Dell PowerEdge R630: rear panel, ports and setup guide
The PowerEdge R630 is a 1U, two socket rack server for Xeon E5-2600 v3 and v4 processors, with 24 DIMM sockets and up to 24 hot-swap drives. Click any port on the rear panel below to see what it does, then read on for the specs, power supplies, setup keys and LED codes people look up most.
- 1U rack server
- 2 x Xeon E5-2600 v3/v4
- 24 DIMM sockets
- 4 NIC ports
- iDRAC8
- Up to 40.8 lb
PowerEdge R630 specifications
| Model | Dell PowerEdge R630 |
| Form factor | 1U rack server |
| Processors | Up to two Intel Xeon E5-2600 v3 or v4 |
| Memory | 24 DDR4 sockets, RDIMM or LRDIMM at 1866, 2133 or 2400 MT/s |
| Maximum memory | Up to 1536 GB with LRDIMMs and two processors (768 GB with one) |
| Drives | Eight or ten 2.5 in., or twenty-four 1.8 in., hot-swap SAS, SATA or Nearline SAS |
| Optical | Optional SATA DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW (eight-drive systems only) |
| Expansion | Up to three PCIe Gen 3 slots on risers (two or three-riser chassis) |
| Rear ports | 4 NIC ports, iDRAC8 Enterprise port, serial (DB9), VGA, 2 x USB 3.0, system ID connector |
| Front ports | VGA and USB (two USB 2.0 on eight-drive systems, one micro USB on 10 and 24-drive systems) |
| Power supplies | Two redundant: AC 495 W, 750 W or 1100 W, or DC 1100 W |
| Dimensions | Height 42.8 mm (1.7 in.), width 434 mm (17.1 in.) without ears, depth up to 731 mm (28.8 in.) without bezel |
| Weight | Up to 18.5 kg (40.8 lb) for 10-drive systems |
| Video | Integrated VGA controller, 16 MB, up to 1440 x 900 |
| Operating temperature | 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) below 3,117 ft |
Every port on the rear panel, explained
Click a card to light up those ports on the panel above.
4 network ports4 on the panel
Four onboard NIC ports, ordered as one of three setups: four 1 GbE RJ45, two 1 GbE RJ45 plus two 10 Gb SFP+, or four 10 Gb. The panel shows the four RJ45 version.
The link light is green at full speed and amber at a lower speed. The activity light blinks green when data moves.
iDRAC8 management port1 on the panel
A dedicated port for iDRAC8 remote management: power control, the virtual console and firmware updates from your desk.
This port only works when an iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed.
Serial port1 on the panel
A 9-pin DTE serial connector (16550 compatible) for a serial console or older devices.
VGA video1 on the panel
A 15-pin VGA output for a monitor or KVM. A second VGA port is on the front.
2 USB 3.0 ports2 on the panel
Two stacked USB 3.0 ports for a keyboard, a KVM dongle or a USB drive. There is one more USB 3.0 port inside the chassis.
Power supplies2 on the panel
Two hot-swap power supply bays with their own inlets. See power supplies for the options and matching rules.
System ID connector1 on the panel
A small jack for the optional system status light that runs along the cable management arm. The blue ID button sits beside it: press it to flash the server's ID so you can find it in the rack.
Also on the back
- PCIe slots: the three-riser chassis (shown) has three low-profile slots; the two-riser chassis has one low-profile and one full-height, three-quarter length slot.
- System ID button: hold it more than 5 seconds during a hung POST to see BIOS progress, or more than 15 seconds to reset the iDRAC.
On the front
- Power button, NMI button (only when support asks) and a second system ID button
- LCD panel or diagnostic lights, depending on the chassis
- VGA and USB, plus a slide-out information tag with the Service Tag and MAC addresses
- Eight or ten 2.5 in. bays, or twenty-four 1.8 in. bays
PowerEdge R630 power supplies
| Supply | Input | Max heat output |
|---|---|---|
| 495 W AC Platinum | 100 to 240 V AC | 1908 BTU/hr |
| 750 W AC Platinum | 100 to 240 V AC | 2891 BTU/hr |
| 750 W AC Titanium | 200 to 240 V AC only | 2843 BTU/hr |
| 1100 W AC Platinum | 100 to 240 V AC | 4100 BTU/hr |
| 1100 W DC | -48 to -60 V DC | 4416 BTU/hr |
Both supplies must be the same type and wattage, and AC supplies need the Extended Power Performance (EPP) label. Don't mix AC with DC, and don't mix in supplies from older PowerEdge generations.
