Poweredge r720/730 Hardware Tips
Posted: Tue May 05, 2026 4:11 pm
CPU 1 (First Processor): Slots A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, A11, and A12.
CPU 2 (Second Processor): Slots B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, and B12.
RAM:
Install largest modules FIRST.
Install HIGHEST rank first (DUAL first SINGLE second.
BIOS:
BIOS chip swapping confirmed works (make sure you match the corrupt BIOS version). YOU WILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE.
iDRAC:
Default login: root
Default password: calvin
CPU 2 (Second Processor): Slots B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, and B12.
RAM:
Install largest modules FIRST.
Install HIGHEST rank first (DUAL first SINGLE second.
BIOS:
BIOS chip swapping confirmed works (make sure you match the corrupt BIOS version). YOU WILL LOSE YOUR LICENSE.
iDRAC:
Default login: root
Default password: calvin