PowerEdge M620
Mainstream virtualization blade for M1000e and the VRTX chassis.
The PowerEdge M620 is an end-of-life model with no vendor support; we keep it running while you plan a replacement. Mainstream virtualization blade for M1000e and the VRTX chassis.
Platform facts
| Vendor | Dell |
|---|---|
| Generation | 12G |
| Form factor | blade (half-height) |
| Sockets | 2 |
| CPU | Intel Xeon E5-2600 / E5-2600 v2 (Sandy Bridge-EP / Ivy Bridge-EP) |
| DIMM slots | 24 |
| Memory | DDR3 RDIMM/LRDIMM, up to 768 GB |
| Storage | 2x 2.5-inch SAS/SATA/SSD, internal dual SD |
| RAID | PERC H310, H710 modular |
| Management | iDRAC7 Enterprise |
| Released | 2012 |
| Status | end of life |
Field notes
Update the CMC before the blade or the iDRAC7 update will not apply. VRTX needs the VRTX-specific M620 (different mezzanine card for the shared PERC8). Internal SD boot media fails after a few years; move ESXi to local SSD or SAN boot. Same 12G OS ceiling. No blade successor path beyond M640; plan for MX7000 or racks.
Successor: PowerEdge M630.
What we do with the PowerEdge M620
- Specification and procurement of new PowerEdge servers, configured to order
- Rack, rail and cable installation, iDRAC setup and firmware baseline
- Memory, NVMe, PERC and NIC upgrades with qualified parts
- Out-of-warranty repair: PSU, fan, backplane, PERC battery and motherboard replacement
- OS and hypervisor installs: Windows Server, VMware, Proxmox, RHEL, Ubuntu
- ProSupport case handling and lifecycle refresh planning
Keep it or replace it?
A PowerEdge M620 can keep doing a single job for years if it has good backups, current firmware and spare parts on the shelf. It should not be the only copy of anything, and it should not be internet-facing on an unsupported OS. We will tell you honestly whether a memory or disk upgrade buys useful time or whether the money belongs in a replacement.
Replacement planning covers the OS and licences, not only the box: a PowerEdge M620 running Windows Server 2012 or an old ESXi needs a migration plan, not a lift-and-shift.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work on PowerEdge servers you did not sell?
Yes. Most of our Dell work is on servers a business already owns, in or out of warranty.
Can you update firmware without downtime?
iDRAC and some component firmware update live. BIOS, PERC and NIC firmware need a reboot, which we schedule in a maintenance window.
Can the PowerEdge M620 run a current operating system?
Check the field notes above. As a rule, current models are certified for Windows Server 2022/2025, ESXi 8 and RHEL 9; legacy models usually stop at Windows Server 2019 or ESXi 7 and may need Proxmox or an older Linux to stay useful.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.