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Silver 1U rack server with front drive bays and DVD slot

DELL

DELL PowerEdge R230 1U rack server E3-1220 v5 3GHz 4GB DDR4 2x 146GB SAS H330

SKU CH-KSXT-3ZS3M

A 1U rack server with a Xeon E3-1220 v5 quad-core processor, 4 GB DDR4 memory, two 146 GB 15K SAS drives and an H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • MAX Processors1
  • ChipsetIntel C236

Installed Memory Size 4GB

HDD 2 x 146GB 15K

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Quad-core Xeon E3-1220 v5 at 3 GHz for responsive compute
  • 4 GB DDR4 memory with four DIMM slots for future expansion
  • Two 146 GB 15K SAS drives delivering fast rotational storage
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Compact 1U rack form factor with dual 1 GbE networking

Purpose-built 1U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R230 is a 1U rack-mount server system designed for space-constrained data centres or small business server rooms. It ships with a single Intel Xeon E3-1220 v5 quad-core processor running at 3.0 GHz and 4GB of DDR4 memory. The platform supports a maximum of one processor and includes two PCIe 3.0 expansion slots for additional connectivity. This configuration targets workloads requiring basic compute density in a standard rack footprint.

Storage limit defined by two 3.5-inch bays

The chassis provides exactly two 3.5-inch cabled drive bays populated with 146GB 15K SAS drives connected to a PERC H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60. Maximum raw capacity is capped at 40TB across the two bays, so the server cannot accommodate workloads that demand more than two physical drives or higher spindle counts. The SAS interface and 6Gbps drive speed determine the storage throughput ceiling for this unit.

Cabled power supply and minimal accessories

A single 250W cabled power supply provides power without hot-swap redundancy despite the redundant hot-swap power specification listed for the series. The bundle includes a power cable but omits rack rails, bezel, keyboard, mouse and video cable, so buyers must source mounting hardware and peripherals separately. Remote management is handled by iDRAC8 Express with optional Enterprise upgrades and vFlash media available. No operating system is included.

Highlights

  • Quad-core Xeon E3-1220 v5 at 3 GHz for responsive compute
  • 4 GB DDR4 memory with four DIMM slots for future expansion
  • Two 146 GB 15K SAS drives delivering fast rotational storage
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Compact 1U rack form factor with dual 1 GbE networking

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R230
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors1
ChipsetIntel C236
Installed Memory Size4GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity4GB
Memory Features4 DIMM slots compatible with 4GB/8GB/16GB DDR4 up to 2400MT/s, actual memory speed dependent on the processor capability.
Number of Memory Slots4
Storage ControllerDell Perc H330 Controller
HDD InterfaceSAS
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity40TB
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 Ports2 x Ports
Expansion Slots2 x PCIe 3.0 slots: x16 slot, full-height (1x8 3.0)+ x8 slot, low-profile (1x4 3.0).
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
Weight35.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

What does the 3 GHz Xeon E3-1220 v5 deliver in this 1U server?

The quad-core Xeon E3-1220 v5 runs at 3 GHz and drives the single-socket C236 platform, providing the compute base for the 4 GB DDR4 memory and the H330 RAID controller.

How does the H330 12 Gbps controller limit drive performance?

The H330 supports SAS and SATA drives at up to 12 Gbps, but the installed 146 GB 15K SAS drives operate at 6 Gbps, so the controller caps at the drive link speed.

What clearance and rails does the 1U R230 need to mount?

The chassis measures 19.5 in deep, 17.09 in wide and 1.67 in high (1U), weighing 28 lbs; a rail kit is not included and must be sourced separately.

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