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What is the Dell PowerEdge T630 server?
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The Dell PowerEdge T630 is a high-performance, scalable tower server with dual-socket Intel Xeon support, up to 24 DIMM slots, and flexible storage, designed for demanding enterprise workloads.
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Which processors are supported by the PowerEdge T630?
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The T630 supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 series processors, delivering up to 22 cores per CPU for compute-intensive applications.
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What memory options are available for the T630?
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It offers 24 DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 1.5TB RDIMMs or 768GB LRDIMMs at speeds up to 2400MT/s for maximum performance and capacity.
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How much and what type of storage can I install in the T630?
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You can configure up to eight 3.5” or sixteen 2.5” hot-swap SAS, SATA or SSD drives, plus optional NVMe PCIe SSDs for high-speed data access.
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What expansion capabilities does the Dell PowerEdge T630 offer?
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The server includes up to five PCIe 3.0 slots, supporting full-height, half-length adapters for GPUs, RAID controllers and network cards.
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Does the T630 support remote management?
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Yes, the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller) enables secure, full-lifecycle management and automation.
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What networking options are available on the T630?
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The T630 includes a quad-port Gigabit LOM; optional 10GbE, 25GbE, Fibre Channel and converged network adapters can be added via PCIe slots.
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How energy-efficient is the Dell PowerEdge T630?
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With hot-plug redundant PSUs (550W–1100W Titanium-certified) and advanced thermal controls, the T630 balances power efficiency and performance.
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What form factor and dimensions does the T630 have?
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The T630 is a 5U tower server (can be converted to racks) measuring 17.2” H x 6.89” W x 26.3” D and weighing approximately 46 kg fully loaded.
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Which operating systems are supported on the PowerEdge T630?
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It supports major OS platforms including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi and Ubuntu LTS.
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Is the T630 optimized for virtualization?
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Yes, with high core-count CPUs, large memory capacity and virtualization-certified drivers, the T630 delivers robust consolidation and VM density.
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What warranty and support options are available for the T630?
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Standard warranty includes 3-year ProSupport with next-business-day on-site service; upgradeable to 4-hour response, ProSupport Plus and global coverage.
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What are the ideal use cases for the Dell PowerEdge T630?
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The T630 excels in virtualization, database management, file/print services, business applications and remote office/branch deployments.
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How can I configure and purchase a T630 server?
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Use Dell’s online configurator or contact a certified reseller to tailor CPU, memory, storage, networking and support options to your needs.
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What reliability features does the PowerEdge T630 include?
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It offers ECC memory, hot-swap drives, redundant PSUs, optional RAID controllers with cache-backup and predictive failure analysis for maximum uptime.