DELL PowerEdge T430 5U rack server 2× Xeon E5-2695 v4 2.1GHz 18-core 256GB DDR4 4× 1.92TB SATA H330 2× 750W

Dual Xeon E5-2695 v4 5U server

The Dell PowerEdge T430 is a 5U tower server that supports conversion to a standard rack. It ships with two Intel Xeon E5-2695 v4 processors, each running at 2.1GHz with 3.3GHz turbo across 18 cores. Memory is populated to 256GB using eight 32GB DDR4-2400 ECC registered modules, leaving four of twelve slots free for expansion up to 384GB. The PERC H330 controller manages storage through a 12Gb/s SAS and SATA interface.

Virtualisation hosts needing dense SATA storage

This configuration suits teams running VMware ESXi, Hyper-V or Proxmox on dual-socket Xeon platforms with large SATA SSD capacity. The 16-bay 2.5-inch chassis holds four 1.92TB enterprise SATA drives and has room for twelve more. Buyers who need more than two processors, more than 384GB of DDR4 memory or a controller with native SAS expander bandwidth should evaluate other platforms. The integrated dual-port Gigabit adapter and iDRAC 8 Express cover baseline remote management and networking.

PERC H330 12Gb/s SAS/SATA controller

The storage controller is a Dell PERC H330 providing 12Gb/s SAS and SATA connectivity to the 16 hot-swap bays. It supports the four installed 1.92TB SATA SSDs and additional SAS or SATA drives without a separate HBA. Dual 750W platinum power supplies deliver redundant hot-swap power. The front bezel and ready rails are not included.