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Silver 2U rack server front with eight 3.5 inch drive bays and bezel

DELL

DELL E5-2603 PowerEdge R530 2U rack server 128GB DDR4 H330

SKU CH-GKA2-8F72T MPN E5-2603

A 2U rack server with 128GB DDR4, single Xeon E5-2603 V3 six-core 1.6GHz CPU, H330 RAID controller and eight 3.5-inch hot-plug bays

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height2U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 128GB

HDD None

CPU Model E5-2603 V3

  • 2U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments
  • Dual 750W hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime during module replacement
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualisation density
  • H330 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 arrays

Dell PowerEdge R530 2U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R530 is a 2U rack-mount server system built around a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processor running at 1.6 GHz. It ships with 128 GB of DDR4 memory installed across twelve DIMM slots, reaching the model's maximum supported capacity. A PERC H330 12 Gbps RAID controller handles up to eight 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS or SATA drives, and dual 750 W redundant power supplies provide resilience for continuous operation.

Suits single-socket workloads

This configuration fits environments that need a single processor and the full 128 GB memory ceiling without adding a second CPU. The twelve DIMM slots are already populated, so further memory expansion requires module replacement rather than simple addition. Buyers who anticipate scaling beyond one processor or who require more than eight 3.5-inch drive bays should consider alternative platforms.

Memory capacity fixed at 128 GB DDR4

The system arrives with the maximum 128 GB of DDR4 memory supported by the single-processor configuration, using all twelve available slots. No additional memory can be added without removing existing modules, making the installed capacity the decisive specification for deployment planning.

Highlights

  • 2U rack form factor fits dense data-centre deployments
  • Dual 750W hot-swap power supplies maintain uptime during module replacement
  • Single Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core 1.6GHz processor handles core workloads
  • 128GB DDR4 memory across 12 DIMM slots supports virtualisation density
  • H330 12Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60 arrays

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R530
TypeRack
Rack Height2U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size128GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity128GB
Memory Features12 DIMM slots, 6 per processor. (4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability).
Number of Memory Slots12
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity80TB
Media DrivesDVD ROM
GPU TypeMatrox G200
Video Memory8MB
Remote ManagementiDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC8 Express (default), iDRAC8 Enterprise (upgrade) 8GB vFlash media (upgrade), 16GB vFlash media (upgrade)
LAN Ports4 x Ports
Expansion SlotsSupport for up to 5 x PCIe: 3 x PCIe 3.0 and 2 x PCIe 2.0.
Operating SystemNo
Compatible/Certified OSMicrosoft Windows Small Business Server 2011/2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1/SP2, Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2, Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris
Weight60.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

How do I install the second Xeon processor and which DIMM slots must I populate first?

The second Xeon E5-2603 v3 installs in the second socket; each CPU owns six DDR4 slots, so populate the six slots for the first processor before adding memory for the second.

Which components will need replacement first during long-term operation?

The two 750W redundant power supplies and the hot-plug 3.5-inch drive carriers are the field-replaceable parts most likely to require service over time.

What is the maximum memory capacity the installed CPU can address before hitting its limit?

The single E5-2603 v3 supports up to 384GB total across 12 DIMM slots, so the 128GB installed today leaves headroom for additional DDR4 modules.

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