbE plus dual 1 GbE ports provide high-throughput connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerEdge |
| Model | Rack Mount |
| Type | Rack |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Speed | 2.3GHz |
| # of Processors Installed | 1 |
| MAX Processors | 2 |
| Installed Memory Size | 384GB |
| 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
How can I confirm the PERC H730 controller and iDRAC8 Enterprise are functioning after installation?
During POST the H730 BIOS will list detected drives and the iDRAC8 network settings screen will appear; both indicate the controller and remote management are operational.
Which components are included and which must be purchased separately?
The chassis includes one E5-2698 v3 CPU, 384 GB DDR4 ECC memory, PERC H730 controller, dual 495 W power supplies and an Intel I350/X540 quad-port network card; 2.5-inch drives and rail kit are not included.
Should I choose the single-CPU 384 GB configuration or add a second processor to reach 1.5 TB?
The single E5-2698 v3 with 384 GB suits most virtualization workloads; adding the second supported CPU doubles core count and raises the memory ceiling to 1.5 TB for heavier database or HPC tasks.
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