DELL PowerEdge T430 5U rack server 2x Xeon E5-2660 v4 2.0GHz 14-core 32GB DDR4 H730P 4x 960GB SSD

Dual 14-core Xeon server for virtualization

The Dell PowerEdge T430 arrives as a 5U rack server with two Intel Xeon E5-2660 v4 processors running at 2.0GHz with 3.2GHz turbo. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR4-2400 ECC registered memory populate four of the twelve available slots, leaving room to reach the 384GB maximum. Four 960GB SATA SSDs connect through the PERC H730P controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 and pass-through modes. Dual gigabit Ethernet and iDRAC 8 Express provide network and remote management connectivity.

Tool-less drive bays simplify storage expansion

Sixteen 2.5-inch hot-swap bays accept SAS, SATA and SSD media without removing covers or using tools. The H730P controller includes a 2GB battery-backed cache that preserves write data during power loss. Memory installation follows standard DDR4 ECC registered DIMM population rules across the twelve slots. Redundant 750 watt platinum power supplies are hot-swappable. The front bezel and ready rails are not included, so rack mounting hardware must be sourced separately.

Sustained compute with redundant power and cooling

Dual 14-core processors maintain 2.0GHz base frequency under continuous multi-threaded loads such as database hosting or virtualization clusters. The platinum-efficiency power supplies share load and allow one unit to fail without downtime. The H730P battery-backed cache sustains write performance during extended I/O bursts. iDRAC 8 Express monitors thermal sensors and power draw remotely, enabling proactive management before throttling occurs. This configuration suits environments needing 24/7 operation with room for memory and storage growth.