DELL
DELL PowerEdge T630 16SFF 2x Xeon E5-2640 v3 2.6GHz 512GB DDR4 rack server
Rack server with 16 2.5-inch bays, dual Xeon 2.6 GHz CPUs and 512 GB DDR4 memory
- TypeRack
- CPU TypeIntel Xeon
- CPU Speed2.6GHz
- # of Processors Installed2
- MAX Processors2
- Installed Memory Size512GB
- Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 2.6GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualisation and database deployments
- 16 x 2.5" drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management provides out-of-band monitoring and control
- Dual 1100W power supplies and 1GbE 332T adapter ensure resilient power and network connectivity
PowerEdge T630 16-Bay Rack Server
This Dell PowerEdge T630 is a 16-bay rack-mount server system supporting up to 16 two-point-five-inch drives. It ships with dual Intel Xeon E5-2640 v3 processors at 2.6GHz and 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory. The unit includes a PERC H730 SAS controller and dual 1100W power supplies for redundancy. It is built for virtualisation, database and high-density storage workloads.
Suits memory-heavy workloads, not GPU compute
The 512GB DDR4 capacity and sixteen drive bays suit virtualisation hosts, database servers and storage-heavy applications needing large memory and local disk density. Integrated graphics and no GPU expansion support mean it will not serve GPU-accelerated compute, rendering or AI training workloads. Buyers needing PCIe accelerator cards or discrete graphics should look at a different platform.
512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory
The installed 512GB of DDR4 ECC registered memory is the key specification deciding fit. It fills a substantial portion of the 1.5TB maximum capacity and cannot be mixed with non-ECC or other DDR generations. Verify your application requires ECC registered modules and that the operating system supports this memory configuration before purchase.
Highlights
- Dual Xeon E5-2640 v3 CPUs deliver 16 cores at 2.6GHz for multi-threaded workloads
- 512GB DDR4 ECC registered memory supports large virtualisation and database deployments
- 16 x 2.5" drive bays with PERC H730 SAS controller enable flexible storage arrays
- iDRAC8 Enterprise remote management provides out-of-band monitoring and control
- Dual 1100W power supplies and 1GbE 332T adapter ensure resilient power and network connectivity
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) | 1.920,00 |
| 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
What SAS standard does the PERC H730 controller use and what throughput does that cap per drive?
The PERC H730 is a 12 Gb/s SAS controller, so each attached drive is limited to that 12 Gb/s link speed.
What chassis depth and rail clearance does the 16-bay 2.5" T630 require?
The unit measures 36 in deep; allow at least that rack depth plus cable bend radius behind the rear panel.
How is the PERC H730 configured for the first boot and what step is often missed?
Enter the controller BIOS at POST, create a virtual disk, initialise it, then set it as boot target — many forget the initialisation.
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