The Dell PowerEdge R730 (13G) supports up to 1.5TB of DDR4 memory across 24 DIMM slots using RDIMM or LRDIMM modules at 2133/2400MHz. Recommended Configurations 128GB — 8x 16GB RDIMM 2133MHz (budget) 256GB — 8x 32GB RDIMM 2400MHz (standard) 768GB — 24x 32GB RDIMM 2400MHz (maximum RDIMM) 1.5TB — 24x 64GB LRDIMM 2400MHz (maximum) Browse […]
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Server Parts Naming Conventions: How to Read Dell, HPE, and Lenovo Part Numbers
Understanding part number formats helps you quickly identify what a component is and what it fits. Each brand uses a different convention. Dell Part Numbers 5-character alphanumeric (e.g., 0GYH9V, 3XWJ8) — Dell internal PNs 3-digit dash format (e.g., 338-BSTD, 400-ATIN) — Dell option PNs (338=CPU, 400=Storage, 405=RAID) HPE Part Numbers 6-digit dash 3-digit (e.g., 815100-B21) […]
Dell PowerEdge XE9680: 8-GPU AI Server Specifications and Parts
The Dell PowerEdge XE9680 is a 4U server designed for AI/ML training with up to 8 NVIDIA H100 or A100 GPUs. It is Dell’s flagship AI platform for large language model training and HPC workloads. Specifications Spec Value Form Factor 4U Rack CPU 2x Intel Xeon Scalable Gen4/5 GPU Up to 8x NVIDIA H100 SXM5 […]
Dell PowerEdge R630 vs R640: 13G to 14G Upgrade Decision
Should you upgrade from an R630 (13G) to an R640 (14G)? Or keep the R630 running with new parts? This guide compares both options. Specifications Feature R630 (13G) R640 (14G) CPU Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4 Xeon Scalable Gen1/2 Memory DDR4-2400 (24 slots) DDR4-2666 (24 slots) Max Memory 1.5TB 3TB RAID PERC H330/H730 PERC H330/H740P Status EOSL […]
Dell PowerEdge R750 Complete Guide: Specs, Parts, and Configuration
The Dell PowerEdge R750 is a 2U 15th Generation rack server. It supports 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors, DDR4-3200 memory, and PERC H755 RAID controllers. R750 Specifications Spec Value Form Factor 2U Rack CPU 2x Intel Xeon Scalable Gen3 Memory 32 DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 2TB Storage Up to 16 SFF or 8 […]
Dell PowerEdge T640 vs R740: Tower vs Rack Server Comparison
The Dell T640 and R740 share the same 14G platform but in different form factors. The T640 is a tower (no rack needed), while the R740 is a 2U rack server. Comparison Feature T640 (Tower) R740 (Rack) Form Factor Tower / 5U Rack 2U Rack Drive Bays 18 LFF or 32 SFF 8 LFF or […]
Dell PowerEdge iDRAC Enterprise vs Express: Feature Comparison
Dell iDRAC comes in Express (free) and Enterprise (licensed) versions. Enterprise unlocks remote console, virtual media, and advanced monitoring. Here is what you get with each. Feature Comparison Feature Express Enterprise Web Interface Yes Yes Remote Console (vConsole) No Yes Virtual Media (ISO mount) No Yes SNMP/IPMI Alerts Yes Yes Lifecycle Controller Basic Full (remote […]
Dell BOSS Card Guide: M.2 Boot Optimized Storage for PowerEdge
Dell BOSS (Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem) cards use dual M.2 SSDs in a RAID 1 mirror, dedicated exclusively to booting the OS. This frees all front drive bays for data storage. BOSS Versions Version Interface Generations Max Capacity BOSS-S1 SATA M.2 14G 2x 480GB BOSS-S2 SATA M.2 15G 2x 480GB BOSS-N1 NVMe M.2 16G 2x […]
Dell PowerEdge 16th Gen (16G): What Is New in R660, R760, R960
Dell’s 16th Generation PowerEdge servers (R660, R760, R960, and more) launched in 2023 with Intel 4th/5th Gen Xeon Scalable processors and DDR5 memory. Here is what changed. 16G vs 15G Comparison Feature 15G (R650/R750) 16G (R660/R760) CPU Xeon Scalable Gen3 Xeon Scalable Gen4/5 Memory DDR4-3200 DDR5-4800 PCIe Gen4 Gen5 RAID PERC H755 PERC H965 Max […]
Dell EMC Unity End of Life: What Happens Next
Dell EMC Unity and Unity XT storage arrays have reached end of sale, replaced by Dell PowerStore. Here is the timeline and your options. Unity EOSL Timeline Model End of Sale Replacement Unity 300/400/500/600 Jul 2020 PowerStore / Unity XT Unity 400F/600F Jan 2018 Unity XT / PowerStore Unity XT 380/480/680/880 Aug 2025 PowerStore Gen2 […]