Dell PowerEdge R930
The Dell PowerEdge R930 is a 4U four-socket enterprise mission-critical server built for massive transactional databases, SAP HANA, real-time analytics, and enterprise data warehouses. Powered by up to four Intel Xeon E7-8800 or E7-4800 v3/v4 processors, the R930 features 96 DDR4 DIMM slots across 8 dedicated memory risers, supporting up to 6TB of memory and up to 24 2.5-inch drives (including 8 direct-attached NVMe PCIe SSDs). Its 4U chassis provides exceptional thermal headroom, quad power supply redundancy, and 10 PCIe Gen3 slots. Pre-owned equipment buyers should inspect all 8 memory riser boards and verify the quad power distribution backplane.
Also written as: PowerEdge R930, Dell R930, R930 4U Server
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Family | PowerEdge R |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | May 2015 |
| End of sale | Jul 2018 |
| End of support | Nov 2023 |
| Cpu sockets | 4 |
| Cpu platform | Intel Xeon E7-8800 v3/v4 or E7-4800 v3/v4 Series Processors (up to 4 processors, 24 cores each, 165W TDP) |
| Memory slots | 96 |
| Memory type | DDR4-2133 / DDR4-2400 RDIMM / LRDIMM (via 8 memory risers) |
| Memory max (GB) | 6,144 |
| Drive bays | Up to 24x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives (with up to 8 NVMe SSDs) |
| Pcie slots | Up to 10 PCIe Gen3 slots |
| Gpu support | None supported |
| Network onboard | Network Daughter Card (NDC) slot; 1x 1GbE iDRAC8 port |
| Power supply | Quad redundant hot-plug 1100W, 1600W or 2000W Platinum |
Generations
- Previous generation: Dell Poweredge R920
- Next generation: Dell PowerEdge R940
Reference prices (last 12 months, updated 2026-10-27)
Refurbished: EUR 49 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serverschmiede.com | refurbished | EUR 49 | incl-vat | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Compatible parts
RAID controllers
PERC-H730P Dell PERC H730P 12Gb/s SAS 2GB NV Cache Mini Mono / PCIe RAID Controller
PERC-H330 Dell PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS Entry RAID / HBA Controller
Works together
How the Dell PowerEdge R930 connects to servers, storage and the network: 4 ways, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Switches
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB610S 1U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB630S 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DB730S 2U rack
Storage
Dell Unity XT Unity 300 2U rack
Dell Unity XT Unity 400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4084 5U rack
Dell Unity XT 380F 2U rack
Optics
iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet
Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Direct-attached SAS
12Gb SAS uses Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors; older 6Gb gear uses Mini-SAS (SFF-8088). Adapter cables exist, but the link runs at the slower speed.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
405-AANT Dell 12Gbps SAS HBA Dual Port External PCIe Controller
405-AASU Dell HBA355e External SAS 12Gb/s Host Bus Adapter
Storage
Dell PowerVault MD1400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD1420 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3400 2U rack
Dell PowerVault MD3420 2U rack- Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
- Dell PowerVault ME4024 2U rack
File storage (NFS and SMB)
Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.
Adapters for the server (check the fit list)
- 540-BBHG Dell Intel X520/I350 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBHH Dell Intel X540/I350 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE BASE-T Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIU Dell Broadcom 57416/5720 2x10GBASE-T + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
- 540-BBIV Dell Broadcom 57412/5720 2x10GbE SFP+ + 2x1GbE Network Daughter Card (rNDC)
Storage
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3000H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM5100F 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3010H 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DG5000 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DM3200F 2U rack
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
- Dell E-Lab Navigator (Dell interoperability) dell.com
Equivalent models from other brands
- HPE Proliant DL580 Gen9
Buying a used R930: what to check
Verify all 8 memory riser boards are present and undamaged, test memory across all risers, confirm quad 1600W or 2000W power supplies, and test iDRAC8 Enterprise connectivity.
FAQ
How does memory scale in the PowerEdge R930?
It utilizes 8 pluggable memory riser boards with 12 DIMM slots each, totaling 96 DDR4 slots for up to 6TB of RAM.
What processors are supported in the R930?
Intel Xeon E7-8800 v3/v4 and E7-4800 v3/v4 processors with up to 24 cores per processor.
Buying or selling R930?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell PowerEdge R930 Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-27