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What are the key features of the Dell PowerEdge R630 server?
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The Dell PowerEdge R630 is a 1U rack server featuring dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 processors, up to 768 GB DDR4 memory, flexible drive bay options, integrated iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for remote management, and redundant hot-swap power supplies.
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What CPU options does the Dell PowerEdge R630 support?
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The PowerEdge R630 supports two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 processors with up to 18 cores per CPU, Intel Turbo Boost Technology, and SmartCache for balanced performance and efficiency.
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How much memory can the Dell PowerEdge R630 accommodate?
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The R630 offers 24 DIMM slots supporting DDR4 RDIMMs up to 32 GB or LRDIMMs up to 64 GB, for a maximum total of 768 GB memory at speeds up to 2400 MT/s.
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What storage configurations are available on the Dell PowerEdge R630?
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The R630 supports up to ten 2.5″ drives or four 3.5″ drives with SATA, SAS or optional NVMe backplane choices, providing up to 76.8 TB raw capacity in a 1U chassis.
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Which RAID controllers are compatible with the Dell PowerEdge R630?
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The Dell PERC H730 and H730P RAID controllers with up to 2 GB or 4 GB NV cache are supported, offering RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 for data protection and performance.
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What networking options does the Dell PowerEdge R630 offer?
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The R630 includes four integrated 1 GbE LOM ports and supports optional 10 GbE, 25 GbE, or FDR InfiniBand mezzanine cards for high-speed connectivity and low latency.
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Does the Dell PowerEdge R630 support virtualization?
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Yes. The PowerEdge R630 is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Red Hat Virtualization, and supports kernel-based virtual machines (KVM) for optimized virtual workload performance.
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How do I manage the Dell PowerEdge R630 remotely?
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Remote management is handled via the integrated iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, providing agent-free deployment, monitoring, automated updates, and secure console access through a web interface.
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What operating systems are supported on the Dell PowerEdge R630?
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The R630 is certified for Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, Ubuntu Server, and Citrix XenServer, with drivers and tools available on Dell’s support site.
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What power supply options are available for the Dell PowerEdge R630?
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The server offers redundant hot-swap power supply options including 495 W, 750 W, or 1100 W Platinum-rated units, enabling up to 94% efficiency and N+1 power resiliency.
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How many expansion slots does the Dell PowerEdge R630 have?
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The R630 features two full-height, half-length PCIe Gen3 slots and one full-height, long-length slot, supporting additional RAID, network, or GPU accelerator cards.
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What is the typical use case for a Dell PowerEdge R630?
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The R630 is ideal for virtualization infrastructures, database applications, HPC, VDI and software-defined storage workloads requiring high compute density in a 1U form factor.
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How energy-efficient is the Dell PowerEdge R630?
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Featuring Intel Xeon processors with power-optimization features, Platinum-rated PSUs, and ™Dynamic Power Capping, the R630 delivers high performance per watt and meets global energy standards.
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What warranty and support options are available for the Dell PowerEdge R630?
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Dell ProSupport offers 3-year hardware warranty with next-business-day on-site service, optional ProSupport Plus for automated issue resolution, and deployment consulting services.
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What are the dimensions and weight of the Dell PowerEdge R630?
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The PowerEdge R630 measures 1.71″ (H) x 17.11″ (W) x 27.00″ (D) and weighs approximately 27 kg fully configured, fitting standard 19″ rack environments.