DELL PowerEdge R930 4U rack server 4x Xeon E7-8891 v4 2.8GHz 10-core 768GB DDR4 4x 1.92TB SSD H730P

Built for mission-critical scale

This Dell PowerEdge R930 is a 4U rack server fitted with four Intel Xeon E7-8891 v4 processors, each running at 2.8 GHz with 10 cores. It ships with 768 GB of DDR4 registered ECC memory across 48 modules and a PERC H730P controller managing four 1.92 TB SATA SSDs in a 2.5-inch bay layout. The platform targets organisations that need maximum socket count and memory capacity in a single chassis.

Suits consolidation; not for starter clusters

The four-socket design and 96 DIMM slots make it practical for in-memory databases, heavy virtualisation, and ERP or CRM suites that benefit from a single large memory pool. Buyers who only need two sockets, fewer than 48 memory modules, or a smaller 2U footprint should evaluate denser alternatives. The fixed 4-bay front configuration also limits local storage expansion compared with 24-bay variants.

Four sockets and 96 DIMM slots decide fit

With four processors installed and the maximum of four sockets populated, the system reaches its CPU ceiling out of the box. The 96 DDR4 slots support up to 12 TB total, so the installed 768 GB leaves substantial headroom for growth. If the workload cannot use four sockets or does not require more than 48 modules, a two-socket server will be more cost-effective.