If a supply's handle flashes amber, replace only that one. Swapping the other supply to make a pair can shut the server down.
| AC supply handle | What it means |
|---|---|
| Green | Power connected and working |
| Flashing green | Firmware update in progress |
| Flashes green five times, then off | Mismatched with the other supply (hot-add) |
| Flashing amber | Problem with the supply |
| Off | No power connected |
First boot: setup keys and iDRAC
Connect a monitor and keyboard and watch for these keys during startup:
- F2
- System Setup
- F10
- Lifecycle Controller
- F11
- Boot Manager
- F12
- PXE boot
- Patch the iDRAC8 port to your management network.
- Set the iDRAC network settings in F2 System Setup.
- Press F10 to open Lifecycle Controller for OS installs, firmware updates and hardware diagnostics.
PowerEdge R630 lights and LCD codes
On chassis with an LCD, it glows blue when all is well and turns amber with an error code when the server needs attention, even while it is off but plugged in.
| Drive status light | What it means |
|---|---|
| Steady green | Drive online |
| Flashes green twice a second | Being identified or prepared for removal |
| Off | Ready to insert or remove (or still initializing) |
| Flashes green slowly | Rebuilding |
| Flashes green, amber, then off | Predicted failure: plan a replacement |
| Flashes amber four times a second | Drive failed |
| Green 3 s, amber 3 s, off 6 s | Rebuild stopped |
Memory and expansion
There are 24 DDR4 sockets, 12 per processor. Use registered DIMMs (4 GB to 32 GB) or load-reduced 64 GB DIMMs, with at least one DIMM per installed processor.
| Riser | Slots |
|---|---|
| Riser 1 | Two low-profile, half-length slots (x16 and x8) |
| Riser 2 | One low-profile, half-length x8 slot |
| Riser 3 | Low-profile x16, plus a full-height, three-quarter length x16 slot (half length if a mini PERC is fitted) |
Slot 1 on a riser needs both processors installed.
Rack and room requirements
- Normal operation is 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C) at 10 to 80 percent humidity, out of direct sunlight, below 3,117 ft.
- Depth is up to 28.8 in. without the bezel on 10 and 24-drive systems, so check your rack depth and leave room for cables.
- Weight runs up to 40.8 lb, so use rails and a second person when racking it.
Frequently asked questions
How much RAM does the Dell PowerEdge R630 support?+
Up to 1536 GB with 64 GB LRDIMMs and two processors across 24 DDR4 sockets, or 768 GB with one processor.
How many drives does the R630 hold?+
Eight or ten 2.5 in. drives, or twenty-four 1.8 in. drives, depending on the chassis. All are hot-swap.
How do I reset the iDRAC on a PowerEdge R630?+
Press and hold the system ID button on the front or back for more than 15 seconds, unless that has been disabled in iDRAC setup.
Why doesn't the R630 iDRAC port work?+
The dedicated iDRAC8 port only works when an iDRAC8 Enterprise license is installed on the server.
What power supplies fit the R630?+
Two matching hot-swap supplies: 495 W, 750 W or 1100 W AC, or 1100 W DC. AC supplies must carry the EPP label.
What NIC options does the R630 have?+
Four onboard ports in one of three setups: four 1 GbE, two 1 GbE plus two 10 Gb SFP+, or four 10 Gb.
Which key opens Lifecycle Controller on the R630?+
Press F10 during startup. F2 opens System Setup, F11 the Boot Manager and F12 starts a PXE boot.
Plan this rack server in your rack
The PowerEdge R630 is in the Dell library for DaMatrix, with every port mapped so you can drag it into a rack, patch it and print the documentation.
Related Dell devices
Summarized from the Dell PowerEdge R630 Owner's Manual. This page is a quick reference; check the full manual for safety warnings and model-specific limits.