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DELL

DELL PowerEdge R430 1U rack server E5-2603 v3 6C 1.6GHz 48GB 3x 1TB H330

SKU CH-12RC-G0GYQ

1U rack server with a six-core Xeon at 1.6 GHz, 48 GB DDR4, three 1 TB SATA drives and an H330 RAID controller

  • TypeRack
  • Rack Height1U
  • Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
  • CPU TypeIntel Xeon
  • MAX Processors2
  • ChipsetIntel C610

Installed Memory Size 48GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

HDD 3 x 1TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Six-core Xeon at 1.6 GHz handles multi-thread workloads
  • 48 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and databases
  • Three 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives give 3 TB raw capacity
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Redundant 550 W hot-swap power supply protects uptime

Compact 1U rack server

The Dell PowerEdge R430 is a 1U rack server powered by a single Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 six-core processor running at 1.6 GHz. It comes with 48 GB of DDR4 memory installed across 12 DIMM slots and three 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives managed by a PERC H330 RAID controller supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 and 60. A redundant 550 W power supply and four 1 GbE network ports are included.

Suits entry workloads, not heavy expansion

This configuration suits small-business virtualization, file serving or light database tasks that fit within 48 GB of RAM and the existing three-drive array. The chassis provides eight 2.5-inch hot-plug bays, so additional SATA or SAS drives can be added later. Buyers who need more than 48 GB of memory or more than two PCIe 3.0 slots should consider other platforms.

Memory fixed at 48 GB DDR4

The installed 48 GB of DDR4 memory matches the maximum capacity listed for this unit, so no further memory upgrades are possible without replacing the installed modules. Twelve DIMM slots are present, six per processor socket, but the system ships with a single CPU and the memory ceiling is reached.

Highlights

  • Six-core Xeon at 1.6 GHz handles multi-thread workloads
  • 48 GB DDR4 memory supports virtualisation and databases
  • Three 1 TB 7.2K SATA drives give 3 TB raw capacity
  • H330 12 Gbps RAID controller enables RAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
  • Redundant 550 W hot-swap power supply protects uptime

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesPowerEdge
ModelPowerEdge R430
TypeRack
Rack Height1U
Redundant Hot-swap PowerYes
CPU TypeIntel Xeon
MAX Processors2
ChipsetIntel C610
Installed Memory Size48GB
Memory TypeDDR4
Max Memory Capacity48GB
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
HDD InterfaceSATA
SSD (Installed)No
Raid LevelRAID 0/1/5/10/50/60
Max HDD Capacity16TB
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 Slots2 PCIe 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
Weight40.0000LBS

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5 inch drives and what step is often missed?

Slide each drive into a hot-plug bay until the latch clicks; the step people miss is inserting the supplied tray screws so the drive cannot pull out under vibration.

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

The 7.2K 1TB SATA drives and the single 550W power supply are the field-replaceable units most likely to require service.

What limit appears first when the server runs at full load continuously?

Thermal headroom of the 1U chassis with one 550W supply constrains sustained CPU and drive performance before any firmware ceiling is reached.

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