Penton Systems / Hardware / Upgrade planner
Free tool · hardwarePowerEdge upgrade planner
Pick a server, load it with memory and drives, and watch the build take shape. Capacity, channel balance, RAID math and platform limits are calculated as you go, and the finished build goes straight to a written quote. No sign-up.
Planner
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Three rules decide an upgrade
- 01
Balanced memory
Populate modules in multiples of the channel count across all processors for full memory bandwidth: three channels per CPU on the R610 and R710, four on the R720 and R730.
- 02
One processor, half the slots
On these platforms a single processor can address only half of the memory slots. Plan the second CPU before the memory that needs it.
- 03
Usable capacity
RAID 0 uses every drive, RAID 1 and 10 keep half, RAID 5 gives one drive to parity and RAID 6 gives two. Check the rebuild risk of your choice in the RAID calculator.
Which chassis to start from
The limits that matter for an upgrade, side by side. Add a platform to your quote from the table.
We confirm every part before we quote
We will confirm compatibility, source the parts and send a written quote that states condition, warranty and price. No online payment is taken.